Ah yes, it’s that time again. What time, you may ask? Vagina time! Every spring Penn puts on performances of the Vagina Monologues, and every fall Penn students of the female persuasion clamor for a coveted spot among the vagina-loving cast.

The V-girls do more than just shout “Vagina!” on Locust Walk and act out orgasms in front of sold-out crowds. Penn’s efforts have helped raise lots of dough for Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR), Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center. (And on that note, you should really sign this PCUW petition to establish HUP as a rape-designated hospital.)

Want to be a part of the action? Auditions start tomorrow and continue through the weekend.

The What: “The Vagina Monologues” Auditions
The When: Friday, October 23rd; 3-6 pm
Saturday, October 24th; 12-6 pm
Sunday, October 25th; 11-1 pm
The Where: Houston Hall, Class of ’47 Room (3rd Floor)
The Realz: No acting experience necessary. All Penn women are welcome – students, faculty, and staff! Scripts will be provided; there is no need to prepare anything prior to the audition. This year’s production will take place mid-February in Irvine Auditorium.

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Have you always wanted to be one of those girls who yells “Vagina!” on Locust Walk?  Well, you can do that of your own accord regardless of your gender or extracurricular affiliation, but if you’re a girl and you become part of Penn V-Day, you’ll be yelling about vaginas in good company.

Ah yes, this weekend brings auditions for V-Day/Vagina Monologues 2009.  V-Day is always one of the biggest events of the spring semester, and this year’s show benefits Women and Girls of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Participants usually end up being a mix of performing arts/a capella people,senior extracurricularmongers, and everyday exhibitionists, so joining has the added benefit of making you cool by association.

Auditions/registration for crew will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons in Houston Hall and Platt Performing Arts House.  Get all the deets on this event page, and while you’re there, take note that the mother of the show’s producer (senior Rachel Garber) has adorably posted a comment on the page’s wall.  How heart-warming…or perhaps vagina-warming.