City Of Culver City: LA Women's Theatre Festival Presents Virtual Stories - Hindsight 2020

Culver City CA

29 December, 2021

11:41 PM

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Press release from the City of Culver City: December 15, 2021 Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival presentsHINDSIGHT 2020Three-Day Festival Livestreaming on the Stellar PlatformJanuary 14-16, 2022 Purchase tickets on the Stellar websiteSpecial discount for residents of Culver City.Email [email protected] for discount code.Barbara Kallir directs these personal stories about "the year that changed everything." These are stories about Culver City residents and workers and their lives during the 2020 pandemic and lockdown, civil unrest, and turbulent election. The program consists of seven stories from seven women, performed by the writers themselves (except where noted). HINDSIGHT 2020 will feature seven stories from Culver City residents, over the course of the three-program weekend, plus performances by LAWTF artists. Friday, January 14th at 7 PM Taking Care in the Light, hosted by Jahna Houston and Kat Kramer Covid in My Care, written by Danielle Sheppard, performed by Marwa Bernstein. Danielle is an educator, parent, and therapist who was impacted by the pandemic from different viewpoints, as she juggled her professional and personal life. Promised Land, a duet dance performance by Juli Kim and Crystal Her. In the time of isolation and darkness, a mother lulls her daughter to a slumber then takes her to the land of love and beauty. The daughter is convinced that all will pass and the world of happiness will return. A Light in the Darkness, written and performed by Judith Oehmen. Judith is a past respiratory therapist called upon during the pandemic who gave pause to how she views herself, her family, friends and community through her fearless and positive attitude. Saturday, January 15th at 7 PM Silver Linings, hosted by Karen A. Clark and Sky Palkowitz Being Asian-American through the Pandemic, written and performed by Fern Lim. Fern is an actor who experienced Covid-19 through the perspective of an Asian American, and found solace from the deep roots in her Asian community, as well as healing through the arts. She created a regular blog snapshotting little things that sparked emotion and allowed her to give gratitude.Seeing You, Seeing Me, written and performed by Erin Brand. Erin is a social worker and Sign Language interpreter who worked with the unhoused community in Culver City and experienced the impact that the pandemic had on them and the frontline employees she supervised. My Backyard Becomes My Stage, written and performed by Mayita Dinos. Mayita is a vocalist and landscaper who, in the midst of the pandemic, was diagnosed with cancer and found peace from nature and her beautiful backyard. She performs excerpts from her original songs that include "My Mother's Beans" and "Jetstream of Love." Sunday, January 16th at 3 PMLessons and Blessings, hosted by Fay Hauser-Price and Terrie Silverman Capuccinos, College and Covid, written by Cat Juniel, performed by Tangie Ambrose. Cat is a full-time student who had to adapt to online college learning while working in a Culver City café.Dance Shorts 2020, performed by PUSH Dance Company. A collage performance with choreography and original music by Raissa Simpson. Searching for Harmony, written and performed by Christina Linhardt. She is a performer and veterans volunteer who was affected by Covid-19 in practically every major way, including contracting the virus. Christina began writing about her experiences and had a life-changing surgery. Rise Up, performed by Jacquelyn Brown Benefield. An uplifting song celebrating personal empowerment. These performances are made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission, with support from Sony Pictures Entertainment and the Culver City Arts Foundation This press release was produced by the City of Culver City. The views expressed here are the author's own.