POWERSTORIES THEATRE

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - October 21, 2025

Cadillac Crew isn’t just a play—it’s a reclamation. It restores the voices of women whose courage powered a movement, reminding us that the work of equality is never finished. Two theatres, one story, and a shared conviction: that the past still speaks—and when it does, it demands to be heard. “I c...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - August 11, 2025

Powerstories Theatre invites middle & high school students to experience Ada and the Engine — the inspiring story of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer and a pioneer for women in STEM. Think Bridgerton meets Steve Jobs. Free youth tickets - RSVP required: bit.ly/ADAYOUTH ✨ Dream Big. Chan...

by Peter Nason - July 18, 2025

A solid re-examining of the Crucible, set 10 years later, that starts Powerstories' 25th season on the right foot!...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - July 01, 2025

Whether you're after laughter, music, history, or discovery, Tampa Bay’s summer theatre delivers. This July and August, stages of all kinds showcase standout productions full of passion and a whole lot of talent. ...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 07, 2025

Whether you're in Tampa or Tacoma, the accessible Zoom format ensures that any woman, local or national, can log in and participate in Seek and Speak Your Powerstory from wherever they are, building a vibrant, supportive community of storytellers without borders....

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - May 05, 2025

The play Witch Hunt illuminates how patriarchal structures have manipulated and marginalized women's voices throughout history. Through clever dialogue and powerful performances, the audience is encouraged to question societal assumptions and engage in a deeper conversation about gender and power dy...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - February 19, 2025

Powerstories Founder Fran Powers says, 'Our yearly festival showcasing incredible women playwrights takes on the age-old problem of not hearing enough women's voices in playwriting. Offering these writers their own stage sends a powerful message: 'Hey, you and your stories matter.' And it's not just...

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - December 04, 2024

'It is crucial that we performed this play even though the hurricane delayed it. I remember as a college student fighting for the issue of women's rights, and here I am again, fighting this important battle to give women's rights over their own bodies,” says Fran Powers. “We must keep marching.'...