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Community Theater on the Lakeshore
Radium Girls
March 12, 13, 14, 2026
by D.W. Gregory
Inspired by a true story ...
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 for 9 to 10 actors, who play more than 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.
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Meet the characters of Radium Girls.
Grace Fryer -
Kathryn Schaub -
Irene Rudolph -
Arthur Roeder -
Edward Markley -
C.B. "Charlie" Lee -
Dr. Von Sochocky -
Mrs. Alma Macnell -
Tom Kreider -
Diane Roeder -
Anna Fryer -
Katherine Wiley -
Raymond Berry -
Harriet Roeder -
Dr. Cecil Drinker -
Dr. Harrison Martland -
Dr. Joseph Knef -
Dr. Marie Curie -
Frederick Flinn, Ph.D. -
Sob Sister (Nancy Jane Harlan) -
William J.A. Bailey -
Mrs. Michaels -
Society Woman -
Clerk -
Reporter (Jack Youngwood -
Producer -
Director -
Stage Manager -
Assitance Stage Manager -
Makeup Design -
Hair Design -
Props Master -
Costume Master -
Set Design -
Master Builder -
Set Decorator -
Lighting Design -
Sound Design -
Crew members -
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. Called a ”powerful" and "engrossing" drama by critics, "Radium Girls” offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiar American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.
Written with warmth and humor, “Radium Girls” is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece for 10 to 16 actors, ages 18 and older, who play more than 30 parts — friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and a myriad of interested bystanders to be cast in this production. Auditions will be held at The Masquers Coach House (616 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI) at 3pm on Sunday, Dec. 7th and 6pm on Monday, Dec. 8th. No monologue or materials will need to be prepared, as scenes from the script will be provided.
Online registration and character descriptions have been provided for everyone wishing to attend auditions and may be viewed by visiting our website (www.themasquers.org). All participants should come to the auditions with a completed online or in-person registration form, headshot, resume of theatrical experience, and conflicts. Scene cuttings will be provided at the audition. Please plan to attend only one of the days listed; arrive early; be ready to start on time; and stay for the entire audition session. If you cannot make one of the audition days listed, please contact Director Emilee E. Carroll at Emilee.e.carroll@gmail.com for alternate times.
Rehearsals will begin January 11th and will run through the performance dates. Radium Girls will be performed March 12th - 14th 2026, at the Capitol Civic Centre in Manitowoc, WI. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at info@themasquers.org.