"Radium Girls" Play Searching For Teens

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking teens (Gr. 9-12) for "Radium Girls" play. See the details below. About the project: By D.W. Gregory. Dramatic Publishing. 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 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 with over 30 parts—friends, co-workers, 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: Please note that the fee applies. Cold-reading from the script in groups (please plan to stay for the entire 2-hour audition period) First rehearsal & mandatory parents' meeting: Monday, January 5 Rehearsal schedule: Mondays & Thursdays 6:45-8:45 Tech rehearsals: Thursday, April 2, 4:45-8:45. (No rehearsals April 3-11, Spring Break). Monday-Wednesday April 13-15, 4;45-8:45pm. Show dates: April 16, 17, 18 at 7:00pm If you are interested, please apply.