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The Vagina
Monologues
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The Vagina Monologues
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The phenomenal playwright, Eve Ensler, created The Vagina Monologues after interviewing hundreds of women about a topic we don't regularly get to speak about; our vaginas. She transformed these poignant interviews into what we know as "the monologues."
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The Vagina Monologues were originally created by Eve Ensler in 1996. Eve interviewed hundreds of different women about their vaginas; their responses were used to create the show! Each monologue deals with different aspects of femininity, many of which are taboo in day to day life. The show is about the empowerment of women as well as creating a safe space to learn and think about what it means to be a woman.
All proceeds go to a local charity, The Center for Community Solutions, that works to end violence against women and girls.
Every person has a woman in their life.
A Mom.
A Grandma.
A Sister.
An Aunt.
A Cousin.
A Significant Other.
A Neighbor.
Get to know their story; every set of lips has a story to tell.
The Vagina Monologues is a show. It is a movement. It is the creation of a community. Stand with us. Become a Vagina Warrior! ({})
