Domestic Violence Speaker / Domestic Violence Show?
"It Seems Incredible That You Can Bring About Domestic Violence Awareness
And Be Enlightened - And Be Entertained Too"
"It Seems Incredible That You Can Bring About Domestic Violence Awareness
And Be Enlightened - And Be Entertained Too"
 | ...Yet Rivers, who has appeared in such films as Zorro, Amistad and Hulk, did not even give the most dramatic presentation of the morning. His keynote address came after Greensboro, N.C., actor Wambui Bahati presented a part of her one-act play I Am Domestic Violence. Bahati, another survivor, took on the persona of abuse and loudly challenged the audience not to ignore the destruction it wreaks. With the use of various coats and blouses, she then assumed the role of seven different characters to illustrate that domestic violence knows no boundaries."Somebody run and tell somebody," Bahati crooned. "This ain't how it's supposed to be."
Ernest Hooper, St Petersburg Times Columnist |
This Electrifying One-Woman Performance was created by Wambui Bahati at the request of a YWCA for "a week without violence" campaign program. After what was supposed to be a onetime event in 1998, word-of-mouth about the show quickly spread. Today, I Am Domestic Violence is still in demand for women's conferences, schools, college campuses and in-house corporate awareness programs.
I Am Domestic Violence is popular in all regions of the United States. This dynamic program always stimulates more understanding and discussion on the important topic of domestic violence among people of all backgrounds and ages.
Wambui takes on the powerful persona of Domestic Violence, a character who speaks proudly and arrogantly of destroying lives with little resistance. Through this performance we also meet men, women, and children (portrayed by Wambui) who’s lives have been touched by domestic violence.
Wambui Bahati takes Domestic Violence out of the closet! With entertaining dialogue and even some humor, her presentation eases in the 'stats' and the facts. The audience feels the impact of Domestic Violence. In this important and compelling show Domestic Violence is walking and talking amongst the audience! This seasoned actress takes the audience on an enlightening and emotional roller coaster ride. When the ride is over, the audience is furious with Domestic Violence. |  Domestic Violence Speaker
The Domestic Violence show entitled I Am Domestic Violence is a A One-Woman Performance Presentation |
“Somebody run and tell somebody…too many people living in secrecy…too many people dying unnecessarily.” - (song lyrics, "I Am Domestic Violence")
This dynamic program always stimulates discussion on the important topic of domestic violence among people of all backgrounds and ages.
This presentation is usually followed by Q & A about the characters and choices that they made and a self-esteem building workshop with Wambui and/or discussion with local community agencies about services that are available and how to access them.
This presentation is usually followed by Q & A about the characters and choices that they made and a self-esteem building workshop with Wambui and/or discussion with local community agencies about services that are available and how to access them.
Below is an example of one of the ways the Champion Coalition and the Greensboro (NC) Junior League chose to use "I Am Domestic Violence".
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