Mary became involved in V-Day this year because she wanted to reach out and connect with her community, to be involved in something that really touches people, and meet all of these amazing people involved in this show!

If her vagina could talk, it would say, “Wake Up!”

It was at Mary Washington when Tina first became involved with the V-Day movement. Four years later, her passion for the cause is stronger than ever and she continues to work towards ending violence and sexual assault. She feels that through awareness and education the cycle of violence that plagues our society can be broken.

Quotes that Tina lives by:
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." (Mahatma Gandhi)

If Tina’s vagina could talk, it would say: “Let the labia fly!”

And therefore, Claire’s vagina has to say "Come together...right now...over me."

Gina never really listened to her vagina before being cast in this production, but she swears it whispered "Thank you for shaving" one cool summer night.

Women suffer violence across the globe, yet the issue rarely takes center stage in any national or international political debate. Konyka joined V-day to connect in spirit with the voices of women around the globe so that she may bring this power to her work and firmly place the idea in our collective consciousness that violence against women will end when we decide that it must.

A quote that Konyka lives by: "The world is changed when you let your light shine."

If Konyka’s vagina could talk, it would say: "Girl, we have so much more to do!"

Marielys became involved with the V-Day movement because she is passionate about educating others especially women about their worth and to inform others about the injustices that occur everyday all over the world.

One of Marielys’ favorite quotes to live by is: "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." (Ben Franklin)

If Marielys’ vagina could speak, it would yell "I wanna be loved."

Violence against women has been an issue that has always been close to Tiffany’s heart. She joined this movement because she realizes the impact that "knowledge" can embark on society. She thinks we need to make people aware of the issues women deal with on an everyday basis, throughout the world and I think this platform is perfect.

A quote that Tiffany lives by: “It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope. That ripple builds others. Those ripples - crossing each other from a million different centers of energy - build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and injustice.” (Robert Kennedy)

If Tiffany’s vagina could talk, it would it say, "... unfadable, so please don’t try to fade me."

Maritza became involved with V-Day through OPBSI. Thus far, it has been a very inspiring experience and the women involved in this production are amazing.

The quote Maritza lives by: "It is what it is!"

If Maritza’s vagina could talk, it would say: "I am afraid of the dark, can I get some light please?!"

If Claudine's vagina says "welcome."

As in the words of Edmund Burke "All this is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing," and Kamaria hopes to do her part to educate others and share the V-Day movement.

If Kamaria's vagina could talk, it would belt out "love me!"

A quote that Jessica lives by: “Do you really want to do that? Well, do it. If not, don’t.” (Gustavo E. Osorio)

If Jessica’s vagina could talk, it would say, while speaking to other vaginas, “Girls, we’ve got to fight for our rights!”

Christina joined the V-Day movement six years ago when a small but powerful group of college women, that she proudly calls her friends, recognized the need to give a voice to women that find it difficult or impossible to use their own. They started the V-DAY Initiative on campus, sponsored The Vagina Monologues, inspired, empowered, even startled many onlookers beyond their knowledge, and never looked back. She has been in the cast of The Vagina Monologues, has directed others in it, and has seen even more productions, and every time she is literally amazed at how beautiful and strong women truly are.

The quote that Christina lives by: “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”

If Christina vagina could talk, it would say: “We have a lot of work to do!”

Erika’s V-Day influence was through a sorority sister. She proposed that OPBSI get involved with V-Day and we did. Now, we are running with it.

A quote that Erika lives by: "It's not that serious."

If Erika’s vagina could talk, it would say: Someone knocks on the door. In a voice pretending not to be her she says, "Vagina isn't home right now, come back later."

Participating in the Vagina Monologues has been a leap out of the ordinary and Jessica has not looked back. She initially became involved with V-Day because a life changing trip to the Dominican Republic with Habitat for Humanity (it was a Women's Build for women of color) provided her a chance to serve in a role that changed a whole community’s perception of what women are capable of doing.

Jessica’s mantra, courtesy of Alice Walker, is: "We are the ones we are waiting for."

Finally, if Jessica’s vagina could talk, it would say, "She's a bad mother...shut your mouth!!"

Neville was drawn to V-Day as a compelling opportunity to empower women of all ages, sizes,colors, and backgrounds -- and to raise the levels of awareness and understanding in the men with whom they interact.

Neville tries to heed Gandhi's guidance to "be the change you want to see in the world."

If Neville’s vagina could talk, it would -- wait a minute, who said that her vagina can't talk? That's a bit presumptuous, isn't it?

She became involved with the V-day movement through her work as an anti-racist activist. The talents and voices of the other women involved in the cast are a constant inspiration; she's incredibly excited to be involved in the production.

Maria’s favorite quote: “Resistance is the secret of joy.” (Alice Walker)

If Maria’s vagina could say anything, it might just start singing.

This fall Shelley saw the musical “Respect,” which tells the history of women in the past century through song. She was proud of how far women come, but realized that we still have a long way to go (just think of all the rap songs that treat women as sex objects and promote violence against females). Shelley sees V-Day as a way to celebrate and empower the feminine and hope that by participating she can help move us one step closer to a peaceful world.

Quotes that Shelley lives by: "This is for all you girls about 25/ In a little apartment, just trying to get by/ Living on, on dreams and spaghetti-o's/Wondering where you life is gonna go/This one's for the girls/Who've ever had a broken heart/Who've wished upon a shooting star/You're beautiful the way you are/This one's for the girls/Who love without holding back/Who dream with everything they have..." (Martina McBride)

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the world around you. Because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who do not believe in magic will never find it." (Roald Dahl)

If Shelley’s vagina could talk, it would sing R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Aretha Franklin style.

A quote that guides Maria Jose is “the essential is invisible to the eye” by the main character in The Little Prince.

Maria Jose’s vagina would speak in symbols, rhythm, music and sensations.