Elizabeth Swados' TRIANGLE: FROM THE FIRE Premieres At Judson Memorial Church, 3/23-3/26

Triangle: From the Fire, an original new dramatic oratorio about the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, with music composed by Tony-nominated Elizabeth Swados and conceived and directed by Cecilia Rubino -- and written by Rubino with poet Paula Finn -- will be performed at a special theatrical five-day run to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

On March 25, 1911, 146 immigrant working girls -- mostly from Jewish Eastern European and Italian backgrounds -- jumped or burned to their deaths in a fire on the upper floors of a garment factory on Washington Square in New York City's Greenwich Village. This tragedy galvanized the city and the nation, seeding more social change legislation than any other single event in American history.

The oratorio includes scenes from the spontaneous uprising of the 20,000, the first major strike by women in U.S. history, which preceded the fire, and New York City's dramatic responses to the catastrophic events. The performance piece will also highlight contemporary events that connect to the Triangle Shirtwaist fire and its significant legacy.

The performance will be held at the Judson Memorial Church at 55 Washington Square South in New York City's Greenwich Village, just a few blocks from the tragic industrial fire. The show will include sets designed by architect and designer Bonnie Roche-Bronfman. It is choreographed by Eric Jackson Bradley.

Triangle: From the Fire will perform Wednesday, March 23 through Saturday March 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM and Sunday March 27 at 6:00PM. Tickets on sale now: $15 general admission and $5 students. Reservations and inquiries can be made by emailing boxoffice@newschool.edu or calling 212-229-5488.