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We
want to draw your attention to a fun and interesting way to support
Jane Doe Inc, a special benefit performance of "That
Takes Ovaries"!
THAT
TAKES OVARIES is an exciting, collection of real-life
stories from women and girls about the gutsy, outrageous, courageous
things they have done. Short, multicultural, fun, sassy, touching
true tales of estrogen-powered deeds that range from playful to
political, including women fighting for their human rights.
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Join
Jane Doe, the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and Diversity
Lab Theatre for a special performance of "That Takes Ovaries" to
benefit Jane Doe Inc: The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual
Assault and Domestic Violence.
What: Special
benefit performance of "That
Takes Ovaries," a play written by Rivka Solomon
& Bobbi Ausubel and directed by Stan Edelson. Followed by Open
Mic emceed by Sen. Jarrett Barrios and Sen. Diane Wilkerson
When:
Sunday, June 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where:
The Blacksmith House at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education,
56 Brattle Street in Harvard Square
Tickets:
$20 per person. Seating is LIMITED! Tickets for this show will be
sold at the door prior to show time on a first come, first serve
basis.
Proceeds
from the show on Sunday, June 20 will support Jane Doe's work to
end domestic violence and sexual assault in Massachusetts. Please
note the following additional shows of "That Takes Ovaries"
at the Blacksmith House in Cambridge: Saturday, June 19 (8:00 p.m.)
Sunday, June 20 (2:30 p.m.), Saturday, June 26 (8:00 p.m.) and Sunday,
June 27 (2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.).
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[S]alutes 'ballsy' acts by bold women -- the anatomically correct
way. -- Glamour magazine
In
praise of strong women's gynocentric tales of courage. -- Washington
Post
Wrap
these up with a Bikini Kill CD and a copy of Thelma & Louse,
then give to your niece for her very own intro to third-wave feminism.
-- Jane magazine
Though
in the same tradition of ''The Vagina Monologues'' -- a collection
of funny, poignant, and sometimes shocking stories about women
-- "That Takes Ovaries!" is dedicated to capturing
moments of personal triumph, whatever forms those take. The message
has caught on. Women across the country -- and as far away as
India have held open mike nights to share their stories. -- Boston
Globe BESTSELLER
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