Volunteer performers and puppeteer-aides needed for Bay View Tragedy memorial event May 6

For immediate release April 13, 2012
Call for Volunteers/Performers

People of all ages are sought to participate in the commemoration of the “Bay View Tragedy” on Sunday, May 6, at the Bay View Rolling Mills historical marker near Russell and Superior Streets. This event marks the 126th anniversary of a tragic, defining moment in the movement for worker’s rights and the 8-hour day. Volunteers may be asked to manipulate puppets or perform as marchers or speakers in period costume. A rehearsal will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Housing Authority Community Building at Lapham, 650 W. Reservoir. Another brief rehearsal will take place on Sunday, May 6, at 1 pm at the historical marker in Bay View. Further information on the event, sponsored by the Wisconsin Labor History Society and Bay View Historical Society, is available at http://www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org or with photos and video from 2011’s event at www.milwaukeepublictheatre.org. Volunteer reenactors should contact Milwaukee Public Theatre at 414-347-1685 ormptheatre2@gmail.com.
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Media Links:
Details on 2012 event:
http://www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org

Details on 2011 event and updated info for performers:
www.milwaukeepublictheatre.org

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Contact for performers/volunteers:
Katie Jesse
Assistant to the Director
Milwaukee Public Theatre
414-347-1685
Jessykd23@gmail.com