_gaia's mission remains as a collective of women, for women, for the making of textiles, clothing, printmaking, painting, architecture, music, film, photography, science, the performing arts, writing, environmental, social and political activism: all things which color the lives of the women involved.
_gaia is active in the visual arts space. We run and sponsor shows, events, and residencies for our sisters to come and work on their art. We are always brewing up something new and looking for new ideas. Contact us if you are interested in participating or have an idea you would like to explore with _gaia.
_gaia is active in the performance space. We run and sponsor shows, events, and residencies for our sisters to come and work on their acting and voice. We are always brewing up something new and looking for new ideas. Contact us if you are interested in participating or have an idea you would like to explore with _gaia.
Activism was the fire that gave birth to _gaia. We continue in that tradition by supporting and promoting socially conscious movement and agendas that are important to our members. We are active in demonstrations and events that help bring issues of importance to light. _gaia's main issues include but are not limited too: stop violence against women, human rights, reproductive rights and promotion.
_gaia loves to meet new people and make new friends. We have many opportunities for you to join _gaia in our mission to provide a space for women in the arts. Come play with us through our internships and volunteer programs. You will learn, work and have fun while opening up a whole new world. If you don't have the time but got the dough, please consider a donation to _gaia. We appreciate you and love you!
_gaia loves you and we are fortunate to have those who love and support us. There are those who support us with their time and expertise to make so many of our programs happen and continue on in the future. The partners who are generous with their space and businesses to help us make so many events happen. Of course, like anyone else we love our fans who come to our events and workshops.
“String” A Romantic Comedy select weekends in July and August in Hoboken
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lips living room reading Part 1 and Part 2 - Directed by upcoming directors.
V-Day 2008
About V-DayMeet the CastDownload the Press Release
THE PROGRAM
Special Opening Performance by Sigi
MONOLOGUES - cast
Main Interviewer AKA pedestrian – Barbara Drum Sullivan
Introduction – Kate Mitchell, Lillian Ribeiro, Nancy A. Ghani
Hair – Faith Wu
The “Wear and Say” Lists – Alicia Kurzer, Iloire Blanos, Janine Russo, Nancy A. Ghani, Susan Bucci, Maisha A L Dang, Julie Colon & special guest appearances from V-Day 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 cast
The Flood – Geri Fallo
The Vagina Workshop – Katherine Damigos
Vagina Happy Fact – Renata Moreira
Because He Liked to Look At It – Christine Goodman
Not-So-Happy Fact – Renata Moreira
My Angry Vagina – Diana Schwaeble
My Vagina Was My Village – Julie Colon
The Little Coochi Snorcher That Could – Dujana Neville
Under the Burqa– Ayesha Hakki
Outrageous Vagina Fact – Renata Moreira
Reclaiming Cunt – Andrea Prendamano
A six-year-old girl was asked…– Renata Moreira
The Woman Who Loved to Make Vaginas Happy – Sandy Cockrell
I Was There In the Room – Nora Armani
Spotlight 2008 Monologue: Welcome to the Wetlands – Maisha A L Dang
Director: Lillian ‘Lips’ Ribeiro
Stage Managers: Liza Hataf and Jenna Ingham
Costume Designer: Kate Mitchell
Production Assistant: Adil Mahmud Chohan
V-Day Organizer: Amie Figueiredo
Program Designer: Jennifer Martiak
Postcard Designer: Ana Paula Rodrigues
T-Shirt Designer: Doris Caçoilo
CD cover design: Danielle Fotopoulos
LOCAL V-DAY SPONSORS
The Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre, _gaia, LITM, JCLGO – Jersey City Lesbian+Gay Outreach, Spread Your Fire Photography, LUNA™, Design Factory, The Hoboken Historical Museum, Sigi - The Belly Dancer, Fungina and FG Girl Apparel-AVF Promotions, 5Ninth, Ana Rodrigues, Beth Achenbach, Catherine Hecht.
2008 INTERNATIONAL V-DAY SPONSORS
NoVo Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Dramatists Play Service, GLAMOUR, Oprah & Friends Radio (XM), O magazine, TBWA/Chiat/Day, Vosges Haut Chocolat, W Hotels, New Orleans
Many thanks to the efforts of the AMAZING WOMEN and MEN involved in V-Day Jersey City…without you the message and movement to stop violence against women and girls would not be heard. Thank you to the local sponsors for their extreme generosity of services, time and space. Lastly, thank you to the VAGINA-FABULOUS CAST & VOLUNTEERS…whether involved as an accomplished actress or as a woman with the need to let your story be heard…for your time, dedication and love.
BENEFICIARIES OF YOUR V-DAY EVENT
WomenRising is the foremost community-based organization for women in Hudson County. Governed and managed by women, WomenRising assists women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency and live safe, fulfilling and productive lives, through social services, economic development, and advocacy services. WomenRising seeks to ensure that economically poor families’ critical need for affordable housing is addressed by maintaining a close, supportive relationship with its subsidiary, Fairmount Housing Corporation.
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