Women Making Change
“WOMEN MAKING CHANGE” FILLS ALCAZAR THEATRE WITH FEMALE-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING Diverse Line-up of Programs Celebrate Women & Examine Issues Women & Girls Face (Carpinteria, CA: Feb. 22, 2022): Carpinteria is shining a bright spotlight on the women who are bravely and boldly shaping our community as well as the women who have changed the world. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Alcazar Theatre is hosting a month of programming called “Women Making Change.” Diverse and thought-provoking events includes performances by female musicians, artists, comedians and poets, documentaries and films that amplify the accomplishments and legacies of women historically and in the present, and speakers and panelists who will address critical issues affecting women and girls. “Carpinteria has a long history of strong female leadership. The women making change today are building on the groundbreaking work done by the women who came first in local government, businesses, schools and nonprofits. Our goal with Women Making Change is to celebrate these change-makers and shed light on issues facing women and girls around the world,” said Beth Cox, Chair of the Women Making Change Committee. “We have a phenomenal team leading this effort,” said Kim Gutierrez and Geri Carty of Alcazar Theatre. “The committee behind Women Making Change is so packed with talent and take-charge that it could be a case study for how women make change. We’re thrilled that the theater can provide the space for this idea to grow into reality.” A screening of “Suffragette” on Feb. 19 launched the Women Making Change programming, which includes over a dozen events at the Alcazar Theatre. Kicking off March’s full month of programs is a Comedy Night featuring comedienne Cat Alvarado on Saturday, March 5. Next in the line-up, on Sunday, March 6, is a screening of “Miss Representation” which considers sexism in American society and the media. The film will be discussed by panel members: Alitza Gonzales, Elsa Granados, Kara Peterson and Rachael Ross Steidl, with Regina Ruiz, former television journalist and educator as moderator. “It is important to recognize that girls and women still face significant challenges,” said Tina Fanucchi-Frontado, Women Making Change committee member. “The right to vote, the #MeToo movement, the growing number of women in leadership positions around the world, these are huge wins in ensuring and securing space for girls and women to have equal access to their dreams, whether those dreams are to become the mayor of Carpinteria or the President of the United States.” Programs for Women Making Change continue throughout March with plays, concerts, movies, panels and a self-defense class. Program details can be found at https://www.thealcazar.org/. About Women Making Change: In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, the Alcazar Theatre will present an entire month of comprehensive and diverse programming celebrating the theme of “Women Making Change.” Feature performances will include female musicians, artists, comedians and poets, as well as screening of documentaries and films that amplify the accomplishments and legacies of women historically and in the present, and will showcase speakers and panelists who will address and illuminate critical issues affecting women and girls.
