For information call Steve Pennell 401-277-5206
uri.artsandculture@gmail.com
This event is free and open to the public.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking experience.
Tickets available at the door at the Paff Auditorium on the day of the event
About SOAR:
SOAR (Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships) is a nationally-recognized task force of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, made up of survivors of domestic violence. SOAR's mission is to promote, advocate and work toward the elimination of domestic violence and to embody and give visibility to the voices of abused women. SOAR is the only group in Rhode Island specifically working on systems change that entirely consists of domestic violence survivors and is a leader among similar groups in the nation.
Awards:
Mary Byron Celebrating Solutions Award 2012 - SOAR was one of four recipients of this national award for their work on the Child Custody and Visitation initiative where they implemented innovative solutions to end domestic violence and serve domestic violence survivors and their families.
SOAR members received special recognition from the Attorney General during Victims' Crime Week for their performance in the play Behind Closed Doors.
On September 5, 2013, the Trinity Repertory Company was recognized for their contributions to ending domestic violence.
This event is free and open to the public.
"It was the most compelling presentation regarding domestic violence I have seen. With real life stories presented in a creative way, the play took the audience from early warning signs of domestic violence, to psychological control and physical abuse, to escape and finally ongoing survivorship; it encompassed all aspects of the cycle of violence. The strength of the women presenting their stories was inspiring on many levels. Everyone should view this play, especially young people starting out in new relationships."
~Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin
"Behind Closed Doors was such an inspiring, educational, and emotional presentation. Going in, I was prepared to listen to women's stories about domestic violence, but I had no idea that I would be leaving with a realization of how common and destructive domestic violence is."
~Attendee
"I would like to start off by saying that this was the most influential school event that I have been to in my college career. The courage that these women put on display to tell their stories was something that I had never seen before. I am thankful that I was there to witness it."
~Student
Intended for mature audiences only: Explicit Content, Strong Language.
About Behind Closed Doors:
Behind Closed Doors is an original play written and performed by survivors of domestic violence from SOAR, a task force of RICADV. This performance is a true account of their experiences with domestic violence, hope and survival, and seeks to draw you into their lives to dispel the stigmas of this often misunderstood abuse. The script was crafted by Trinity Repertory Company teaching artists who mentored the SOAR members in cultivating their performances. The play was developed over ten 90-minute sessions in which the survivors journaled, wrote poetry and told stories that were weaved into a play composed completely of their own words. The women speak both their own words and the words of their fellow survivors. All proceeds from Behind Closed Doors benefit SOAR/RICADV in raising awareness to end domestic violence.