Triangle
by Laurie Brooks
directed by Cristina Alicea
Touring across Vermont
from March through November 2025
directed by Cristina Alicea
Touring across Vermont
from March through November 2025
Set against the backdrop of the historic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, Triangle by Laurie Brooks is a stylistically thrilling presentation which explores the immigrant experience then and now, and their vital role in creating fair labor laws, through the tragedy of the "fire that changed America."
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire led to legislation requiring improved fire safety standards, and eventually to the landmark legislation known as the "54-hour Bill,” led by Francis Perkins, Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary. This legislation granted workers shorter work week hours, minimum wage and unemployment insurance laws, and the end of child labor in the United States. Our production of “Triangle” aims to supplement middle and high school teachers in educating their students about this pivotal moment in our history through live performance.
Triangle is appropriate for 6th graders & up. Running Time: 70 minutes with no intermission. Presented as a highly theatrical staged reading with an optional 30 minute talkback after the performance with representatives from Migrant Justice, United Academics, and Winooski Historical Society.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire led to legislation requiring improved fire safety standards, and eventually to the landmark legislation known as the "54-hour Bill,” led by Francis Perkins, Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary. This legislation granted workers shorter work week hours, minimum wage and unemployment insurance laws, and the end of child labor in the United States. Our production of “Triangle” aims to supplement middle and high school teachers in educating their students about this pivotal moment in our history through live performance.
Triangle is appropriate for 6th graders & up. Running Time: 70 minutes with no intermission. Presented as a highly theatrical staged reading with an optional 30 minute talkback after the performance with representatives from Migrant Justice, United Academics, and Winooski Historical Society.
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CAST & CREW
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We are touring Triangle to schools across Vermont and will have a couple of performances at our theatre in downtown Burlington, too. All touring performances will take place between March and November 2025.
If you would like to learn more or sign up your school for the tour, please contact our Education Coordinator at [email protected].
If you would like to learn more or sign up your school for the tour, please contact our Education Coordinator at [email protected].
CAST
Rebecca De Ornelas & Alex Hudson as Malena
Michael Grubb & Finn Yarbrough as Max & Others
Safiya Jamali as Sophie
Alex Hudson & Molly Kirschner as Paulina & Others
Molly Kirshner & Brittany Malik as Rose & Others
Tyler Rackliffe & Jon van Luling as Papa & Others
PRODUCTION
Stage Manager: Catherine Grace Benedict
Education & Dramaturgy: Shoshannah Boray
Production Manager: Jamien Forrest
Costume Designer: Suzanne Kneller
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
Rebecca De Ornelas & Alex Hudson as Malena
Michael Grubb & Finn Yarbrough as Max & Others
Safiya Jamali as Sophie
Alex Hudson & Molly Kirschner as Paulina & Others
Molly Kirshner & Brittany Malik as Rose & Others
Tyler Rackliffe & Jon van Luling as Papa & Others
PRODUCTION
Stage Manager: Catherine Grace Benedict
Education & Dramaturgy: Shoshannah Boray
Production Manager: Jamien Forrest
Costume Designer: Suzanne Kneller
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Our education programs support over 3,500 students annually. Cumulatively, our education programs cost approximately $64,000 annually to produce. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation earmarked specifically for “arts education” to help underwrite the cost of these programs so that more schools and students can participate, we would be grateful for the support.
Our education programs support over 3,500 students annually. Cumulatively, our education programs cost approximately $64,000 annually to produce. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation earmarked specifically for “arts education” to help underwrite the cost of these programs so that more schools and students can participate, we would be grateful for the support.
Our Teen Tour Sponsors:
Funding also provided by:
The Flat Rock Fund
Northfield Savings Bank
The Flat Rock Fund
Northfield Savings Bank
Triangle
by Laurie Brooks
Touring across Vermont
from March through November 2025
Touring across Vermont
from March through November 2025
Set against the backdrop of the historic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911, Triangle by Laurie Brooks is a stylistically thrilling presentation which explores the immigrant experience then and now, and their vital role in creating fair labor laws, through the tragedy of the "fire that changed America."
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire led to legislation requiring improved fire safety standards, and eventually to the landmark legislation known as the "54-hour Bill,” led by Francis Perkins, Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary. This legislation granted workers shorter work week hours, minimum wage and unemployment insurance laws, and the end of child labor in the United States. Our production of “Triangle” aims to supplement middle and high school teachers in educating their students about this pivotal moment in our history through live performance.
Triangle is appropriate for 6th graders & up. Running Time: 70 minutes with no intermission. Presented as a highly theatrical staged reading with an optional 30 minute talkback after the performance with representatives from Migrant Justice, United Academics, and Winooski Historical Society.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire led to legislation requiring improved fire safety standards, and eventually to the landmark legislation known as the "54-hour Bill,” led by Francis Perkins, Secretary of Labor and the first woman to serve as a cabinet secretary. This legislation granted workers shorter work week hours, minimum wage and unemployment insurance laws, and the end of child labor in the United States. Our production of “Triangle” aims to supplement middle and high school teachers in educating their students about this pivotal moment in our history through live performance.
Triangle is appropriate for 6th graders & up. Running Time: 70 minutes with no intermission. Presented as a highly theatrical staged reading with an optional 30 minute talkback after the performance with representatives from Migrant Justice, United Academics, and Winooski Historical Society.
SIGN UP
We are touring Triangle to schools across Vermont and will have a couple of performances at our theatre in downtown Burlington, too. All touring performances will take place between March and November 2025.
If you would like to learn more or sign up your school for the tour, please contact our Education Coordinator at [email protected].
If you would like to learn more or sign up your school for the tour, please contact our Education Coordinator at [email protected].
CAST & CREW
CAST
Rebecca De Ornelas & Alex Hudson as Malena
Michael Grubb & Finn Yarbrough as Max & Others
Safiya Jamali as Sophie
Alex Hudson & Molly Kirschner as Paulina & Others
Molly Kirshner & Brittany Malik as Rose & Others
Tyler Rackliffe & Jon van Luling as Papa & Others
PRODUCTION
Stage Manager: Catherine Grace Benedict
Education & Dramaturgy: Shoshannah Boray
Production Manager: Jamien Forrest
Costume Designer: Suzanne Kneller
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
Rebecca De Ornelas & Alex Hudson as Malena
Michael Grubb & Finn Yarbrough as Max & Others
Safiya Jamali as Sophie
Alex Hudson & Molly Kirschner as Paulina & Others
Molly Kirshner & Brittany Malik as Rose & Others
Tyler Rackliffe & Jon van Luling as Papa & Others
PRODUCTION
Stage Manager: Catherine Grace Benedict
Education & Dramaturgy: Shoshannah Boray
Production Manager: Jamien Forrest
Costume Designer: Suzanne Kneller
Sound Designer: Sadie Kraus
VIDEO PREVIEW
DONATE TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM
Our education programs support over 3,500 students annually. Cumulatively, our education programs cost approximately $64,000 annually to produce. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation earmarked specifically for “arts education” to help underwrite the cost of these programs so that more schools and students can participate, we would be grateful for the support.
Our Teen Tour Sponsors
Funding also provided by:
The Flat Rock Fund
Northfield Savings Bank
The Flat Rock Fund
Northfield Savings Bank
