McCoy Theatre
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
United States
Tickets are pay-what-you wish for community members.
RADIUM GIRLS: Stand Up for Justice
MEMPHIS (October 2025) – Is there no end to what science can do?
Rhodes Theatre Guild is kicking off its 10th season with Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory. This striking true story about the fight for workers’ rights is directed by Christina Hernandez and assistant directed by Rhodes student Annie McLean ‘26. Starring a talented cast and crew of Rhodes students, this production marks the beginning of an incredible season from RTG.
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.
RTG’s inspired take on this profound show hits the stage October 24-26, October 31, and November 1-2, and RTG hopes you get the chance to see it! Following their very successful 9th Season, RTG is working tirelessly to keep the lights of the McCoy Theatre shining brightly. Thank you for continuing to support live theatre on Rhodes College’s campus!
Event Details:
- Title: Radium Girls: Written by D.W. Gregory, Directed by Christina Hernandez and Assistant Directed by Annie McLean
- Dates: October 24-26, 31, and November 1-2 2025
- Times: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm
- doors open 30 minutes before show time
- Venue: McCoy Theatre, Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway Memphis, TN 38112
- Tickets
- Rhodes College community = Free
- Memphis community = Pay-What-You-Wish
- Reserve your seats ahead of time here.
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