Casting Teen Performers for "Radium Girls Fall '24"
Looking for teenagers for "Radium Girls Fall '24". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches 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 also 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 for 10 actors, who play more than 30 parts—friends, coworkers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders. 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. Additional info: Performances will be both Fri. (11/1) at 7:00 pm and a matinee Sat. (11/2) at 2:30 pm (2 total). Everyone auditioning will be asked to have prepared a memorized 1-2 minute long monologue, acting resume (example below), and page of known conflicts from Sep. 12th to Oct. 31st (example below) at auditions. Rehearsals will be held Mon.-Thurs. In September, and October, (times will vary depending on cast availability). If you are unable to attend the audition times you may also submit a video of you performing your monologue by Sep. 9th at 11:59pm (monologue must still be memorized). See attachements. If interested, please apply.
30 roles
A dial painter. Lead.
Grace's Friend.
Kathryn's Cousin.
Their supervisor.
Married to Arthur.
Daughter of Arthur and Diane.
Grace's mother.
N.J. Consumer's League.
President of the U.S. Radium Corp. Lead.
Founder and inventor of the paint.
Grace's boyfriend.
Counsel for the company.
The chief chemist.
Vice president of the company.
Attorney for the dial painters.
A dentist.
PHD hygienist, Columbia University.
Medical examiner, Essex County.
A judge in Essex County.