Maytag docudrama set for Herrin Civic Center

HERRIN - The John A Logan College Theatre Department will present "Herrin Made: Voices of the Herrin Maytag Factory Workers" for one night onlyat 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Herrin Civic Center.

The production was originally performed at the college, but because of its popularity, the theater department is remounting its production for the people of Herrin.

"Herrin Made" is a docu-drama-style live theater performance constructed of real interviews by former employees of the Herrin Maytag factory.

The play is a local piece of working-class history that celebrates the voices of the Herrin Maytag factory workers who were also John A Logan College students after the closing of the factory.

"Herrin Made" tells the Maytag factory story from the perspective of the people who lived it.

The play was written by local authors Lynn Damme and David Cochran.

The play will appeal both to local audiences and those interested in the broader labor issues.

"Herrin Made" is part of John A Logan College's focus on local authors in their fall production schedule. Damme and Cochran will be attending the event. This special one-night-only presentation will also feature a music/video presentation inspired by the show by John A Logan professor and local musician Matt Garrison and Gregory Wendt following the show.

The Herrin Area Historical Society (HAHS) will host a reception after the performance in the Civic Center Galleria and there will be a large display of artifacts and information from the Herrin History Room of Norge/Maytag - wonderful history from their collection. Lisa Carnaghi is lead researcher.

Concessions and alcohol will be for sale during and after the event.

Admission tickets are $10, $5 for former employees of the Herrin Maytag or Norge Factory.

Purchase tickets at the Herrin Civic Center Box Office or by calling the Herrin Civic Center: 618-942-6115 http://herrincc.com/ or at the door the night of the performance. Doors open at 6 p.m.