Women's theatre, autobiographical stories and motivational events are the cornerstones of Powerstories Theatre of Tampa Bay, Inc. (www.powerstories.com). Powerstories is a non-profit women's theatre that shares inspiring, deeply personal autobiographical stories as well as teaching workshops, and facilitating motivational events for women and girls.  Our mission is staging true stories of women and girls worldwide to open minds and hearts.  At its core, Powerstories is about empowering women.  Men and boys are served through our customized programs for corporations and community organizations.

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To learn more about our new Girlstories Theatre Project click on our PROGRAMS page.

The Powerstories philosophy is that every person, organization, corporation and community has a Powerstory to discover and share with others. The discovery and the telling of these autobiographical stories creates new success, invests our lives with more meaning, and connects us more vitally with others.  We design each of our women's theatre productions, girls' workshops, and motivational events to use true stories to increase courage and confidence, deepen appreciation for diversity, and strengthen the bonds between people.  Powerstories opens minds and hearts!

Our women's theatre is in the midst of a national tour with our third show, called "Bernadette's Bravo!"  Two other successful, full-length shows were previously mounted.  We have abundant testimonials of the validation and impetus for growth these have inspired.  As a result of working with Powerstories Theatre to find and share their own autobiographical stories, women have started successful businesses, greatly increased their communication skills, and have been helped to understand and value  themselves more fully leading to more effective life choices.

Powerstories motivational events include "Seek and Speak Your Story" workshops, "Seek Your Passion" seminars, and special events such as our five year anniversary celebration in 2005. There, a variety of successful women, who had all faced challenges on their path of self discovery, shared their moving stories with an enthusiastic audience.  The evening culminated in an "everyone on their feet", joyous sing along with Irene Cara performing, "What a Feeling!"..."take your passion and make it happen"...that is just what Fran Powers did when she created Powerstories.  And because of her vision, many other women are inspired to do the same.

And, Girlstories, our program for girls ages ten through 17, received great confirmation of our positive impact on the lives of girls when our program was nominated, and then chosen as a "Presidential Coming Up Taller Award" semifinalist for 2007.  Girlstories classes use a combination of autobiographical stories, theatre skill -building and other visual arts in the programs we provide to girls at social service agencies throughout Tampa Bay.

The women of Powerstories Theatre believe in the voices of women and girls, and dream big for t hem.  We continue to find women and girls who are eager to explore and share their stories, empowering us all.

Keep listening; we have important things to say!