PLAY SYNOPSIS

 

Protagonist, Yudy, a strong and confident young Latina woman, excitedly joins the armed forces in pursuit of the military pride and prowess that her respected older brother Abraham represents. Yudy’s high regard for her military “family,” however is deeply tarnished in the aftermath of trauma, as silence, disbelief, and betrayal ensue. Through memory, cadences, creative movement and unexpected humor, we follow Yudy’s journey as she navigates being a woman of color veteran as well as something more than a victim of our pervasive rape culture. 

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"I’m glad we made it to the shore before we get shipped out. Imagine if the whole world was like this A.B? So pure..."- Yudy

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PLAY HISTORY 

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Power Street Theater Company in partnership with Warrior Writers and WOAR presented She Wore Those Shoes by Erlina Ortiz; a movement play tackling rape culture in the military and beyond. 

 

Inspired by the documentary The Invisible War, Erlina Ortiz’s She Wore Those Shoes explores the prevailing issue of sexual assault within the United States military and the silence, stigma, and negligence that survivors often face. 

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"The talkback after Erlina Ortiz's  She Wore Those Shoes at Power Street Theatre Company was moderated by a representative from WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape), and it was where Power Street's collective really came to life. The overall message of the evening, coupled with Power Street's commitment to community outreach, is deeply refreshing. Their approach not only attracts a diverse group of artists, but also a diverse audience, and everyone is committed to having difficult conversations."- Broad Street Review

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Click here for News Works by WHYY's Elisabeth Perez-Luna entitled 'She Wore Those Shoes' confronts military sexual assault, on base and in the family. 

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PARTNERSHIPS

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Warrior Writers mission is to create a culture that articulates veterans’ experiences, build a collaborative community for artistic expression, and bear witness to war and the full range of military experiences.

Women Organized Against Rape is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate sexual violence through specialized treatment services, comprehensive prevention education programs, and advocacy for the rights of survivors of sexual assault.  WOAR provides free counseling for women, men, and children who have experienced sexual violence.

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Power Street would like to thank the supporters of our Indiegogo Campaign:

 
Elliot Ruiz (Donor) 
Quiara Hudes (Donor) 
Chango Inc (Sergeant) 
Marta Roman (Sergeant) 
Roman Contracting (Sergeant) 
Catherine Rush (Sergeant) 
Valerie Tracy Santiago (Sergeant) 
Anjoli Santiago (Corporal)
Erik Ramos (Corporal)
Elena Grace (Corporal)
David Ingram (Corporal)
Rebecca Fabiano (Specialist)
Justin Trezza (Specialist)
Lisa Haynes (Specialist)
Aria Velz  (Specialist)
Adela Rivera (Specialist)
Tiffany Janell (Specialist)
Maura Krause (Private)