The Vagina Monologues

On V-Day 2003, María directed members of the Icelandic Parliament in Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. As the cast were not trained actors, she held a workshop to build a strong ensemble and set up a rehearsal space near the Parliament building so they could easily slip out to rehearse. The result was a powerful production in which the message was amplified by being delivered by women in power. It was a brave and valuable step that sent a strong message to society about women standing together against violence. Eve Ensler spoke with them by phone before the performance to encourage them. The production was staged on the Main Stage of Reykjavík City Theatre.