'Women Take Center Stage' at Rhode Island's Trinity Rep

The first three plays in Trinity Rep's 2015-16 season all feature women as leaders: "Julius Caesar," in which resident company member Anne Scurria takes on the role of Caesar; "The Heidi Chronicles" by renowned feminist playwright Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Vivienne Benesch; and "The Hunchback of Seville" by up-and-coming playwright Charise Castro Smith and directed by Taibi Magar, both Brown University alums.

To celebrate these plays and the women who anchor them, Trinity Rep is inviting women interested in leadership, politics, and academia to take part in our exclusive special series: Women Take Center Stage. Join us on Thursday, October 1 at 6 p.m. for the first meeting of Women Take Center Stage:�"Julius Caesar" featuring Barbara Tannenbaum.

"In life, and in death, [Scurria] pumps a charismatic fury into the character that sparks quickly and fills the room. Her intonation is so powerful and commanding that she leaves the theater in deafening silence when she is finished," writes The Sun Chronicle.

Tickets to Women Take Center Stage: "Julius Caesar" on October 1 at 6 p.m. include:

� A special pre-show talk and discussion about women and leadership by renowned persuasive communication consultant and Brown University Professor Dr. Barbara Tannenbaum.
� Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine. Develop connections and network with other female leaders from various organizations.
� A performance of "Julius Caesar." Anne Scurria's portrayal of the iconic Julius Caesar reminds us that Shakespeare's timeless and thrilling drama has never been more relevant than in today's political climate.
� A talkback following the performance to share ideas and insights with other attendees.

Barbara Tannenbaum teaches courses in public speaking, voice for public performance, and persuasive communication in the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies at Brown University. She has directed at Leeds Theatre and has been vocal coach on a number of productions. Her skills as a teacher and lecturer have been recognized at Brown with 11 senior class awards (the Barrett Hazeltine Citation), the John Rowe Workman Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Humanities, and the Undergraduate Council of Students Award for Excellence in Teaching.

In addition to her courses at Brown, she leads persuasive communications workshops for students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Outside of Brown, she consults on powerful communications techniques to Fortune 500 companies, AMLAW100 law firms, political candidates, media personalities, individual executives, and non-profit organizations.

Women Take Center Stage begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 1 at 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903. Tickets are $58, include snacks and wine, the pre-show program and performance.

For tickets or information, call 401-351-4242 or visit https://www.trinityrep.com/