The Arts Effect

Tickets on sale now for our two new pieces THOT on the Playground and Now That We're Men! Don't miss out on these one time only events happening in December - GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! http://stopslut.org/all-events/

Thank you, Monica. Proud to be a part of this piece, and proud to stand with you against slut-bashing and for compassion.

"Monica Lewinsky was sitting in a Manhattan auditorium last month, watching teenage girls perform a play called 'SLUT.' Ms. Lewinsky was in blue jeans and a blazer, her hair pulled out of her face with a small clip. She was wiping away tears."

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/style/monica-lewinsky-is-back-but-this-time-its-on-her-terms.html?_r=1

Monica Lewinsky Is Back, but This Time It’s on Her Terms Once vilified as a “predatory” White House intern, Ms. Lewinsky has re-emerged, taking on the fight against cyberbullying.

HISTORIC VICTORY!!! The New York State Assembly just passed the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act!!! Girls and women of NY are safer today thanks to the passing of the .
Inspired and proud.

Thank you to the team! You have devoted time, talent, creativity, and hearts to fighting for the rights of victims, survivors, and those at risk. 2 YEARS of performances, conferences, workshops, lobbying in Albany– and today we celebrate!!!! Sanctuary for Families SLUT The Play

TRUTH: S*x trafficking is the fastest growing form of organized crime in the world.

CHANGE: HUNDREDS of students from our community came together to combat s*x trafficking in the US through theater, conversation, and action planning. We are demanding lawmakers pass the Trafficking Victims Projection and Justice Act (TVPJA) TOMORROW. Bring the bill to the floor! Let's get it passed!! Girls can't wait.
We want a of trafficking. Spread the word. Post, tweet, share. Sanctuary for Families New York's New Abolitionists NOW-NYC SLUT The Play

81% of students experience s*xual harassment in their middle and high school years. Including slt shaming, unwanted touching/grabbing, and homophobic teasing. WE'RE F**CKING SICK OF IT. Get ready... (Thanks, Huffington Post!) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monique-svazlian-cpcc-acc/how-women-are-shifting-the-conversation-through-the-arts_b_6281368.html?utm_hp_ref=arts&ir=Arts

Slut Shaming is Still a Thing: How Women Are Shifting the Conversation Through the Arts n response to this growing epidemic, Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney, founders of The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company, decided to take on this complex and multi-layered issue facing women and girls today, namely slt culture, slt shaming and ...

So proud to have students like Darci Siegel as part of The Arts Effect.

& the Arts Effect actor Darci Seigel with the incomparable Gloria Steinem at last nights New Abolitionist launch

Our students are taking on TIME! Read the letter (it's hilarious and powerful) and join us.
http://goo.gl/forms/Kzgb79TFNN

So proud to partner with Sanctuary for Families for a presentation of our NEW critically-acclaimed play A DAY IN THE LIFE, Weds. June 11 @ 7pm. Malbec & Tango House, 428 Lafayette Street NYC. TICKETS ARE FREE. RSVP Required. Click here: http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=431

CHECK US OUT ON CNN: http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2014/05/22/teenage-abolitionists-take-to-the-stage/

A DAY IN THE LIFE reveals the truth about trafficking and the impact of commercial s*xual exploitation on the lives of girls. Inspired by real events. Featuring the award-winning teen activists of The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company.