Directed by Lauren Loskot
This is a fundraising event for Backdoor Theatre & First Step, Inc.

The Vagina Monologues
by Eve Ensler

What's it about?

An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices,  which explores  several other topics through the eyes of women with various ages, races, sexualities, and other differences. 

​This groundbreaking play gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, and thoroughly human stories, transforming the question mark hovering over the female anatomy into a permanent victory sign. Witty and irreverent, compassionate and wise, this piece gives voice to some of humankind's deepest fantasies, fears, angers, and pleasures, and calls for a world where all are safe, equal, free, and alive in their bodies.

Auditions

Performances
Sunday, November 10th at 3 PM and Monday, November 11th at 6 PM Backdoor's Main Stage

Auditions and crew positions are open to those 18 + (no current high school students), all backgrounds, and those who identify as women (cisgender, transgender, fluid/non-binary identities, etc).

No experience necessary! On the audition form, you will be able to select which monologues you feel most comfortable reading for auditions and performances.

You can read the audition materials by clicking here
>> vm_-_audition_sides.pdf 
Audition materials do not need to be memorized.
Performances will be on the Dinner Stage the following evenings:
  • Thursday, February 13th
  • Friday, February 14th
  • Saturday, February 15th

These performances will be an elevated staged reading, which means the cast will still have access to their monologues on stage. 

Casting/Monologues

 ​You can read the monologues by clicking here. Cast members will be assigned a monologue from the show. ​
Hair - Any Age
  • Centers on a woman’s relationship with her partner and her pubic hair.
  • Explores issues of control, personal preference, and self-acceptance.
  • Highlights how personal choices about one’s body can reflect deeper dynamics in relationships.
The Flood - Ages 50 & up
  • A story of an elderly woman recalling a long-forgotten sexual experience.
  • Uses humor and vulnerability to discuss shame, aging, and societal taboos surrounding sexuality.
  • Emphasizes how silence and repression affect women’s self-image over time.
The Vagina Workshop - Any Age
  • A woman recounts attending a workshop to learn about and reconnect with her body.
  • This piece emphasizes self-discovery and empowerment as the woman gains confidence and comfort with her anatomy.
  • It highlights the importance of education, openness, and reclaiming a sense of ownership over one’s body.
Because He Liked To Look At It - Any Age
  • A positive, empowering account of a woman learning to embrace her body.
  • Celebrates body acceptance and sexual appreciation.
  • Highlights the transformative power of a partner’s acceptance and admiration.
My Vagina Was My Village - BIPOC, Any Age
  • Muslim woman tells about her life in her village during the war
  • A poignant monologue that shares the voices of women affected by sexual violence, particularly in war-torn regions.
  • Through poetic language, it contrasts the woman’s innocence before the trauma with the pain she endures after.
  • This piece emphasizes resilience and the long-lasting impacts of violence on body and soul.
My Angry Vagina - Any Age
  • A humorous rant about uncomfortable experiences associated with gynecological exams, tampons, and thong underwear.
  • Critiques societal norms and medical practices that disregard women’s comfort.
  • Uses humor to address real frustrations about the lack of sensitivity toward women’s bodies.​​
The Little Coochi Snorcher That Could - BIPOC,
Any Age​
  • Topic of rape and minor/adult relationship are included in this monologue
  • Recounts a woman of color’s journey through traumatic childhood experiences to a healing, affirming moment in adulthood.
  • The narrative tackles difficult subjects like abuse while ultimately finding moments of joy and recovery.
  • This monologue is about overcoming adversity, finding self-acceptance, and redefining one’s experiences.
Reclaiming Cunt - Any Age
  • This piece focuses on reclaiming the word "cunt," a term often viewed as offensive, and transforming it into something powerful.
  • Through repetition and redefinition, the monologue celebrates language and challenges societal taboos.
  • It serves as an empowering call to embrace and redefine language associated with women’s bodies.
The Woman Who Loved To Make Vaginas Happy - Any Age
  • A former sex worker shares her passion for her job, emphasizing the joy she finds in giving women pleasure.
  • With humor and energy, she describes her work and celebrates female sexuality.
  • This monologue also features a demonstration of various moans, adding humor while normalizing sexual expression.
I Was There In The Room - Ages 40 & up
  • A moving account of childbirth, inspired by Ensler’s experience of witnessing her granddaughter’s birth.
  • Celebrates the strength, beauty, and miracle of the female body in labor.
  • Brings the cycle of life full circle, showing birth as an empowering, sacred experience.
Other Possible Roles
Narrator”
  • Reads introductions & questions the women answer
6 Year Old Girl - Age 18-25

Additional lines will be assigned in the following segments:
  • Introduction (Names for Vaginas)
  • What Would Your Vagina Wear?
  • If Your Vagina Could Talk, What Would It Say?
  • What Does Your Vagina Smell Like?​​