"The Triangle Factory Fire Project" Casting Actors

Machine operator (20). Forceful but frightened. Has a hard time speaking out for herself and will fight to help others. A well known and beloved friend to many of the girls working in the factory. When she perishes in the fire her death leaves a lasting depression on her friends and family.

Society woman, suffragette. Inspired by the real suffragette Alva Belmont. A wealthy socialite and labor organizer whose work took steps to lead the suffragette movement away from just wealthy and middle class woman but to engage with immigrant and African-American woman as well. A strong leader and speaker but her wealth and status does leave her blind spots to the woman she claims to represent.

Finisher (18). Practical and a logical thinker, with a friendly and caring attitude. After she survives the fire she uses her new strong sense of justice to go to college.

Lace cutter. Has a strength that belies her timidity. Not completely comfortable with the English language. Best friends with Margaret Schwartz and the last person to see her alive during the fire. Kate becomes a key witness in the following court case where she is pressed on her recount of the event by both the prosecution and defense.

Floor girl (16). Bubbly with excitement, a teenage worker in the factory. Independent but still cares about what others think of her. And it is a small act of vanity in trying to save her new fur from the fire that actually saves her. After she follows the trial closely and grows angry and resentful when there is a not guilty verdict.

Operator (19). Soft-spoken and still somewhat ill-ease with her surroundings. Russian. Panics during the fire and is one of the girls to jump out the window to her death to escape the fire.

Margaret's mother. Heavy european accent. Deeply distraught after the death of her daughter and searches for something, someone to blame. Though she struggles with English she still understands the importance and beauty in language and makes sure to tell her daughter’s story and seek justice.

Union organizer. A vocal and well spoken woman’s labor organizer. Seeks for woman to hold a strong front against exploitation and improve worker’s safety. Is invigorated by the fire and pushed for safety reform.

Machine operator (28). Italian, her severity makes her look far older than her actual age. Testifies in defense of the Co-owners of the factory, it is believed she was prepared by the defense attorney so her statement would directly contradict the prosecution's claims.

Machine operator (21). Immature attached to May at the hip. Worships and follows her unquestionably.

Journalist. A Young but respected news journalist who witnessed the fire first hand and reported on the following trial. Makes every attempt to remain professional but always captures each scene of the tragedy with vivid detail and heartbreaking stories.

Lawyer for the prosecution. A public prosecutor, tasked with charging Harris and Blanck for manslaughter charges.Steady and cunning and a complete professional. Does have great empathy for the girls who were affected by the fire.

Lawyer for the defense. Young and smart defense attorney for Mr Harris and Mr Blanck. Proper and with a youthful assertiveness he uses to push into witnesses and experts. Successfully gets his clients found Not Guilty of the manslaughter charges.

Factory worker, brother of Margaret. A kind young man with a big heart. The death of his sister and the struggles it brings to his family pulls him apart. His slow depressive spiral eventually leads him to take his own life as he is haunted by his inability to save his sister.

Co-owner of Triangle. Stern and unmoving co-owner of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory with Max Blanck. The two immigrated from Russia where they used to work in a windowless tailor shop. They believe they have treated their workers far better than they were treated.

Co-owner of Triangle. Stern and unmoving co-owner of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory with Isaac Harris. The two immigrated from Russia where they used to work in a windowless tailor shop. They believe they have treated their workers far better than they were treated.

Foreman of Triangle. Foreman of the eighth floor of the Triangle Factory. During the fire is quick on his feet to evacuate the eighth floor and save many lives there, but still feels guilt for not being able to help those trapped on the ninth floor. Despite his guilt he still testifies in defense of the owners of the factory, a choice that fills him with greater sorrow and makes him turn to drink to cope with himself.

Bookkeeper (22). Has the look of intense concentration that comes from working with numbers 52 hours a week. Minor character.

Secretary (28). A homely creature of habit who is flustered by having to change her routine. Minor character.

Fire Department Chief (35). Confident and respected official of the city. Minor character.

New York University law professor. Minor character.

Engineer. Minor character.

Locksmith. Minor character.

Beltboy (23). Small and plunky. Minor character.

NYC policeman. Young and eager policeman. Minor character.

Minor character.

Union leader/organizer. Minor character.

Cutter. Confident with a bit of swagger. Minor character.

Head shipping clerk (31). Lives for his work and the occasional smile from Mary. Minor character.