She was given a GCC Woman of Distinction Award last year. Other cast members include guest artist and GCC alumnus Steven Gonzalez of Glendale, Eagle Rock High grad Shadiya El-Farra, La Crescenta resident Sarkis Khachmarian and Maggie Mae Mollett of La Canada. Set Design is by La Canada resident Christopher Krambo, a multiple ACTF technical award nominee. La Crescenta resident Mike Arvizu is sound designer and original music is by Brian Howe of Altadena. The event will be held at noon in Kreider Hall.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Lothrop has written seven books on women in California. Her presentation will cover the history of women settlers in the American West, emphasizing everyday accomplishments. ALAS and the Ethnic Studies Department are sponsoring the festival. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. All films begin at 7 p.m. and are shown every Wednesday through May 2 in the J.W. Smith Student Center conference room number 212.