Chatillion Stage Company presents the world premiere of this historical drama about New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911.
In just a few short minutes on March 25, 1911, over 140 lives were abruptly extinguished when three floors of the Triangle Waist Company building were consumed in fire. Most of the casualties were female immigrants who had come to America to start new lives. 'Fire' dramatically interweaves fictionalized stories about these young transplants with actual testimony from the trial against the factory's owners. It explores the theme of avarice juxtaposed against the dream of living in a new land.
“Emily Chalmers pays homage to the theme of the garment industry with outstanding vintage-style costumes in fabrics and fittings that evoke the era ”
““The design elements for the most part truly help this production. Emily Chalmers costumes are perfect replications of the era,””
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