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Sacred Resistance, Vicki Juditz's evocative and original one-woman show, now playing at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica, has received a prestigious O! Ovation recommendation from LA Stage Alliance and will be extended to October 7 to give theater-goers more time to see one of this year's best performances and best plays.

Sacred Resistance, Vicki Juditz's one-woman show that tells the story of one woman's humorous and heartfelt journey to do good in the world, has been extended by popular demand until Saturday, August 18 at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica.

Jewish Women's Theatre's (JWT) will present music legend Corky Hale in her first interview about her new book, Corky Hale UNCORKED! Music, Marriage and Making a Difference, at Bagels & Bestsellers on Sunday, July 29 from 10 am to noon.

Vicki Juditz was a nice Christian girl of German ancestry who loved Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.  Then she met a nice Jewish boy named Steven. Unlike many of her previous boyfriends, he had a job.   He played keyboards. They dated.  His parents loved her.  She wanted to get married.  He said 'no.' He would only marry a nice Jewish girl.  She considered, studied, passed all the tests, and converted to Judaism.

Can art give us the ability to “flip the switch” in troubled times and use our own powers to advance human rights and dignity? Laurie Katz Yehia's art says “yes” and The Gallery@The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica, will show us how in its first ever one-woman installation opening June 21.

Dete Meserve, award-winning author, filmmaker and television producer will discuss her new book, Random Acts of Kindness at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre's (JWT ) in Santa Monica, on Sunday, June 24 from 10am to noon.

The next generation of theatre artists will present their writing, acting and artistic talents in Guilty Parties, a new, original show at The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) and NEXT@The Braid in Santa Monica, beginning May 5 and touring the LA area until May 16th.  

As Jewish people across the globe begin to prepare for the Passover holiday, Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica will shine a contemporary lens on the story of Exodus with a new performance and art exhibit opening March 10.

How can we put on a show that celebrates real life heroes without being moved to help the non-profit organizations who are doing this brave work every day?

The world is waiting for your voice, so sit back, open your ears and hearts, and head to Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) for The Accidental Activist, an evening of inspiration, tears, laughter and valuable life lessons. JWT's tenth anniversary salon season begins on January 20 at 8 pm with a brand new, original show that brings audiences untold stories of spunk, pluck, bravery and just plain guts.

Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) will reprise Eden According to Eve, one of its most popular shows for two exclusive holiday performances on Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 5pm at The Braid, JWT's home theatre in Santa Monica.

Emmy Award-winning writer and comedienne, Monica Piper will be bringing her one woman stand up show. 'Farmisht, Farklempt & Farblungit' to the JCC on September 9 as the 2017 Signature Event of the New Jewish Theatre.

Lev Eisha, a Santa Monica-based community of Jewish women engaged in prayer, study and spiritual growth and Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) will join together at Beth Shir Shalom Synagogue today, September 2 at 9:30 a.m. for a free community service designed to inspire worshipers as they prepare for the High Holidays.

Emmy Award-winning writer and comedienne, Monica Piper will be bringing her one woman stand up show. 'Farmisht, Farklempt & Farblungit' to the JCC on September 9 as the 2017 Signature Event of the New Jewish Theatre.

Lev Eisha, a Santa Monica-based community of Jewish women engaged in prayer, study and spiritual growth and Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) will join together at Beth Shir Shalom Synagogue on Saturday, September 2 at 9:30 a.m. for a free community service designed to inspire worshipers as they prepare for the High Holidays.

Santa Monica's The Braid, a performance and art space, which sent Monica Piper's Not That Jewish Off-Broadway for 200 performances and redeveloped Rain Pryor's sold-out hit Fried Chicken and Latkes, is at it again. 

The love affair between Jewish people and the stage dates back to Yiddish theatre in the late 19th century. Its comedy, drama, operetta and satire delighted and informed audiences from Eastern Europe, to Paris, to Buenos Aires and New York City.  

Monica Piper's acclaimed off-Broadway comedy NOT THAT JEWISH, will play its final performance this Sunday, April 30.

Convinced that art can stimulate discussion and eliminate barriers, Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) and NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change, will host the world premiere of a new theatrical collaboration and art exhibit in Santa Monica on May 6. The salon-style play will tour throughout the Southland until May 22, with a show at the IMAN Center in LA on May 11.

Just yesterday, Monica Piper, star and creator of Not That Jewish, and company members celebrated their 200th performance at New World Stages prior to concluding at the end of this month. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the festivities below!