Vanity. Violence. Vivacious. Victim. What do
these words have in common? They all relate to the series of stories that will
be shared in this year's production of The Vagina Monologues Friday and
Saturday, March 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at College Park in Grand Island.
The Vagina Monologues consists of a series of
short vignettes based on Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With
humor and grace the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through
this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the
world have taken control of their bodies and their lives. The monologues deal
with issues such as violence against women and try to promote women's
empowerment. Some are serious and raise awareness about issues like female genital
mutilation and others are more humorous. The Vagina Monologues is bringing
skeletons out of the closet as some suppressed feelings or topics will be
discussed throughout the monologues. This is the 17th year The
Vagina Monologues has given voice to the different experiences that women
have.
Director, Kourtney Patcher, shares "Expect to
be amazed by the information that is presented to you. Expect to be left
speechless, to have your entire perspective changed. Expect to be sad, to
laugh, and to rejoice in the sisterhood we share and that you have experienced
as you leave. Dudes can attend, too."
Witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise,
this award winning masterpiece will be performed by local women from all walks
of life. Cast members include Nicki Stoltenberg, Sarah Bockoven, Gale
Pemberton, Peggy Lang, Analy Gonzales, Nikki Sanchez, Beth Simonson, Katie
Bohrer, Kendra Beckstead, Janice Kamarad, Jody Backer, Marley Patcher, Anita
Lewandowski Brown and Kourtney Patcher.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will be
inspired, you may even be called into service by the stories you hear during
the performance. Tickets are on sale now at the YWCA, 211 E Fonner Park Road or
from cast members for $10 and will be available at the door for $15. Refreshments
will be available, along with a raffle/ticket auction with over 50 items.
Ninety percent of all funds raised will
benefit the YWCA to promote women's programming in our community and ten
percent is returned to the V-Day Foundation for use of the materials. For more
information call 308-384-9922 or email frontdesk@ywca-gi.org. Information is also available on the
website www.ywca-gi.org.
Courtesy- The Grand Island YWCA
