The 2011 V-Day Cocktail Menu

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A special thank you to our in-house bartender, Lauren Balaban. I mentioned that we needed a V-Day drink menu and within 30 minutes…this gem was in my inbox.
If any of you need a fantastic Assistant Director, you can’t have her… she’s all mine.
Without further adieu, I present….

The 2011 V-Day Cocktail Menu
The Feminist
Light Rum, Amaretto, Kahlua, & Peppermint Schnapps topped off with gingerale.

Vagina Punch
Light Rum & Dark Rum, fresh lime juice, orange and pineapple juice, with a dash of grenadine.

The Leg Opener
Vodka, Southern Comfort, Sloe Gin, Peach Schnapps, & Triple Sec, shaken w/ orange juice and grenadine, served up.

In The Pink
Our version of the NYC Cosmopolitan, shaken with a splash of grapefruit juice, served up.

A Mimi In Miami
Tequila, Midori Liquor, Triple Sec, sour mix & fresh lime juice, served on the rocks.

The Moaner…
A sidecar, on the rox, made with Bourbon, Triple Sec, fresh lemon juice & topped off with Grand Marnier


Don’t miss out on a wild night! Get your tickets to “The Vagina Monologues” now:
(100% of the proceeds go to charity)
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168529

Do you have a fun idea for the V-Day drink menu? Leave it in the comments!

Get Your Tickets!

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For Tickets:
 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/168529

We expect to sell out immediately. There is a large cast and a limited number of tickets. 
Get your tickets now…
 The show is outrageous, sexy, raw and empowering. Not for the faint of heart.

Bonus? There is a bar in the theatre. This is sure to be a wild night. 



Tickets:
$20.00 General Admission
$100.00 VIP Seating
2 drink minimum.

Dates:
May 22nd, 2011 @ 3pm
May 24th, 2011 @ 7pm.

“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. 

But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.”
-Sarah Ban Breathnach

Can’t make the show? Make a donation. Even $10 helps! http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/andreabertola/thevaginamonologues







The Cast!

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I’m delighted to announce our cast! 


Fierce. Passionate. Talented.





V-Day New York City, Triad Theatre (The Vagina Monologues)

May 22, 2011 at 3pm
May 24, 2011 at 7pm

Important: Cast members! You should have received this memo via email, along with the script.
If you didn’t, please contact me right away. 
AndreaBertola@gmail.com


In order of appearance…
WE WERE WORRIED: THE CAST
INTRO TO HAIR: ANNETTE
HAIR: JULIA
THE WEAR AND SAY LIST: THE CAST
INTRO TO THE FLOOD: CINDY
THE FLOOD: FRANCES
THE VAGINA WORKSHOP: KIRA
VAGINA HAPPY FACT: SUE
INTO TO BECAUSE HE LIKED TO LOOK A IT: JULIA
BECAUSE HE LIKED TO LOOK AT IT: AVEL
VAGINA NOT-SO-HAPPY-FACT: CINDY
INTRO TO KAMBRI’S TESTIMONIAL: JUSTINE
KAMBRI’S TESTIMONIAL: KAMBRI
MY ANGRY VAGINA: TAY AND QUENNA
INTRO TO MY VAGINA WAS MY VILLAGE: DANA
MY VAGINA WAS MY VILLAGE: JUSTINE AND OLIVIA
INTRO TO COOCHIE SNOORCHER: LISA
THE LITTLE COOCHIE SNORCHER THAT COULD: CAROLYN
MY SHORT SKIRT: TALIA, LISA, DANA
INTRO TO RECLAIMING CUNT: FRANCES
RECLAIMING CUNT: JESSICA
A SIX YEAR OLD GIRL WAS ASKED: CINDY AND SUE
INTRO TO THE WOMAN WHO LOVED TO MAKE VAGINAS HAPPY: TALIA
THE WOMAN WHO LOVED TO MAKE VAGINAS HAPPY: ERICA
INTRO TO I WAS THERE IN THE ROOM: CAROLYN
I WAS THERE IN THE ROOM: ANNETTE
INTO TO MYRIAM (SPOTLIGHT MONOLOGUE): KIRA
SPOTLIGHT MONOLOGUE: CINDY, AVEL, JESSICA AND THE CAST 

Auditions!

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V-Day: The Vagina Monologues
Audition Announcement!!

We are proud to be a participant in the V-Day New York City 2011 campaign. We have been granted the rights for a V-Day benefit production of Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues” to raise money and awareness for local organizations that work to stop violence against women and girls. Directed by Andrea Bertola.

Want to be on stage? Come to this meeting!
Have fun, explore the script, be empowered
and meet cool women willing to take a risk!
Looking for a diverse group of women.
(All ages, ethnicities, and types are requested)
Bonus!

No acting experience necessary, we’re looking for real women to portray real stories in a professional production. Some participants will be allowed to read from note cards. You will be challenged to test your limits in evoking truthful emotions for a dynamic performance.

Audition Details:
Date: April 3, 2011
Time: From 1 pm UNTIL 5 pm.*
*This will be a group audition, please arrive promptly at 1pm.


Location: 
CAP21
18 West 18th Street, #6
New York, NY

If you want to be a cast member, please make your best effort to join us!

Performance dates:
5/22/11 @ 3pm
5/24/11 @ 7pm

Performance venue: 
The Triad Theater

PLEASE RSVP “YES” IF YOU PLAN ON AUDITIONING….

If you are unable to attend, please contact Andrea at AndreaBertola@gmail.com

Also- If you are interested in being involved behind the scenes…contact Andrea.

The Vagina Monologues!

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I am proud to be a participant in the V-Day 2011 Campaign.  We have been granted the rights for a V-Day benefit production of   Eve Ensler’s award-winning play, “The Vagina Monologues” to raise money and awareness for local organizations that work to stop violence against women and girls. 
In 2010, over 4000 V-Day benefit events took place, produced by volunteer activists in 130 countries around the world, educating millions of people about the reality of violence against women and girls both locally and globally.  In 2011– I will be organizing one of thousands of events around the world, channeling creative energy into making a difference as part of the V-Day Campaign.  It is our intention to make V-Day 2011 a huge success.  This will be possible, in large part, through the assistance and generosity of volunteers. 




Five reasons why YOU should participate in the production:
1. Mother
2. Girlfriend
3. Sister
4. Friend
5. Daughter
Do you want to get involved????
You need to have time, patience, love working with people, and you shouldn’t be shy!
We need lots of help, women AND men!!! Roles to be filled:

PR
Crew
Publicity
 Marketing 
Social Media
Stage Manager
Assistant Director
Production Team
Program Design
Administration
Music Director
Hair & Makeup
Ticket Sellers
Tech Crew
Fundraisers
Treasurer
Etc.

….and actresses! (Looking for diversity! All ages and types!)


Contact me or leave a message in the blog comments!
Andrea@thenewyorkwebsitedesigner.com

-Andrea