Short Summary
Uprising is a new play by Samantha Lee Manas and Jasmine Brown that combines the lessons of the turn of the century labor movement and Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire with a look at labor today in an innovative way. Live theater scenes about the uprising and fire will be interwoven with interviews with labor leaders and historians to help us look at labor from both a historical and modern viewpoint. This play not only will show what people can achieve when they band together, but what young women can achieve almost entirely on their own. No matter what side of the issue you are on, labor is currently both losing and gaining ground. Let's take a deeper look together. Thank you for your support!
Written by Jasmine Brown and Samantha Lee Manas
Directed by Samantha Lee Manas
Starring: Kent Abbett, Stephanie Alvarez, Justin Bennett*, Alicia Giangrsostomi*, Lisa Younger*, Michelle Cammarata, Tierney Nolen, Erica Becker, Sophia Sapronov, Sam Charny, Brian Kirn, Stephen Stapinski, Anna Stefanic*, and Alex Miskin
*appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association
Crew: Lauren Bremen and Jabari Clarke-Pennegen
Producing Company Members: Graydon Gund and Karl Custer
What We Need & What You Get
We need this money to put on a show that will be both accurate and inventive.
Costume rentals: $1800
Lighting: $200
Set: $200
Video: $500
Actors: $300
The Impact
Uprising will explore an important issue in the life of workers and politics today, while encouraging further discussion on the usefulness of unions and what acceptable working conditions should be. In the tradition of playwrights like Brecht, we strive to bring about a play that will cause the audience to think and afterward act on those thoughts.
Between Us Productions is committed to bringing daring and compelling theater to our audiences and pushing our boundaries as artists. Likewise, it is important to us to support artists who share our commitment to performing relevant work. Since its inception in 2010, Between Us has presented two full length productions, two 10 minute play festivals, one evening of one acts, and countless readings and variety shows. Uprising will mark their third full production.
Risks & Challenges
The largest risk of this piece is that we may be sending a message that will not appeal to all. Unions and the labor movement have become such divisive issues that no matter what stance you take, not everyone will agree. However, we welcome this discussion and are hoping that the risk will pay off when this play becomes a catalyst for further discussion of the issue.
Other Ways You Can Help
Want to help? Obviously, giving to our campaign will be a great way to help. However, if you are not in a position to give, please share our campaign with all your friends and family. Tell them how important the story of these girls is and encourage them to give. Thank you for your support!
