Jacqueline E. Lawton
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Press Release: Jacqueline E. Lawton discusses Gender Parity in Theatre

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On February 25, 2012, Jacqueline E. Lawton will discuss gender parity in theatre on Forum Theatre's Is There a Female Voice panel as part of their Female's Voices Festival.

Forum Theatre's Female's Voices Festival "investigates the gender imbalance in theatre through a celebration and exploration of the female voice. The Festival includes a short run of for colored girls, (Re)Acts, potluck readings, and a culminating symposium."

The Is There a Female Voice panel discussion will be moderated by Michael Dove (Artistic Director of Forum Theatre). Additional panelists include Renee Calarco (Playwright), Ally Currin (Playwright), Eleanor Holdridge (Director), and Anne McCaw (Playwright).

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JACQUELINE E. LAWTON was named one of 30 of the nation's leading black playwrights by Arena Stage’s American Voices New Play Institute. Her plays include: Anna K; Blood-bound and Tongue-tied; Deep Belly Beautiful;The Devil’s Sweet Water; The Hampton Years; Ira Aldridge: the African Roscius; Lions of Industry, Mothers of Invention; Love Brothers Serenade (2013 semi-finalist for the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s National Playwrights Conference); Mad Breed; Noms de Guerre; and Our Man Beverly Snow. Ms. Lawton received her MFA in Playwriting from the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a James A. Michener Fellow. She is a 2012 TCG Young Leaders of Color award recipient, National New Play Network (NNPN) Playwright Alum, and member of Arena Stage's Playwrights' Arena. She is also a proud member of the Dramatist Guild of America.

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    • Artistic Statement
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    • Awards and Fellowships
    • Affiliations
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    • Previous Events
    • Plays
    • Productions
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    • Award Ceremonies
    • Publications
  • Advocacy
    • Appearances
    • Facilitation, Workshops, and Trainings
    • Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the American Theatre
    • Gender Equity
    • Theatre and Technology
    • Theatre Action >
      • After Orlando
      • Climate Change
      • Every 28 Hour Plays
    • Testimonials
    • Additional Resources
  • Dramaturgy
    • New Play Development
    • Production Dramaturgy
    • Dramaturgy and Script Consultation
    • Additional Resources
  • Teaching
    • Qualifications
    • Curriculum Development, Theatre Arts Integration and Teaching Artist Training
    • Philosophy
    • Experience
  • Producing
    • ARDEO
    • On Stage with the Migration Series
    • Out of Silence: Abortion Stories from the 1 in 3 Campaign
  • Media
    • Gallery
    • Good Ink
    • Media Coverage
    • Interviews
    • Press Releases
    • Podcast & Video
  • Blog
  • Contact