Glenbard South Theatre stages ‘Radium Girls’ about 1920s factory workers’ fight for justice

Glenbard South High School Theatre invites the community to its upcoming production of D.W. Gregory’s historical drama, “Radium Girls.” Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, in the Glenbard South High School auditorium, 23W200 Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn.

Set in the 1920s, “Radium Girls” offers a compelling look at American history, commercial greed, and individual courage.

Inspired by true events, it follows Grace Fryer, a dial painter at the U.S. Radium Corp., who begins to notice troubling illnesses among her fellow female factory workers. As Grace seeks answers and accountability for the toxic luminous paint used on watch dials, she finds herself facing powerful corporate interests, a sensationalized media, and a rapidly ticking clock. Written with warmth and fierce humor, D.W. Gregory’s powerful drama explores one woman’s determination to stand up for justice.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Patrons should enter through Door 9 near the theater, not the school main entrance.

General admission is $12. Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance (cash/check, please) or online at glenbardsouthhs.seatyourself.biz/.