PARIS – The Rape Crisis and Education Hotline, REACH, will present Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues,” on April 9 and 11, at Oxford Hills High School, as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month across the nation.

Performed worldwide since 2002, the show is both a condemnation of violence against girls and women, and a moving celebration of their bodies and sexuality. It provides frank, humorous and moving stories common to the experiences of girls and women around the world.

The production will be directed by Amanda Huotari, actress, teaching artist and the executive director of Celebration Barn Theater.

The monologues will be read by girls and women, ages 15 to 70, from local Maine communities who have stepped forward to raise awareness and their voices against violence to girls and women.

For  more than 25 years, REACH has welcomed survivors of sexual assault to express themselves during its annual Speak-Out in April. This year, the organization will continue the tradition of survivors speaking out with displays at “The Vagina Monologues” performances including artwork, writing and recently designed Clothesline Project T-shirts.

Women, men and older teens are  to attend “The Vagina Monologues” at 7 p.m. on April 9 and at 2 p.m. on April 11, at the Forum, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Tickets, $12 in advance, $15 at the door,  are available at Books N Things in Norway and Bethel, and at the REACH office in South Paris.


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