From idea to the stage
The journey of producing rock and roll history shows.
We are a cross-discipline group of musicians, historians, and theatre artists dedicated to celebrating the lives of everyday people who have lived through extraordinary times. Here we will share stories about their lives and about our journey to bring these productions to life.
Support for our next rock and roll history show
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Foe and the Fallen at the Barrymore on November 11. I’ve been deeply moved by the amazing support and kind words from [...]
This day in 1919: General Strike
On February 6, 1919, the city of Seattle called a general strike to support the already striking shipbuilders. For five days, the people of Seattle took over the city. They [...]
A show five years in the making
In early 2021 during COVID quarantine I was looking for an historical precedent for what was happening. And guiltily I realized I knew very little about the influenza pandemic of [...]
This day in 1919: Ireland declares independence
A powerful story from 1919, and one I couldn’t resist. And it has a Wisconsin connection. On January 21, 1919 the first Irish parliament, the Dàil Èireann (DOYLE air-ON) declares [...]
This day in 1919: The Great Molasses Flood
One of the more bizarre events of 1919 (and in U.S. history), but strangely encapsulates many of the issues prevalent that year. Immigration, prohibition, and the first [...]
This month in 1919: Third wave of influenza
Wisconsin Historical Society - 51737 The influenza pandemic had already killed millions around the world. Likely originating at an army base in Lawrence, Kansas in [...]
Support for our next rock and roll history show
Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Foe and the Fallen at the Barrymore on November 11. I’ve been deeply moved by the amazing support and kind words from [...]