In October we will be premiering Dave Borland's Angel of Mercy. Angel of Mercy is a story of Fannie Sellins, one of the best union organizers in the early 20th century. After her husband’s death, Fannie worked in a garment factory to support her three children. She helped to organize the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union, where she became a negotiator for 400 women locked out of the garment factory.
Afterward, she worked for the mine workers union. She distributed clothing and food to starving women and babies, assisted poverty-stricken mothers, and tended to the sick and dying.
Despite all the good she was doing in her community; she was arrested for defying an anti-union injunction. After her release, Sellins joined the staff of the UMWA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was assigned to the Allegheny River Valley district to direct picketing by striking miners at Allegheny Coal and Coke Company.
When Fannie witnessed a posse of the Coal and Iron Police beating a picketing miner, she risked her life and intervened to protect him and the miner’s children that were on the scene.
Don’t miss this compelling and true story about a local superwoman.
The show dates are as follows: October 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 24, and 25.
All show times start at 7:30 except the Sunday matinee on October 19. The Sunday Matinee show start time is 2:00 PM.
Tickets: $20.00 / $18.00 seniors (64+)
Do you have a story idea turning around in your brain, but you just aren't sure where or how to begin? Have you ever wanted to put that idea on paper?
Then this writing and storytelling course may be exactly what you need!
Learn how to write, polish, and present your story with a local writer and teacher, Beverlee Blair.
The Iron Horse Theatre Company is teaming with the WoodShed Writers and forming the Silkworm Writing and Storytelling Group that starts on Monday October 6, 2025 at 12pm at the Iron Horse Community Theatre (348 Maplewood Avenue Ambridge, Pa. 15003). The course will run for 6 weeks.
The writing group will meet every Monday from 12pm to 1:30pm for the first 5 weeks at the Iron Horse Community Theatre. Week 6 you get to participate in a live
storytelling event (similar to the Moth) where you read your work in front of a live audience. This event is on Sunday November 9th at 2pm at the Iron Horse Community Theatre.
The six-week course is only $100!
There is a limit of 10 participants, so sign up today to guarantee your spot!
In six sessions you will learn to:
1.Set up for success by creating good writing habits.
2. Discuss plot points and the other hidden elements all great stories possess.
3. Go over the pitfalls people often face when writing fiction or true stories, and learn why so many writers get it wrong.
4. Dive into the editing process and understand how to do it more effectively and efficiently.
5. Explore the different roads to presenting your story and figure out which one is best for you.
So join the Silkworm Writing and Storytelling Group today, and finally get started on that story you have been hiding inside yourself for so long.
For questions please call (724) 263-0075.
OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Iron Horse Theatre Company is to provide thought provoking and entertaining theater that will enrich the cultural life in what is now known as the "rust belt" area of southwestern Pennsylvania. We will provide the people of this community the opportunity to not only attend, but also to participate in quality presentations and theatrical works. The symbolic name, "Iron Horse" represents the hard-working and "iron-willed" people in this part of the world. It is in this spirit that we will create theatrical experiences that celebrate the grit, determination, and strength of the human character.
Your patronage and generous donations go directly to supporting this worthy mission. If you would rather give of your time please scroll to the bottom of the page and fill out the volunteering form.
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