These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich is based on the true story of a group of female workers who, in the 1920s and 30s, suffered radium poisoning from painting the luminous watch dials for the Radium Dial Company in Ottawa, Illinois.
Marnich’s play focuses on the close relationship which develops between the four women as they support each other through illness and their long fight to take the company to court. The story is honest and uncompromising, but the women’s resilience is inspiring and there’s plenty of warmth and humour in the script.
There are a number of strong roles for women and men, and supporting actors are needed too.
Auditions at Jay’s Green Community Centre: Sunday 1st December 2pm -4pm, Tuesday 3rd December 7.30pm – 10pm.
Performances: Friday 25th April and Saturday 26th April, Friday 2nd May and Saturday 3rd May 2025
For further information, contact: Eileen Ryan – anyoldryan@gmail.com