Casting Teenagers for "Radium Girls" Play

Radium Girls" Audition for 8th-12th graders. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Radium Girls tells the true story of young women working in factories in the 1920s who were poisoned by the radium they used to paint watch dials. Initially unaware of the dangers, the women, encouraged to "lip-point" their paintbrushes, begin experiencing severe health issues. As they fight for recognition and justice against their former employer, they face not only corporate resistance but also skepticism from their families and communities. The story culminates in legal battles and ultimately, landmark changes in workplace safety regulations. Additional info: Content Warning: As this is a play about true events, rehearsals will include discussions around the interaction of radium in the human body and how it ultimately led to the painful deaths of these young women. It is a necessary story to tell and, though laced with tragedy, also features the immense bravery of the Radium Girls and their resolve to fight for others. Rehearsals begin January 11. Performances will take place at SPARC February 26-28, 2027. If interested, please apply.