About Us
A creator, producer and promoter of arts, cultural, educational and humanities programs, Esther Productions Inc. was founded in 2004 by award-winning author and arts administrator jonetta rose barras. It is a federally tax-exempt, multifaceted corporation with the expressed mission of inspiring and empowering women and girls ages 14 and older, under-resourced communities and fragile families.
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​​While based in Washington, DC, Esther Productions Inc. has added value to numerous national conferences, symposia and festivals. Its partnerships with other organizations extend throughout the Washington Metropolitan region but also as far away as North Carolina, Louisiana and Texas.
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​​​​An administrative board of directors guides Esther’s operation. (The names of board members are available upon request.) An advisory committee that includes educators, humanities experts, celebrities, healing artists and clinicians assist Esther Productions Inc. with designing and planning programs, ensuring their authenticity, integrity and effectiveness. All programs are evaluated by members of the organization’s target audience as well as independent external consultants.
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Esther Productions Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion ed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations, including the appointment of members of its governing Board of Directors, its program advisory committees, selection of volunteers, presenters or other contractors.
During its more than 20 years, Esther Production Inc. has had the good fortune of being supported by a variety of corporations, government institutions and individuals, included among them are Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation, Pepco, an Exelon Company, Emmanuel Bailey Veterans Services Corp., AmerigroupDC, Cornelia A. Baker Foundation, HumanitiesDC, Cigna Healthcare, Ivory Sanders, A. Scott Bolden, David Jannarone, Paul Bachman, Duane Gautier, Rosalind Blunt, Lesa Warrick, Gregory McCarthy, Monte Hillis, Joy Jones and Friends of Esther.
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
Esther Productions is dedicated to using the arts—literature, movement and painting—to guide girls and women in finding, capturing and accelerating their personal magic and power while expanding their wealth and influence in their communities and in the world.
Our Vision
Esther Productions Inc. sees a world where girls and women are celebrated leaders using their experiences and imaginations to create and advance a diverse society where the contribution of each individual is welcomed and valued.
