An intro to the groundbreaking show from director Liz Ashford.
Written by Eve Ensler in 1996, The Vagina Monologues is a groundbreaking play based on real interviews with women from diverse backgrounds. Each monologue explores aspects of womanhood—pleasure, shame, resilience, trauma, and empowerment.
Decades after its debut, The Vagina Monologues remains as relevant as ever. It gives voice to experiences that are often silenced, addressing topics like sexual violence, body autonomy, gender identity, and societal taboos around women’s bodies.
In a world where reproductive rights are still debated, gender-based violence persists, and conversations about consent and pleasure remain stigmatized, this play continues to educate, challenge, and inspire. Sharing raw, honest stories, the show fosters empathy and solidarity while urging action for change.
Directing The Vagina Monologues felt like a necessary act of both artistic expression and activism. Theatre has the power to make people listen, feel, and reflect in ways that statistics and news reports often fail to do. This play, in particular, is an invitation for audiences to confront difficult realities while celebrating resilience and joy.
One monologue that resonates deeply with me is "My Vagina Was My Village," which addresses sexual violence in conflict zones. It’s a harrowing yet crucial story that demands to be heard, especially in a world where such atrocities continue. Supporting the actress performing this piece has been an emotional journey—one that requires immense care, respect, and responsibility.
At its core, The Vagina Monologues is about breaking silence. As a director, I wanted to create a space where these stories could be told with the weight, vulnerability, and power they deserve. This play is not just theatre—it’s a movement.
By bringing it to the stage with New Stagers, I hope to spark conversations, challenge societal norms, and remind people that these stories are not just performances. They are lived experiences. And they matter.
Liz Ashford
Director, The Vagina Monologues
Tickets to our production of 'The Vagina Monologues' are now on sale via the ATG website.
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