Michal, played by Naomi Ackerman in the monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” speaks of her life as an abused woman at the Base Theater, recently, to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The play was performed to bring awareness to domestic abuse and provide an opportunity for dialog concerning the issue. - Michal, played by Naomi Ackerman in the monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” speaks of her life as an abused woman at the Base Theater, recently, to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The play was performed to bring awareness to domestic abuse and provide an opportunity for dialog concerning the issue.