Monologues about life

A project Pam Veis started to work on two years ago has come to fruition this year - producing an award-winning play that has raised controversy in some communities where it has been produced.

Veis said her desire to put on "The Vagina Monologues" and to help activities to stop violence against women did not arise from her being in abusive situations herself. She is from a loving family with a wonderful father. She has a loving husband and good male friends, she said.

"That doesn't mean abuse is not a concern of mine," Veis said. "I think everyone should be concerned."

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