Members of the festival will present their self-produced plays over Zoom. (photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival)

“Hot Off the Press,” a program of new solo writings presented in staged readings, will be held on June 28 at 7 p.m., via Zoom, as part of the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival.

The new program includes “Assaults, Autographs, & Auditions” written and performed by Tricia Cruz, a play about an actor sharing experiences such as physical assaults, celebrity moments and the world of auditioning. The series also includes “A Pretty Normal Life,” written and performed by Ginney Bilbray, a collection of personal experiences from childhood to adulthood that deal with poverty, trauma, bipolar disorder and hope.

“Of a Woman,” written and performed by Rebecca Silberman, focuses on the struggle of mothers and daughters, how they feel about themselves and how they let their bodies define them. “#Peasant Vibes,” written and performed by Mikkel Simons, is a comedic satirical solo piece that explores the timeless, often invisible labor of the working class – blending historical perspectives with the everyday struggles of modern-day workers. In “A Poet Speaks,” written and performed by Fay Hauser-Price, the poet gives voice to her spoken word expressions.

Tickets are $10. A Zoom link will be sent to attendees after their ticket reservation is confirmed. To purchase tickets, visit eventbrite. com/e/hot-off-the-press-2025-tickets-1366421426269.