Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe supported social theatre 'Casa M.' first time in Transdniestria, Gagauzia | WPN World People News

The tour of the “Casa M.”, a theatre play, raising awareness of violence against women, organized by the OSCE Mission to Moldova in partnership with the Coliseum Art Centre, starts on 3 November in Ceadar–Lunga, a town in southern Moldova.

A performance of 'Casa M' - a social theatre play, which aims to raise public awareness of and help prevent domestic violence in Moldova. Chisinau, 8 November 2010.

The documentary-style theatre play will be performed in several towns of both sides of the Dniestr/Nistru in November; this year it will be staged for the first time in Bǎlti, Gagauzia and Transdniestria.

“Casa M.” tells the true stories of Moldovan women who survived different types of violence - psychological, physical, sexual and economic. The play aims to prevent domestic violence by raising public awareness and informing people about available remedies and assistance for victims.

“What we see in the play are real stories and interviews given by victims from shelters and prisons. They reflect the trauma women around the world go through every day,” said Ambassador Jennifer Brush, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. “Domestic violence should be treated as a social problem, not as a private family issue. The play is a call for action for all of us."

“Casa M.” was written and directed by Luminita Ţâcu. The cast includes actors from the National Theatre in Chisinau: Mihaela Strâmbeanu, Snejana Puică, Ina Surdu and Irina Vacarciuc. Each performance is followed by an interactive debate with the audience during which information materials are distributed.

Since 2010, the “Casa M.” project has been a part of the anti-trafficking and gender programme of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. The play has participated in international festivals in Georgia, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and Romania.

Source: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europ