Vagina

Yes, you read that right. Wondering what vaginas have to do with Filmcore and advertising? Well, everything. Think about it. But let's focus on two things: our receptionist at FCSF, Sam and The Vagina Monologues. Sam is an actress and director. Last night she performed in the Obie-Award winning play The Vagina Monologues. Written by Eve Ensler, the play presents eight highly personal stories. These stories, drawn from interviews with hundreds of women around world, range from the tragic, to the historical, to the hilarious. This particular production was put on in celebration of V-Day, which is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls that grew out of Ensler's experience performing the play around the world.

Held at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, last nights show was attended by a number of the FCSF crew, including a few equipped with a penis. We watched as Sam, wearing a black dress, black boots and red kimono with lipstick to match, took the stage with her fellow actors. This production departed from the original sole performer staging by presenting each monologue from a separate actor. As we watched, we got brief hits of Sam as she chimed in during the ensemble sections. I have to say that while I enjoyed and appreciated each monologue, I was growing a bit impatient for Sam's turn. And then, she took center stage for a highly entertaining monologue that drew a near standing ovation. Let's just say that Sam's role made me quickly dismiss Meg Ryan's famous display in When Harry Met Sally. If you haven't seen it, the play is a must see. The show raised $12,000 for numerous women's organizations in the Bay Area. Kudos to Sam and The Vagina Monologues.