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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!

    • 112% funded
    • $45,049 pledged
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    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.

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    • 122% funded
    • $3,050 pledged
    • Funded
      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.

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    • 126% funded
    • $9,243 pledged
    • Funded
      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.

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    • 122% funded
    • $6,146 pledged
    • Funded
      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.

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    • 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.

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    • 102% funded
    • $5,102 pledged
    • Funded
      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

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    • 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!

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    • 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)

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    • 101% funded
    • $10,123 pledged
    • Funded
      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.

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    • 175% funded
    • $4,726 pledged
    • Funded
      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.

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    • 139% funded
    • $20,876 pledged
    • Funded
      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.

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    • 115% funded
    • $3,465 pledged
    • Funded
      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

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    • 156% funded
    • $1,563 pledged
    • Funded
      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.

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    • 111% funded
    • $11,100 pledged
    • 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.

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    • 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.