Those interested in volunteering on a really fun and creative upcoming anti-war effort, might be interested in getting involved in the Lysistrata Worldwide Theatre Event for Peace project. As of now, there are 641 readings of the Aristophanes play being held in 40 countries on Monday, March 3rd.

Lysistrata, a comedy by Greek dramatist Aristophanes (c. 447 - c. 385 b.c.e.), tells the story of a group of women from opposing states who unite to end the Peloponnesian War. After matronly stormtroopers take over the building where public funds are kept, the women rise to end the war by withholding sex from their mates -- Until, desperate for intimacy, the men finally agree to lay down their swords and see their way to achieving diplomatic peace.

The project page is here:

March 3rd Reading

The peace and justice organization known as The Lysistrata Project has their home page here:

Lysistrata Project Homepage

Many of the people doing the readings of the play and related performances are donating all proceeds to MADRE, an international human rights organization for women and families caught in international conflicts. Their homepage can be found here:

MADRE