Clarkston Junior High School students are bringing history alive as the drama club presents “Rosie the Riveter” on Feb. 6 and 7, at 7 p.m.
The cast is currently rehearsing the play which takes place during World War II.
It starts with Rosie O’Connell, played by Mary Shutty, and her idea to convert Eddie’s Auto Parts Factory in Illnois from making auto parts to making plane parts and secure a government contract.
But her idea needs workers – so she enlists the help of Katharine Hartley, played by Janet Sidaway. Both find women to work in the factory while men are fighting in the war.
During the play, the characters deal with celebration and loss in their personal lives due to the war.
“It’s educational and entertaining,” said Sidaway
“A lot of people can connect with the characters,” Shutty added. “There’s Rosie – who I think a lot people can relate to as keeping their feelings inside. They can relate to how Rosie finally lets it all out and she survives. She walks through it and she’s okay.”
Check out a future edition of The Clarkston News as the cast discusses more about the play and their characters.
The play will be at the Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 general admission.
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