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 where actors play more than 30 parts—friends,co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders.

The show features a cast of dedicated 9th - 12th grade actors from across Monroe County and is directed by Rory Willats.

The show runs approximately 2 hours with intermission and is general admission seating.  Recommended for general audiences ages 10 and above.

Radium Girls is subsidized in part by an Open Stages Grant from Constellation Stage & Screen & The City of Bloomington.

We would also like to acknowledge First Christian Church for allowing us to rehearse at their beautiful facility in downtown Bloomington.