INDIANAPOLIS — Q Artistry and Young Actors Theatre are partnering for the first time ever in June to present an immersive experience depicting the Triangle Factory Fire. Running for only 5 performances over the dates of June 24th and 25th, Triangle will be performed at the Propylaeum carriage house.
In this world premier play by local playwright Ben Asaykwee, Triangle explores the labor movement, specifically of the garment district in New York City, in the early 1900s with a cast of 15 actors portraying actual people in history. From the progress made by the forming of unions to the people (mostly women) taking to the streets on strike to change unsafe and unfair working conditions, the piece then blends into one of the worst workplace disasters in history allowing viewers to witness the fire first hand. Audience members will also experience the story up-close and personal by “clocking in” upon entrance and receiving the name of a Triangle Factory worker that they will follow throughout the pace of the show.
The project also doubles as a theatre education and mentor experience as the cast includes not only members of the Indy professional acting community, but also teens who attained the roles through an open audition. Throughout the rehearsal process and performances, the teens work closely with the professional cast and learn alongside them.
Ben Asaykwee, an Indianapolis playwright, composer, director, producer, and actor has written and produced plays in the Midwest since 2009. The artist was recently recognized by the Central Indiana Community Foundation as a VIP theatre artist in an award program, kicking off the “next 100 years” of great Indianapolis art.
Young Actors Theatre is local arts education organization that immerses K-12 students in every aspect of the devised theatre process.
Q Artistry is a local original works arts organization dedicated to bringing new plays by Indiana playwrights to the Indianapolis community.
The Propylaeum Carriage House is located on the southwest corner of the Propylaeum property at 1410 N. Delaware St.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 general admission.
Due to the graphic nature of this moment in history, this play is not recommended for viewers 12 and under.
Ticket info and additional details can be found at qartistry.org and yatkids.org
