RADIUM GIRLS

Audition Packet

*Parents and students: please read every part of this

audition packet before auditioning, to make sure that both
the student and family can support being involved with
this production and prevent potential conflicts.

Only students with completed packets may audition

Synopsis
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 9 to 10 actors,
who play 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. –Taken from
the Dramatic Publishing website.

Character Descriptions—(Some actors will play more than

one
part!)
Grace Fryer—A top-notch dial painter. 15 at the start, 26 at the
play’s end
Kathryn Schaub—Grace’s friend, another dial painter
Irene Rudolph—Kathryn’s cousin
Mrs. Alma McNeil—The dial painters’ supervisor
Arthur Roeder—President of the U.S. Radium Corp.
Edward Markley—Lawyer for the complany
C.B. (Charlie) Lee—Vice president, later president of the
company
Dr. Von Sochocky—Founder of the U.S. Radium Corp., inventor
of the
luminous paint.
Tom Kreider—Grace’s boyfriend
Diane Roeder—Married to Arthur Roeder
Harriet Roeder—Daughter of Arthur and Diane
Anna Fryer—Grace’s mother
Katherine Wiley—Executive director of the New Jersey
Consumer’s
League
Raymond Berry—An attorney for the dial painters
Dr. Cecil Drinker—A Harvard industrial hygienist
Dr. Harrison Martland—The county medical examiner
Dr. Joseph Knef—A dentist
Dr. Marie Curie—Discovered radium!
Frederick Flinn Ph.D.—An industrial hygienist from Columbia
University
Reporter (Jack Youngwood)—A reporter from the Newark
Ledger
Sob Sister (Nancy Jane Harlan)—A tabloid reporter from the
New
York Graphic
William J.A. Bailey—An entrepreneur, manufacturer of
Radithor
Mrs. Michaels—A consumer of Radithor
Society Woman—Mrs. James (Cora) Middleton, a well-bred
woman
Clerk—An over-worked public employee

The Audition/Callbacks
The auditions- Monday, December 12th at 2:10 in Room B110
Modern (1900’s to the present) dramatic monologues are encouraged,
especially for those who have been in shows at Jackson and/or have taken
theatre classes. Cold reads will also be available and you will read in
addition to performing your monologue.

What Mr. Marshall is looking for…

Radium Girls is a dramatic piece about people in a serious situation being
pulled in a lot of different directions. Read through the script and your cold
read and ask yourself what your character wants, how (s)he’s trying to get
it, and what’s in her/his way. Make strong choices and bring good energy.
Break a leg!

Rehearsal Commitment/ Attendance Policy

Actors are required to be at all rehearsals you are called for. It is nearly
impossible to rehearse with even one person missing. Generally rehearsals
are every day after school until 4:30. As we get closer to the performances,
rehearsals will go later.

***Performances are March 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, & 18th. Actors
must also be at all performances... NO EXCEPTIONS!

***Strike for Radium Girls will be on Monday, March 20th from 2:15pm until
we are finished. All actors and crew members are expected to attend strike
until dismissed.

You will be allowed a maximum of 1 unexcused absence/ 2 tardies

during the rehearsal run of a play. Unexcused absences at a
performance will result in not being able to audition for the next play. If
the student isn’t able to uphold their commitment, they will forfeit
their part. A complete rehearsal schedule will be issued to each student
involved in the play on the first day of rehearsals. Changes to the rehearsal
schedule will be made as far in advance as possible and sent to all parents
via email. There will be Saturday calls.

Your Responsibility
Your cast mates will be relying on you so take care of all appointments and
other business before rehearsals start. It is the student’s and their family’s
responsibility to uphold this commitment so please plan ahead and voice
any concerns to Mr. Marshall. This has been an issue in the past which
hurts the quality of the production. Please take it upon yourself to be
proactive and not allow this to continue to affect rehearsals.

ASB Cards
It is required that all students who are involved with an ASB function must
hold a valid ASB card or obtain an ASB waiver. Radium Girls is an ASB
function and therefore will require that you have an ASB card. If you are
cast you will have to purchase an ASB card or get the ASB waiver.
Talk to Mr. Marshall about the waiver if you think you may be
eligible.
Final Note from Mr. Marshall
If you are not cast do not be discouraged from auditioning for the improv
team, Summer Shove Off, or any other productions we might put on. Also,
there are still many other areas you can be involved in with Radium Girls.
We will need students for tech, and joining Theatre Society is another way
you can stay involved. Break a leg!!!

Performance Dates:
March 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th,
16th,17th, & 18th
Strike:
Monday, March 20th from
2:15pm until finished
 Audition Form and Casting Contract
(fill out and return this page only at time of audition)
Name______________________________________ Grade_________

Phone# (preferably cell; indicate if not cell) _________________________

Which role(s) are you interested in (limit it to two at the most)?

If you do not get your first choice(s), will you:

Accept any role given to you? IF NO, PLEASE EXPLAIN YES NO

Are you willing to kiss on stage? YES NO

Be interested in tech? If yes, what area? YES NO

Do you have any potential scheduling problems (please include any family
vacations, camps, other productions, etc.)? Figure this out before the audition! List
all date between now and the strike of the show that you cannot be at rehearsal
including Saturdays.

Prior acting experience: include years and roles, classes, etc.

 Rehearsal Contract
By signing this contract you agree that you have carefully read through,
understand, and are able to comply with all the expectations for Radium Girls
throughout the duration of rehearsals and performances. This is a commitment
expected to be upheld by parents and students. If you have questions or concerns
before agreeing to this, please contact Mr. Marshall at bmarshall@everettsd.org.
PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY!!!

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Student Signature Date

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Student Name (Print)

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Parent or Guardian Signature Date

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Parent or Guardian Name (Print)

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Parent or Guardian Contact Number Parent Email
 Do not write here!!!
To be filled out by Mr. Marshall

Audition #: ______

Characterization 5 4 3 2 1

Acting Potential 5 4 3 2 1

Personable 5 4 3 2 1

Timing 5 4 3 2 1

Commitment Potential 5 4 3 2 1

Call Back Yes No

Part?_______________________

Notes:
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