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Empower 2026 Stage Left is thrilled to announce the return of Empower, running March 20th–29th.

We invite actors and directors to celebrate womanhood as they see fit, through stories of laughter, resilience, connection, and delight. 

Originally launched in 2020 as part of Stage Left’s Virtual Season, Empower began as a boudoir-inspired monologue series exploring the unique yet unifying experiences of womanhood through a distinctly female (femme) lens. This year, Empower evolves with a new theme: Joy. 

Submission Guidelines: Open to female and femme-identifying actors and directors, and all volunteers. Join us in celebrating the voices, stories, and creative power of women.