Rosie the Riveter is a symbol of the women who went to work in the factories, shipyards and plants during World War II. Her story is wonderfully re-enacted in a one-act, one-woman play written by Adriana Rogers. “Rosie the Riveter” will be performed by Ms. Rogers at the Mahopac Public Library on Saturday, March 13, at 2:00 pm; this play is appropriate for ages 8-98 and registration is requested.
During World War II when many men were sent off to war and so much new production was needed to support the war effort, there was a gross shortage of manpower to staff factories and manufacturing plants. As a result, propaganda was distributed through print, film and radio to encourage women to take over men’s jobs for the duration of the war. There was a catch, however. When the war was over, they were supposed to give the jobs right back.
The “Rosies” of World War II built bombs, staffed government offices, harvested crops, served as pilots, nurses or administrators, and volunteered at the Red Cross and Civil Defense offices. “Rosie” was an unmarried woman, a wife, a sister, a mother or a grandmother who went to work for better pay and because she felt that it was her duty to serve her country. However, as soon as soldiers began to return home, women were forced out of these jobs, even if they had no other means of support. Despite the way they were discarded at the end of the war, these female workers had much to do with the success of the United States during World War II and their contribution is not be forgotten.Adriana Rogers has written several plays including “Madam,” “Zoot Suit Swing Time Murders,” Murder at the Sock Hop,” “Death at the Disco,” “You Never Can Tell,” “An About Face,” and “Rosie.” She was awarded the African American Playwrights Exchange 2008/2009 Award for Musical Theatre (“Madam”), and was a Pen and Brush Finalist in the Musical Theatre category for “Madam.” Rogers resides in Putnam County with her husband and two children.
Registration is requested for the performance of “Rosie” at the Mahopac Public Library. Register online @ www.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100. Walk-ins are also welcome.
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