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by Jana Curtis

Various productions 1999-2006.
Philadelphia, PA; Denver, CO; Sioux Falls, SD.

Based on the stories of four survivors of sexual violence, the play examines the experience of rape and survival, and was used as a component of sexual violence trainings for universities and youth service organizations.

2006 Production
Woman 1 remembers.

As she walks around the house she grew up in, she recalls the pain of her past.
 
Woman 2 enters, knowing he'll be here soon.

As the Man pauses, Woman 2 searches for the kind eyes in the pictures.

Woman 1 recounts her story of abuse.

The Man touches Woman 2 gently.

When she resists, he takes what he wants by force.

Woman 2 escapes to the trail to escape and to express her disgust.  Woman 1 remembers.

Woman 1 describes the process of healing.




1999 Production
The Man arrives.

The Women look to each other for strength.

"He touched me gently."