"Necessary Targets" is a groundbreaking play about women and war and the resilience of the human spirit.

In her first new work since the award winning "Vagina Monologues," Ensler tells the story of two American women who go to Bosnia to help women confront their memories of war and emerge deeply changed themselves.

"Necessary Targets " has been staged in New York by Meryl Streep, Angelica Houston and Calista Flockhart, and performed in Sarajevo with Glenn Close and Marisa Tomei.

"Necessary Targets" will run through May 3.

Show times are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sundays.

This is a limited engagement performances and advanced reservations are highly recommended.

For tickets, purchase online at www.repeastplayhouse.org or call 661-288-0000.

The REP is located at 24266 Main Street Newhall, CA. 91321

"It is very exciting to have The 81 Series back and open with such a powerful piece of women's theatre. The strength these women have shown, on every level, is truly remarkable and inspiring. I have waited a long time to direct this piece and these women, have given life and passion to these characters on a level that has surpassed anything I could have ever imagined." says Director and REP Artistic Director Ovington Michael Owston.

The REP will host two post-show discussions on Sundays April 20 and 27 immediately following the show. Join the cast and crew for an intimate discussion about the process of creating live theater.

"Necessary Targets"stars REP newcomers Lejla Hadzimuratovic, Gloria Gaddar and Jillian Clare. Returning to the REP are JulieSanford, Laura Clark Greaver, Christina Rideout and Barbara Huntington.