The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort is based on a fictionalized version of events surrounding the tragedy of Pan Am Flight 103, a plane brought down by a bomb over Lockerbie Scotland,” Granke said. “The story follows a fictional mother grieving the loss of her son on the flight and searching for his remains in the hills around Lockerbie seven years after the disaster. In the process she is helped by some of the local women, who are taking the belongings from the plane, washing them, and returning them to the families. These ‘Washer Women of Lockerbie’ actually did exist and did this service.

This production is directed by assistant professor of theatre D. Granke and runs October 17-20 in Hauck Auditorium. Tickets are $12; admission is free with a student MaineCard.