Horror in the Arts and Womanhood Panel Discussion and Mixer
Posted to Queen Village on October 29, 2025
Because it’s ALWAYS spooky season for women in America, join us for a special panel discussion on horror in theatre & film and being a woman today. This panel will feature Philly locals Alyssandra Docherty (award winning Philadelphia freelance lighting designer) Christina Acevedo (founder of Girls Like Horror, an inclusive film club shining light on horror films made by women AND scary/haunting/grotesque movies with strong, complex, multidimensional female protagonists), and Priyanka Shetty (award winning actor, playwright, and director based in Philadelphia). Be sure to come at 7pm and also stay after the discussion for time to mix and mingle, as well as experience tarot card readings from Christina Rosso-Schneider and shop spooky wares from A Novel Idea on Passyunk and local artisans. Please note this is a 21+ event. ID is required for entrance. This event is pay what you decide with a suggested donation price of $10. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 7-10PM SUGGESTED DONATION $10 >> NOTAFLOF << TICKET LINK PANELISTS: Alyssandra Docherty Priyanka Shetty Christina Acevedo TAROT CARD READER: Christina Rosso-Schneider VENDOR: A Novel Idea on Passyunk ABOUT US: The Philly Women’s Theatre Festival fosters and encourages women in the performing arts by offering unique opportunities for exposure, professional, artistic and personal development and a platform for performance. Follow Philly Women’s Theatre Festival on Instagram. ***
Because it’s ALWAYS spooky season for women in America, join us for a special panel discussion on horror in theatre & film and being a woman today. This panel will feature Philly locals Alyssandra Docherty (award winning Philadelphia freelance lighting designer) Christina Acevedo (founder of Gi...
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Because it’s ALWAYS spooky season for women in America, join us for a special panel discussion on horror in theatre & film and being a woman today. This panel will feature Philly locals Alyssandra Docherty (award winning Philadelphia freelance lighting designer) Christina Acevedo (founder of Gi...
Horror in the Arts and Womanhood Panel Discussion and Mixer starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m.
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Horror in the Arts and Womanhood Panel Discussion and Mixer starts at 7:00 p.m. and ends at 10:00 p.m.
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