About Us

Debra Ann Byrd

The League of Professional Theatre Women is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to promote visibility and increase opportunities for women in the Professional Theatre. We do this through numerous programs and events. Please take a look throughout this site to find out all that we do for women in theatre.

Photo: Debra Ann Byrd (David Sokol)

Committees

Member lead committees are formed to further the mission of the League of Professional Theatre Women.

History & Background

In 1980, despite the fact that women were instrumental in establishing the regional theatre movement, there were very few artistic directors at the major regional theatres...

Liz Schwarzwalder, Rachel Reiner & Naomi Grabel
Officers, Board & Advisory Council

Listing of our Officers, Board & Advisory Council.

Estelle Parsons & Susan Hilferty
Statement of Purpose

The League of Professional Theatre Women, Inc. is:...