Mirabal Sisters (Dominican Republic)

Teatro Paraguas presents

¡Time For Affirmative Consent! A Benefit

¡Time for Affirmative Consent! is a fundraising show with silent auction commemorating the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25, established by the UN to honor the Mirabal sisters.

The Mirabal sisters were four sisters from the Dominican Republic, three of whom (Patria, Minerva and María Teresa) opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo, and were involved in clandestine activities against his regime. Code-named the Butterflies, the three sisters were assassinated on 25 November 1960.

Proceeds go to Girls Inc., Esperanza Shelter Domestic Abuse Services, Solace Sexual Assault Services, Resolve, and the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women. 

Credits:
Producers:
Valarie Morris, Argos MacCallum
MC/Actors/Director:
Julie Shapiro, Samantha Scarborough, Luana Berger, Rikki Carroll, Zeyah Pearson
Composer/Conductor/Musicians:
Valarie Morris, Dr. Janice Gaynor, Luana Berger, Alexis Corbin, MaryBeth Britton, Sarah Hood, Bryan Hutchinson, Robi Mulford, John Boles, Mack Diltz, Beth Bates
Choreographer/Dancers:
Tamara Johnson, Whitney Jones
Poets:
Candice Reyes-Chavez, Athena Rosser, Argos MacCallum, Beata Tsosie (Santa Clara Pueblo), Kathamann, Mary McGinnis, Wayne Lee
Actors/Video:
Lila Quezada, Isabella Vermooten, Meghan Kaschner, Ruby Reyes-Tapia, Leevee Martinez, Alena Schaim, Scott Harrison, Amber Quintana, Dave Baskett
Speakers:
Tiffany Jiron (Isleta Pueblo), Jarrod Cordova

Dates and Times:
Saturday, November 18 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 19 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 25 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 26 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Admission:
General admission $20 at door
Limited Income $10 or less

Venue: St. John's United Methodist Church @ 1200 Old Pecos Trail (at Cordova)

Website: https://teatroparaguasnm.org

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