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["Rafi, Aline Jesus" <>]

Hello!

I have never seen the program myself, but they have presented here at Emory 
before my time.
The feedback I have received from both students and other staff members who 
attended the presentation(s) has been similar to what Juliette has shared.
One of students I worked closely with mentioned that she felt re-victimized.

The presentations here on campus were probably in 2005 and/or 2006. Is there 
a possibility that the program has changed since then?

Aline

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-----Original Message-----
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 On Behalf Of Juliette Grimmett
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 12:29 PM
To: Ben Atherton-Zeman; 

Subject: Re: "Catharsis Productions" and "Sex Signals"

Hello all-

I know i have addressed this before, but I unfortunately (and maybe for the 
first time!) don't agree with Ben here.  Unless there have been significant 
changes to this program, and in talking to other campus folks with my same 
concern, there have not been, this program to me, is very dangerous.  It 
sends the message that rape is mostly about miscommunication-even it's title 
(sex signals) implies this.  Another office brought this to the campus I used 
to work at and it was a total disaster.  students were offended and didn't 
think it was funny.  I believe it focuses too much on "reasoning" why a man 
would rape (they didn't get it, they're confused, etc. garbage) and how women 
need to be more direct, garbage, etc.  and then rape wouldn't happen.  We 
know in doing this work, and also validated by lisak's research that it isn't 
these poor guys that don't get it.

i already wrote to Dr. Fairchild with these thoughts and this information, 
but if others are interested, I would recommend bringing in the following 
group instead - they are amazing! http://www.alongwalkhome.org/programs.htm

i am sure we could pull up an archived discussion about this too - i remember 
this from the past...

peace and in solidarity,

juliette


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>>> "Ben Atherton-Zeman" 
>>> <>
>>>  7/1/2009 9:46 AM >>>
I have emailed to Dr. Fairchild off list, but wanted to answer her question 
about Catharsis Productions and their play, "Sex Signals."  I've seen it many 
times, and am in awe of how interactive it is, how funny it is, and how 
effective it is.

"Sex Signals" uses improvisational comedy to overcome audience defensiveness 
and boredom, and they do it extremely well.  I've seen huge audiences of 
students at Orientation, mandated athletes, members of the Greek system, and 
military officials captivated by the two actors playing the roles on stage.  
Almost in a stealth fashion, the actors end up raising many of the most 
important issues regarding sexual assault, consent, male and female 
communication regarding dating and sex - all the while, keeping the audience 
entertained and laughing while learning.

If you bring "Sex Signals" to your college or your community, you won't be 
disappointed.  And you'll probably want to bring them back every year.

Until the violence stops, Ben.

Ben Atherton-Zeman, Maynard, MA USA
Actor, Comedian, Feminist and Husband
Presenting a One-Man Play: "Voices of Men," http://www.voicesofmen.org ;(video 
clips available)
For booking information, please call 978-897-3619

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