The social theater play “Casa M.” will be performed for the first time in Balti, in the Transnistrian region and in Gagauzia. “Casa M.” is a documentary-style play raising awareness of violence against women, organized by the OSCE Mission to Moldova in partnership with the Coliseum Art Center, the OSCE Mission said in a press release. “Casa M” tells the true stories of Moldovan women who survived different types of violence – psychological, physical, sexual and economic. The play aims to prevent domestic violence by raising public awareness and informing people about available remedies and assistance for victims. “What we see in the play are real stories and interviews given by victims from shelters and prisons. They reflect the trauma women around the world go through every day,” said Ambassador Jennifer Brush, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, adding that domestic violence should be treated as a social problem, not as a private family issue. “Casa M.” was written and directed by Luminita Ticu. The cast includes actors from the National Theatre. Each performance is followed by an interactive debate with the audience during which information materials are distributed. Since 2010, the Casa M. project has been a part of the anti-trafficking and gender program of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. The play has participated in international festivals in Georgia, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and Romania. The play's tour will start on November 3 in Ceadir-Lunga.