Friday, April 24, 2015 and Saturday, April 25, 2015
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Friday, April 24, 2015
7:00 PM Silent Auction 8:00 PM Play ~ and ~
Saturday, April 25, 2015 5:00 PM Silent Auction 6:00 PM Play
V-Day is an organized response against violence toward women.
V-Day is a vision: We see a world where women live safely and freely.
V-Day is a demand: Rape, incest, ba ery, genital mu la on and sexual slavery must end now.
V-Day is a spirit: We believe women should spend their lives crea ng and thriving rather than surviving or recovering from terrible atroci es.
V-Day is a catalyst: By raising money and consciousness, it will unify and strengthen exis ng an -violence efforts. Triggering farreaching awareness, it will lay the groundwork for new educa onal, protec ve, and legisla ve endeavors throughout the world.
V-Day is a process: We will work as long as it takes. We will not stop un l the violence stops.
V-Day is a day. We proclaim Valen ne’s Day as V-Day, to celebrate women and end the violence.
V-Day is a fierce, wild, unstoppable movement and community. Join us!
First, we would like to thank God for allowing us the opportunity to host The Vagina Monologues for the fourth year. This labor of love truly invokes humility and thankfulness that we are blessed to have so much support from so many people. Secondly, we would like to thank everyone who assisted with hos ng this play. We truly thank the Indianapolis Chapter of Indiana Black Expo for being our fiscal sponsor. Thank you to all of the companies and individuals who donated. Thank you to our amazing director and actresses. Some of you have been with us from the beginning and we so appreciate that. Thank you ladies for volunteering your me to put on these great performances. We couldn’t do this play without you. Lastly, we like to thank YOU for suppor ng the play by a ending. This play holds a special place in our hearts specifically because of the healing that has come from it. Empowered Living is so thankful that you chose to share this joyous occasion with us.
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V-Day is a global activist movement to end violence against women. Over the past 16 years, V-Day activists from more than 140 countries have worked tirelessly on a grassroots level to demand an end to all forms of violence against women and girls. In the face of resistance, and at the intersection of art and activism, they have come together around life-saving safe houses, productions of award winning playwright Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues and other works curated by V-Day. V-Day organizers have saved lives, raised consciousness, changed laws to protect women and girls, funded rape crisis centers and domestic violence shelters (often times these much needed funds kept them from closing), educated their communities, and raised over $100 million in urgently needed funds for groups doing the essential work of ending violence and serving survivors and their families. V-Day’s work is grounded in 4 core beliefs:
1. Art has the power to transform thinking and inspire people to act;
2. Lasting social and cultural change is spread by ordinary people doing extraordinary things;
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3. Local women best know what their communities need and can become unstoppable leaders;
4. One must look at the intersection of race, class, and gender to understand violence against women.
V-Day’s most recent global campaign, ONE BILLION RISING, galvanized over one billion women and men on a global day of action towards ending violence against women and girls.
In 2014 activists escalated their efforts by focusing on ending impunity and connecting social justice issues with violence against women.
V-Day has received numerous acknowledgements and awards and is, one of the TopRated organizations on both Charity Navigator and Guidestar.
Eve Ensler is a Tony award winning playwright, performer and ac vist. She is the author of interna onal phenomenon, The Vagina Monologues, which won an Obie and has been published in 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries. Eve wrote the New York Times Bestseller, I Am An Emo onal Creature: The Secret Life Of Girls Around The World. She then adapted it as a play which ran successfully in South Africa, Paris, Berkeley and Off-Broadway. She is the founder of V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls, which has raised over 100 million dollars for grassroots organiza ons around the world. On V-Day’s 15th Anniversary, it launched it’s most ambi ous campaign One Billion Rising which inspired one billion people in 207 countries to Strike Dance and Rise on February 14, 2013 for the freedom, safety and equality of women. With the women of Congo, V-Day opened and supports City of Joy In Bukavu, Congo, a revolu onary center where survivors of gender violence Turn Their Pain to Power. Eve starred in the HBO version of The Vagina Monologues. Her play Here was filmed live by Sky Television in London, UK. She co-produced the documentary What I Want My Words to You which won the Freedom of Expression Award at Sundance. Her other plays include Necessary Targets, The Treatment and The Good Body, which she performed on Broadway, followed by a na onal tour. In 2006, Eve released her book, Insecure At Last: A Poli cal Memoir, and co-edited A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer. Her newest cri cally acclaimed memoir In The Body of the World was just published by Holt.
They Beat The Girl Out My Boy, Or So They Tried, My Short Skirt, My Revolu on Begins In The Body
My name is Keyona Young. My hobbies are wri ng, poetry, dancing, reading romance novels, ac ng, and modeling. I graduated from Southport High school in 2008. I have a 4 year old daughter named Anniyah and she’s my world. I performed the lead role in Rosa Parks and an orphan in Annie at Southport High school. I played an African American Women in the musical Rag me at Perry Meridian High School. I also was in a Church play called Judgement Day, playing a young gang member who gave her life to God before it was too late.
Director, Introduc on, The Li le Coochi Snorcher That Could, & My Revolu on Begins In The Body
This is my fourth year par cipa ng. I started because I was asked to do a favor by one of my favorite people. I keep coming back because the messages are so very real for women of all walks of life. My vagina would totally dress up in five inch heels. I would say… Listen.
Empowered Living Owner
Indirectly I have been involved with V-Day for 3 years. I wanted to be a Forensic Scien st, but realized seeing the death of children would be too much. Another interes ng fact is I am a crea ve being, I like to draw and paint. If my vagina could talk, it would say, “Take the me to get to know me, so then you can sa sfy me.” If my vagina got dressed, it wouldn’t.
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I’ve been involved with V-Day for four years. I originally started my advance studies to be a nurse, un l I found out that I was too squeamish. I was an aerobics teacher for about 8 years. If my vagina could talk, it would say, “Reciprocate my love.” If my vagina got dressed it would wear something sophis cated sexy.
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Ranada has been involved with V-Day for six years. Two interes ng facts about her are she is a Sex Therapist and in the process of becoming a Sunday school teacher. One of Ranada’s passions are assis ng women who have been sexually violated, to become healthy sexual adults that have a new apprecia on for themselves. If her vagina could talk, she would say, “Temporary closed…Due to beau fica on.” If she got dressed, it would be something super sexy, like “Black Ice Cream” (Raheem Devaughn) to celebrate her femininity.
• For more informa on about V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls, please visit the V-Day web site at: www.vday.org www.onebillionrising.org
• To stay informed about events, ac ons, and opportuni es for par cipa on, sign up for V-Mail, the movement’s online newsle er at: www.vday.org/vmail
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Welcome
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Silent Auc on/Vendors
({Narrator}) // Desaree
({Introduc ons To Monologues})
// Desaree Jones (Woman 1), Ebony (Woman 2), Crystal (Woman 3)
({Hair}) // Januarie
({The “Wear and Say” Lists})
// Kathleen (Asking ques ons), Carla, Barbara
({The Flood}) // Ebony
({The Vagina Workshop}) // Jenni
({Vagina Happy Fact}) // Sherriece
({They Beat The Girl Out My Boy, Or So They Tried})
// Kathleen (Woman 1), Deborah (Woman 2), Carla (Woman 3), Januarie (Woman 4), Keyona (Woman 5)
({Because He Liked to Look At It}) // Carla
({Not-So-Happy Fact}) // Barbara
({My Angry Vagina}) // Sherriece
({My Vagina Was My Village}) // Januarie
({My Short Skirt}) // Keyona
({The Li le Coochi Snorcher That Could}) // Crystal
({Reclaiming Cunt}) // Kathleen
({A Six-Year-Old Girl Was Asked…}) // Deborah
({The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy}) // Jenni
({I Was There In the Room}) // Barbara
({My Revolu on Begins in the Body}) // All Actresses
The “Wear & Say” List, Not So Happy Fact, I Was There in the Room, My Revolu on Begins in the Body
I am Barbara A. Davis, a cast member for four years. If my vagina talked it would say “Remember, for years, I was treated as a ‘hush hush thing’ with limited freedom. Remember, when we ran in the wind; beau ful spring me breezes, whispering through your summer dresses; caressing ‘Me’; so precious to the future of mankind; yet never really embracing Me”. Dressing up, my vagina would wear beau ful bu erflies; soaring in the wind of freedom and fulfillment... ownership… no restraints. Why the play? Because women need to KNOW/FEEL/EMBRACE their Precious VAGINAS, all its quiet, lla ng pains...pleasures. PRICELESS.
The Vagina Workshop, They Beat The Girl Out My Boy, Or So They Tried, The Woman Who Loved To Make Vaginas Happy, & My Revolu on Begins In The Body
Jenni White is honored to be performing in V-DAY for the 17th me in 13 years! She says, “This show changed my life. It brought me my miracle son Zion, a er being deemed infer le. It gave me a connec on to and a passion for figh ng to end domes c violence, and where I work (Coburn Place). It helped me find my voice again.” Jenni is evergrateful for all the strong, powerful women in her life – Vagina Power! Halleluiah! Wear? Nada! Say? Call me! Theme Song? “Brave” by Sara Bareilles
Vagina Happy Fact, Vagina Happy Fact, My Revolu on Begins In The Body
My name is Sherriece Harris. This is my first year being involved with V-Day. An interes ng fact about me is that I’ve only been on a plane once because I’m terrified of being in the air. If my vagina could talk, it would probably say, “Things sure have changed around here in the last 13 years!” If my vagina got dressed, it would wear a pair of comfortable sweats, a hoodie and some Air Max’s!
They Beat the Girl out my Boy, or so they tried, A 6 Year Old Girl Was Asked, & My Revolu on Begins in the Body
This is my fourth year. If my vagina could talk it would say..respect and love me. What would it wear?? A red silk gown with hearts trimmed in fur. I love the story of the Vagina Monologues. It is a way of le ng all people be aware of what women really go through. Woman have been used and abused for too many years and have not been able to express their true feelings. The Vagina Monologues should be viewed by all human beings from all walks of life it can and will open your eyes to a whole new world of Vagina expression.
Narrator, Introduc on, My Revolu on Begins In The Body
I’ve been an ac ve supporter of Empowered Living’s V- Day for 5 years. Two interes ng facts about myself include that I’ve been a freelance ar st and designer for approximately 8 years. I am also a twin. If my vagina could talk it would sing affirma ons of pure love and empowerment. If my vagina were dressed, it would wear a crown.
Introduc on, The Flood, My Revolu on Begins In The Body
This is Ebony’s 1st year involved with V-Day, and she is thrilled to have this opportunity! Indianapolis resident by way of Chicago, Illinois, she finds poetry and music the most therapeu c. Ebony wants to thank her husband, for being the best support system EVER. If my vagina could talk, it would say “Don’t Forget, Front to Back!!” If my vagina wore clothes, it would wear a bright red tutu to celebrate being a vagina everyday!
Hair, They Beat The Girl Out My Boy, Or So They Tried, My Vagina Was My Village, My Revolu on Begins In The Body
Januarie York is a freelance writer, published author & poet who, in addi on to performing original poetry on a regular basis, has produced several of her own spoken word theatrical-shows that focus on upli ing and inspiring women. She resides in Indianapolis, IN, and has released a chapbook (“The Scary Beau ful”), two spoken word CDs and currently blogs for local African-American newspaper, “The Indianapolis Recorder.”
The “Wear & Say” List, They Beat The Girl Out My Boy, Or So They Tried, Reclaiming Cunt, & My Revolu on Begins In The Body
I have been a sexuality educator and trainer for over 25 years. I first saw a performance of the monologues twenty years ago, and it was my pleasure to perform in it a few years ago. In addi on to my work in sexuality educa on, I also have a sex and rela onship coaching business called Tell Kathleen Anything, check it out at www.tellkathleenanything.com If my vagina could talk she would say “My name is VULVA!” and she would be wearing a big smile – across all her lips!
The “Wear & Say” List, They Beat The Girl Out My Boy, Or So They Tried, Because He Liked To Look At It, My Revolu on Begins In The Body
This is my first year involved with V-Day. I majored in theater in high school. I am a singer/songwriter. My vagina would say… “I would like to come out of this ght shell.” My vagina would wear tribal carnival wear like a foreign na ve; with beau ful feathers right down the middle of the costume.
Vagina Warrior (v -j n wôr - r) n. – someone who has suffered or witnessed violence, grieved it, transformed it, and then does extraordinary work to make sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else in their community.
LeRoy Lewis III a ended Indiana State University where he obtained his BS in Business Management. While at ISU he was a student leader in several student organiza ons including Black Student Union, Mentoring for Minori es, and Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity. He did all this while playing receiver for the ISU Sycamore football team and ac ng in the student lead produc ons. Since his gradua on in 1999, LeRoy has held a management posi on with Enterprise Rental Car, The Indianapolis Recorder, The Center for Leadership and Development, and currently with the Marion County Assessor’s office.
LeRoy’s passion for his city, and for helping others, has lead him to become involved with community organiza ons that have missions of empowering and upli ing all people. LeRoy has par cipated with the United Way’s Emerging Leaders program, Lacy leadership’s LEAD program and IndyHub’s Exchange Leadership Team. Currently LeRoy serves on the board of directors Of Social Health Associa on of Indiana, IndyHub and March of Dimes. LeRoy lives in Pike Township with his wife Maggie A. Lewis and son LeRoy Lewis IV.
Hazel a ended Indiana Wesleyan University to obtain her Bachelors in Business Management and Masters in Science Management, Human Resources. Hazel le a corporate job in order to work for a local non-profit organiza on. This was a vital move because it allowed her to further pursue her passion, which is empowering young girls and women. Hazel confirmed this passion while going through her spiritual journey and personal healing.
Hazel currently in a posi on where she mentor teenage girls. She is in a leadership role in the women’s ministry at her church. She is also ac ve in the Young Adult Ministry and teaches Sunday school. These ministries allow her to u lize her gi s of teaching, encouragement, and upli ing people. She is ac ve in the community through speaking engagements, volunteering, and her blog, Coco’s Couch (h p://cocoscouch.net/). Her blog inspires women to embrace the fact that they are perfectly imperfect and to love the things that make women unique. Coco’s Couch covers several topics including da ng, rela onship, healing from past hurts, spiritual growth, fashion, health & fitness, etc. The blog provides a pla orm for open dialog with no judgment.
LOCAL STATISTICS:
Domes c violence results in nearly 2 million injuries and 1,300 deaths na onwide every year.
At least 1 in 12 women are stalked at least once in their life me.
Almost 1 in 5 prenatal and neonatal deaths could be prevented if the domes c violence was eliminated.
Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk of nonfatal in mate partner violence.
Boys who witness domes c violence are twice as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults.
Girls who are abused as children are likely to become vic ms of abuse as adults.
Almost 1/3 of female homicide vic ms that are reported in police records were killed by an in mate partner.
In 70-80% of in mate partner homicides, no ma er which partner was killed, the man physically abused the woman before the murder.
In the United States 1.3 women are forcibly raped every minute.
Witnessing violence between one’s parents is the strongest risk factor of transmi ng violent behavior from one genera on to the next.
Most cases of domes c violence are never reported to the police.
The consequences of domes c violence can cross genera ons and truly last a life me.
STATISTICS FROM JULIAN CENTER:
• h p://www.icadvinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/2013Domes c-Violence-Counts-Indiana-summary.pdf
• h p://www.juliancenter.org/Learn.aspx
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