DIRECTOR’S NOTE It comes full circle. I danced to Eve Ensler’s words my senior year of high school; her poetry carried me into Princeton… or so I would like to think. The Vagina Monologues and I am an emotional creature, two of Eve’s most seminal collections of female testimonials, poetry, and advice to women and young girls, have been on my mind for a very long time. To see this project materialize my final year at Princeton is probably the most rewarding outcome of my time on campus. Surrounded by the most supportive group of friends – men and women, I have adapted, directed, and choreographed The Vagina Monologues into a mosaic of texts, sounds, and visions pertaining to female identity. Challenging and updating Eve’s vision, we have created a space to move and groove to her radical words while remaining authentic to our own being and existence. Vagina, or vag for short. I owe a big MERCI to Professors Jill Dolan and Tim Vasen for talking me through this rich material, for allowing me to not be afraid of the Vag. To Sam Maeglin (stage manager), the most loyal zee a PAA could ever have. To my entire cast of beloved friends who move me to my core. And finally, I dedicate this piece to my parents, who raised me to be the strong and fervent feminist I am today. You are my rock, my number one fans, and I love you with all of my beating heart.

SHOW ORDER + Introduction : A culture of vaginas, Madeleine From The Vagina Monologues to About You by XXYYXX + Vag in 2 words, All female cast To Express yourself by Charles Wright & The Watts 103 Street Rhythm Band + The Vagina Workshop, Madeleine and Melissa From The Vagina Monologues + I Dance (I), Dana From I am an emotional creature + Things I like about my body, All female cast Adapted from I am an emotional creature + Stanzas, Sexes, Seductions, Evelyn

From Desecration by Anne Carson to Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie + Vagina Fact: The Clitoris, Tyler From The Vagina Monologues + Urban Congo + Rite of Spring To Made to Love by John Legend + “Mad to live”, Tyler

From On the road by Jack Kerouac to Lovin’ and Touchin’ by The Red Hot Chili Peppers + Refuser, eXpressions From I am an emotional creature to Black Magic Woman by Santana + Vagina Fact: The Witch Trial, Tyler + Red paint on canvas, All female cast + Urban Congo

To Violin Concerto In G Minor, Op. 8/2, RV 315, The Four Seasons (Summer) by Vivaldi + My Angry Vagina, Madeleine

From The Vagina Monologues to Thank you for your love by Antony and the Johnsons * PAUSE *

+ The woman who loved to make vaginas happy, Jack From The Vagina Monologues + Vagina Fact: Genital Mutilation, Tyler

From The Vagina Monologues to Sea of Love by Cat Power + Ode to FEMEN, All female cast To Si un jour by La Femme + I Dance (II), Maria From I am an emotional creature to Congo drums + Period talk, All female cast Adapted from The Vagina Monologues + Reclaiming cunt, Rachel From The Vagina Monologues + Catwalk: vag clothing To 212 by Azealia Banks + My short skirt, Silvia From I am an emotional creature to Superpower by Beyoncé + I Dance (III), Madeleine From I am an emotional creature + Epilogue: Manifesta to young women and girls, Full cast From The Vagina Monologues to Take me coco by Zap Mama

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

Andrew Klutey � 2015 � Woodrow Wilson School � Ridgefield, CT I love all of you! Byron Sanborn � 2016 � Evolutionary and Environmental Biology � Hong Kong/Palo Alto, CA Excited to be in this awesome performance, the intensity at rehearsals has been inspiring. Dana Fesjian � 2017 � Electrical Engineering � Pelham, NY I am so happy to be a part of this show and spreading the message that women are powerful, but that men are powerful too and working together is the way to really change the world. David Paulk � 2015 � Computer Science � Pittsburgh, PA It has been so much fun preparing for this performance with Urban Congo. Thank you Maddy for coordinating this incredible show! Diogo Adrados � 2015 � Computer Science � Jupiter, FL Thanks, mom! Evelyn Giovine � 2016 � English [Certificate: Theater] � Rumson, NJ “A strong woman understands that the gifts such as logic, decisiveness, and strength are just as feminine as intuition and emotional connection. She values and uses all of her gifts.” – Nancy Rathburn Grace Singleton � 2016 � Religion [Certificates: Dance and European Cultural Studies] � Williamstown, MA “Know you are the type of woman who is searching for a place to call yours. // Let the statues crumble. // You have always been the place. // You are a woman who can build it yourself. // You are born to build.” - Sarah Kay Jack Thornton � 2015 � Anthropology [Certificate: Film Production � San Diego, CA Jack swore to herself as a freshman that she would be in this show before she graduated. Now, as a senior, she's finally discovered her inner goddess and is delighted to moan onstage for you, and, more importantly, for herself. Madeleine Planeix-Crocker � 2015 � French and Italian [Certificates: Contemporary European Politics and Society, European Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Theater] � Paris, France/Los Angeles, CA Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun, Nefertiti, Isadora Duncan, Olympe de Gouges, Camille, Louise Labbé, Eve Ensler : merci!

Maria Yu � 2016 � Architecture � Los Angeles, CA I had never really identified myself as being a feminist. In fact, I had never really given much thought to the female empowerment movement. I am me, I am confident, I am comfortable with myself, and that's that. However, throughout the production of this show, surrounded by so many talented and beautiful females and males, I have grown to embrace my femininity and more than ever before, I am proud to say that I am a woman. Melissa Bales � 2015 � History � Locust Valley, NY Melissa is a feminist for a myriad of respectable reasons. Mainly, she recognizes the under-appreciated ability of menstruation as a means to remain in tune with the moon and tides. Michael Hauss � 2016 � Computer Science � Huntington Beach, CA Men and women are the smooth, percussive rhythms of urban congo: unique, yet fundamentally reliant on one another in the formation of a masterpiece. Rachel Schwartz � 2017 � Art History [Certificate: Dance] � Santa Monica, CA I am an avid, angry, active feminist, dutiful daughter of lesbians and a particularly proud vagina owner. I’ve been doing a lot of weird art shit lately, so I am always down for dialogue on equality and am ready to dance anytime, anywhere. Robin Palmer � 2015 � Slavic Languages and Literatures � Amherst, MA “It's the fire in my eyes, / And the flash of my teeth, / The swing in my waist, / And the joy in my feet. / I'm a woman / Phenomenally.” - Maya Angelou Sam Maeglin* � 2018 � TBD � Bronx, NY I'm thankful to have been surrounded by strong female figures and the arts throughout my life. My participation in Vag is the integration of these two life influences! Silvia Lundgren � 2015 � History [Certificate: Dance] � La Canada, CA Silvia has spent most of her time at Princeton directing an all-girls dance company, writing history papers about powerful women, and watching Beyoncé videos till she is so inspired that she starts crying. Tyler Lawrence � 2016 � Politics � Franklin, TN My sister is 5'1", but she could probably beat up her twin brother. Some people may disagree, but as far as I'm concerned that's fucking awesome. Zachary Ridout � 2016 � Economics � Mission Viejo, CA I've never been a part of anything like this, but all in all it has been an amazing and empowering experience. *Stage Manager