[CommAdvocacy] Men, Feminism and Performance upcoming events

[HCT Facilitator]

Greetings! You are cordially invited to two great upcoming events
featuring feminist activist performer Ben Atherton-Zeman and
Co-sponsored by: Center for Feminisms, Queer Community Alliance, Men
against Patriarchy and Theatre Board at Hampshire College. Please
spread the word.


Mobilizing Men: A Facilitated Discussion/Luncheon with Ben Atherton-Zeman

Wednesday, November 30 · 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Dakin Living Room, Hampshire College
Join guest performer Ben Atherton-Zeman for a lunchtime discussion on
organizing men in feminist agendas at Hampshire College and beyond.
All are welcome.
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201268906614618

An excerpt from "Men's Manifesto," by Ben Atherton-Zeman (February, 2001):

"We will be our own role models, and the role models for other men and
boys. Rejecting some of traditional masculinity, we will embrace what
is useful to us and sometimes create new definitions of what it means
to be a man."
	

Ben Atherton-Zeman's "Voices of Men"

Wednesday, November 30 · 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Lecture Hall (in Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College)
“Voices of Men” Performance Urges Men to Speak Out Against Violence
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=218672941539988

This one-man play educates audiences about violence against women,
using humor and celebrity male voice impressions. Performed for
diverse audiences, the play addresses sexual assault and consent,
dating violence and domestic violence, and objectification and sexual
harassment.

Free pizza dinner will be served promptly at 5:00 pm!

The actor, Ben Atherton-Zeman, has performed the play in 44 states,
Canada, England and Turkey. He is a spokesperson for the National
Organization for Men Against Sexism, and lives with his wife Lucinda
in Acton, Massachusetts. His website is www.voicesofmen.org, and he
can be contacted for interviews at benazeman at hotmail.com.

The performance features Atherton-Zeman dressed in colorful costumes,
doing celebrity impersonations while words and images flash on the
screen behind him.

The reviews are in . . .

“Your presentation was perfect…your spirit of equality and integrity
shines right through you and the work you do.” - Siena College

“Excellent speaker…effective and enjoyable.” - Beta Theta Pi
Fraternity, University of Maine

“You are a ‘master teacher’ and hold a wealth of information.” – St.
George’s Episcopal Church, Maynard, MA

“Innovative and highly effective…an engaging and dynamic presentation.
By utilizing all sources of media, Mr. Atherton-Zeman demonstrates
that he understands his audience’s needs and brings a 21st century
twist that many participants should find engaging…The combination of
appropriate humor and seriousness, fun and hard facts, provides a
unique and creative approach to educating audiences about violence
against women.” - Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault

“Educational, humorous and dynamic performance…many students and
faculty found it impressive as well as informative...helpful and
engaging. It was evident that you care deeply about the issues you
presented, and were very knowledgeable about the subject.” - Skidmore
College

Quote from host:

Warning: Performance includes graphic representations of violence.