Eve Ensler

Why did you choose India for the world premiere of your play?

I love India for its multiculturalism. Feminism is essentially present in India. Also, the actors here have done a fabulous job in my plays.

What’s your new play about?

It is about the emotional journeys of girls all around the world and how girls are always conditioned to please everyone except themselves.

What inspired you to take up this theme?

Women are looked down upon for being emotional when there’s nothing wrong in being so. The play explodes such taboos. 

Is it a message to men not to be shy about showing their emotions?

Absolutely! Our social setup prevents men from expressing their emotions with a given that men can’t be emotional.

When you met girls from around the world for this play, what were the revelations?

Violence against girls is a global phenomenon: rape, sex-trafficking, abuse, domestic violence etc. Women are then re-raped by the law when they talk about the violence.
 
How different is the play from Vagina Monologues?

I am an Emotional Creature is an evolution. It is more global in its context.

Why do you prefer monologues as the medium for your plays?

Monologues are very dramatic and women mostly express themselves in monologues.

You attended the TED conference in Mysore.

Yes. I spoke about the urgency to save the girl child.

How have you dealt with the criticism of Vagina Monologues?

Only when one does something that challenges mental setups is one faced with criticism.

What after I am an Emotional Creature?

Right now I’m only concentrating on this.