TheatreWorks New Works Festival August 17 @ 7:00 pm $20 – $150 Lineup of plays in early stages of development includes Bess Welden’s “Madeleines,” which tells the story of a Jewish family in Ohio as its women grapple with grief and past family woes, and find solace in baking together. 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 3 p.m. Aug. 20. Also, in a festival fundraiser, Jewish trans activist/actor Shakina entertains, sings and more. 7 p.m. Aug. 18. $20 for the plays. $50 for Shakina event, or $150 including after-party. Event Website Venue: Lucie Stern Theatre 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, + Google Map + Google Calendar+ iCal Export On Stage