The 146 Point Flame

By Matt Thompson

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.

Direction: Emma Jorgenson and Shannon Chinn

Cast:

Vincenza - Ellerie White

Tessa - Josie Lahm

Yetta - Mady Ayres

Lena - Addison Kottas

Female Ensemble - Ariana Ceja, Alyssa Monnier, Kayla Tran, Kelsea Walker

Male Ensemble (Various Roles) - Gabe Benes, Barrett Walahoski

Crew:

Bryce Benson, Asher Lahm, Lily Bartels