Ridgewater College Theatre proudly presents “Radium Girls,” by D.W. Gregory on November 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 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.

“I’m excited to finally bring this show to the Ridgewater stage,” said Matt Hegdahl, Ridgewater College Theatre Director. “It’s a fascinating story about the struggles these women went through to have their ailments recognized and to get the justice they deserve. Science is an ever-evolving field of study, and this play is a great example of how we have progressed and improved our understanding of the world over the last 100 years.”