The PerSIStence Theatre Company is looking to blow open the stigma surrounding abortion and the woman’s right to chose.
The group uses professional theatre and other initiatives to promote feminism. On Tuesday and Wednesday, PerSIStence will present the show The Abortion Monologues by Jane Cawthorne, which tells 23 stories from females ages 16 to 70 years old.
Artistic Director Jenn Deon says this is a good opportunity to talk about how lucky women are here in this province.
She says right now in some parts of the world, this essential women’s right is under attack – even in some parts of our own country. Deon calls it a great opportunity to understand a little more about what this means for women.
Deon says there are numerous reasons why a woman may choose to have an abortion and not many women feel comfortable talking about it.
The Abortion Monologues will take place on August 13 and 14 at 7:00 p.m. at The Space on Harbour Drive.