2008 Woodie Awards
Vagina Monologues opens despite setbacks
Midrise RSC, LGSA, Housing fund two performances
Melissa Greco
Issue date: 2/21/08 Section: News
While this year's Vagina Monologues were more successful than in years past, it was not an easy job for anyone involved in the production.
In a recent edition of The Circle, an article stated that the Marist College Council on Theater Arts "dropped" the Vagina Monologues from its cycle of shows.
"MCCTA didn't just 'drop it,'" said Christina Tello, a MCCTA board member. "We just knew it would be too much to handle. Before we let it go, we first made sure that there was enough interest to keep it going, and then we found people to direct. We followed through."
MCCTA had reasons for discontinuing its association with the show, which is a series of skits based on Eve Ensler's award-winning play.
"Our season is so jam packed that we just didn't have enough time or production staff to put on a quality performance," said Kurtis McManus, Treasurer of MCCTA. "We felt that other clubs are fighting for the same cause that the Vagina Monologues stand for. It did extremely well; I'm glad it stayed on the Marist campus."
Amy Kate Byrne, also a MCCTA board member, not only performed a monologue, but also acted as a liaison between MCCTA and the Vagina Monologues.
"I love being in it every year just because regardless of who's in the cast, the girls always form a very unique bond," she said.
Maureen Betz and Stephen Echeverri co-directed the show.
"I really wanted to direct them, so I had to find a club that would sponsor the show," Echeverri said. "I'm a Midrise RSC board member, and they were really happy to help, but they didn't have enough money. So, I got other clubs involved."
Cat Taggart, Secretary of Lesbian Gay Straight Alliance, was the first to respond.
"The club was very excited about supporting the cause," Taggart said. "I designed all the posters that were made to promote the event. Many of the volunteers at the performance were LGSA members. I thought the show was fantastic and a great success."
In a recent edition of The Circle, an article stated that the Marist College Council on Theater Arts "dropped" the Vagina Monologues from its cycle of shows.
"MCCTA didn't just 'drop it,'" said Christina Tello, a MCCTA board member. "We just knew it would be too much to handle. Before we let it go, we first made sure that there was enough interest to keep it going, and then we found people to direct. We followed through."
MCCTA had reasons for discontinuing its association with the show, which is a series of skits based on Eve Ensler's award-winning play.
"Our season is so jam packed that we just didn't have enough time or production staff to put on a quality performance," said Kurtis McManus, Treasurer of MCCTA. "We felt that other clubs are fighting for the same cause that the Vagina Monologues stand for. It did extremely well; I'm glad it stayed on the Marist campus."
Amy Kate Byrne, also a MCCTA board member, not only performed a monologue, but also acted as a liaison between MCCTA and the Vagina Monologues.
"I love being in it every year just because regardless of who's in the cast, the girls always form a very unique bond," she said.
Maureen Betz and Stephen Echeverri co-directed the show.
"I really wanted to direct them, so I had to find a club that would sponsor the show," Echeverri said. "I'm a Midrise RSC board member, and they were really happy to help, but they didn't have enough money. So, I got other clubs involved."
Cat Taggart, Secretary of Lesbian Gay Straight Alliance, was the first to respond.
"The club was very excited about supporting the cause," Taggart said. "I designed all the posters that were made to promote the event. Many of the volunteers at the performance were LGSA members. I thought the show was fantastic and a great success."
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