In the Fall of 2015, the Washington, D.C. region's professional theaters combined to produce the Women's Voices Theater Festival. The festival consists of over 50 companies each presenting a world premiere production of a work by one or more female playwrights. The festival is claimed to be "the largest collaboration of theater companies working simultaneously to produce original works by female writers in history". The Coordinating Producers of the Women's Voices Theater Festival are Nan Barnett of the National New Play Network - (NNPN) and former NNPN General Manager Jojo Ruf. The honorary committee supporting the festival is chaired by first lady Michelle Obama and includes actors Allison Janney and Tea Leoni and playwrights Beth Henley, Quiara Alegria Hudes and Lynn Nottage.
Video Women's Voices Theater Festival (Washington D.C.)
Originating theatre companies
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- Arena Stage: Artistic Director Molly Smith
- Ford's Theatre: Director Paul R. Tetreault
- Round House Theatre: Producing Artistic Director Ryan Rilette
- Shakespeare Theatre Company: Artistic Director Michael Kahn
- Signature Theatre: Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer
- Studio Theatre: Artistic Director David Muse
- Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company: Artistic Director Howard Shalwitz
Maps Women's Voices Theater Festival (Washington D.C.)
Plays
Post-festival
- Caps For Sale The Musical: This production is being held in conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the publication of the book. After its Adventure Theatre MTC run, the production will begin a 17+ city national tour ending with an Off-Broadway run at the New Victory Theater February 27- March 6, 2016.
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