Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues (APAVM) Raises
Over $23,000 For Women’s Organizations
Thank you for all the promotional and media partners for their generous support in coverage of the Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues 2012 (APAVM12) presented by National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) Bay Area Chapter + V-Day. For those who still want to donate to the NAPAWF Bay Area Chapter, you can do so here: http://www.napawf.org/donate
Sincerely,
Erin Pangilinan
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues 2012 (APAVM12)
Outreach Committee Co-Chair
Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues (APAVM) Raises
Over $23,000 For Women’s Organizations
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – With unprecedented ticket sales and generous support from community members, small businesses, and grassroots fundraising efforts, the Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues raised nearly $23,000 for two women's organizations committed to ending violence, of all kinds, for women and girls. Proceeds will benefit the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) Bay Area and V-Day.
This centerpiece presentation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month had an outpouring of support with nearly 1000 attendees crowding the historic Castro Theatre. With creative direction from acclaimed actor and director, Gabrielle Padilla-Patacsil and executive and managing producers, Julia H. Rhee and Linda Yang, this historic performance featured a cast and production team of all Asian Pacific American women.
Congresswoman Judy Chu, the first Chinese American elected to the House of Representatives, and current chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) commended the landmark event.
“This wonderful production highlights the dangers and discrimination that women face each and every day, particularly among the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Themes of social, economic and political equity for all women are intricately woven into this performance that is as much about social commentary as it is about entertainment. ”
Local elected officials were also in attendance to show their support for the event including San Francisco Supervisor David Chiu, Oakland Commissioner Vien Truong, and others.
“The Vagina Monologues have become a source of strength and empowerment for so many women who dedicate their time to the cause and their community events. It provides a safe space to share, be vulnerable, and find support and acceptance,” noted director Gabrielle Padilla-Patacsil.
The production was a resounding success in garnering generous coverage ranging from the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle and ethnic press like Audrey Magazine, Hyphen Magazine, Angry Asian Man, 8Asians, and promotional partners like the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM).
“The APAVM shows us the impact that APA women have when we make ourselves visible. We are powerful beyond imagination and we are transforming the world to be more just and inclusive. This is a very proud moment in the herstory of NAPAWF,” said Executive Director of NAPAWF, Miriam Yeung.
NAPAWF Bay Area and V-Day San Francisco were the co-presenters for this production.
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Contact us
website | www.apavaginamonologues.com
facebook | www.facebook.com/APAVM
twitter | @APAVaginas
donate to NAPAWF Bay Area | www.napawf.org/donate
Sincerely,
Erin Pangilinan
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues 2012 (APAVM12)
Outreach Committee Co-Chair
Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues (APAVM) Raises
Over $23,000 For Women’s Organizations
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – With unprecedented ticket sales and generous support from community members, small businesses, and grassroots fundraising efforts, the Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues raised nearly $23,000 for two women's organizations committed to ending violence, of all kinds, for women and girls. Proceeds will benefit the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) Bay Area and V-Day.
This centerpiece presentation for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month had an outpouring of support with nearly 1000 attendees crowding the historic Castro Theatre. With creative direction from acclaimed actor and director, Gabrielle Padilla-Patacsil and executive and managing producers, Julia H. Rhee and Linda Yang, this historic performance featured a cast and production team of all Asian Pacific American women.
Congresswoman Judy Chu, the first Chinese American elected to the House of Representatives, and current chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) commended the landmark event.
“This wonderful production highlights the dangers and discrimination that women face each and every day, particularly among the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Themes of social, economic and political equity for all women are intricately woven into this performance that is as much about social commentary as it is about entertainment. ”
Local elected officials were also in attendance to show their support for the event including San Francisco Supervisor David Chiu, Oakland Commissioner Vien Truong, and others.
“The Vagina Monologues have become a source of strength and empowerment for so many women who dedicate their time to the cause and their community events. It provides a safe space to share, be vulnerable, and find support and acceptance,” noted director Gabrielle Padilla-Patacsil.
The production was a resounding success in garnering generous coverage ranging from the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle and ethnic press like Audrey Magazine, Hyphen Magazine, Angry Asian Man, 8Asians, and promotional partners like the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM).
“The APAVM shows us the impact that APA women have when we make ourselves visible. We are powerful beyond imagination and we are transforming the world to be more just and inclusive. This is a very proud moment in the herstory of NAPAWF,” said Executive Director of NAPAWF, Miriam Yeung.
NAPAWF Bay Area and V-Day San Francisco were the co-presenters for this production.
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Contact us
website | www.apavaginamonologues.com
facebook | www.facebook.com/APAVM
twitter | @APAVaginas
donate to NAPAWF Bay Area | www.napawf.org/donate
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2012
MEDIA CONTACT:
Tiffany Refuerzo | tiffany@apavaginamonologues.com c: 916-308-0318
Erin Pangilinan | erin@apavaginamonologues.com c: 510-673-5448
May 17th marks San Francisco’s Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues co-presented by NAPAWF & V-Day SF
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On May 17, 2012, women activists will take the main stage at the historic Castro Theatre for an Asian Pacific American production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) and V-Day San Francisco proudly co-present the Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Directed by resident Bay Area artist Gabrielle Patacsil, this production features an all Asian Pacific American women-identified cast and production team. This performance is about igniting change, raising the issues of Asian Pacific American women, and ending violence (of all forms) against women everywhere. All show proceeds benefit non profit women’s organizations that are committed to stopping violence against women.
“This wonderful production highlights the dangers and discrimination that women face each and every day, particularly among the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Themes of social, economic and political equity for all women are intricately woven into this performance that is as much about social commentary as it is about entertainment. ”
- Congresswoman Judy Chu, first Chinese American woman member of U.S. House of Representatives, Chair of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)
EVENT INFORMATION
· Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues
· Thursday, May 17, 2012 Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
· Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA
· $30 Tickets available online (http://bit.ly/APAVM12Tix) or at the door
This one night celebration is dedicated to APA women survivors, mothers, daughters, students, domestic workers, teachers and all the lives enriched by Asian Pacific American women. For more information: www.apavaginamonologues.com
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About National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, NAPAWF, is the only national, multi-issue Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women’s organization in the country. NAPAWF’s mission is to build a movement to advance social justice and human rights for API women and girls.
As a national organization with 12 chapters around the country including LA, NY, DC, Seattle, Bay Area, Chicago, NAPAWF works on issues ranging from reproductive justice, anti-human trafficking, immigrant rights, and healthcare. Learn more at NAPAWF National's website at www.napawf.org.
Founding sisters and former staff include civil rights leaders Helen Zia, Kiran Ahuja of the White House Initiative on AAPIs, Peggy Saika, Christina M. Regalado, Dawn-Thanh Nguyen, Lisa Hasegawa, Alice Y. Hom, and others.
Contact the Asian Pacific American Monologues
website | www.apavaginamonologues.com
twitter | @APAVaginas
facebook | www.facebook.com/APAVM
MEDIA CONTACT:
Tiffany Refuerzo | tiffany@apavaginamonologues.com c: 916-308-0318
Erin Pangilinan | erin@apavaginamonologues.com c: 510-673-5448
May 17th marks San Francisco’s Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues co-presented by NAPAWF & V-Day SF
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On May 17, 2012, women activists will take the main stage at the historic Castro Theatre for an Asian Pacific American production of Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues. The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF) and V-Day San Francisco proudly co-present the Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues in celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Directed by resident Bay Area artist Gabrielle Patacsil, this production features an all Asian Pacific American women-identified cast and production team. This performance is about igniting change, raising the issues of Asian Pacific American women, and ending violence (of all forms) against women everywhere. All show proceeds benefit non profit women’s organizations that are committed to stopping violence against women.
“This wonderful production highlights the dangers and discrimination that women face each and every day, particularly among the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Themes of social, economic and political equity for all women are intricately woven into this performance that is as much about social commentary as it is about entertainment. ”
- Congresswoman Judy Chu, first Chinese American woman member of U.S. House of Representatives, Chair of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)
EVENT INFORMATION
· Asian Pacific American Vagina Monologues
· Thursday, May 17, 2012 Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
· Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA
· $30 Tickets available online (http://bit.ly/APAVM12Tix) or at the door
This one night celebration is dedicated to APA women survivors, mothers, daughters, students, domestic workers, teachers and all the lives enriched by Asian Pacific American women. For more information: www.apavaginamonologues.com
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About National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, NAPAWF, is the only national, multi-issue Asian and Pacific Islander (API) women’s organization in the country. NAPAWF’s mission is to build a movement to advance social justice and human rights for API women and girls.
As a national organization with 12 chapters around the country including LA, NY, DC, Seattle, Bay Area, Chicago, NAPAWF works on issues ranging from reproductive justice, anti-human trafficking, immigrant rights, and healthcare. Learn more at NAPAWF National's website at www.napawf.org.
Founding sisters and former staff include civil rights leaders Helen Zia, Kiran Ahuja of the White House Initiative on AAPIs, Peggy Saika, Christina M. Regalado, Dawn-Thanh Nguyen, Lisa Hasegawa, Alice Y. Hom, and others.
Contact the Asian Pacific American Monologues
website | www.apavaginamonologues.com
twitter | @APAVaginas
facebook | www.facebook.com/APAVM
