The SEIU 721 Retiree Committee is proud to announce and support a play written by a fellow SEIU retiree! Playwright David Trujillo retired from SEIU International and his upcoming play “Filthy Laundry” opens on Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles. Tickets are $25. The play is set in an industrial laundry facility and follows workers there as they fight for their rights. Even though he’s retired from our union, David is continuing to use his voice and talents to speak up for working families and we congratulate him on his new show!
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Show dates:
- Fri Aug 30th 2024, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm PDT
- Sat Aug 31st 2024, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm PDT
- Sun Sep 1st 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
- Fri Sep 6th 2024, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm PDT
- Sat Sep 7th 2024, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm PDT
- Sun Sep 8th 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
Theater location:
Cat’s Crawl
660 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90004, USA
About the Play:
Tumble into the world of “Filthy Laundry” where whispers of unionization echo amidst the clatter of machines.
In 1972, through the steam and dust of an industrial laundry facility, a trio of unlikely allies – an older Latina, a middle-aged black woman, and a white teen – unite against an inept boss whose only qualification is his family name, as he plays puppeteer with their jobs.
As tensions rise and lines are drawn, the play delves into the complexities of race, power dynamics, and the resilience of the human spirit within the workplace. “El Jefe”, driven by his warped beliefs, manipulates and exploits his employees, perpetuating a cycle of oppression and resistance. Through the struggles of the women, “Filthy Laundry” challenges audiences to confront the injustices of the past and present, while celebrating the human survival instinct during tough times.