MIHS Drama Department brings ‘Radium Girls’ to the stage

January 14, 2026 8:30 am
Back row left to right: Mirabelle Krafcik, Grace Lucas, Tiger Yang, Joy Rurangwa, Karis Chow and Wilder Giannini-Upton. Middle row left to right: Pilar Buosoño, Nico Chimenti, Esme Dixon, Omolara Olusanya, Ayo Osidipe and Everett Guillemette. Front row left to right: Daniela Melgar, Megan Mears and Sophia Mecklai. Photo courtesy of Kelly Goto
Back row left to right: Mirabelle Krafcik, Grace Lucas, Tiger Yang, Joy Rurangwa, Karis Chow and Wilder Giannini-Upton. Middle row left to right: Pilar Buosoño, Nico Chimenti, Esme Dixon, Omolara Olusanya, Ayo Osidipe and Everett Guillemette. Front row left to right: Daniela Melgar, Megan Mears and Sophia Mecklai. Photo courtesy of Kelly Goto

Special to the Reporter

What happens when we listen to women? Join us for a powerful and moving production as the Mercer Island High School (MIHS) Drama Department brings “Radium Girls” to the stage.

Written by D.W. Gregory, this historical drama based on true events from the 1920s follows a group of young female factory workers who bravely fight for justice after being exposed to toxic radium paint. It’s a story of courage, strength and the fight to be heard — brought to life by the talented student cast, and produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois.

This thought-provoking performance blends history, heart and a crucial message that still resonates today. Appropriate for students 13 and older.

Performances will be held in the MIHS Blackbox Theatre (on the performing arts center stage) at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-31 and Feb. 5-7, with 2 p.m. Saturday matinees. Mercer Island School District students gain free admission with their ASB cards at Saturday matinees. Tickets can be purchased at https://cur8.com/19957/project/134958.

“Radium Girls” is directed by Daniela Melgar and the two casts — Radithor and Venecine — feature: Omolara Olusanya, Esme Dixon, Megan Mears, Sophia Mecklai, Nico Chimenti, Joy Rurangwa, Pilar Buosoño, Mirabelle Krafcik, Karis Chow, Ayo Osidipe, Grace Lucas, Tiger Yang and Harry Giese.