New York, NY – March 8, 2009 - Two Hermanas of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. bring their talent and star to the NYC scene. Athena Colon (Xi Alumna, Stroll Mistress) and Ananda Malave (Phi Chapter) star in two plays this Spring. Both plays bring attention to women’s struggles in two different worlds.
Athena stars in “The Lonely Soldiers Monologues - Women at War in Iraq”. This play brings to life seven interviews from US Military women. It brings their stories and hardships to light. “Their stories must be told and I am honored to do so,” says Athena. Ariel Batungbacal, one of the Hermanas that have experienced the war praises this work saying, “Personally speaking, I am grateful there are those who are willing to truly try to understand what we--women Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines are willing to sacrifice.”
Ananda Malave stars in “Stop Drugging Me” which she also wrote, directs and produces. This performance show takes the audience through the heart and mind of the main character, Ananda, using humor and truth. “Stop Drugging Me” is an experimental theater piece that “uses poetry and dialogue to empower women,” explains Ananda. She also explains the play as showing how the mind can be affected by what people say as it is by drugs.
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. congratulates Athena and Ananda on their accomplishments. We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing more.
Performance dates:
The Lonely Soldiers Monologues –Women at War in Iraq
March 5th – 22nd
Theater for the New City
155 First Avenue
Tickets and information available at http://lonelysoldierplay.com
Stop Drugging Me
March 31st – April 4th at 7:30pm
Shop Theater
721 Broadway 2nd Floor,
New York, NY
Contact: Ananda Malave, fayola_3@yahoo.com
About Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA):
SIA was founded in New York on September 29, 1990 by thirteen Latina women with the purpose of creating an organization that would help their communities, unite women, promote the Latino culture and uphold a set of distinct goals. Our dedication to scholarship, service and professional development within the Latino community has grown beyond New York, with chapters in several states including: New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.
We are more than a sorority; we are a family and network of professional, strong and dedicated women leaders. We are also a 501(c)7 tax-exempt organization and we work in conjunction with the Solidaridad Inspiracion Amistad Community Foundation, Inc.- a 501(c)3 Community Foundation committed to scholarship, service and professional development within Latino communities nationally. Together, we administer a national scholarship fund for incoming college freshmen who demonstrate academic merit, service to communities in need and exemplary leadership capabilities. For more information, please visit www.hermandad-sia.org.
Contact: Tiara L. Simmons
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
marketing@hermandad-sia.org
www.hermandad-sia.org
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