Announcing auditions for the January 2026 production of... 

RADIUM GIRLS

By D.W. Gregory
Directed by Marina Gradowitz
Assistant Directed by Elizabeth Bomar

ABOUT THE PLAY
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.

AUDITION DATES

Auditions will be held in 1-hour time blocks on Saturday 11/29 & Sunday 11/30 from 1 PM - 4 PM. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment click the link below.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please arrive dressed comfortably for movement and please bring water to stay hydrated. Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script followed by a short movement exercise. Auditioners will have the opportunity to look over the lines before reading in front of directors.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT 

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15332038&appointmentType=85754917 

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM starting Dec 15, 2025 through Jan 15, 2026, with extended hours for tech week Jan 19 through 22.

PERFORMANCES

Performances for this production will be Fridays and Saturdays Jan 23 through 31, 2026 at 8 PM, with a Sunday matinee on Jan 25 at 2 PM and with a Thursday performance on Jan 29 at 8 PM.

ROLES TO BE CAST

Please refer to the breakdown below. Unless race/ethnicity is specific to the character and listed below, we are actively seeking ALL races and ethnicities for ALL roles. In addition, we strongly encourage gender non-conforming, gender fluid, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. 

Note:  The role of Arthur Roeder has already been cast.

Grace Fryer – A young dial painter whose fight for justice makes her the central figure of the story.

Kathryn Schaub – Grace’s close friend and fellow dial painter, spirited and optimistic despite her illness.

Irene Rudolph – Another dial painter, lively and fun-loving, who is also affected by radium poisoning.

Arthur Roeder (This role has already been cast)– President of the U.S. Radium Corporation, convinced of the company’s innocence and blind to its harm.

Harriet Roeder – Arthur’s daughter, who grows up over the course of the play and challenges his beliefs.

Dr. Von Sochocky – Former head chemist at U.S. Radium, who later aids the women in their case.

Tom Kreider – Grace’s fiancé, supportive but deeply conflicted as her illness progresses.

Mrs. Fryer – Grace’s mother, protective and determined to see her daughter treated fairly.

Diane Roeder – Arthur’s wife, devoted to her husband but becomes conflicted as news of the company starts to spread

Edward Markley –  U.S. Radium Corp.’s attorney, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain the company’s image

C.B. “Charlie” Lee – Vice president of U.S. Radium Corp., working closely with Arthur to manage the company

Berry – The attorney who takes up the women’s case, blunt but compassionate.

Reporter – A journalist who covers the story, highlighting public opinion and media involvement.

Sob Sister – A tabloid-style reporter, dramatic and sensational in her coverage.

Radium Girl Ensemble - Featured masked background figures that utilize movement to tell the story of the “Radium Girls” throughout the events of the play. 

Company Men / Board Members / Clerks – Various figures representing corporate and legal authority, often downplaying the women’s suffering.