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Radium Girls

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Author: 
D.W. Gregory.
Publisher: 
Dramatic Publishing
Director Staff: 
Director: Emily Votta
Assistant: Katie Hendrickson

In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie was an international celebrity, and luminous watches were the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees. As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire. Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece. Called a "powerful" and "engrossing" drama by critics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.

 

Audition Dates

Performance Dates

  • Fri, 11/22/2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

    In S100. Seating opens at 6:30pm.

  • Sat, 11/23/2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

    In S100. Seating opens at 6:30pm.

  • Sun, 11/24/2013 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm

    In S100. Seating opens at 3:30pm.

 
Venue: 
The Mary E. Marburger Science and Engineering Auditorium (LTU Science Building, S100)
Venue Address: 
2100 West Ten Mile Southfield, MI 48075
Ticket Cost: 
LTU Students (with LTU ID): Free
General Admission: $5.00
Non-LTU Student Discount (student ID required): $3.00
Group Rates: Available upon request (email: contact@ltusoda.com)
Special Thanks: 

Dr. Phillips, SODA's Adviser

Wally Bizon and LTU Media Services, for Audio, Stage Services, and Videography

Dr. Scott Schneider, For active leadership, advising, and reinforcement!

Dean Bauer and the College of Arts and Science, for publication assistance

Ken Fitzgerald, for custom soundtrack composition

The Tree of Life Church, for assistance with theater reservations

Mr. Ron Jenkins Sr, for engineering and set construction expertise.

Andreea Vasile, for photography

Cast Members

Monica LangleyGrace
 
Vance ArnoldRoeder
 
Jabe StroeLee
 
Lizzy BenderShopgirl, Macneil, Board Member #3
 
Shane GraceVenecine Salesman, Knef
 
Ben ErvinBerry
 
Amanda EspinosaReporter
 
Jillian HillSociety Woman, Kathryn
 
Delaney LargeHarriet, Mrs. Michaels, Wiley
 
Josue NunesTom
 
Aubreigh SabbotaIrene, Mrs. Roeder
 
Rachel SeegerMrs. Fryer, Clerk
 
Marcel CloutierBoard Member #1, Male Shopper, Flinn
 
Katie HendricksonBoard Member #2, Elderly Widow, Madam Curie
 
Grant BeuschelMartland, Store Owner, Von Sochocky
 
Zoe GaberSob Sister
 
Kirk NicholsonMarkley
 
Josh BriellLovesick Cowboy, Bailey, Drinker
 
Kenny FitzgeraldCourt
 

Crew Members

Joe LongTechnical Director
 
Ron JenkinsStage Manager
 
Jake TincknellAssistant Stage Manager
 
Mackenzie MorisonLighting Engineer and Console Operator
 
Mari WeaverGreen Room Comm.
 
Vicky LencioneCostumes Manager
 
Nikki TurkusCostumes
 
Kai SchmidtProp Manager
 
Caitlyn BrushStage Crew
 
Kenny FitzgeraldStage Crew
 
Amanda SweetMakeup Manager