This makes me feel Afraid Empowered Heard Respect Uncomfortable at an Shared Collective scale
The Vagina Monologues
A Boston University student production.
The Vagina Monologues is a play written by Eve Ensler. It shows various experiences by women from differing backgrounds, ages, sexualities, races, etc. I went to the Boston University production of the show. Sitting in a blackbox theater, the viewer is presented with a stage lit entirely in red. However, the red is not daunting or scary, but rather somewhat cozy and comforting. One by one, the actresses stand up on stage and tell varying tales of sexuality, abuse, self love, self loathing, dating, identity, and many more. The audience is encouraged to vocalize their feelings through whoops and hollers, tears, laughs, snaps, and applause. I can only describe VagMo as an eye opening theatrical experience fit for anyone who wants to broaden their horizons and try on the shoes of strangers so as to feel more connected to humanity as a whole.
Contributer notes
What is surprising, refreshing, most interesting?
The bravado of these women to share their stories is nothing short of inspiring.
Key Insights? What can we learn from this?
You must first feel vulnerable and exposed to find empathy and humanity.