Guerrilla Girls On Tour
In 1985, the Guerrilla Girls emerged, donning gorilla masks as their symbolic armor, and set out to expose the art world's gender biases. Utilizing the power of poster activism, performances, billboards, protests, and installations, the Guerrilla Girls made their mark, challenging the underrepresentation of women in the arts. In the wake of a notable split, the Guerrilla Girls On Tour emerged. Anonymous and irreverent, this theatre company, formed in 2001, embarked on a mission to bring feminism and women's history to the forefront of theater through activist plays, performance art, and theater workshops.
Guerrilla Girls On Tour, an ensemble of dozens of women, each adopting the name of a female artist and adorned in gorilla masks, employ a diverse performance technique. Their productions, including "Feminists Are Funny," "Silence Is Violence," and "The History of Women in Theatre," traverse global issues from reproductive rights to violence against women, all delivered with humor and audience engagement. Beyond their artistic endeavors, Guerrilla Girls On Tour has collaborated with renowned institutions across the globe, challenged Hollywood, and confronted right-wing politicians, all while maintaining the radical spirit that defines their legacy. Anonymity, humor, and relentless activism remain their tools as they continue to challenge gender equity in theater.