Springfield Community Theater/52SUMNER Partners with Alianza DV Services

presents To The Moon during Domestic Violence Awareness Month 

 In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Springfield Community Theater/52Sumner presents "To The Moon," a compelling docudrama based on over 200 survivor testimonies, on Thursday, October 16th at 52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield. The Performance will benefit Alianza DV Services, a leading provider of domestic violence support services in Western Massachusetts.

"To The Moon," written by playwright Beth Kander and directed by Springfield Community Theater’s Artistic Director, Vana Nespor, will be performed inside its what we think of as a sacred and safe performance space, 52Sumner. The show transforms the real experiences of domestic violence survivors into a powerful and enlightening hour-long theatrical experience.

Alianza Domestic Violence Services: www.alianzadv.org

AlianzaDV has been serving domestic violence survivors in Western Massachusetts for over four decades, providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling services, legal advocacy, children's programming, and community education. The organization serves clients from diverse backgrounds with culturally responsive services and maintains a 24-hour hotline for crisis support.

Support Available

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or Alianza DV Services' 24-hour hotline at 413-536-1628.

 LEADERS acting in TO THE MOON - In order of appearance:

* Helen Caulton-Harris, Commissioner of the Division, Springfield Health and Human Services, City of Springfiled

* Julia O'Keefe , Morning Anchor 22News

* Libby Hernandez, Vice-Chair, Holyoke Board of Public Works

* Aria Acevedo Aria “Lune”  Acevedo detribalized Indigenous Latine actor, designer, writer, and educator, MassHire Department of Career Services, Statewide MSFW Outreach Specialist

* Brenda Garton-Sjoberb, Director of the Institute for Media and NonProfit Communications, Western New England University

* Cassie Sarno, Director of Community Relations, Hampdan County Sheriffs Office

* Mary Akers , Executive Director, Work Opportunity Center

* Jill Monson-Bishop, Owner of Pop! More Confidence Coaching & Training & Associate Director of Marketing Chikmedia

* Sheila Rivest, Executive Director of the Carol Rivest Foundation