WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2000, the intimate 501(c)3 nonprofit professional theatre, Powerstories Theatre’s mission is staging true stories to open minds and hearts and inspire action worldwide. In the speaking and honoring of these true stories of great learning, performers and audiences alike receive a powerful gift – the validation that they are living a unique, valuable life. Powerstories vitally connects people with each other, and helps inspire and motivate positive contributions to the world.
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HCC Mainstage Ybor
1411 E 11th Ave, Tampa, FL.
Tickets are $25
Written by Paula Kamen, Jane: Abortion and the Underground is a timely and provocative part-documentary drama about “the best-kept secret” in Chicago, “Jane,” an underground abortion service that operated from 1969 to 1973. The script is based on Kamen’s original interviews, including very rare interviews with women not in Jane who used the illegal service. This network, run by a feminist collective of mostly middle-class housewives and students, was the safe alternative for an estimated 8,000- 11,000 Chicago women of all backgrounds (as reported by Jane members). In all those years, “Jane,” which boasted no fatalities and operated in private apartments throughout the city, was well trusted by and commonly received referrals from police, university administrators, social workers, clergy, and hospital staff. It gives an inspiring and unapologetic story — too relevant today — of feminist resistance and organizing to meet women’s most immediate and critical needs. The play also reveals how even under the best of circumstances, illegal abortion can be harrowing. The event is followed by an interactive Zoom conversation with the playwright and three original members of the Jane Collective on January 7th
Information and tickets are available at www.powerstories.com/jane
Speaking for our Lives (SOS)
January 14th at 7:30pm
Shuffle, 2612 N Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602
Women, join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, poetry, and karaoke that celebrates and uplifts women's voices. This inspiring event will take place on January 14th.
Be part of the conversation and immerse yourself in an event that resonates with today's social issues. Don't miss out—RSVP to this FREE event now and secure your spot at this powerful celebration!
Tickets are FREE. RSVP requested.
Information and tickets are available at www.powerstories.com/vow-speaking-for-our-lives/
Cadillac Crew
January 30 - February 9 at 7:30pm
The Studio @620, 620 1st Avenue South,
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Co-produced by Powerstories Theatre & The Studio@620
Set during a pivotal day in the Civil Rights Movement, Tori Sampson's Cadillac Crew follows four activists questioning if equality includes women. With wit and insight, it highlights the overlooked Black women who shaped desegregation and women's rights, reclaiming their place in history.
🎟 Tickets
- General Admission: $40
- Studio Member/Senior: $35
- Groups (10+): $30
- Student/Preview: $25
Get yours at powerstories.com/cadillac-crew.
Voices of Women Theatre Festival - Inspirational Women in our Community
Voices of Women Theatre Festival - Inspirational Women in our Community
Voices of Women Theatre Festival - Inspirational Women in our Community
Interview with playwrights - Voices of Women Theatre Festival Laura Emack and Joi Banks
Interview with playwrights - Voices of Women Theatre Festival Beth Urech and Allison Fradkin
Interview with playwrights - Voices of Women Theatre Festival Deborah Bostock-Kelley and Amy Losi
Interview with playwrights - Voices of Women Theatre Festival Jo MacDonald & Laurie E. Tanner
Interview with playwrights - Voices of Women Theatre Festival Katy Copeland and Janice Creneti
Interview with playwrights - Voices of Women Theatre Fest - Kenisha Morgan, Dana Hall, Maggie Gamson
Interview with playwrights - Voices of Women Theatre Festival Carolyn Gage and Gretchen Suárez-Peña
Director Sheri Whittington Interview: Powerstories Voices of Truth Theatre Festival Mar. 10-28, 2021
Playwright Julliette Moore Interview: Voices of Truth Theatre Festival March 10-28, 2021
Playwright David John Preece Interview: Voices of Truth Theatre Festival March 10-28, 2021
Playwright Rich Courage Interview: Powerstories' Voices of Truth Theatre Festival Mar. 10-28, 2021
Director Inés Braun Interview: Powerstories' Voices of Truth Theatre Festival March 10-28, 2021
Playwright Rich Courage Interview: Powerstories' Voices of Truth Theatre Festival Mar. 10-28, 2021
Playwright Ellen Kaplan Interview: Powerstories' Voices of Truth Theatre Festival 3/10-3/28/21
Playwright Elizabeth Indianos Interview: Powerstories' Voices of Truth Theatre Festival 3/10-3/28/21
Playwright Dwayne Yancey Interview: Powerstories' Voices of Truth Theatre Festival March 10-28, 2021
Playwright Gloria Rosen Interview: Powerstories Voices of Truth Theatre Festival March 10-28, 2021
Playwright Bretton Reis Interview: Powerstories Voices of Truth Theatre Festival March 10-28, 2021
Playwright Deborah Bostock-Kelley Interview: Powerstories Voices of Truth Theatre Festival March 10-28, 2021
Podcasts
On the first instalment of the ARTS AXIS FLORIDA Podcast, host Briana Jackson talks with Fran Powers from Powerstories Theatre about how the organization focuses on the telling of true stories of women through theatre. Fran also discusses the organization's mission and shares her experience of being invited to the White House for the work they have done with young girls in the community.
In this episode of the ART AXIS FLORIDA Podcast, we speak with Powerstories Theatre about their upcoming Voices of Women Theatre Festival. This event will showcase performances that put a spotlight on female experiences within our communities while championing their contributions to the arts and other areas of society.
