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THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES HAS REACHED KOREA! Come see our show in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do! It will have both Korean and foreign performers and we plan to have Korean subtitles shown as each play is being performed.

It will be held at the Hyanjung Arts Hall in downtown Jinju, GYEONGSANGNAM-DO (direct buses from the DongSeoul bus terminal, and it's also very close to Busan).

EVENT TIMES:
Friday 4/23 10:30 p.m.
Saturday 4/24 7:30 p.m.
Hyunjang Arts Hall (Near Zio Ricco's restaurant, downtown Jinju)
Tickets w10,000 at the door, or you can pre-buy tickets
**for any further inquiries, please call 010-5730-3609, or 010-8253-7671**


The Vagina Monologues is a series of stories about women. Each story describes a woman's experience that has significantly changed her life. The goal of the monologues is to stop violence against women and girls by speaking frankly and openly about things they go through ALL OVER THE WORLD. This hilariously witty and moving collection of tales give voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. Some of the monologues represent women who don't know their bodies in an intimate way or who are ashamed of their bodies. Others describe events where women were abused or violently attacked.

The show can be difficult to watch at times and heartwarming at others. It will bring tears to your eyes. At moments it is funny and sometimes innocent, but it is always empowering. A staggering number of the world's most famous & talented women, from Oprah, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Hudson, Alanis Morissette, and Whoopi Goldberg to Sophie Dahl and Jerry Hall have taken part in the show before in New York, Los Angeles and London.

Although the show is about women, it is enjoyable to men as well. We feel that this show will give men a better understanding of women's feelings and needs. We encourage men to join this celebration of womanhood, because it opens a window into women's lives unlike ever before.

Eve Ensler wrote the first draft of the monologues in 1996 after she interviewed 200 women about their views on sex, relationships, and violence against women.

The Vagina Monologues raises money to go towards women's anti-violence groups and women's support groups. Each year between February 1 and April 30 these shows are put on around the world in order to raise awareness and support.

This year, Jinju's production of The Vagina Monolgues will donate funds to the YWCA's women's group, the Jinju women's shelter, and 10% of funds raised will go toward the women of the Congo. Any contributions are welcome and appreciated!

[VanIslander]

Dang! I lived within a short bus ride of Jinju for 7 years but a few months ago moved to Jeju.

I saw the Vagina Monologues in San Francisco back in the '90s and would love to see it performed again.