Creative Resistance: Women’s Impact Through Art and Activism

Panel moderated by Eden-Reneé Hayes (CEO of Pluralism Solutions) & Sarah LaDuke (WAMC)

Featuring Genée Coreno (WAM Theatre), Shirley Edgerton (R.O.P.E), Dr. Fran Hurley (International Advisor, Child Development), Shela Levante (Berkshire County Commission on the Status of Women), Molly Merrihew (WAM Theatre), Jane Ralph (CONSTRUCT), Sarah Real (Hot Plate Brewing Co.), Shanique Rodriguez (Mass Voters Table), and Ilana Steinhauer, FNP-BC (V.I.M).

Join us in a celebration of creativity, resilience, and leadership as we recognize the transformative power of women leading the charge for gender equity in Western, MA. This powerful two-part panel discussion, Creative Resistance: Women Mobilizing Through Art & Activism, honors International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, through highlighting the work of female-identifying leaders, artists, advocates, and community organizations making a profound impact in the Berkshires. Through storytelling, dialogue, and shared experiences, we will celebrate the changemakers— who work tirelessly to transform challenges into opportunities, and build a more positive future for women and girls in Berkshire County and beyond. These remarkable women use art and activism as tools to empower communities, shape policies, and reimagine what is possible. WAM Theatre is proud to present this panel in partnership with Berkshire Community College.

Join us for two panels, each featuring a different group of women leaders, on Wednesday, March 12 at 2 PM and 5 PM.

SLIDING SCALE TICKETS: Community Members are encouraged to choose from one of the suggested price levels:

$25 - Subsidized

$50 - Standard

$100 - Pay it Forward

The Standard ticket price reflects the true cost of producing this event, the lower ticket price is provided to remove a barrier to entry to individuals who would benefit from a subsidized ticket, and the higher ticket price allows those who are able to help WAM make our programming accessible to all. Tickets are FREE for BCC Students, Faculty and Staff when you reserve your ticket with a BCC email and bring your ID to the event.

Map of Berkshire Community College's Campus. The section labeled "C" is the Connector Room. The street on the left of the image is West Street.

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