Synopsis
This piece is based on the historic 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City. Through words, movement and music, four young women share their dreams, thoughts, fears and feelings about their ultimate destinies. An Italian immigrant, Vincenza, shares her last night on Earth with romance, smiles and dancing. Tessa celebrates her life with a story about her brother and mother. Sisters Lena and Yetta meditate on the strength and endurance of moving from Russia to America and the parallels of moving from life to the afterlife. Touching and poetic, this piece illuminates the definition of human courage.
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Details
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Status
In stock
- Type of Show One-act Play
- Product Code OA7000
- Cast Size 5
- Min. Royalty Rate $55/perf
- Cost $10.95
- Approx. Run Time 40 min
Categories
- Target Audience Middle School | High School | College and Adult
- Performing Group High School | College Theatre
- Genre Drama | Tragedy
- ISBN(13) 9781619591417
Customer Reviews
- "The play was one that judges at our regional one act competition commented was "well-chosen" and a "strong piece." The ensemble cast was appealing, providing a well-written, challenging script for actors."
- Review by Janell Marmon, May-Port CG Middle/High School, Mayville, N.D.
- "SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SCRIPT! We performed this for out OAP Middle School festival. I had to cut some of the more raw details of the script out but wow is it such a pretty script!"
- Review by Elizabeth Leopold, Farley Middle School, Hutto, Texas
Hints, Tips, and Tricks
- "Historic props and costumes play well against a sparse set, adding to the dramatic nature of material and history."
- Tip by Janell Marmon, May-Port CG Middle/High School, Mayville, N.D.
Media Reviews
“Feels like a tone poem, lyrical and piercing monologues from the doomed women amid haunting sounds of wind and flame." —San Diego Union Tribune
“Touches obliquely on issues of worker exploitation and immigrants' rights without feeling too overtly political." —San Diego Union Tribune
“An amazing piece of writing!" —San Diego Reader
“It’s a piece to be seen and heard." —San Diego Reader
“This piece burns with intensity. Beautifully crafted with poetic resourcefulness." —San Diego Reader
Productions
| Location | City | State | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce H S | Commerce | Texas | 3/7/2025 | 5/10/2025 |
| Kennesaw Mountain High School | Kennesaw | Georgia | 10/24/2024 | 10/26/2024 |
| Central Academy of Technology and Arts | Monroe | North Carolina | 10/25/2024 | 11/2/2024 |
| Ellington High School | Ellington | Connecticut | 2/28/2025 | 4/5/2025 |
| Saratoga High School | Saratoga | California | 2/7/2025 | 2/8/2025 |
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