Elmira College Theatre Presents Term I Performance of Radium Girls

In 1926, radium was hailed as a miracle, and Madame Curie was an international celebrity—until the young women who brushed its glow onto watch faces began to fall mysteriously ill.

The story about these factory workers is at the center of the Elmira College Theatre’s upcoming performance of D. W. Gregory’s Radium Girls.

The play’s main character is Grace Fryer, a factory worker determined to have her day in court, as she challenges her former employer, Arthur Roeder. Roeder is an idealist who cannot fathom that a substance used to shrink tumors could be harming his employees. As the fight intensifies, Grace must contend not only with the U.S. Radium Corporation but with the fears of those closest to her.

“I think people should come see the show for its historic elements!” exclaimed Khamari Boyd ’28, a Theatre major and performer. “That, and not a lot of people know what the radium girls went through and how they shaped history and working conditions.”

Performance Times:
  • 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 7

  • 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8

  • 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 8

  • 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 9

Tickets are free for Elmira College students and employees, $5 for non-EC students and those 18 and under, and $10 for all others. Reserve tickets online, by calling (607) 735-1981, or purchase them at the door. For questions, reach out to theatredepartment@elmira.edu.

Performances are in the Watson Arena in the Watson Fine Arts building. Parking is available for free in any EC parking lot. See the Campus Map for more information.

Performers Include
  • Elmira College Students

    • Alesa John `28

    • Annaka Stauring `29

    • Cassandra Cunnington `29

    • Dominic Campoli `29

    • Kayden Brink‑Ramey `29

    • Khalil‑Xavier Hill `28

    • Khamari Boyd `28,

    • Magnolia Mitchell `29

    • Zoe Slater `28

  • Community Member

    • Neo Spiering

The production team includes
  • Elmira College Faculty and Students

    • Scott McGuire, Technical Director and Set Designer

    • Sarah K. Chalmers, Director and Producer

    • Destiny Blair ’28, Stage Manager

    • Lillian Hoke ’29, Assistant Stage Manager

    • Lilly B. ’29, Lighting Designer

    • Nick Lopez ’26, Sound Designer

    • Garrett Micciche ’29, Props Master

    • Shiloh Williams ’28, Dramaturg

  • Community Members

    • Liz Kitney, Costume Designer

    • Sasha Louis, Assistant Costume Designer

    • Priscilla Hummel, Intimacy Director

See a recent Frankly Speaking interview with Sarah K. Chalmers and Zoe Slater about the upcoming performance.

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