The Vagina Monologues

On February 13^th and 14^th, 2015, “ The Vagina Monologues” was directed by Prairie Endres-Parnell and performed by volunteers and members of the Tarleton Gay-Straight Alliance. The Office of Diversity & Inclusion co-sponsored this event.

 

The Vagina Monologues began as a play in New York City created by Eve Ensler in 1996. The play features accounts of rape, birth, sexual experiences, menstruation, orgasm, transexualism, and misconceptions about the vagina. This play inspired the creation of "V-Day", a movement to end violence against women.This year, the GSA incorporated a video showing the “One Billion Rising” movement, which was also started by Eve Ensler. This global dancing event  raises awareness of the United Nations statistic that 1 in 3 women (1 billion women globally) will be raped or beaten in her lifetime.  In addition, a Men’s Prayer was included in the beginning and performed as a pledge by men to restrain from violence against women.

Funds raised by the ticket sales as well as the items sold during the silent auction were donated to Cross Timber Family Services, which provides support to those who have been victims of violence. Over $400 was donated to help this organization.

 

More information about V day can be found at http://www.vday.org/.