I read Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" many years ago, and loved it. I don't live close enough to attend this event, but thought I'd post it here for those of you who are in the New Orleans area or can travel there:
On Saturday evening, April 12, 2008, V-Day will stage a once in a lifetime event - V TO THE TENTH - featuring international performances of The Vagina Monologues, musical guests, V-Day activists from across the globe including Kenya, Afghanistan, Iraq, The Philippines, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eastern Europe , men standing up for women and much more.Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Faith Hill, Jane Fonda, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Hudson, Glenn Close, Julia Stiles, Ali Larter, Marisa Tomei, Calpernia Addams, Rosario Dawson, Kerry Washington, and Charmaine Neville have already signed on.The evening will open minds and hearts and raise much needed attention and funds for groups working to end violence against women and girls around the world, and in New Orleans and the Gulf South.***TICKETS STARTING AT $25, ON SALE NOW. Quantities are limited.