These Shining Lives at The Naples Players

WHAT: The Naples Players Present Melanie Marnich’s Historical Drama “These Shining Lives”
WHERE: TNP at the Sugden /Tobye Studio, 701 5th Ave. S, Naples FL 34102
WHEN: March 22-April 15, 2017, Wednesday & Thursday shows 7:30pm, Friday & Saturday shows 8:00pm, Sunday shows 2:00pm
COST: Adult tickets $30, Student tickets (21 and under) $10
TICKETS: www.naplesplayers.org or call (239) 263-7990

This Historical Drama recounts the story of the Radium Girls, female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting watch dials with self-luminous paint at the United States Radium factory in Orange, New Jersey, in the 1920’s. These Shining Lives follows factory worker Catherine and her friends, who develop serious medical conditions due to the glowing paint they use to make clocks dials. When the company they work for refuses to acknowledge the issue the women choose to stand up and fight for justice. These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Sponsored by Arthrex. Tickets at www.naplesplayers.org or call (239) 263-7990. Box office hours M-F 10-4, Sat 10-1 and 2-hours before showtime.

Ages: 12 and over