Hungry Like the Wolf

Playwright Sandra Struthers delivers a thought-provoking new comedy that dives into the critical, ongoing fight for labor rights and gender equity. The production launches from the groundbreaking history of the Willmar Eight, the women who led the first American bank strike right here in Minnesota.  

This dynamic piece uses this historical foundation to explore related themes, including the subsequent ’80s film, McCarthyism, and the political life of director Lee Grant. It is an unforgettable blend of history, humor, and essential social commentary, all punctuated by an infectious ’80s energy and a fierce Duran Duran obsession. 

The runtime is about 95 minutes with no intermission. 

Cov ntsiab lus ceeb toom / hnub nyoog pom zoo

This performance contains workplace harassment, discussion of sexual assault and violence, as well as strong language. Recommended for ages 13 and older.

Ntsiab lus

The real-life Willmar 8 were standing up against a powerful employer, in order to change their world for the better. When they began picketing, it was December of 1977 and the windchill was -70 degrees F. Whether or not they reached their goal, they understood that their efforts could inspire others as well. Later in life, one of them was asked what she wanted her legacy to be. Her answer was: “That I tried.” If you had a chance to speak with the Willmar 8, what would you say?

Kev siv tau

Ntau qhov chaw ua haujlwm muaj cov kev pabcuam nkag tau yooj yim xws li lub rooj zaum hauv lub rooj zaum, kev pabcuam kev mloog, kev hnov pob ntseg ntsaws, kev txhais ASL, qhib cov lus piav qhia, lossis cov lus piav qhia, ntawm lwm cov kev xaiv. Cov kev pab no tshwj xeeb rau txhua qhov xwm txheej, thiab tej zaum yuav tsis muaj nyob txhua qhov chaw. Thaum sau npe nrog peb, thov qhia rau peb paub seb qhov kev pab twg koj xav tau thiab peb yuav ua raws li koj!

Kev thauj mus los

Yog tias koj tsis muaj kev caij tsheb, hu rau Project Success thiab peb tuaj yeem muab kev thauj mus los rau koj. Thov qhia rau peb paub yog tias koj xav tau caij tsheb thaum koj ua koj daim ntawv xaj. Peb yuav xav tau tsawg kawg 2 hnub daim ntawv ceeb toom los teeb tsa kev thauj mus los.

zov menyuam

Kev saib xyuas menyuam yaus muaj rau kev ua haujlwm no. Thov qhia rau peb paub yog tias koj xav tau kev saib xyuas menyuam yaus thaum koj ua koj daim ntawv xaj.

Media ntxiv

A documentary was made about the strike by Lee Grant, who is also featured in the show. Here is a short trailer, and it gives a glimpse into the community’s views on the strike.