2008 Woodie Awards
Vagina Monologues opens despite setbacks
Midrise RSC, LGSA, Housing fund two performances
Melissa Greco
Issue date: 2/21/08 Section: News
Additionally, LGSA did most of the publicity for the show. However, there still was not enough money to support the production.
"So, I approached Sarah English, director of Housing and Residential Life," Echeverri said. "She was really supportive and got housing to donate a very large amount to our cause. She totally helped to set the ball rolling."
The Vagina Monologues opened on February 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the Cabaret, and closed with a second performance the following night.
"It was extremely successful, more so than last year, which is really thrilling," said Betz. "We had a full house both nights with almost no standing room left. It was a varied audience, young and old."
In years past the show would generate a little less than $1,000. This year, approximately $1,600 was raised.
"Most money came from the bake sale, not so much donations," said Betz. "Part of the contract with the V-Day Foundation is that we give back some of what we make."
It was also decided to donate to the Grace Smith House, helping victims of domestic violence and abuse. On opening night, a representative from the Grace Smith House spoke.
"This was such a gratifying experience, for everyone involved," Echeverri said. "I would direct next year in a heart beat. The stress levels were high, but we got such a positive response - it was worth it."
"So, I approached Sarah English, director of Housing and Residential Life," Echeverri said. "She was really supportive and got housing to donate a very large amount to our cause. She totally helped to set the ball rolling."
The Vagina Monologues opened on February 15, at 8:00 p.m. in the Cabaret, and closed with a second performance the following night.
"It was extremely successful, more so than last year, which is really thrilling," said Betz. "We had a full house both nights with almost no standing room left. It was a varied audience, young and old."
In years past the show would generate a little less than $1,000. This year, approximately $1,600 was raised.
"Most money came from the bake sale, not so much donations," said Betz. "Part of the contract with the V-Day Foundation is that we give back some of what we make."
It was also decided to donate to the Grace Smith House, helping victims of domestic violence and abuse. On opening night, a representative from the Grace Smith House spoke.
"This was such a gratifying experience, for everyone involved," Echeverri said. "I would direct next year in a heart beat. The stress levels were high, but we got such a positive response - it was worth it."
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