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It’s the 10th anniversary of The Vagina Monologues. And for the past six of them, a very vagina-friendly group of amazing Paducah area women (and lots-o-great men) have supported and performed the show to raise money for the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center.The monologues come from interviews that playwright Eve Ensler (left) conducted with more than 200 women of all backgrounds. They’re funny and disturbing; empowering and emotional; surprising and sad; uplifting and victorious. The show’s intent: to celebrate female sexuality and promote education and awareness to end violence against women and children.
This year’s show is set for 7 p.m., Saturday, March 8, at Paducah Tilghman High School, 2400 Washington St. Tickets are $10 at the door. The proceeds, including those from a very fun raffle, go to the Merryman House, which provides safety and counseling to more than 300 domestic violence survivors in our area each year.
Twinklebox, Fannyboo…Gladys Siegelman?
Some folk are uncomfortable with the word, vagina. And no doubt about it, vagina is definitely the word of the evening.
Internationally, celebrities like Oprah, Susan Sarandon, Glenn Close, Whoopie Goldberg, Brooke Shields and Cate Blanchett have taken great pride in their vaginas, performing the show and raising millions of dollars to fund programs and shelters to fight violence and help survivors move on to new and better lives.
Meet the Cast!
Here locally, gorgeous director Victoria LaFont and the equally gorgeous cast members have been rehearsing their monologues for weeks!
So we asked the cast and crew to answer one of two fun questions highlighted in the show. Here’s what they said:
If your vagina got dressed, what would it wear?
“Flip flops.”Sarah Bynum
“Leopard print and jewelry.”Marilyn Ingram
“Cowgirl boots and pearls.”Tiki Derrickson
“Bifocals”Sara Lewis Meyer
“T-shirt, cute-comfy jeans and a black scarf.”Danelle Young
“Walking shorts.”Patience Renzulli
“Smooth black silk.”Merryman Kemp
“An apron and a smirk.”Jean Rhodes
If your vagina could talk, what would it say?
“Pamper me!”Mindy Machanic
“Curiosity killed the cat, however satisfaction brought her back!”Chaka Barron
“Unapologetically proud.” Heather Ryan
“Respect me.”Wendy Lovett
“I'm tired! (Three children and all!)”Dvonne Miller
“Slow ’n steady.”Victoria LaFont
“Stay awhile.”Lois Hauger
“I'm gone.”Sally Huie Carter
“Worship me!”Brandi Bradley
And the rest of the cast:
Tammie Lynne
Betty Wise
Joanie B. Nichols 
Valerie LaFont
Patricia Fouse Not pictured:
Stephanie Cork
Monica Ingram
Kelle Maxberry
Amy Nolan
Jeannie Suhrheinrich
