by admin | Aug 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
| by Andee Kinzy | It’s no secret that women comprise only 26% of the creators in the film industry. In the 1980s, psychologist Carol Dweck conducted a series of studies on 5th grade girls and boys. Subsequent research proved that “bright girls believe that their...
by admin | Aug 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Got a film camera? Nope. How about fancy editing software? Uh-uh. Any money? Ehh…right. Don’t worry. We’re going to teach you how to write, produce, and direct short, narrative films using what you DO have: SmartPhones (or tablets)! Girl Improved’s The smART of...
by admin | Aug 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Thanks to Jessie Williams and Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls for the Smart Girl write-up about Girl Improved! In case you haven’t already noticed, here’s a revelation for you: women are grossly underrepresented in numerous professional fields. We talk about...
by admin | Jul 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
New Girl Theatre Project Fails to Find Audience | Four girls attempting to overcome audience reluctance to vacate their home theaters are shocked to discover that live theatre is dead in Austin. | AUSTIN, Texas – July 3, 2015 – Two new...
by admin | Jun 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Austin Girls Create Radical Change in the Entertainment Industry | Misrepresented and underrepresented; four Austin girls spur change in the entertainment industry with a DIY approach to creating new plays. | AUSTIN, Texas – June 16, 2015 – Write? Produce?...
by Liliana | Apr 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
Ever since ancient times, women have often been used as symbols in art created by men. A woman or girl frequently signifies qualities such as innocence, beauty, or fertility. On the flip side, females are often portrayed as the exotic femme fatale seductress. Either...
by admin | Apr 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
| by lluvia | In a dark forest, three adventurous shapeshifter girls are being pursued by the evil General Nava. Will they survive the chase? Tune in to Girl ImprovEd to find out! We are a group of girls writing plays with strong female characters. Every time I see a...
by Liliana | Apr 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
When told about the nature of Girl Improved, a group of girl writers, producers, and directors creating girl-empowering plays, the question that may come to mind for you is, “Why? We already have plenty of strong female characters these days. Think about Katniss...
by Lisi | Apr 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Why is there a demented undead six-year-old in a blood soaked Victorian dress creeping down the halls of Balance Studios? …Oh, okay, don’t panic, it’s part of Grayce’s play. Come with me, Lisi, to figure out some more about it, and to learn about us – Girl...
