THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA NEWSPAPER

March 6, 1998

Maupassant! Maupassant, premiering at the Phoenix

Above (left to right) Adam Sawatsky, Mercedes Dunphy (in mirror) and Nika Berry star in Maupassant! Maupassant, coming soon to the Phoenix Theatre. In this Phoenix world premiere, theatregoers can view the world through the eyes of French aristocrat Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893), one of the most influential writers of his time. Director Kaz Piesowocki&emdash;in his final production for the Phoenix after a long and distinguished career &emdash; has adapted nine of Maupassant's short stories for the stage to present a rich tapestry of art, movement and theatre underscored by the music of Erik Satie. Maupassant! Maupassant runs at the Phoenix March 18 through March 28, Monday through Saturdays. Production designer is Mary Kerr, lighting is by Andrew McCaw, sound design by Matt Hussack and stage manager is Clare Ostick. For tickets and reservations call the Phoenix box office at 721-8000.

"Our attempt would be to make sure the women are okay, that they have lawyers to represent them, that we can mobilize some emergency funds for them, and then find out from the women what they want. ... We have seen again and again in our work that deporting them pushes them back into the cycle all over again."

Jyoti Sanghera (Women's Studies)

On the role of the Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women (of which she is the director) in aiding five Malaysian women found working as prostitutes in Richmond, B.C.

Vancouver Sun, March 3, 1998

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