Midlakes Theatre Experience students will stage “These Shining Lives” Nov. 5–8 in Clifton Springs, telling the story of women whose work at the Radium Dial Company damaged their health and led them to seek justice.
Performances on the Black Box stage are at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5–7, with a 2 p.m. matinee Nov. 8, according to Midlakes’ announcement.
Melanie Marnich wrote the play, which is based on the women’s true story. Liesl Dorr, a member of the Class of 2029, plays Catherine, who joins her coworkers in challenging the harm caused by jobs they had expected to improve their lives.
Students and alumni bring the production to the stage
Brian Cannan, Class of 2028, plays Catherine’s husband, Tom Donohue. Lee Henderson, Class of 2027, portrays Mr. Reed, who leads the Radium Dial Company workers.
Catherine’s coworkers are played by Cecelia Clemons and Mattea Brodman, both Class of 2027, and Hayden Bump, Class of 2028.
The ensemble includes Alex Burnett, Keicy Colon-Rodriguez, Allison DeRuyter, Jacob DeRuyter, Delighla Desbrough, Blake Jensen, Savannah Reimann, Aubrey Rodriguez, Sophia Schutt and Joel VanValkenburg.
Marie Fischer, a 2015 graduate, directs the production, with Mikayla Wilkes as assistant director. Trevor Barcomb, Class of 2018, is the producer.
Technical direction is led by Charlie King and 1994 graduate Cris Brown. Ross Gifford, Class of 1997, handles lighting design.
Costumes are designed by Nancy Denisi, Class of 1975; Susie Bonawitz; and Jeremy Franson, Class of 2011.
Advance tickets available at school and area shops
Advance tickets cost $10, or $8 for students and senior citizens. Tickets purchased at the door on performance days cost an additional $2.
Tickets are available at the Midlakes High School Main Office, with sales to students and staff during secondary lunches. Other outlets are Flowers by Sandy in Clifton Springs, Phelps Hometown Pharmacy in Phelps, Renaissance–The Goodie II Shoppe in Canandaigua and Finger Lakes Goods in Geneva.
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