Cal Poly Pomona theater production intends to raise awareness of domestic, sexual violence

The "Vagina Monologues" returns to the Cal Poly Pomona campus with the goal of using theater to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual violence.

"Whether you know it or not, there are women on campus who have experienced some kind of assault, domestic violence or rape. We want people to know that it's not OK," said Jenny Powell, in a statement released by the university this week. "We need to make a change here and around the world."

Powell, a sophomore majoring in English education, and Samantha Muir-Valdovinos, a junior majoring in gender, ethnic and multi-cultural studies are the student directors of the play.

The "Vagina Monologues" is more than entertaining theater, Muir-Valdovinos said.

"We're here to spread awareness about important issues that most people are afraid to talk about," she said in the statement.

A total of 45 women will take part in the place making this one of the largest productions since the university began putting on the performance more than a decade ago, the statement said.

English language productions will be offered at 7 p.m. on Feb. 5 and 6 in the Bronco Student Center's Ursa Major Suite.

A Spanish production is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the same time and location.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://dsa.csupomona.edu/vpwrc/The_Vagina_Monologues.asp Proceeds benefit on-campus programs, scholarships and V-Day, a global campaign committed to ending violence against women and girls.

Cal Poly Pomona is at 3801 W. Temple Ave.