LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — More than fifty film and television stars will perform “The Vagina Monologues” in an intimate theatrical setting with all proceeds going to charity in the V-Day LA production set for February 14, 15, and 16 in Los Angeles. Directed by Sheena Metal for the Ensemble Studio Theater Los Angeles, all three performances will take place at the Atwater Village Theater.
“It is exciting to work with so many great actresses, all of whom are graciously donating their time and talents for charity,” states Sheena Metal, who is producing and directing via her Sheena Metal Experience radio show on LA Talk Radio.
All-Star Cast
“I want to salute every artist who is contributing to this production,” notes Ms. Metal. “The cast is amazing each night but the only way to see everyone is to attend all three performances,” Metal says. “You’ll find the complete cast list and ticket information at the vdayla.com web site,” Metal adds. Stars confirmed as of press time include:
Alison Arngrim (“Little House On the Prairie”)
Kristen Dalton (“The Dead Zone,” “The Departed”)
Elizabeth Greer (“The Shield,” “Cold Case”)
Geri Jewell (“Deadwood,” “The Facts Of Life”)
Carol Locatell (“Mad Men,” “The Family Stone”)
Meredith Scott Lynn (“Legally Blonde,” “CSI”)
Sandy Martin (“Napoleon Dynamite,” “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia”)
Lizzie Peet (“Cold Case,” “ER”)
Tracy Poust (“Ugly Betty,” “Will & Grace”)
Ingrid Rogers (“All My Children,” “Cosby”)
Barbara Tarbuck (“American Horror Story: Asylum,” “General Hospital”)
Dee Wallace (“E.T.,” “Cujo”)
Debra Wilson (“MADtv,” “Avatar”)
Kim Yarbrough (“The Voice,” “Conan”)
When and Where
The special limited engagement of “The Vagina Monologues” is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 14-16, at the Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles. All performances are at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 with all proceeds going to Protect.org and V-Day.
About the Charities
V-Day raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of “The Vagina Monologues” and other artistic works. To date, the V-Day movement has raised more than $80 million and educated millions about the issue of violence against women and the efforts to end it. PROTECT.org is a national pro-child, anti-crime membership association committed to building a powerful, nonpartisan force for the protection of children from abuse, exploitation and neglect.
About Sheena Metal
Sheena Metal hosts four shows at LA Talk Radio: the daily afternoon drive-time show “The Sheena Metal Experience” and three weekly shows, “Haunted Playground,” “Two Chicks Talkin’ Politics,” and “Music Highway.” She is on the Board of Directors of EST-LA (Ensemble Studio Theatre Los Angeles).
About Eve Ensler
Eve Ensler, playwright, performer and activist, is the author of “The Vagina Monologues,” which has been translated into 48 languages and performed in more than 140 countries.
For tickets and more information, visit:
www.vdayla.com
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NEWS SOURCE: Sheena Metal Experience