BEST HAPPY FACT EVER:
Happy Earth Day :-)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Oops.
VagMo was a HUGE success that I totally forgot to blog about. Here are some pictures of the glory that was V-Day Wellesley 2010:
BEST HAPPY FACT EVER:
Happy Earth Day :-)
BEST HAPPY FACT EVER:
Happy Earth Day :-)
Friday, August 28, 2009
VagMo 2010 - The Journey Begins
Hi Everyone,
I'm going to try to keep this blog updated much more often this year as we begin the journey to Vagina Monologues 2010. Last years' show was a HUGE success. At the end of the year we donated over $7,000 to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center - enough money for them to train 7 new volunteers! Speaking of which, volunteering for BARCC is an extremely rewarding experience - if anyone's interested in learning about how to become a volunteer, contact me!
Our activism didn't stop with the show - a group of Wellesley Women also attended the BARCC Walk for Change, raising several hundred dollars and having a great time walking through Boston on a beautiful day with thousands of new friends:
While we're on the topic of BARCC, I'm going to throw in a shameless plug: my birthday is coming up on September 10th, and I'm using Facebook to ask my friends for donations to BARCC instead of presents. There's more information here: Lauren's Wish! If you happen to have a couple extra bucks lying around and you want to make me the happiest birthday girl in the world, BARCC could put those extra bucks to real good use. (end plug)
One last thing: look forward for more information about this years' Pussy Proclamations! "Pussy Proc" is an open-mic event for all members of the Wellesley community to share their original prose, poetry, music, art, etc etc etc. Last years' first-ever annual event was a huge hit with 10 unique and dynamic performances. This year it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Date TBA, possibly early December.
If you have any questions about The Wellesley V-Day Campaign, email v-day@wellesley.edu.
So much love,
Lauren
I'm going to try to keep this blog updated much more often this year as we begin the journey to Vagina Monologues 2010. Last years' show was a HUGE success. At the end of the year we donated over $7,000 to the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center - enough money for them to train 7 new volunteers! Speaking of which, volunteering for BARCC is an extremely rewarding experience - if anyone's interested in learning about how to become a volunteer, contact me!
Our activism didn't stop with the show - a group of Wellesley Women also attended the BARCC Walk for Change, raising several hundred dollars and having a great time walking through Boston on a beautiful day with thousands of new friends:
While we're on the topic of BARCC, I'm going to throw in a shameless plug: my birthday is coming up on September 10th, and I'm using Facebook to ask my friends for donations to BARCC instead of presents. There's more information here: Lauren's Wish! If you happen to have a couple extra bucks lying around and you want to make me the happiest birthday girl in the world, BARCC could put those extra bucks to real good use. (end plug)
One last thing: look forward for more information about this years' Pussy Proclamations! "Pussy Proc" is an open-mic event for all members of the Wellesley community to share their original prose, poetry, music, art, etc etc etc. Last years' first-ever annual event was a huge hit with 10 unique and dynamic performances. This year it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Date TBA, possibly early December.
If you have any questions about The Wellesley V-Day Campaign, email v-day@wellesley.edu.So much love,
Lauren
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ticket sales begin tonight!
Come by the LCW 2nd floor and buy your Vagina Monologues tickets (and vagina pops) tonight! We will be there selling from 6-8:30 pm.
WC community: $8
Off-campus: $10
If you buy them now, you'll pay $2 less than if you buy them at the door. :)
Vagina pops: $2 each or 3 for $5. Milk, dark, dark mint, and milk cherry.
The show opens on Friday, and I can't believe it's all almost over. Holy cow!
It is going to be a fantastic show, and I hope that we are packed/sold out every night. Because that'd be pretty awesome.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Aaah!
Roles have been assigned! Rehearsals have started! The show goes up in t minus 18 days!
Let the insanity begin.
I am incredibly impressed with the creativity, passion, and enthusiasm of everyone involved with the show this year. We have had two discussions so far, and both have been intensely eye-opening and very cool to be a part of. :) Tonight's rehearsal was super fun because we presented our vagina art.
Some people had poetry, some had drawings, some had songs... it was all amazing. We are a talented group, and I am so glad that people are willing to share their talents and ideas.
I sound really dippy, but that's partly because it's 2 am. It's also partly because this group of people just blows my mind. I thought that, with such a big cast, it would be really difficult to have good discussions. Over the last two days, though, I have been proven wrong.
So thanks, guys. I appreciate that.
I'll be posting some spam up here soon with info about how to get tickets for the show (and other exciting stuff, like how to order vagina pops)!
<3
Brit
Let the insanity begin.
I am incredibly impressed with the creativity, passion, and enthusiasm of everyone involved with the show this year. We have had two discussions so far, and both have been intensely eye-opening and very cool to be a part of. :) Tonight's rehearsal was super fun because we presented our vagina art.
Some people had poetry, some had drawings, some had songs... it was all amazing. We are a talented group, and I am so glad that people are willing to share their talents and ideas.
I sound really dippy, but that's partly because it's 2 am. It's also partly because this group of people just blows my mind. I thought that, with such a big cast, it would be really difficult to have good discussions. Over the last two days, though, I have been proven wrong.
So thanks, guys. I appreciate that.
I'll be posting some spam up here soon with info about how to get tickets for the show (and other exciting stuff, like how to order vagina pops)!
<3
Brit
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Auditions are nearly over...
...which means the really fun part is about to begin.
Tomorrow is the last day of auditions, and I have to say that so far, we have been very impressed with the auditions. :) We have a cast of over 40 this year, which is by far the biggest cast I've ever seen at Wellesley (3 years running). Lauren, Katie, and I will be casting tomorrow evening, which will be difficult!
If you have not yet had a chance to sign up for an audition, or have only recently realized that you can/want to do The Vagina Monologues, please email us-- we don't have any audition spots left, but we do need crew members!
Not much else to say here, just that we are impressed and excited and can't wait to get started! We have a bunch of fun, awesome stuff planned, and we'll keep you all updated about it right here. :)
Brit
Tomorrow is the last day of auditions, and I have to say that so far, we have been very impressed with the auditions. :) We have a cast of over 40 this year, which is by far the biggest cast I've ever seen at Wellesley (3 years running). Lauren, Katie, and I will be casting tomorrow evening, which will be difficult!
If you have not yet had a chance to sign up for an audition, or have only recently realized that you can/want to do The Vagina Monologues, please email us-- we don't have any audition spots left, but we do need crew members!
Not much else to say here, just that we are impressed and excited and can't wait to get started! We have a bunch of fun, awesome stuff planned, and we'll keep you all updated about it right here. :)
Brit
Sunday, February 1, 2009
A Sneak Peek
Since we are absolutely dying to get started, I figured I'd let you all in on a little bit of what is going on with The Vagina Monologues so far. The executive board (Lauren, Katie, and I) met today to talk about rehearsal structure and topics for discussion.
For those of you who don't know, the first 10 or so VM rehearsals are discussion-based. In fact, we don't reveal whom was cast in which monologue until the much-anticipated "Vagina Dinner." During the first rehearsals, we talk and get to know one another. These rehearsals are the reason I love participating in The Vagina Monologues-- I get to hear 20 or so other women's opinions, experiences, and comments on a variety of topics.
Tonight, Lauren, Katie, and I figured out what discussion topics we would like to use... and we are so excited! Although I can't tell you all of them (then where would the fun be in coming to rehearsal?), I can give you a general sampling. We are planning on talking about sex and masturbation (an annual favorite), birth (with a guest presenter), violence toward women (in many of its incarnations), and attitudes toward sex (complete with a surprise picture book!).
Also, there is only one more day before auditions begin! Remember, everyone gets cast, so there's no reason to be nervous! We want as many people as possible to participate, so whether that means you perform, or are crew, or sell tickets, or simply forward our spam and get your friends to come, please help out. :)
If you want to participate but can't make auditions or will have to miss rehearsals, please email us anyway-- we could really use all the help we can get, and there are other ways to support the V-Day Campaign at Wellesley. And! If you want to perform but haven't signed up for an audition yet, there are still a few slots left, so email "vaginaauditions" soon. We want you!
So excited--
Brit
For those of you who don't know, the first 10 or so VM rehearsals are discussion-based. In fact, we don't reveal whom was cast in which monologue until the much-anticipated "Vagina Dinner." During the first rehearsals, we talk and get to know one another. These rehearsals are the reason I love participating in The Vagina Monologues-- I get to hear 20 or so other women's opinions, experiences, and comments on a variety of topics.
Tonight, Lauren, Katie, and I figured out what discussion topics we would like to use... and we are so excited! Although I can't tell you all of them (then where would the fun be in coming to rehearsal?), I can give you a general sampling. We are planning on talking about sex and masturbation (an annual favorite), birth (with a guest presenter), violence toward women (in many of its incarnations), and attitudes toward sex (complete with a surprise picture book!).
Also, there is only one more day before auditions begin! Remember, everyone gets cast, so there's no reason to be nervous! We want as many people as possible to participate, so whether that means you perform, or are crew, or sell tickets, or simply forward our spam and get your friends to come, please help out. :)
If you want to participate but can't make auditions or will have to miss rehearsals, please email us anyway-- we could really use all the help we can get, and there are other ways to support the V-Day Campaign at Wellesley. And! If you want to perform but haven't signed up for an audition yet, there are still a few slots left, so email "vaginaauditions" soon. We want you!
So excited--
Brit
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