Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Old Library Theatre, Fair Lawn Recreation Department’s resident theater company, will hold auditions for D.W. Gregory’s play Radium Girls on Monday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Fair Lawn Community Center, at 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ, in the Teen Room, located in the lower level.
The production will be directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina and produced by Maritza Puzino and Brendan Joel Bartlett. The show will run for three performances: June 23, 24, & 25 at the Fair Lawn Community Center.
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 referred to as an “engrossing” drama by critics. The play offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.
AVAILABLE ROLES
All roles are available. If a specific gender identity, age, race, or ethnicity is required/indicated by the script, it has been noted below.
This show has a place for performers with a wide range of theatrical skills and experiences. If you’re even considering auditioning, we want to see you there!
ABOUT THE SHOW
GRACE FRYER
female. Ages from 15 to 26 A lively and ambitious young woman who finds unexpected fortitude and wisdom through adversity. A Joan of Arc of the factory workers.
KATHRYN SCHAUB
female. Ages from 15 - 25 A dial painter, determined and life-loving, and defiant, to a point, as well as other roles.
KATHERINE WILEY
25 to 30 years old, female. Among this track's roles: An activist director of the consumer’s league, an accommodating dial painter.
SOB SISTER
35 to 50 years old, female. Among multiple roles: A sensational tabloid reporter, a
nonsense taking factory supervisor, a devoted but anxious mother.
DIANE ROEDER
40 to 60 years old, female. A seemingly obedient corporate wife who upholds a moral standard when those around her fail, along with other roles.
ARTHUR ROEDER
male. Ages 35 to 65 President of US Radium, a dedicate company man, who slowly comes to realize his vaunted product his poisoning his workers, and becomes a moral champion in defiance of his colleagues--but too late.
TOM KRIEDER
25 to 30 years old, male. Among this track's roles: a solid, but unambitious boyfriend; an energetic and serious reporter.
CHARLIE LEE
35 to 60 years old, male. Company booster and corporate climber, among other roles.
RAYMOND BERRY
35 to 55 years old, male. Civil rights lawyer, committed to bringing justice to a corporate bad actor, among other roles.
DR VON SOCHOCKY
40 to 60 years old, male. Among this track's roles: An equivocating corporate counsel; an idealistic scientist, proud of his discovery and then mortified by its effects.
Old Library Theatre, Fair Lawn Recreation Department’s resident theater company, will hold auditions for D.W. Gregory’s play Radium Girls on Monday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at the Fair Lawn Community Center, at 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ, in the Teen Room, located in the lower level.
The production will be directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina and produced by Maritza Puzino and Brendan Joel Bartlett. The show will run for three performances: June 23, 24, & 25 at the Fair Lawn Community Center.
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 referred to as an “engrossing” drama by critics. The play offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.
AVAILABLE ROLES
All roles are available. If a specific gender identity, age, race, or ethnicity is required/indicated by the script, it has been noted below.
This show has a place for performers with a wide range of theatrical skills and experiences. If you’re even considering auditioning, we want to see you there!
ABOUT THE SHOW
GRACE FRYER
female. Ages from 15 to 26 A lively and ambitious young woman who finds unexpected fortitude and wisdom through adversity. A Joan of Arc of the factory workers.
KATHRYN SCHAUB
female. Ages from 15 - 25 A dial painter, determined and life-loving, and defiant, to a point, as well as other roles.
KATHERINE WILEY
25 to 30 years old, female. Among this track's roles: An activist director of the consumer’s league, an accommodating dial painter.
SOB SISTER
35 to 50 years old, female. Among multiple roles: A sensational tabloid reporter, a
nonsense taking factory supervisor, a devoted but anxious mother.
DIANE ROEDER
40 to 60 years old, female. A seemingly obedient corporate wife who upholds a moral standard when those around her fail, along with other roles.
ARTHUR ROEDER
male. Ages 35 to 65 President of US Radium, a dedicate company man, who slowly comes to realize his vaunted product his poisoning his workers, and becomes a moral champion in defiance of his colleagues--but too late.
TOM KRIEDER
25 to 30 years old, male. Among this track's roles: a solid, but unambitious boyfriend; an energetic and serious reporter.
CHARLIE LEE
35 to 60 years old, male. Company booster and corporate climber, among other roles.
RAYMOND BERRY
35 to 55 years old, male. Civil rights lawyer, committed to bringing justice to a corporate bad actor, among other roles.
DR VON SOCHOCKY
40 to 60 years old, male. Among this track's roles: An equivocating corporate counsel; an idealistic scientist, proud of his discovery and then mortified by its effects.