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Call for Submissions Deadline Extended until Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 5 pm

Have you ever done something that took ovaries? That was brave? Bold? Brazen? Outrageous? Gutsy? Courageous?

Then the GVSU Women’s Center wants YOU to submit stories for the second annual production of That Takes Ovaries! Tell a true story about someone, no matter how they identify, who has done something that took ovaries!

Submissions from anyone and everyone, anonymous or not, are welcome!

Suggested Submission Length: 750 words or less

Deadline: Thursday, November 20^th at 5 pm to ThatTakesOvariesGVSU@gmail.com with “Play Submission” in the subject line

Need some ideas? Here are some prompts:

Bold, Brazen, Acts of Courage

We are on the hunt for true, short stories about the small, everyday acts men and women do That Takes Ovaries! This is not the time to be humble. PLEASE brag about yourself and/or the men and women in your life who have done bold acts!

Some story examples to consider: 

Anti-Bullying 

Leaving an abusive relationship

Standing up to a bully on the bus or playground

Calling someone out on racist, homophobic comments 

Not shaving your legs in middle school when everyone else is

Single Parents / College Parents 

Positive stories about teenage pregnancy

A women overcoming abandonment after becoming pregnant 

Dealing with Health Issues

A story about a woman who had cancer and survived

A story of a woman who fought courageously for her health or rights

Everyday Acts

Time you called someone out in class for a negative comment

Time you saw something happen in public setting and intervened 

Stories that Portray Men in a Positive Light

Men who are partners in gender justice

Men who have previously participated in That Takes Ovaries!  Or other women’s right’s activism/organizations

Men who have stood up against racism, bullying, etc.

Bold acts of men standing up and supporting women’s and gender justice issues

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