Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival GALA at Barnsdall Art Theater

The Opening Night GALA will be hosted by TED LANGE (The Love Boat) and FLORENCE LARUE (The Fifth Dimension, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame), and directed by FAY HAUSER-PRICE. (Hope Builders). The event will honor six deserving women of exceptional achievement and contribution to the world of theatre. The festive evening is named In Tribute To. The awardees include:

CARMEN DE LAVALLADE- Infinity Award

DIANE LADD- Infinity Award

Presented to an artist who has passed on and leaves behind a legacy that will always be remembered.

YVONNE FARROW- Eternity Award

Presented to an artist or individual whose lifetime achievements have made a lasting contribution to the world of theatre

VANNIA IBARGUEN- Maverick Award

Presented to an artist or individual whose work has set a high standard of individuality and self-styled creativity.

ANDI CHAPMAN -Integrity Award

Presented to an artist or individual who has brought credibility and dignity to her work.

TL FORSBERG- Rainbow Award

Presented to an artist or individual for her diverse contributions in fostering non-traditional and multicultural theatre works.

There will be live performances. Performers include:

SARAI HICKS in For You. Youth dancer, Sarai Hicks, is inspired to create beauty through dance.

SONA LEWIS in A Kathak Dance Celebration for Women. This Indian dance pays homage to women.

CHRISTINA LINHARDT in Habanera. This vocal selection is from the opera Carmen by French composer Georges Bizet.

CLARINDA ROSS in From My Grandmother’s Grandmother Unto Me. This excerpt is from a personal play that gives tribute to five generations of Appalachian women.