A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, And A Prayer

Two shows. One message. Zero tolerance.

A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT AND A PRAYER is a groundbreaking collection of writings and monologues by world-renowned figures, commissioned by V-Day for the first Until The Violence Stops festival which took place in June 2006 in NYC.

The collection, edited by playwright Eve Ensler, brings the issue of violence against women and girls to the forefront of our consciousness. These diverse voices rise up in a collective roar to break open, expose, and examine the insidiousness of brutality, neglect, exploitation or "just a little put-down". MMRP is Michael Cunningham on self-mutilation, Kathy Najimy on junior high and Edward Albee on S&M.

These writings are inspired, funny, angry, heartfelt, tragic, and gorgeous. But above all, together they create a true and profound portrait of this issue's effect on every one of us. Whereas its predecessor The Vagina Monologues was a collection of stories about womanhood, A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT, and A PRAYER is an unabashed and disturbingly beautiful look at violence against women and a shout out to the world to demand an end to it. And for the first time onstage, some of those shouting are men.

Named one of the Toronto Sun's "TOP 10 TO SEE" at the 2008 Fringe.
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DIRECTED BY SCOTT DERMODY
Associate Producer: Cassie Muise

Featuring:

Jewelle Blackman
Jake Chalmers
John Chou
Jennifer Dash
Jessica Glanfield
Jillian Harris
Natalie Kulesza
Madelaine Massey
Shannon Maunder
Jason Riddle
George Root
Lior Soibelman
Tanisha Taitt
Sarah Thorpe
Leslie Thorpe-Dermody
Beth Warrian
Joanne Williams

Details:
HELICONIAN HALL
35 HAZELTON AVE (in Yorkville, see map link above)
SATURDAY MARCH 7th : 8pm (Doors 7:15 pm)
SUNDAY MARCH 8th: 6 pm (Doors 5:15pm)

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT WWW.TICKETBREAK.COM. Group Rate tickets
for purchases of 10+ must be purchased by phone at 1-866-9-GET-TIX.

Direct Links Below:
March 7th - http://www.ticketbreak.com/event_details/2613
March 8th - http://www.ticketbreak.com/event_details/2614

MMRP is two shows in one, for the price of one! Come out and CELEBRATE the women in your life; support CHANGE in the world; and do it while enjoying an incredible show. A masterpiece that brings together pieces that will make you laugh and move you. We will also be holding a silent auction with incredible items up for bid. MMRP is a fundraiser with donations going to METRAC ( http://www.metrac.org). Hope to see you there!
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V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls. Check out www.vday.org for more information and find out how you can get involved.