Brighton High School Dramatic Arts presents D.W. Gregory’s Radium Girls, a gripping drama based on the true story of female laborers who were poisoned and killed by their factory’s radium-based paint, Nov. 3-5, 2023, at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts.
The play will be presented as intimate “black box” theater, with simple sets and the audience seated on the stage behind the drawn curtain, surrounding the action. Tickets are on sale now at BHSDramaticArts.com.
Plot Synopsis
In 1926, radium stood as a miraculous remedy, Madame Curie found herself a globally celebrated figure, and the craze of the day was luminous timepieces. Everything changed, however, when the young women responsible for painting these glowing watches fell victim to a mysterious ailment.
“Radium Girls” follows the determined journey of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she wages a legal battle in the courtroom. Her chief opponent is none other than her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who struggles to accept that the very substance credited with shrinking tumors could be linked to the alarming wave of sickness among his workforce.
As the case unfolds, Grace finds herself not only pitted against the U.S. Radium Corp. but also against her own family and friends, who worry that her pursuit of justice may have unintended consequences.
Praised as “potent” and “captivating” by critics, “Radium Girls” presents the opportunity for talented Brighton High School students to explore emotional, impactful material.
About the Show
The performance is two hours long with one intermission. Content is acceptable for all ages, but best suited for ages 10 and up. This dramatic presentation is made possible by the students, parents, staff, and volunteers for BHS Dramatic Arts.
Tickets are $17 for students and $20 for adults and seniors, and are available at BHSDramaticArts.com for the following performances at Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Road.
Performances are set for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5. Tickets are available at BHSDramaticArts.com
ABOUT BHS Dramatic Arts:
With co-direction by Sonja Marquis and Kristine Stuenkel, and technical direction by Liz Howell, BHS Dramatic Arts aims to provide opportunities for students in all aspects of the theater, from performance to production.
