Nipomo High School Drama will open its season with the fast-moving, highly theatrical piece, Radium Girls. The ensemble piece shows at Nipomo High School’s Olympic Hall on Oct. 20, 21, 22, 28, and 29 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 29 at 2 p.m.
The play is inspired by a true story that traces back to the Radium Girls who mysteriously fell ill after painting watch dials. The ensemble focuses on the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court.
Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is an ensemble piece for actors who play more than 30 parts, including friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and interested bystanders.
Tickets are $8, $6 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at the door. More info: waters@runbox.com or 270-3192.
This article appears in Oct 20-27, 2016.