The student organization Victory Over Violence will be hosting auditions for “The Vagina Monologues” this Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Reitz Union Room 275.
Based on a book by Eve Ensler, “The Vagina Monologues” is a play consisting of a collection of interviews by women of all ages discussing their personal experiences of their womanhood.
Emmanuela Lebrun, president of VOV, said they are looking to fill a little more than 25 parts and are seeking charismatic people who can express happiness, sadness and even do accents.
Auditions will be cold readings and no prior acting experience is needed. Those who try out will be able to choose parts and act it out with the script in their hands.
According to Jenna Calton, who served as the director of last year’s production, the play is a cornerstone of the V-Day campaigns, a global movement designed to end violence against women.
“It is an extremely rewarding experience when you hear these women stand up at the end of the play and share their personal testimonials,” Calton said.
Proceeds from the play will be donated to VOV’s beneficiary, Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network. Women from the shelter are invited to attend the show free of cost.
The play is tentatively scheduled to take place in the spring.
