Directing the 2016 Me Too Monologues has been the single most rewarding experience of my Princeton career. Having struggled with my own anxiety and severe depression during my freshman year, I am humbled to have had an opportunity to direct a production that reflects my primary goal as an undergraduate: build an inclusive campus environment in which open dialogue on mental health issues is no longer stigmatized, but actively accepted and encouraged.

I would like to extend a special thank you to Nadia Diamond, Sam Chang, Nathalie Ellis-Einhorn, and Joe Redmond for the time they invested in the project, Marni Morse, for her dedication in bringing Me Too Monologues to Princeton, my brothers, Daniel and Stephen, for their moral support, and my parents, John and Elizabeth – your constant encouragement, love, and willingness to sacrifice your own time to help is moving beyond words. A heartfelt thanks to the Princeton students who wrote these monologues: thank you for being vulnerable, encouraging dialogue about mental health on campus, and producing such beautiful pieces of writing. Your bravery and courage does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for coming to support the cast of the 2016 Me Too Monologues. Please feel free to reach out to me at mpb3@princeton.edu if you have any comments, questions, or would like to discuss mental health initiatives on campus.

Yours,Matt

OneFull Ensemble 

TwoLydia Watt

ThreeDaniel Krane

FourArianna Lanz

FiveAllie Lichterman

SixNicolas Freeman

SevenDaniel Krane, Allie Lichterman, and Regina Zeng 

EightChangshuo Liu 

NineHope Kean

Ten Romie Desrogène

ElevenFull Ensemble 

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The Me Too Monologues project began at Duke University in 2009 to allow students to share their experiences and insights on race and identity for a wider audience.  Since then, it has expanded to other universities, and this is the second year that Princeton University will be hosting its own Me Too Monologues.

The Me Too Monologues are scripted by anonymous students writing monologues about their own experiences with mental health. These monologues were then selected and edited by the director, and finally performed by actors on stage today. What you see here today is not the actual experience of the actors, but they are experiences that other people on this campus have had.

Each submitted monologue was assigned an identification number. The following monologues were used in part or in full in today’s perforamnce:

236604 | 223128 | 42960 | 337512 | 210436 | 992541 | 961302 | 952926 | 111992 | unnumbered piece

This production is sponsored by Theatre Intime and USG Mental Health Advisory Board.

We would like to provide a trigger warning for content concerning anxiety, eating disorders, and suicide attempts.

DirectorMatt Błażejewski ’17

EnsembleRomie Desrogène ‘17 | Nicolas Freeman ‘18

Hope Kean ‘18 | Daniel Krane ‘18Arianna Lanz ‘17 | Allie Lichterman ‘16

Changshuo Liu ‘19 | Lydia Watt ‘18Regina Zeng ‘18

Stage ManagerMarni Morse ‘17

ProgramsMariel VanLandingham ‘16

FilmingSam Chang ‘16

PhotographyJohn Błażejewski

Poster DesignJoe Redmond ‘18

MBIH LiasonKei Yamaya ‘17

Special ThanksThe Błażejewski Family 

Sam Chang '16Kathleen CoughlinNadia Diamond '17

Nathalie Ellis-Einhorn '16Bryan Logan

Marni Morse '17Mariel VanLandingham '16

Lydia Watt '18

The USG Princeton Mental Health Initiative works to increase awareness of mental health by connecting students with information about campus resources, reducing stigma that may prevent students from seeking help, and promoting constructive dialogue across campus to build a more supportive community.

In addition to representing the student body and working with the administration to improve mental health university policies, an important part of the Mental Health Initiative Board's work is to organize campus-wide programs for Mental Health Week.

Now in its fifth year, the goal of Mental Health Week is to bring together a wide-ranging series of programs and events at Princeton in order to devote special attention and focus to issues concerning mental health and wellness in our campus community.

Matt Błażejewski '17Morgan Brewton-Johnson '18Lulu Chen '17Megan Chung '19Jordan Ingersoll '18Ji-Sung Kim '18

Marina Latif '19Joe Redmond '18Sarah Sakha '18Emilee Tu '16Kei Yamaya '17Nathan Yoo '17

Brian McSwiggen ‘18Sydney Becker ‘17Alex Vogelsang ‘18Matt Błażejewski ’17Jake Schade ‘17Sofi Inglessis ‘18

Marcelo Jaimes-Lukes ‘19Alyssa Finfer ‘19Marni Morse ‘17Megan Berry ‘19Lydia Watt ‘18Sarah Reid ‘18

Logan Sander ‘18Changshuo Liu ‘19Zara Jayant ‘19Charlotte McIntosh ‘18Rebecca Schnell ‘18

Naimah Hakim '16Amalya Megerman '16

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When Dawn BreaksAn immersive theatrical experience adapted from One Thousand and One Nightscreated and directed by Nico Krell ‘18Encounter a world of opposites through the ancient story of Scheherazade from One Thousand and One Nights in a brand new immersive theatrical experience.February 19-21 and 25-27

If you feel like pursuing treatment or assistance when dealing with mental health issues, feel free to contact Counseling and Psychological Services at (609) 258-3285 to set up a counseling appointment.

Also, please be aware that your RCA, Peer Health Advisor, Peer Academic Advisor, Residential College Office, and many more staff at the University are more than happy to talk to you about any concerns you may have.

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