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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.
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." |