November 22nd, 2017
Lower class young women are thrust into the American industrial revolution of the 1840s when they take on jobs in a New England mill. There they discover the unique rewards of factory work, as Hannah earns money to send her brother to Harvard, while Octavia saves for her own tuition. As Irish immigration provides a wave of cheap labor to the mills, wage cuts and miserable working conditions become the norm — but the mill girls are determined to gain reasonable pay and conditions. (excerpted from playscripts.com)
Join the Huron Heights Drama Department on Thursday, November 30th or Friday, December 1st as they bring their stories to life. Tickets are available at lunch next week or at the door on the night of performance.
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