Penn State students take the stage to voice their musings, challenges, and triumphs related to body image.
The first performance will be on Monday, February 1st at 7:30pm at the Downtown Theatre on the corner of South Allen St. and Beaver Ave. This performance is in partnership with the “Cultural conversations 2016 For the Health of…” festival. Admission is $3 with half of the proceeds going to the For Good Performance Troupe.
A second performance of the Body Monologues will take place on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Freeman Auditorium in the HUB Robeson Center. There is no admission fee for this performance.
After each performance audience members and performers will have the opportunity to share their opinions and ask questions about the issues at hand.
The Body Monologues is part of an awareness campaign by HealthWorks and University Health Services focused on improving body image. The program is funded by the Laura R. Whitaker Fund.