V-Day University of Toronto, St. George (TVM)
As part of the 2008 V-Day College Campaign, the students of University of Toronto, St. George are proud to present a benefit production of The Vagina Monologues to raise awareness and funds for local organizations working to end violence against women and girls.
V-Day College Campaign events are independently organized by students and listings on V-Day's web-site do not imply the endorsement or official sanction of any institution.
Performances:
24 January 2008 - 8 PM
Doors and silent auction open at 7:00pm
25 January 2008 - 8 PM
Doors and silent auction open at 7:00pm
Venue Info:
Venue: The Isabel Bader Theatre
93 Charles Street WestVenue Capacity: 500
Toronto Ontario M5S 2C7
Canada
Accessible to people with disabilities: yes
Directions:
By TTC: The theatre is steps east from Museum Station. By car, the closest parking: 1. Parking meters along Charles Street West 2. Charles Street West and St. Thomas Street 3. Bloor Street (in between St. Thomas and University) 4. Charles Street West and Bay Street Link to map: http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=93+Charles+Street+West,+Toronto,+Ontario&sll=49.891235,-97.15369&sspn=41.976148,82.265625&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1
More Details:
Victoria University in the University of Toronto, St. George, will be putting on a benefit production of "The Vagina Monologues" as part of the V-Day Campaign, with proceeds going to The Redwood - A safe haven for women and children fleeing abuse. There will also be a silent auction, bake sale, and various displays in the lobby of the theatre at the show, so be sure to arrive early and bring some spare cash to get some cool souvenirs!
Beneficiary: The Redwood (www.theredwood.com)
Sponsor: Victoria University
Performance Language: English
Tickets price: $10/students & $12/adults
To purchase tickets:
Tickets can be purchased at the door on the nights of the performance, or reserved ahead of time by contacting victorian.vaginas@gmail.com.
For more information: http://www.vusac.ca/node/109
Related Events:
V-Day Victoria University in the University of Toronto will be holding a movie-night and Clothesline Project Activity on Friday, January 18, 2008 from 6-9pm at The Cat's Eye (150 Charles St W) in the Wymilwood Building. Bring an old t-shirt and decorate it for The Clothesline Project to express your thoughts and feelings about the issue of violence against women. The t-shirts will be displayed as part of the Clothesline Project in the lobby of the Bader Theatre on the nights of the performances. Then stay to watch "Calendar Girls," a quirky film about the true story of a group of dynamic women who bare all--or nearly all--for charity and become international celebrities as a result. Free refreshments will be provided! Stay tuned for more details about a free self-defense class as well!Contact Person:
For more information, please contact:
Dora Chan (click to email)
Phone: 416 585 4473
Cast and Crew:
Dora Chan - Producer, OrganizerNatasha McEwen - Director
Effy Varoutas - Steering Committee