Springfield Little Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of RADIUM GIRLS, part of the Education Department’s Youth Entertainment Series.
Auditions are open to performers ages 13 and up.
RATING: PG
CONTENT ADVISORY: This powerful historical drama contains mature themes including illness, death, corporate negligence, courtroom proceedings, and the long-term effects of radiation poisoning. While these subjects are handled thoughtfully and without graphic depiction, parental guidance is recommended for younger audience members.
LOCATION: The Studio Theatre
The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts
237 S. Florence Avenue, Springfield, MO 65806
Springfield Little Theatre Education Department’s Youth Entertainment Series presents RADIUM GIRLS. Created for passionate teen performers seeking the next level of artistic growth, the Youth Entertainment Series brings young artists together in a collaborative, pre-professional rehearsal environment where creativity, discipline, and storytelling take center stage. These productions challenge performers with dynamic material while delivering remarkable live theatre for audiences of all ages.
Inspired by true events, RADIUM GIRLS is a gripping drama of resilience, justice, and the courage to stand up for what is right. Powerful, thought-provoking, and deeply moving, this compelling play shines a light on an important chapter in American history while showcasing the extraordinary strength of ordinary people.
Set in the 1920s, the story follows Grace Fryer and the young women who worked painting luminous watch dials with radium. As mysterious illnesses begin to spread among the workers, Grace risks everything to challenge a powerful corporation and uncover the truth. Their fight for justice forever changed workplace safety laws and became a lasting testament to the power of determination, hope, and speaking out in the face of injustice.
AUDITION WORKSHOPS
Springfield Little Theatre will offer an audition workshop for performers interested in auditioning for RADIUM GIRLS. Participation in an audition workshop is not required to audition.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
7:00 PM
AUDITION DATES
Sunday, September 13, 2026
7:00 PM
CALLBACKS
Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Callbacks will be held by invitation. Additional information and materials will be provided to those requested to attend.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. A prepared monologue is not required. Additional readings or character work may be requested during auditions or callbacks.
REHEARSALS
A first cast and parent meeting will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM at The Judy.
Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM at The Judy.
A detailed rehearsal schedule will be provided at auditions.
Minimal conflicts may be accommodated, but availability for the majority of the rehearsal process is required. All performers must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. A complete list of conflicts must be provided at auditions.
PERFORMANCES
All performances take place in The Studio Theatre at The Judy.
• Friday, November 6, 2026; 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 7, 2026; 2:00 PM
• Saturday, November 7, 2026; 7:00 PM
• Sunday, November 8, 2026; 2:00 PM
CASTING
This production is open to performers ages 13 and up. All roles are available. Springfield Little Theatre welcomes performers of all ethnicities, identities, backgrounds, and body types to audition. Most performers will play multiple roles. Unless otherwise noted, listed ages describe the approximate age of the character and not necessarily the age of the performer.
