By: Hilary Lawch<\/p>\n
Hood\u2019s chapter of Equal Sex hosted a production of \u201cA Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer\u201d the weekend of Feb. 24 as part of the V-Day campaign.<\/p>\n
The campaign aims to promote awareness to end violence against women all over the globe.<\/p>\n
The performance was emotionally charged, beginning with a spoken piece involving the entire cast, as they stood throughout the auditorium among the audience.<\/p>\n
Following the group piece were the individual monologues, which included stories from Rwanda and the event\u2019s spotlight country,Haiti.<\/p>\n
The audience was particularly moved by the night\u2019s performance. Sophomore Alex Sardi said that:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe performances were equally heartbreaking and energizing. It was beautiful to hear how the horrors of these women have been turned into a tool of empowerment and a call for love.\u201d<\/p>\n
For some people, the performance was a learning experience as well as an emotional journey.<\/p>\n
Junior Emily Purcell is a member of the Gender and Sexuality Living Learning Community at Hood, and violence against women in Haiti had been their groups first discussion of the semester.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe didn\u2019t really grasp the intensity of what was going on, but people screaming monologues in your face and having a personal story gave you a better connection. It was really powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n
The night ended with the entire cast on stage with event coordinator Olivia Wolz delivering one last monologue.<\/p>\n
90 percent of the event\u2019s proceeds went to the Heartly House in Frederick.\u00a0 The Heartly House serves Frederick County residents that have been victims of domestic violence and abuse.<\/p>\n
While the remaining 10 went to the V-Day spotlight cause, which was the country\u00a0of Haiti. The V-Day movement spotlights one country every year to shed light on the acts of violence\u00a0occurring\u00a0in that area.<\/p>\n
Along with the production of \u201cA Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and a Prayer,\u201d Equal Sex set up information tables prior to the event to answer questions and provide informthe Hood community about the V-Day movement.<\/p>\n
V-Day has grown into an informational and\u00a0emotionally\u00a0charged event that many students support.<\/p>\n
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