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First to Fall- Feature Length Documentary Film by Rachel Beth Anderson
Two young Libyan rebels give up their comfortable, stable lives in Canada to join the fight to overthrow Gaddafi.
- 86% funded
- $17,915 pledged
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Support this incredible documentary film created by an amazing, brave woman: Rachel Beth Anderson! Produced by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage!
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The 4th Annual Working Theater Directors Salon by Working Theater
An annual week of events providing emerging NYC directors with opportunities to showcase their work and meet professionals in the field
- 120% funded
- $3,000 pledged
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Founded & run by WCS veteran director Nicole A. Watson & newcomer Dina Vovsi along with Luke Harlan! They create something unique and special every year - please support them!
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TOUGH LOVE a documentary about the child welfare system by Stephanie
TOUGH LOVE is a documentary film that explores the lives, homes and cases of families caught in the child welfare system.
Successful!- 114% funded
- $34,217 pledged
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Jun 08, 2013
Support this project and the brave women who are making it happen on both sides of the camera!
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Launch Golden Thread's 2013 Fall Season by Golden Thread Productions
Bring alive two fantastic plays by women playwrights, and the newest Golden Thread youth education presentation from Fairytale Players.
Successful!- 100% funded
- $12,500 pledged
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May 24, 2013
Help this wonderful Bay Area company reach their goal! Just 34 hours to go!
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Claiming Our Voice - A Documentary Film by Jennifer Samuel / Fine Grain Films
Female, immigrant domestic workers bring their stories of survival, empowerment and activism to center stage.
Successful!- 120% funded
- $19,343 pledged
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Jun 06, 2013
Important voices - help them be heard!
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In This Together Media: Great Books About Real Girls by Carey Albertine and Saira Rao
The world needs better stories for and about girls. We publish great books that feature bold, complex, interesting female characters.
Successful!- 118% funded
- $35,616 pledged
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May 08, 2013
We need more stories about strong, layered girls & women for our youth!
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The Empowerment Project: a docu-series about women by Sarah Moshman & Dana Michelle Cook
With an all female crew, we want to interview inspirational women across the US to create positive role models for women everywhere
Successful!- 114% funded
- $28,590 pledged
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May 27, 2013
Women making documentaries about inspirational women. Featuring Jane Lynch. How could you not support this?
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Sidewalk Sisters by Renee Floresca
Sidewalk Sisters is a compilation of theatre, dance, poetry, rap and song.
Successful!- 106% funded
- $4,250 pledged
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May 02, 2013
Help this beautiful show happen in NYC!
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Distribution of documentary WE WOMEN WARRIORS by Nicole Karsin
WE WOMEN WARRIORS was completed thanks to numerous supporters. Now it's time to distribute this acclaimed doc for the world to see!
Successful!- 101% funded
- $10,176 pledged
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Apr 23, 2013
Help the voices of these Colombian warrior women be heard!
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Emerging Women Live by Chantal Pierrat
An in-person and live-streamed event to support the rise of feminine leadership and entrepreneurism in today's tech-savvy world.
Successful!- 267% funded
- $53,581 pledged
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Apr 30, 2013
This conference sounds pretty awesome - help them make it happen! More women in leadership!
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Afghan Cycles by Sarah Menzies
Afghan Cycles is a film about 12 brave women that dare to ride on the Women’s National Cycling Team of Afghanistan
Successful!- 133% funded
- $13,395 pledged
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Apr 12, 2013
This film sounds incredible. Congratulations to Sarah and the team creating this wonderful work! We can't wait to see it!
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"Eating Disorders on the Wire" Book and Musical Experience by Personal Bias Records and Jenn Friedman
This metaphorical journey through an eating disorder allows the reader/listener to engage with the author's experiences.
Successful!- 116% funded
- $2,920 pledged
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Apr 06, 2013
Great project for a GREAT cause!
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All Girls by Anne Louise Marquis
All Girls is a hyper real, sometimes surreal play about three teenage girls and one colossally scary mother. Things happen. Come see.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $5,412 pledged
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Mar 09, 2013
We're big fans of Anna Greenfield and Lee Sunday Evans! Support their work!
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All-Female HAMLET for L.A. Women's Shakespeare Company by Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company
Los Angeles Women's Shakespeare Company celebrates 20 years of excellent all-female multi-cultural Shakespeare by presenting HAMLET!
Successful!- 106% funded
- $10,615 pledged
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Feb 15, 2013
They already reached their goal but we think this project is awesome! If you're in LA, check it out!
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The Ovarian Psycos - A Documentary Film by Kate Trumbull & Joanna Sokolowski
In East Los Angeles, the Ovarian Psycos are not only a bike crew, they are a new generation of women of color building a movement.
Successful!- 128% funded
- $12,823 pledged
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Feb 23, 2013
In their own words, "a new generation of women of color building a movement." Support the work of these awesome women and help document their story!
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A Comic Book to Fight Human Trafficking in Mexico EVELINA by Cause Vision
"Evelina" is a manga-style comic book created for teen girls in Mexico, to warn them about the dangers of human trafficking.
Successful!- 131% funded
- $3,952 pledged
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Feb 06, 2013
Help educate young women about human trafficking through comic book distribution! This is an innovative and potentially life-changing project for many young women!
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Poetic License 2013 by Alex Mallory
2nd annual festival of new poetic theater featuring plays & poetry by 20 of the most diverse, exciting voices from across the country.
Successful!- 106% funded
- $4,000 pledged
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Jan 09, 2013
Help support the continued work of WCS artists Caroline Rothstein, Eboni Hogan and viBe Theater Experience and more phenomenal women artists in this festival of new poetic theater from our friends at Poetic Theater Productions!
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She's Beautiful When She's Angry by Mary Dore & Nancy Kennedy
The first documentary feature to tell the story of the birth of the Women’s Liberation Movement in the 1960’s.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $81,549 pledged
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Funded
Nov 28, 2012
The first feature documentary about the birth of Women's Lib? Let's make it happen!
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Restored Voice: Stories & Photos from Tibetan Refugee Women by Olivia Engel
A book that shares the voices and photography of silenced women - their protests for liberty, daring escapes, and - finally - freedom.
Successful!- 106% funded
- $5,845 pledged
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Funded
Nov 08, 2012
Help these brave and beautiful Tibetan refugee women reach their goal!
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Beyond Borders: Linking Our Stories by Milena
Bringing together women across the closed Turkish-Armenian border to build solidarity and peace through storytelling.
Successful!- 104% funded
- $6,776 pledged
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Nov 11, 2012
Support these incredible Turkish and Armenian women finding ways to share their stories and build community across borders and struggles.
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Waterwell's New Works Lab @ PPAS by Waterwell
Waterwell & PPAS are thrilled to announce its third year playwright, A. REY PAMATMAT.
Successful!- 100% funded
- $8,000 pledged
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Nov 01, 2012
A fabulous NYC theater education program - help these NYC kids put up a new show written just for them by PONY Fellowship winner A. Rey Pamatmat!
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Queens: A Documentary by Eleonore Hamelin & Kiran Alvi
Three senior women rehearse for a NYC pageant in this film exploring beauty, aging and loneliness.
Successful!- 132% funded
- $6,603 pledged
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Oct 25, 2012
These lovely senior ladies are so close to their goal - watch this heartwarming video and help bring this film to the screen!
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Woman Made Gallery Presents: 20 Neighborhoods by Ruby Thorkelson
An exhibition based on Chicago women’s experiences and aspirations for their homes, families, neighborhoods, communities, and city.
Successful!- 120% funded
- $3,619 pledged
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Oct 07, 2012
We love everything about this project. Stories, art and empowerment created by women to focus on a community - this is what Women Center Stage stands for!
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Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival - 20th Anniversary! by LAWTF
LAWTF brings 4 days of a diverse line-up of stunning solo artists. Join us and take credit for making our 20th a week-end to remember!
Successful!- 117% funded
- $11,786 pledged
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Sep 27, 2012
Two hours to go - they've reached their goal but there's still time to donate! We're thrilled to support companion women's theater festivals across the country!
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New Touring Version of Cafe Variations by SITI Company
SITI Company is creating a tourable version of Cafe Variations – a compact, high-quality, six person play with music by the Gershwins.
Successful!- 100% funded
- $10,045 pledged
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Nov 02, 2012
The newest piece from one of the most innovative and exciting theater companies, directors and playwrights in the country - help them travel the country!
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Say You Heard My Echo @ NYC's Locating the Sacred Festival! by Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai
Spoken Word Theater Exploring Asian Am. Women's Lives In Post-9/11 NYC In Conversation With Mary Magdalene, Guan Yin, & Aisha
Successful!- 104% funded
- $8,326 pledged
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Sep 06, 2012
Kelly is an incredible writer & performer creating powerful work about Asian American women. We can't wait to see this show!
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home/sick 2012 by The Assembly
The Assembly's critically acclaimed play home/sick is returning for a run in July, presented as part of the undergroundzero festival
Successful!- 101% funded
- $2,042 pledged
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Jul 19, 2012
We. love. this. play. Directed by WCS alum Jess Chayes, home/sick is a whip-smart play about the rise and fall of the notorious Weather Underground, that asks difficult questions about political idealism, radicalism, and changing the world.
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Voices of Strength U.S. Tour: 4 Works, 13 People, 6 cities by MAPP International Productions
VOICES OF STRENGTH is the U.S. debut tour of new contemporary dance and theater by women from across Africa.
Successful!- 102% funded
- $12,350 pledged
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Jul 13, 2012
We're saving the date for this ambitious touring festival of incredible work by women artists from Africa.
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The Muslims Are Coming! by Negin
THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING! follows a band of Muslim-American comedians on a standup tour across the US. You will laugh at these Muzzies!
Successful!- 118% funded
- $47,356 pledged
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May 26, 2012
WCS alum and hilarious woman Negin Farsad is making a movie. Combating negative stereotypes while also making people pee their pants? Genius.
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The 3rd Annual Working Theater Directors Salon by Working Theater
Now in our 3rd year, the Working Theater Directors Salon gives emerging NYC directors a chance to showcase their work.
Successful!- 122% funded
- $3,050 pledged
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Apr 14, 2012
WCS alum Nicole Watson is one of the organizers of this salon for emerging directors--which also features a number of great women playwrights, directors, and producers.
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Flat Track Around the World by Cynthia J. Lopez
A documentary about the transformational power of roller derby in women's lives around the globe.
Successful!- 126% funded
- $9,243 pledged
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Apr 28, 2012
We don't know a lot about derby, but this film could certainly teach us. Women's empowerment through contact sports. We like.
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The Annual Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival by Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival
Each year an elite group of female artists from around the world are selected to exhibit work, teach, and perform.
Successful!- 122% funded
- $6,146 pledged
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Apr 08, 2012
We are loving the shared mission of this Festival and ours. Looking forward to checking this out this summer!
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Wind Playground by Maia Anthea Marinelli
Wind Playground is a “Venturi effect” on a party dress. Visitors play with and understand wind by being blown away by the wind.
Successful!- 101% funded
- $25,253 pledged
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Apr 21, 2012
We love the mix of science, sculpture, and whimsy behind this campaign to travel a sail-inspired, wind-tunnel playground from NYC to Burning Man to San Fran.
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San Francisco International Women's Film Festival 2012 by Scarlett Shepard
The San Francisco International Women's Film Festival has a long history of showcasing and celebrating the voices of women worldwide.
Successful!- 102% funded
- $5,102 pledged
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Apr 09, 2012
Another festival of work celebrating and amplifying women's voices on the other coast - how could we not? Please support!
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Shell Game: An Art Show About the Financial Meltdown by Molly Crabapple
For Shell Game, I'll create 9 giant paintings about the world financial meltdown, then have a gallery show in a faux gambling parlor
Successful!- 215% funded
- $64,799 pledged
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Mar 27, 2012
We love women making BIG art on BIG issues in NYC. Support this artist!
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Song from the Uproar: recording a new opera by Missy Mazzoli by Missy Mazzoli
We're about to enter the studio to record Song from the Uproar, a new opera by Missy Mazzoli. Help us make this happen!
Successful!- 106% funded
- $7,968 pledged
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Feb 24, 2012
We are fascinated by the story of Isabelle Eberhardt and excited to see the incredible talent of composer Missy Mazzoli and the other powerful women artists involved in this new multi-media opera.
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DEJANDO HUELLAS (Traces): A Flamenco show by Leilah Broukhim
US Premiere: Saturday, February 25th, 2012 @92Y in NYC (Flamenco Festival USA)
Successful!- 101% funded
- $10,123 pledged
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Feb 24, 2012
We're captivated by this exploration of heritage and identity told through the staccato steps and intense passion of flamenco.
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The Adventures of Two Female Street Artists in South America by rachel cassandra
We are two women street artists traveling to South America to document female street artists there through photography and interviews.
Successful!- 175% funded
- $4,726 pledged
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Mar 01, 2012
These courageous women are seeking to document the stories of female street artists in South America. We are super inspired!
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WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan & Kelcey Edwards
Traces the birth and evolution of Wonder Woman and introduces audiences to a dynamic group of fictional and real life superheroines.
Successful!- 139% funded
- $20,876 pledged
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Mar 03, 2012
We can't wait to see this exciting documentary examining representations of powerful women through the history.
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SHE'BALTIMORE by She'Baltimore
She'Baltimore is new play about domestic violence within the LGBT community set in Baltimore, Maryland.
Successful!- 115% funded
- $3,465 pledged
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Feb 17, 2012
We are huge fans of WCS alum & 2012 Directors' Weekend participant Ira Kip, who has created an incredible project currently playing at the Loft Theatre in Baltimore.
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LADY GOT CHOPS Women's Month Music Festival Gala by Kim Clarke
Continuing the legacy of Cobi Narita, Wendy Oxenhorn and the JazzSpot in support of Women in Jazz
Successful!- 156% funded
- $1,563 pledged
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Feb 21, 2012
We aren't the only organization celebrating women artists in March! Check out this great festival honoring and supporting women jazz artists!
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2012 Women Center Stage Festival by Culture Project
The Women Center Stage Festival provides the three things that struggling artists need most: Space, Money, and Recognition.
Successful!- 111% funded
- $11,100 pledged
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Funded
Dec 30, 2011
That's us! Thanks to Kickstarter, we raised over $11,000 for our 2012 Festival. Come check us out, starting March 8 in NYC!
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Revolution Ride: The Story Bicycle Tour by Monica Hunken
Send Monica round the world: performing, teaching, documenting revolutions & researching how countries are adapting to global warming.
Successful!- 105% funded
- $6,862 pledged
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May 12, 2011
WCS 2011 artist Monica Hunken traveled by bicycle around Europe and the Middle East to research her next play.










































