Quotes
Check out some quotes from a few of our incredible supporters.
Jennifer Baumgardner
Director of It Was Rape and author of Manifesta
“SLUT is as sharp, shocking, and complex as its title. By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, the feminist acting company The Arts Effect has once again captured the real lives of girls as they negotiate sex, rape, and the cruel scapegoating that still hobbles female sexuality and power.”
Hillary Clinton
Former U.S. Secretary of State
“[Keep Your Eyes Open] is a true expression of creativity that not only entertains, but also fosters an interest in the humanities...I applaud [the members of The Arts Effect] for their hard work, vision, and dedication.”
Tina Fey
Award-Winning Actress and Writer
“Girl Power means girls have confidence to do whatever they want...it means girls have the power to pursue whatever goals they want. [Operation: Girl Power!] is about girls knowing they’re strong!”
Jessica Hecht
Tony-Nominated Actor, View From A Bridge, The Assembled
“The Arts Effect reaches out to kids and teens with the most insightful, empowering and creatively sophisticated approach to acting I have seen. They offer the kind of workshops that young actors NEED to learn the craft of acting for theatre and film in a most unique and soulful way. They’re the real deal.”
Kathy Najimy
Actress and comedian, Ms. Magazine’s 2005 Woman of the Year
“SLUT is a riveting, moving and courageous play that continues to provoke conversation and illicit important questions long after the curtain descends. Not only is it a breathtakingly brave, honest and brutal look at the reality of violence against women --but also a finely acted, directed and written theater piece”
Amy Poehler
Actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director
“[Keep Your Eyes Open] is so funny, so touching, and so REAL! It was awesome to see such great acting and writing up on stage. I was in awe of the talent!”
Amy Richards and Jennifer Baumgardner
Co-authors of Manifesta & Grassroots, co-owners of Soapbox, Inc.
“We have witnessed dozens of powerful, girl-focused programs, but The Arts Effect theater program surpasses them all. Meg and Katie’s connection with the girls is genuine and exciting; their ability to get at what affects girls’ lives right now is uncanny and inspiring. Through theater and community, the girls move past vulnerability, anger, and silence, into empowerment, friendship, and voice. The Arts Effect might just be the antidote to the “mean girl.”
Sherri Shepherd
Actress and winner of Daytime Emmy Award for Co-Host on The View
“Operation: Girl Power! will inspire girls across the nation. It has encouraged the girls of NYC to come together in support of one another, accept who they are, and recognize the power they have. Operation: Girl Power! makes me feel proud to be a girl!
Rachel Simmons
Author of Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls
“SLUT pulses with the fierce voices of the girls who created it. This is an exceptional play that looks you straight in the eye and tells you what it means to grow up female and sexual in a world marked by double standards and violence. Slut should be required reading for every educator, parent and girl.”
Will Speck & Josh Gordon
Academy Award Nominated Directors
“[The Arts Effect] offers the most terrific energy, attitude, trust, and patience! Beyond fantastic!”
Gloria Steinem
American feminist journalist and social political activist
“SLUT is truthful, raw and immediate. See this play and witness what American young women live with everyday.”
Leora Tennanbaum
Author of Slut! Growing Up Female with a Bad Reputation
“[SLUT] is the most powerful and authentic representation of the sexual double standard I have ever seen. If you want to understand what it means to be a girl, you must see this play.”
V (Formerly Eve Ensler)
Award-Winning Playwright, Activist, Founder of V-Day
“We at V-Day are inspired by the incredible spirit of The Arts Effect girls!”