MEDIA CONTACT: Helene Snihur hsnihur@rochester.edu
585.275.7800

February 16, 2007

The Vagina Monologues

TIME, DATE, AND PLACE: 8 p.m. Friday, March 2, in Strong Auditorium on the University of Rochester's River Campus

ADMISSION: $5 for students, $7 for the general public, on sale at the Common Market in Wilson Commons on the University's River Campus or at the door

This annual performance is part of the V-Day College Campaign, a nationwide movement that strives to empower women and end violence and abuse. The campaign raises money and awareness through benefit productions of The Vagina Monologues, a play that explores real women's experiences of abuse.

Proceeds from the performance will benefit the Sojourner House and Alternatives for Battered Women, two local organizations dedicated to stopping violence against women and girls. The local production is presented by the Women's Caucus at the University.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact (585) 275-5911.

About the University of Rochester

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