EVENTS

YES QUEENS! (Hosted by Bechdel Project) is a joyful act of resistance. In direct response to the nationwide NO KINGS protests June 14th and a collective rejection of the president’s performative, autocratic celebrations, we’re reclaiming this time for us. Audre Lorde reminds us: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” We believe rest, joy, and collective care are essential tools in the fight against authoritarianism.

We invite activists, organizers, and co-conspirators to join us for all or part of this day as inspiration, as repair, or as a pause woven into your ongoing political work. Whether you're coming straight from the streets or holding space in quieter ways, this day is designed to nourish your body, spirit, and imagination. 

SATURDAY 6/14 SCHEDULE

Join us for one or all events!

9:00am-10:30am - NO KINGS Protest Sign Making & Postcarding

11-12:00pm - Restorative Performance workshop led by Ara McGlamery, MA, LCAT and Maya Sakellaridis, MA, LCAT

12:30-2:30pm - Make Your Own Pizza Party hosted by Bechdel Project

1:30-2:30pm - Solidarity Economy Learning Circle presented by Maria Aparo

3:00-4:00pm Yoga Class with Luis Olle

4:30-5:30pm - Poetry Workshop with Playwright Amina Henry

7:30pm - Fempire Comedy Show featuring Carolyn Castiglia, Leighann Lord , Dara Jemmott, Jess Wood and hosted by Hollie Harper!

Ticket Transparency: The market value of the entire day is $450 and we are offering it for free to our community with the option to make a sliding scale donation per event.  100% of your donation goes to the presenting and teaching artists.

Join us for a raucous comedic evening featuring Carolyn Castiglia, Leighann Lord, Dara Jemmott, Jess Wood and hosted by Hollie Harper! Suggested donation of $20 includes a complimentary beverage. 

Ticket transparency: All comedians will receive a base artist stipend for their performance and 100% of all donations. 

Bechdel Project is excited to launch Coffee’s On Us, a new series of free community space pop-ups designed to offer women and gender expansive people a warm, welcoming environment to gather, work, and connect. It's also a time to participate in Bechdel Project open office hours - we're available to meet, talk about your work, and share information about our programming. 

What We Provide:

• Complimentary coffee, tea, and light snacks

• Work tables and lounge seating

• High-speed WiFi and device charging stations

• A period pantry

• Swap tables for gently used goods and supplies

• A community-managed library

• Family-friendly amenities

• A safe, inclusive environment for all

• Surprise guest appearances by local artists and organizers

Location: Bechdel Project Community Space, Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Upcoming Dates 9am-3pm: 5/19, 5/23, 5/28, 6/2, 6/13, 6/16, 6/18

THE DEVISING JAM 

With Becca Canziani & Aran Savory

*2 Cohort spots available!*

Classes meeting weekly:

5/21 7-9pm

5/28 7-9pm

6/4 7-9pm

6/11 7-9pm

6/18 8:30-10:30pm *different time than usual*

The Devising Jam is a chance for actors to practice ensemble devising and collaborative creation in a low stakes, fun way! Performers don't often get the chance to practice ensemble devising without committing their time (and often money) to a long term process and long term group of people. 

Each week the group will have a chance to create something new in different groups and then either throw it all away and start fresh next time or revisit something that sparked excitement from last time and develop it further. 

Who knows! Participants may even discover creative prompts or relationships that they will take away from the workshop and keep working with!

Aran: @badbaloneyboy

Becca: @beccacanzi