Catch The Vagina Monologues, the annual theatrical celebration of womanhood, tomorrow at 8 p.m. Meet producer Rachel Garber and director Jess Gartner, the two seniors who make it all happen.
Street: When you’re not celebrating womanhood, you’re most likely... JG: Planning my next crazy adventure. I especially enjoy activities that defy gravity and/or reason, like bungee-jumping, sky-diving, mountain-climbing. At some point I’d love to bike across the U.S. and camp out in all the national parks along the way. RG: Making kick-ass baby-making a capella with The Penny Loafers.
Street: What is your favorite woman’s liberation song? JG: "Fuck Her Gently" by Tenacious D RG: "Single Ladies" by Beyonce
Street: What’s a better gift, chocolate or sex? JG: Not enough information. My answer would depend entirely on the relative quality of said gifts. Also, when did we start categorizing sex — or chocolate, for that matter — as “gifts”? These are essentials! RG: Chocolate, 'cause when you bite the nuts the chocolate doesn't mind.
Street: There are two types of people at Penn... JG: Those who have a vagina and those who do not. RG: Those who donate to Seniors for the Penn Fund and those who don't.
Street: Most underrated thing about Penn? Overrated? JG: Underrated: Distrito. My alter-ego, “Tequila Girl” really enjoys it. Overrated: Pod. I got food poisoning the last time I ate there. RG: Underrated: Fifth floor stacks east wing. Overrated: Paradigm bathroom.
Street: What was your last purchase? JG: Groceries. My New Year’s resolution was to cook all my meals except one each week. RG: Cosi Signature Salad, multi-grain bread and a lemonade.
Street: You’re walking into a friend's party. What is playing in the background? JG: Live acoustic jazz. RG: "Fix yourself girl, you got a Camel Toe!"
Street: What is one of your guilty pleasures? JG: Craigslist Missed Connections. It’s the best entertainment money can’t buy. RG: Interventionists Jeff VanVonderen and Candy Finnigan.
Street: Describe your vagina in three words. JG: Slippery when wet. RG: Tunnel of love.
