The Vagina Monologues: A V:Day Fight for Women's Rights
Justin McLeod
Issue date: 2/9/06 Section: UNCW Life
"Every person that had reservations about seeing the Vagina Monologues has come out fully entertained and with a new perspective about women and themselves," Kostecki said in an e-mail interview. She added that seeing the changed perspectives are "the most fulfilling part of being in 'The Vagina Monologues.'"
Camille Paglia, social critic, author and professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, is noted for criticizing the V-Day movement, saying that it is an attempt to change the meaning of the romantic holiday to one based on domestic violence.
"I actually can't think of a better day to hold it just because there are so many positive aspects related to Valentine 's Day concerning love and relationships," Gulish said.
A portion of the proceeds from the performance will go to Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter and the Rape Crisis Center Coastal Horizons.
"It will go to these centers because of their action and dedication in Wilmington towards women in need of help," Kostecki said in an e-mail interview. The remaining proceeds go to a nationwide campaign for "comfort women" and help fund the next year's performance.
Along with the performance, the school showed "Until the Violence Stops," a film that shows the grassroots movement of V-Day.
Tickets will be on sale through Kenan Auditorium. Tickets range from $6 for students, to $8 for faculty and alumni and $10 for the community. For more information on V-Day and the performance, visit www.v-day.org.
Camille Paglia, social critic, author and professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, is noted for criticizing the V-Day movement, saying that it is an attempt to change the meaning of the romantic holiday to one based on domestic violence.
"I actually can't think of a better day to hold it just because there are so many positive aspects related to Valentine 's Day concerning love and relationships," Gulish said.
A portion of the proceeds from the performance will go to Open Gate Domestic Violence Shelter and the Rape Crisis Center Coastal Horizons.
"It will go to these centers because of their action and dedication in Wilmington towards women in need of help," Kostecki said in an e-mail interview. The remaining proceeds go to a nationwide campaign for "comfort women" and help fund the next year's performance.
Along with the performance, the school showed "Until the Violence Stops," a film that shows the grassroots movement of V-Day.
Tickets will be on sale through Kenan Auditorium. Tickets range from $6 for students, to $8 for faculty and alumni and $10 for the community. For more information on V-Day and the performance, visit www.v-day.org.