Bandon Playhouse Presents
'Radium Girls' at the Sprague Theater
by D.w. Gregory
Directed by stephanie jones
Thank you to everyone who supported Bandon Playhouse by attending
"Radium Girls" and to our season sponsors:
Robert S. Miller III
Joseph Bain/Bain Insurance
Umpqua Bank
Inn at Face Rock
Our show was a rousing success, thanks to YOU!
"Radium Girls" and to our season sponsors:
Robert S. Miller III
Joseph Bain/Bain Insurance
Umpqua Bank
Inn at Face Rock
Our show was a rousing success, thanks to YOU!
BANDON - Bandon Playhouse is excited to present “Radium Girls,” a play by D.W. Gregory, at the Sprague Community Theater, 1202 11th St. SW as the first offering in its 2024 season. “Radium Girls” will be presented on Feb. 23, 24 and 25 and March 1, 2 and 3. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.
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 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.
Directed by Stephanie Jones, “Radium Girls” represents local actors of all ages from 10 to 70, including Christian Bratt, Shane Brown, Tyler Eickhoff, Corrie Gant, Alex Haywood, Rob Jones, Jen Marcotte, Frances McGuire, Robin Miller, Merle Morrigan, Amy Moss Strong, Susanne Murphy, Lindi Robertson, Glenn Rogie, Audry Smith, Meara Stadelman, Sharon Troxell, Karis Weiland, Eric Wyatt, and Dean Yurica.
“I like plays that make you think, that make you question, that make you ponder,” said director Jones. “For me this is ‘Radium Girls.’”
The legacy of the Radium Girls can’t be understated, Jones added. Their case was among the first in which a company was held responsible for the health and safety of its employees, and it led to a variety of reforms as well as to the creation of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Jones has worked for over 30 years in professional theater as a costume designer and costume shop manager. She also worked as artistic/managing director for the Pacific Okinawa Players in Japan. She believes every community deserves theater, art, music and dance. She and her husband Rob, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and now shop teacher at Pacific High School, moved to Bandon three years ago. Stephanie is the new manager of the Sprague Community Theater.
“I am excited to get involved in the community and help spread my love of the arts,” Jones said.
Seating is general admission and tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students 18 and younger. Saturday, Feb. 24, is Pay What You Can. Tickets are available via Eventbrite with the link on the Bandon Playhouse website at www.bandonplayhouse.org or on the Playhouse Facebook page. To avoid Eventbrite or Square fees, you can pay by cash or check at the door.
Other shows planned for the 2024 season include a Word for Word play (title to be announced) in July, directed by Sandra Heinzmann; a One-Act Play Festival in August; “Coquille River Anthology” written by Neal Davis and directed by Bobbi Neason in September; and “The Prince and the Pauper” a musical for all ages, written and directed by Torsti Rovainen in November.
Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information, call 541-290-9989.
Like us on Facebook.com/bandonplay on Instagram at Instagram.com/thebandonplayhouse and follow all Sprague Theater and Bandon Community Center events at www.BandonEvents.org.
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 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.
Directed by Stephanie Jones, “Radium Girls” represents local actors of all ages from 10 to 70, including Christian Bratt, Shane Brown, Tyler Eickhoff, Corrie Gant, Alex Haywood, Rob Jones, Jen Marcotte, Frances McGuire, Robin Miller, Merle Morrigan, Amy Moss Strong, Susanne Murphy, Lindi Robertson, Glenn Rogie, Audry Smith, Meara Stadelman, Sharon Troxell, Karis Weiland, Eric Wyatt, and Dean Yurica.
“I like plays that make you think, that make you question, that make you ponder,” said director Jones. “For me this is ‘Radium Girls.’”
The legacy of the Radium Girls can’t be understated, Jones added. Their case was among the first in which a company was held responsible for the health and safety of its employees, and it led to a variety of reforms as well as to the creation of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Jones has worked for over 30 years in professional theater as a costume designer and costume shop manager. She also worked as artistic/managing director for the Pacific Okinawa Players in Japan. She believes every community deserves theater, art, music and dance. She and her husband Rob, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and now shop teacher at Pacific High School, moved to Bandon three years ago. Stephanie is the new manager of the Sprague Community Theater.
“I am excited to get involved in the community and help spread my love of the arts,” Jones said.
Seating is general admission and tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students 18 and younger. Saturday, Feb. 24, is Pay What You Can. Tickets are available via Eventbrite with the link on the Bandon Playhouse website at www.bandonplayhouse.org or on the Playhouse Facebook page. To avoid Eventbrite or Square fees, you can pay by cash or check at the door.
Other shows planned for the 2024 season include a Word for Word play (title to be announced) in July, directed by Sandra Heinzmann; a One-Act Play Festival in August; “Coquille River Anthology” written by Neal Davis and directed by Bobbi Neason in September; and “The Prince and the Pauper” a musical for all ages, written and directed by Torsti Rovainen in November.
Bandon Playhouse has provided the best in community theater, from classic musicals to premiere works by new playwrights, since 1976. Bandon Playhouse volunteers are proud to keep the performing arts alive and accessible on the Southern Oregon Coast. For more information, call 541-290-9989.
Like us on Facebook.com/bandonplay on Instagram at Instagram.com/thebandonplayhouse and follow all Sprague Theater and Bandon Community Center events at www.BandonEvents.org.
Bandon Burns!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
Made in collaboration with the Bandon Historical Society Museum, Bandon Burns! details the
horrific day and night in 1936 when fire destroyed our town. Playhouse members read from the
actual narratives of survivors of that horrific event, punctuated with photos from the disaster.
You'll find the video on our Bandon Playhouse YouTube channel.
More videos will be coming - join us and be a part of these exciting projects!
Be a part of our future!
The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
Join our mailing list to receive updates!
Contact us at thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com to be added to our list.
Board Members
Amy Moss Strong (President), Corrie Gant (Secretary), Thaddeus Konar (Treasurer), Jen Marcotte, Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones, Rob Jones, and Sandra Heinzmann
We appreciate your continued support!
The Bandon Playhouse is pursuing several exciting projects, from videos to staged performances.
Join our mailing list to receive updates!
Contact us at thebandonplayhouse@gmail.com to be added to our list.
Board Members
Amy Moss Strong (President), Corrie Gant (Secretary), Thaddeus Konar (Treasurer), Jen Marcotte, Merri Seegrist, Stephanie Jones, Rob Jones, and Sandra Heinzmann
We appreciate your continued support!