Count Basie Center Academy of the Arts PRODUCTION OF
Setting
The play takes place in a variety of places in and around Orange, NJ, between the years 1918 and 1928. The story you are about to see is a piece of real NJ history and the horrific tragedy of the Radium Girls is true. We dedicate this performance to those shining lives; lost, but not forgotten.
WH0’S WHO IN THE CAST The Women in The U.S. Radium Corporation Factory Grace Fryer …………………………………….Gabrielle Constanza Kathryn Schaub ……………………………………Sienna Valentino Irene Rudolph ………………………………………..Tiffany Ragusa Mrs. Alma MacNeil ……………………………………...Mary Keefe The Company Men Arthur Roeder ………………………………………..……Sean Busk Edward Markley ……………………………………Angelo Esposito C. B. “Charlie” Lee ………………………………….……Carl Smith Dr. Von Sochocky ………………………………….Angelo Esposito Their Family and Friends Tom Kreider………………………………………..…...Jason Lavery Diane Roeder ………………………………………..Emma Noonan Harriet Roeder ………………………………….……….Zoe Kenney Mrs. Fryer ……………………………………………...Gianna Giglio
WH0’S WHO IN THE CAST The Advocates Katherine Wiley………………………………………....Ainsley Lang Raymond Berry …………………………………….…..Jason Lavery The Scientists Dr. Harrison Martland…………………………….. Angelo Esposito Dr. Joseph Knef……………………………………...…Jason Lavery Dr. Marie Curie………………………………..……..Emma Noonan Frederick Flinn, Ph.D………………………………..…..Olivia Conti The Press Reporter (Jack Youngwood) ……………………...……Olivia Conti Sob Sister (Nancy Jane Harlan) ……………….…….Sophie Creed The Witnesses William J.A. Bailey……………………………...…………Carl Smith Mrs. Michaels…………………………………….……..Ainsley Lang Society Woman ………………………………...…..Malak Dogheim Clerk ……………………………………………………Gianna Giglio
RADIUM GIRLS is an ensemble piece in which members of the company embody newspaper reporters, socialites, board members, and everyday citizens throughout the play. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PERFORMANCE HAS NO INTERMISSION.
SPECIAL THANKS TO... Coach Anthony, Miss Jess, Coach Benjamin (Production Intern), Joanne Penrose, Phoenix Productions, Andrew Musser, Caileigh Nerney, Mike Jacoby, Joe Pulito, Kyle Santopadre, Charlie Christensen, the Count Basie Technical Crew, Samantha Giustiniani, the Count Basie Education Department, and all of the parents for their endless support throughout this process! On January 21s t , playwright of tonight’s show, D.W. Gregory, met virtually with our cast and participated in a wonderful and insightful Q&A. We are beyond thankful for her wisdom, guidance, and time that she offered us and this production. W e a r e s o p r o u d o f t h e s e y o u n g p e r f o r me r s a n d a l l t h a t t h e y h a v e accomplished and learned while working on this piece. Go out tonight and shine like the stars that you all are! Break-a-leg!
Coach Anthony & Miss Jess
Dear Malak, From Peter Pan Jr. to Radium Girls, you always light up the stage! Watching your journey as a performer over the past four years has been inspiring. It’s been an exciting road and we look forward to your accomplishments in the future! Congratulations! We love you, Mom, Dad, Adam & Maya
Pride isn’t strong enough of a word to describe how you make your family feel. Break legs to the cast and crew of Radium Girls!!!
Congratulations to The Radium Girls Cast! Sean,
Never stop striving for your dreams - We are so proud of you! Love, Mom, Dad & James
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