Bend’s Tower Theatre is hosting Rosie the Riveter the Musical this June.
As an icon symbolizing American unity during World War II, the question of whether Rosie the Riveter was a real person or the stuff of myth is what this musical sets out to answer.
The poster featuring a woman rolling up her sleeves in a blue work shirt and red bandana with polka dots represents an era of women entering the workforce to create essential metal hardware in factories to assist soldiers in the war.
More than six million women who were previously only tasked with homekeeping duties took up jobs at munitions factories and military plants, using tools like riveters, blow torches and other machinery. This shift was not only necessary for the allies to maintain an advantage during the war, but it also highlighted the rise of feminist ideals in America as a mainstream concept.
Rosie the Riveter the Musical dramatizes this era through the eyes of Rosie Waterman, a waitress-turned-riveter. The 19-year-old commits to helping the war effort when her love, Charlie Jones, enlists in the U.S. Army.
Musicals like this may choose to use brochure printing to create audience programs, music Books and season schedules.
Rosie the Riveter the Musical is playing from June 19-21, with evening shows at 7:30 pm and matinee shows at 2 pm, at the Tower Theatre at 835 NW Wall St in Bend.
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