Kansas Arts on Tour Roster - Storytelling

As Gladys, Teresa discusses the sacrifices everyone is making to unite and become the “Arsenal of Freedom” for the world. Gladys recounts the struggles the nation endured during the war. Tales of personal tragedy and triumph bring warmth and life to Gladys. In spite of the enormous responsibilities women faced during wartime, Galdys assures these new “Rosie the Riveters” that “we can do it!” Target audience is fourth grade through adult.

Program Descriptions

Step back in time to Boeing’s 1945 wartime aircraft plant. Gladys Haines, rivet gun in hand, is at work on a B-29 airplane. Gladys interrupts her work to speak to a group of new-hires (the audience). Throughout the orientation Gladys adresses issues of the day. The men have marhced off to war and women are stepping into thedefense plants to do the work. As home front heroes, they are making the difference between victory and defeat. Program Length: 40-60 minutes.