The Arts Effect

11/16/2015

Tickets on sale now for our two new pieces THOT on the Playground and Now That We're Men! Don't miss out on these one time only events happening in December - GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! http://stopslut.org/all-events/

03/20/2015

Thank you, Monica. Proud to be a part of this piece, and proud to stand with you against slut-bashing and for compassion.

"Monica Lewinsky was sitting in a Manhattan auditorium last month, watching teenage girls perform a play called 'SLUT.' Ms. Lewinsky was in blue jeans and a blazer, her hair pulled out of her face with a small clip. She was wiping away tears."

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/22/style/monica-lewinsky-is-back-but-this-time-its-on-her-terms.html?_r=1

Once vilified as a “predatory” White House intern, Ms. Lewinsky has re-emerged, taking on the fight against cyberbullying.

03/16/2015

HISTORIC VICTORY!!! The New York State Assembly just passed the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act!!! Girls and women of NY are safer today thanks to the passing of the .
Inspired and proud.

Thank you to the team! You have devoted time, talent, creativity, and hearts to fighting for the rights of victims, survivors, and those at risk. 2 YEARS of performances, conferences, workshops, lobbying in Albany– and today we celebrate!!!! Sanctuary for Families SLUT The Play

03/16/2015

TRUTH: S*x trafficking is the fastest growing form of organized crime in the world.

CHANGE: HUNDREDS of students from our community came together to combat s*x trafficking in the US through theater, conversation, and action planning. We are demanding lawmakers pass the Trafficking Victims Projection and Justice Act (TVPJA) TOMORROW. Bring the bill to the floor! Let's get it passed!! Girls can't wait.
We want a of trafficking. Spread the word. Post, tweet, share. Sanctuary for Families New York's New Abolitionists NOW-NYC SLUT The Play

12/11/2014

81% of students experience s*xual harassment in their middle and high school years. Including slt shaming, unwanted touching/grabbing, and homophobic teasing. WE'RE F**CKING SICK OF IT. Get ready... (Thanks, Huffington Post!) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/monique-svazlian-cpcc-acc/how-women-are-shifting-the-conversation-through-the-arts_b_6281368.html?utm_hp_ref=arts&ir=Arts

n response to this growing epidemic, Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney, founders of The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company, decided to take on this complex and multi-layered issue facing women and girls today, namely slt culture, slt shaming and ...

12/03/2014

So proud to have students like Darci Siegel as part of The Arts Effect.

& the Arts Effect actor Darci Seigel with the incomparable Gloria Steinem at last nights New Abolitionist launch

11/17/2014

Our students are taking on TIME! Read the letter (it's hilarious and powerful) and join us.
http://goo.gl/forms/Kzgb79TFNN

08/08/2014

Niles didn't memorize his lines and Ivy was not happy...
Just kidding! Stage combat 101 at camp this week!

06/02/2014

So proud to partner with Sanctuary for Families for a presentation of our NEW critically-acclaimed play A DAY IN THE LIFE, Weds. June 11 @ 7pm. Malbec & Tango House, 428 Lafayette Street NYC. TICKETS ARE FREE. RSVP Required. Click here: http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=431

CHECK US OUT ON CNN: http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2014/05/22/teenage-abolitionists-take-to-the-stage/

A DAY IN THE LIFE reveals the truth about trafficking and the impact of commercial s*xual exploitation on the lives of girls. Inspired by real events. Featuring the award-winning teen activists of The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company.

04/07/2014

Proud of the amazing actors/activists of The Arts Effect NYC for taking on such challenging issues this year through theater! http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/news/206551/manhattan-theater-company-gives-voice-to-victims-of-s*x-trafficking

A group of young actors are raising awareness about teen s*x trafficking in the city through a play that delivers an unvarnished look at the subject.

03/27/2014

BIG NEWS! So proud and thrilled to announce that SLUT The Play and its powerful movement are GOING NATIONAL! This April/May, our inspiring team of actors/activists from The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company are traveling to LA, FARGO, and then bringing the play back home to NYC. Thanks for all the support over the years – hope to see you at the show. Tickets are available here: sluttheplay.com

01/31/2014

S*x Trafficking in Big Business During Big Events...like the Super Bowl. We are so proud to be partners with The New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition, Equality Now, NOW-NYC and McCann Global Advertising on the NOT SO SUPER Campaign! The dedicated actors/activists of The Arts Effect All-Girl Theater Company are featured in the campaign, as is our new play A DAY IN THE LIFE. Follow on Twitter tomorrow for a glimpse of what life is like for a commercially s*xually exploited 15-year-old girl. "TAKE STAND AGAINST TRAFFICKING – GET YOUR GAME FACE ON."