EVENTS

Have you ever wondered HOW you will ever be able to afford things as an artist? What about getting your dream project made, having a family, or even just meeting your basic needs? When the wage gaps keep getting wider, and gatekeepers abound, it can feel isolating, and impossible. 

What if there was a way to subvert the existing system? Where your natural talents and already present resources were able to open up opportunities and help you thrive? 

Join us for a virtual (Zoom) learning circle to explore and discuss the solidarity economy model and how it can empower, build, and bring balance to the theater community. The time is now to foster economic fortitude and resilience outside the long existing capitalistic and patriarchal structures. When we thrive in community and participate in non monetary economies, we quickly gain power and independence outside of the systems who benefit from keeping us isolated and struggling. Additionally, we are able to become the creators of our own opportunities and write new narratives for the future!

The evening will be 90 minutes and consist of information sharing, open discussion, and culminate in a live needs/offer exchange that will connect participants in real time! Guests will also receive follow up support materials from the event.

This event is hosted by Bechdel Project in conjunction with the Solidarity Economy Learning Circles for the Theater Community. Facilitators for the evening include: 

Gail Lopes

Kristen van Ginhoven

Andra Harbold

Seema Sueko

Shanara Gabrielle

Maria Aparo 

Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours prior to the event.