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Synopsis
Radium Girls is a gripping drama by D.W. Gregory, inspired by the true story of young women who worked in radium dial factories in the 1920s. As these women, including the determined Grace Fryer, Kathryn Schaub, and Irene Rudolph, paint luminous watch dials, they unknowingly expose themselves to the toxic effects of radium. When illness strikes, Grace embarks on a courageous fight for justice against the powerful U.S. Radium Corporation, challenging societal norms and corporate greed. This compelling narrative not only highlights the struggles of these brave women but also serves as a reflection on the broader implications of health, labor rights, and the commercialization of science in America.
Director’s Note
This play is based on a true story. In 1898, Marie Curie, a Polish-born, naturalized French physicist and chemist, and her husband, Pierre, discovered radium, a mysterious element that glowed with light and promise. Fifteen years later, Dr. Sabin von Sochocky, who had studied with the Curies in Paris, created a radium-based paint for commercial use. With George Willis, he founded the Radium Luminous Materials Corporation. Their product, “Undark,” made watch dials and instruments shine in the dark and soon, the world was captivated by the magic of radium. The company later became the U.S. Radium Corporation, with Arthur Roeder as its president.
As World War I raged, hundreds of young women were hired to paint glowing numbers on soldiers’ watches. They were proud of their work. It was patriotic, artistic, and even glamorous. Their pay was generous, their smiles sparkled, and their skin shimmered. The girls glowed, literally, from the radium that splashed on their hands as they worked.
To perfect their delicate strokes, they used the “lip, dip, paint” method — shaping their brushes with their lips, dipping them in the luminous paint, and painting the dials. They repeated the motion hundreds of times a day. They were told it was safe. They believed it.
Outside the factory walls, radium fever spread—in cosmetics, toothpaste, soaps, and the famous tonic Radithor, which promised vitality and health but for these young women, the glow became a curse. One by one, they fell ill — teeth crumbling, bones breaking, their bodies slowly poisoned from within.
When the truth emerged, the company denied responsibility, but a handful of women refused to be silenced. Led by Grace Fryer, and supported by lawyer Raymond Berry and advocate Katherine Wiley, the “Radium Girls” fought back. Their courage in the courtroom changed history radium poisoning was finally recognized as a compensable disease, and their fight helped lay the foundation for modern workplace safety laws – the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Tonight, we honor their courage, resilience, and sacrifice and especially Grace Fryer, “the girl who fought on when all hope seemed gone; the woman who stood up for what was right, even as her world fell apart.”*
Kathy Silvia d’Alelio Director and Producer
*from The Radium Girls by Kate Moore. If you are interested in learning more about these women, I highly recommend this book.
Production Staff
Producer and Director....Mrs. Kathy Silvia d’Alelio
Technical Director..................Mr. Ben Shannon
Assistant Technical Directors..Ms. Megan Brusnahan, ..................................Ms. Ashe Wisneski
Assistant to the Technical Director..Mr. Bob Stulac
Set Design................James Skees*,Lexy Said^*, ..................Keira Aufiero*, Maddie Bradford^*
Light Design.......................Cameron Herrera*
Clock Design and Construction.........James Skees*, ............................Lexy Said^*,Ian Pilande
Stage Manager........................Audrey Grimm^*
Assistant Stage Manager.........Victoria Delacourt*
Jao
Master Painter......................Coco Celestini*
Head of Stage Crew...................Keira Aufiero*
Heads of Sound............Daniella Merhi*,Maya Ptak
Head of Backstage Sound.................Isabel Lee*
Head of Light Crew..................Taylor Mcarthy*
Props Mistress......................Madison Jones^*
Costumes Mistresses..............Olivia Unverzagt^* ..................................Katherine Heflin*
Heads of Hair & Makeup.................Nina Baker^* ..................................Francesca Leiva^*
Heads of Marketing and Publicity.....Gabbi Burgos^* ........................................Lexy Said^*
Head of Programs..................Maddie Bradford^*
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society ^ Denotes graduating senior
Technical Crews
Stage Crew...........................Keira Aufiero*
Arseculeratne*
Baker
Byrdy
Celis
Centeno
Corsino
Feindt
Flood
Kolodzinski
Porcelli
Sheehan
Tellis
Wijas
Sound Crew..........................Daniella Merhi^
Lee*
Ptak^
Bruno
Fuller
Gaskill*
Malli*
Mirkes
Marketing Crew.......................Gabbi Burgos^*
Said^*
Lineberry
Merdian
Rahai
Skees* * Denotes member of the International Thespian Society ^ Denotes graduating senior
Technical Crews
Props................................Madison Jones^*
Aufiero^*
Bergstrom
Fromm
Jao*
Jones^*
Lee*
McAlpin
Ortube
Porcelli^*
Tefera
Wach
Costumes..........................Olivia Unverzagt^*
Heflin*
Anghelone^*
Bruno^*
Carland
Delacourt*
DiClemente
Flores^*
Anghelone^*
Burgos^*
Flores^*
Fromm
Herrera*
Renuart^*
Said^*
Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
Denotes graduating senior
Technical Crews
Lights Crew..........................Taylor Mcarthy*
Delacourt
Fairfax ................Elliott Feeney ..............Cameron Herrera* ............Elizabeth Hubbard^ .............Elizabeth Merdian ..............Madeline Tellis*
Hair & Makeup Crew......................Nina Baker^*
Leiva^*
Bradford^*
Cruz*
DiClemente
Doyle^*
Jones
Joyce
Joyce
Krueger
Moreira
Porcelli^*
Said^*
Sharifahmadian
Technical Crews
Set Construction & Paint Crew......................
Isabella Aufiero^*, Keira Aufiero*, Maryn Arseculeratne* Kaitlyn Bradford, Coco Celestini*, Reagan Copeland*, Victoria Delacourt*, Carys Fairfax, Elliott Feeney, William Gallagher, Audrey Grimm^*, Alyssa Jones, Gabriella Kolodzinski, Maggie Lacey*, Momo Lepsch*, Luis Moreira Ian Pilande^, James Skees*, Tyler Sperow * ,
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Cast List
Grace Fryer............................Gabbi Burgos^*
Arthur Roeder........................Cameron Herrera*
Irene Rudolph.........................Maddy Renuart^*
Kathryn Schaub......................Maddie Bradford^*
Mrs. Macneil..........................Emma Ladowicz^*
Sabin Von Sochocky.....................Luis Moreira^*
Sob Sister(Nancy Jane Harland).....Olivia Unverzagt^*
Reporter(Jack Youngwood)................Jake Fulgenzi
Society Woman(Cora Middleton)....Charlotte Porcelli^*
Madame Curie/Clerk..................Katherine Heflin*
Charlie Lee................................Roy Wulf^*
Mrs. Fryer.........................Alex Krepinevich^*
Tom Kreider.............................Nico Flores^*
Edward Markley/Dr. Martland..........Christian Castro
Mrs. Michaels.....................Camilla Anghelone^*
William Bailey/Male Shopper/Board Member............. .........................................Tyler Sperow
Mrs. Diane Roeder........................Nina Baker^*
Harriet Roeder...........................Dani Bruno^*
Dr. Joseph Knef/Raymond Berry............James Skees*
Dr. Cecil Drinker/Shop Owner/Photographer............
........................................Daniel Hudson
Frederick Flinn, PhD/Board Member........Ben Fulgenzi
Katherine Wiley...........................Lexy Said^* Shop Girl.................................Clara Wach*
Customer.............................Reagan Copeland*
Elderly Widow...........................Maggie Lacey*
Venecine Salesman................Keegan Settle-Barron
Lovesick Cowboy/Board Member........William Gallagher
Court Judge..............................Ian Pilande^ *
Ensemble
Dial Painters and Ensemble.......Camilla Anghelone^*, Kaitlyn Bradford, Dani Bruno^*, Kaitlyn Byrdy*, Coco Celestini*, Reagan Copeland*,Genevieve Kaminski*, Maggie Lacey*, Momo Lesch*, Clara Wach*
Ensemble................................Ben Fulgenzi, William Gallagher, Daniel Hudson, Ian Pilande^, Keegan Settle-Barron, Tyler Sperow
Understudies
Grace Fryer.........................Katherine Heflin*
Arthur Roeder...........................Nico Flores^*
Irene Rudolph.........................Coco Celestini*
Kathryn Shaub.....................Camilla Anghelone^*
Mrs. Macneil/Society Woman...........Reagan Copeland*
Sob Sister(Nancy Jane Harland)..........Maggie Lacey*
Madame Curie/Clerk........................Clara Wach*
Mrs. Fryer........................Genevieve Kaminski*
Tom Kreider..............................James Skees*
Mrs. Michaels............................Momo Lepsch*
Mrs. Diane Roeder....................Kaitlyn Bradford
Harriet Roeder...................Charlotte Porcelli^*
Raymond Berry...........................Jake Fulgenzi
Katherine Wiley..........................Nina Baker^*
Elderly Widow..........................Kaitlyn Byrdy*
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society ^ Denotes graduating senior
Meet the Cast and Crew!
Camilla Anghelone^* 2026 (Mrs. Michaels, U/S
Kathryn Schaub, Costumes Princess, Programs)
Ouch, my back! Camilla is a senior and is so excited to be in her senior play as Mrs. Michaels, avid Radithor drinker. She's also had so much fun being Kathryn's understudy and costumes princess! She is beyond grateful for all of the people who made this amazing show a reality and has many a fun time creeping around in the party corner or asking people who has the stick. Now, she's decided enough is enough; enjoy the show! #imissyouronan #imissyouannie
Isabella Aufiero^* 2026 (Props, Set Construction)
Isabella is a senior on Props Crew. This is her third production. She is also in PVI Choir. When she has free time, she likes to do jigsaw puzzles and listen to music. She would like to mention that Wesley is not included in the show (if you haven't watched The Lorax go do that).
Keira Aufiero* 2027 (Head of Stage Crew, Costumes, Set Designer, Set Construction)
Keira Aufiero is a junior. She has been doing theatre for all three of her years here. She is on the costume crew and building/set construction crew. Last year she was named the Head of Stage Crew. This year, when we got new technical directors, she joined the set design crew. She is really excited with how the set came out. She had so much fun with the play. Now, she cannot wait for the musical.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Maryn Arseculeratne* 2027 (Stage Crew, Set Construction)
James Baker 2028 (Stage Crew)
For James Baker, this is the second PVI production he has ever helped in. James does stage crew, and he wouldn't trade that job for any other, because wearing all black and slinking around the stage in the dark just makes him look mysterious. James is happy to be doing another PVI show, because every other performance he has seen has moved him to tears and altered the course of his life for the better. Now enjoy trying to figure out which mysterious dark figure is James and pray that he remembers to lift the couch with legs and NOT throw out his back mid-performance (again).
Nina Baker^* 2026 (Mrs. Roeder, U/S Miss Wiley, Head of Hair and Makeup)
See the amazing makeup on stage? That was the work of the one and only Nina Baker (and Francesca Leiva) #hairandmakeupcoheads. Nina is a senior and is super excited to be playing the roles of Mrs. Roeder and understudying Miss Wiley. She has been involved in theatre since her freshman year as a chorus girl in the wonderful show Nice Work If You Can Get It and has only grown since then. But anyway, enough is enough, and Nina is so grateful for all of the great opportunities she has been given. Enjoy the show!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Gabriella Bergstrom 2027 (Props)
Gabriella Bergstrom is a junior who takes part in Props Crew. She also sometimes helps out with painting the sets. Gabriella hopes that you enjoy the production, as it was a project to do with her friends! ��
Kaitlyn Bradford 2028 (Ensemble, U/S Mrs. Roeder, Marketing, Set Construction)
This is Kaitlyn’s first year at PVI and she’s so excited to participate in her first show here. She’s happy to understudy a woman with a husband who lies to the Department of Labor. PVI Theatre is already such a big part of her life and she’s excited to see where she goes with it.
Maddie Bradford^* 2026 (Kathryn Schaub, Head of Programs, Head of Glamies, Set Designer)
How much time has passed since Maddie was a small freshman dancing in Nice Work? Maddie has experienced so much fun and amazing memories during her theatre years. From being Abigail Williams’ best friend and witch accuser in The Crucible, hoping the prince will propose to her and understudying the most positive and upbeat step sister Joy in Cinderella, being the headstrong stubborn but also perfect in every way Lizzie Bennett in Pride and Prejudice, preying on Joseph and dancing as a Brother’s Wife in Joseph and the yada yada, to finally playing Kathryn Schaub fighting to get justice for the Radium Girls and also like not dying. Maddie is so, so incredibly grateful for every opportunity she has been given and all of the people she has gotten to meet and grow so close with. For one final play, she hopes you enjoy the show and thank you for everything!
#imissronanandannie
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Dani Bruno^* 2026 (Harriet Roeder, Costumes)
Giovanni Bruno 2029 (Lights)
Giovanni Bruno is a freshman. He is related to Daniela Bruno. He hopes theatre is not fully cornballs like his sister used to/still is like. He is also excited to do lights because it sounds cool to use the light control panel. He also loves procrastination and hopes this school year isn't hard.
Gabbi Burgos^* 2026 (Grace Fryer, Co-Head of Marketing, Programs)
Gabbi welcomes you to this tragic story. You may have spotted Gabbi before as the Pharaoh with Egyptian swag, Lady Catherine with her deadly feather hat, and, most famously, a purple demon rum supporter. In this show, however, Gabbi will be busy painting dials and watching the little ’uns. #mama #companymeeting
Charlotte Byrdy 2028 (Stage Crew)
Kaitlyn Byrdy* 2028 (Ensemble, Set Construction)
Kaitlyn is overjoyed and excited to be a part of PVI’s Radium Girls! She also enjoyed being in PVI’s Pride and Prejudice (Lady Anne de Bourgh) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dancer/Butler). Kaitlyn has also participated in numerous theatre companies outside of PVI, such as Pied Piper Theater, Prince William Little Theater, and Upper Room Theater Ministry. Kaitlyn would like to thank the cast, crew, production team, her parents, and her sister. She hopes you enjoy the show!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society ^ Denotes graduating senior
Gabriella
Carland 2029 (Costumes)
Gabby is a freshman and is sooooooo excited to be in the costume crew. She loves expressing her creativity everywhere she goes. Gabby loves exploring new things and is always open to experimenting. It's her first year helping out with a show, and she cannot wait for many more to come!
Christian Castro 2028 (Edward Markley, Dr. Harrison Martland)
Christian, now a sophomore, is very excited to be working on this marvelous production. Now, a message from Markley: (In Saul Goodman voice) “I wasn’t there when the radium paint was mixed or the dials were brushed. I kept Arthur Roeder out of jail, lied for him, and made millions. I was essential. Without me, the U.S. Radium Corporation would’ve collapsed—and some of those girls might still be alive.”
Coco Celestini* 2028 (U/S Irene Rudolph, Ensemble, Master Painter, Set Construction)
Camila Celis 2028 (Stage Crew)
Camila is a sophomore. She is extremely excited since it's her first time doing backstage theatre! She has been an actor in only one play: Peter Pan. However, this year she decided to get interested in backstage theatre and plans to continue doing it in the future! She also loves drawing, writing stories, reading, history, music, singing, and musicals.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Cecilia Centeno 2028 (Stage Crew)
Cecilia is a sophomore and is excited to be working on her first production! Cecilia is a shawty bae and has insane aura. Cecilia is the most goated person. Cecilia is one of the tuffest people you'll ever meet; She puts the "ate" in great. You can see her laughing with her friends.
Reagan Copeland* 2028 (Ensemble, U/S Mrs. Macneil/Society Woman, Set Construction)
Ladies and Gentleman...it's the moment you've been waiting for...it's...Reagan Copeland as dial painter #4!! (Applause!!) Reagan is a sophomore, and she's ecstatic to be in this production. When she isn't painting dials or spending time at the woman's club, she is part of PVI's SGA. Reagan loves fries, spending time with her friends and family. She wants to thank Mrs. d, Ben, and Megan for an amazing time the past few months. Big shoutout to the PVI red velvet cookies, which helped Reagan survive this show. Hope you enjoy the show!!!
Marisa Corsino 2029 (Stage Crew)
Marisa is a freshman and is so excited to be working in her first PVI production. In her fourteen long years, she has been in one whole play! In 8th grade, she played Slightly in Peter Pan, Jr. Even with her limited experience, Marisa is grateful for the opportunity to be part of an amazing program. She would like to thank her parents for driving her to set builds and rehearsals, even after a long week of soccer practice, and the rest of her family for supporting her in all she does.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Alexa Cruz* 2027 (Hair & Makeup)
Madison
Cruz 2028 (Props)
Madison is a sophomore, and Radium Girls is her third production at PVI! She has had so much fun working on props this fall and is so excited for everyone to see the show!
Gabrielle Delacourt 2029 (Lights)
Gabrielle Delacourt is a freshman. She previously performed in Teatro Montini during the Diocesan Shakespeare Festival and during last summer's Theatre Camp. Outside of theatre, she participates in PVI's Cross Country team. She is excited to be part of the Lights Crew for Radium Girls.
Victoria Delacourt* 2027 (Assistant Stage Manager, Costumes, Set Construction)
Victoria is radiating with joy that you're here to see Radium Girls! This is her fifth show on Costumes Crew and her third as Assistant Stage Manager (not counting DE shows and many One Acts). Outside of the endless hours Victoria spends at rehearsals and set-builds, she is very involved in 4-H. She would like to thank Olivia Lattanze and Audrey Grimm for teaching her everything she knows about stage management! #cyclorama
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Sofia DiClemente 2029 (Costumes, Hair and Makeup)
Sofia is a freshman who joined costume and makeup because someone said there’d be glitter (and they were right). She spends her time sewing, styling, and pretending she totally meant to get hairspray in her coffee. When she’s not chasing runaway bobby pins or guarding costumes from paint, snacks, and sheer panic, she’s probably adding “just one more” rhinestone to something that probably doesn’t need it. Sofia is thrilled to help bring Radium Girls to life one stitch, curl, and last-minute miracle touch-up at a time!
Kate Doyle^* 2026 (Hair and Makeup)
Kate is a senior and this is her second production at PVI! First participating in Joseph, she fell in love with the community and friendships she made through the show (shoutout Naphtali). Hope you enjoy the show! #companymeeting #gomija #gopapa
Carys Fairfax 2029 (Lights, Set Construction)
Elliott Feeney 2028 (Lights, Set Construction)
Lucas Feindt 2029 (Stage Crew)
Lucas is a freshman at PVI. He is very excited to be a part of the stage crew. He has been involved in Frozen and The Sound of Music at his old school. He is in the Architecture Club and enjoys swimming and golfing.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Lily Flood 2029 (Stage Crew)
Lily Flood loves theatre at PVI and she has been doing theatre for four years but she wanted to try something new that's why she picked stage crew this year.
Nico Flores^* 2026 (Tom Kreider, U/S
Arthur Roeder, Costumes, Programs)
Nico is thrilled to be a part of this show! Nico has loved PVI theatre since his first rehearsal. After being Mr. Bingley last year, Nico’s love for theatre turned into a passion, and now he hopes to study acting in college. Wish him luck!!!
Sophia Fromm 2028 (Props, Programs)
Sophia is a sophomore this year and is barely surviving Honors English :)))). She would join theatre, but she can't cause of volleyball :((. She loves jewelry making and is starting a jewelry and crochet business with her close friend Izzyyy. Now, she's thinking about getting a major in business and a minor in creative writing. She's trying to figure out which classes to take junior and senior year if she starts taking Spanish AND French. Anywaysss, she wishes the BEST luck to the actors and running crews in Radium Girls!! :DD <33
Ben Fulgenzi 2027
(Frederick Flinn, PhD, Board Member, Ensemble)
Ben is a junior. He is very excited to be able to pretend to be a doctor and someone of authority. He doesn't like acting very much, but is actually excited about this and willing to give it a shot.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Jake Fulgenzi 2029 (Reporter, U/S Raymond Berry, Set Construction)
Jake is a freshman. This is his first time ever doing a performance. Jake is on the PVI Cross Country team. He is not bad, even though he waited until 10 p.m. at night to write his bio. That's all, folks.
Emma Fuller 2028 (Sound)
Sophomore Emma Fuller joined the sound crew during Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and now spends her days backstage changing batteries and saving mics from disaster. When she's not running PVI Cross Country, she's running after actors. So really, she never stops running.
William Gallagher 2028 (Lovesick Cowboy, Board Member, Ensemble, Set Construction)
William is a sophomore and super excited to be in Radium Girls. This is his first play at PVI. He has dabbled in musical arts and is grateful to be part of this wonderful cast and crew. He also likes to commit acts of tomfoolery like his bestie Keegan. He also has an interest in robotics.
McKenzie Gaskill* 2027 (Sound)
Sydnee Geary 2027 (Stage Crew)
Sydnee is a junior, and she really likes working with other people and helping others who need help. She is also excited about what the set will look like and about seeing what type of set moving there will be.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Audrey Grimm^* 2026 (Stage Manager, Set Construction)
Audrey has waited way too long to get to senior year, and now it's finally her time to attempt a sappy bio. From stage crew to assistant stage manager to her current role as stage manager, she has somehow managed to survive it all. From writing down blocking (so much blocking) to calling the show, Audrey can't wait to show everyone the production that has consumed her life for the past three months. Now, you'd better like the show or else she'll cry. <3
Katherine Heflin* 2027 (Marie Curie, Clerk, U/S Grace Fryer, Co-Head of Costumes)
Katherine is overjoyed to be a part of this production. Some of her favorite roles here at PVI have been Elizabeth in The Crucible, Joy in Cinderella, and Caroline Bingley in Pride and Prejudice. She is grateful to her friends and family for all of their support throughout the rehearsal process, and Mrs. d’Alelio and the production for all of their hard work on this show. She is so proud of everyone in the cast and crew for their incredibly hard work! Hope you enjoy the show!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society ^ Denotes graduating senior
Cameron Herrera* 2027 (Arthur Roeder, Light Design)
Cameron Herrera returns to the stage as Arthur Roeder in PVI’s Radium Girls. Averaging 26 hours a week in the theatre during this production, Herrera considered sleeping backstage to save him the drive home, as he spends essentially every waking moment either onstage or in the booth. Last year, Herrera played Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice as well as Reuben in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and over the summer, he performed as Wade Walker in Storm Performing Arts’ Cry-Baby the Musical. Herrera would like to thank Nico Flores, as Nico’s support motivated him throughout the rehearsal process, Nico’s dedication to the craft inspired him, and Nico’s profound talent for understanding a character helped him to become a better actor.
Elizabeth Hubbard^ 2026 (Lights)
Elizabeth Hubbard is a senior at PVI. This is her second year on Lights Crew, and her favorite production was Pride and Prejudice. She has been a part of the PVI Band for four years and is in Tri-M this year. She is very excited to work on Radium Girls this year!
Daniel Hudson 2028 (Cecil Drinker, Photographer)
Daniel is a sophomore and is incredibly excited to give some corporate executives some incredible dread! Being a martial artist and a talented actor (because He said so), Daniel is overjoyed to finally participate in his first production at PVI.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Radium
Emma Jao* 2028 (Assistant Stage Manager, Props)
Emma wonders how she became an assistant stage manager after staring at a dark curtain for 10 rehearsals straight, but she’s happy nonetheless. Emma saw her first Broadway show during the summer, and she’s sad it wasn’t longer (Stranger Things watch it or she will find you). She thanks God for always coming in clutch when she needs Him. ���� She thanks her family for supporting her when she became an assistant stage manager. She thanks her lovely friends in and out of theatre (emotional support human ikykyk), especially her stage managers for putting up with her jokes
Alyssa Jones 2029 (Hair & Makeup, Set Construction)
Kitana Jones^* 2026 (Props)
Kitana thinks that the production will be jawdropping.
Madison Jones^* 2026 (Head of Props)
Madison Jones is a senior who is so excited (but also sad) to work on her final PVI Players fall production. She would like to first and foremost thank her wonderful director, Mrs. d, and the amazing tech directors for allowing her to make a mess every Saturday, and her lovely crew members who make each production better than the last. Hi Mom! <waves>
Cecilia Joyce 2028 (Hair and Makeup)
Cecilia is a sophomore. She is very excited to work on this production. This will be her first time working in theatre for PVI. When she's not doing hair and makeup, she's Irish dancing, reading, or listening to Pearl Jam.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Zoey Joyce 2028 (Hair and Makeup)
Zoey is a sophomore who is super happy to be working on this show! She was technically in theatre last year, but didn't do anything, tsk tsk. However, she plays the flute (she's planning on auditioning to be in the pit for the spring musical; wish her luck!) and loves art and drawing, so she's not too boring. Enjoy the show!
Genevieve
Kaminski* 2026 (Dial Painter, Women's Club, U/S Mrs. Fryer)
Genevieve, a junior at PVI, loves lighthearted shows (Cinderella, Pride and Prejudice), but dark plays (The Crucible, Radium Girls) really bring the drama! She’s played parts ranging from possessed teens to pragmatic aunts to wicked stepmothers, and now she gets the best of both worlds as a dial painter and understudy Mrs. Fryer. When she’s not on stage, you can find her in the music room, attempting to hit high notes (#diesirae) or the library, studying with friends. She’d like to thank her family for supporting her in all of her endeavors, and Lucky for being the best dog ever.
Gabriella Kolodzinski 2028 (Stage Crew, Set Construction)
Gabby has loved theatre for her entire life and can't wait to work on Radium Girls. She has acted on shows like Footloose, Oliver, Grease, and many more. She was also a stage director for Oliver (the second time). She is really funny and kind and dances for fun. She loves to laugh with friends and do Just Dance. This is her first year at PVI, and she is so excited for what is next.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Alexandra Krepinevich^* 2026 (Mrs. Fryer)
Alex is a senior, and this is her 8th performance with the PVI Players. She will be playing the role of Mrs. Fryer in PVI's production of Radium Girls. Alex tends to be found on stage by her bright red hair. If you happened to see our wonderful production of Joseph last year, she was the narrator in the light blue suit with bright red hair! #thankyouoliviaforthefirecostumes. Alex hopes you enjoy this wonderful production of Radium Girls. I'm sure it will be a jaw-dropping performance...not literally, of course.
Katherine Krueger 2027 (Hair and Makeup)
Maggie Lacey* 2028 (Elderly Woman, Ensemble, U/S Sob Sister, Set Construction)
Maggie is a sophomore who loves music, dance, algebra, and theatre (obviously). She is in the PVI Choir, Improv Club, and Pink & White Club. Maggie was in Pride and Prejudice and Joseph last year, and she is so excited to be involved in this year's play! She would like to thank everyone who worked hard to make this production possible, as well as her wonderful family for driving her home from rehearsals and set builds. Her performance is dedicated to her grandparents, who are the inspiration for her character, the Elderly Woman. Enjoy the show!!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Emma Ladowicz^* 2026 (Mrs. Macneil)
Emma is a senior. She is absolutely thrilled to be playing Mrs. MacNeil in PVI's production of Radium Girls, and she hopes you all enjoy the show! When she isn't scolding girls on the dial painting floor, Emma can be found writing, drawing, reading, or making tea and coffee at her job as a barista. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their support throughout her time in theatre!
Isabel Lee* 2027 (Head of Backstage Sound)
Vivian Lee* 2027 (Props)
Vivian is a junior in Props Crew who loves working with her friends on the weekends building and painting different props! Though this is only her second year in theatre, she feels so welcomed by the many people around her. Vivian also wants to thank the people (her mom) who have had to deal with her horrible driving skills on the way to set build and her friends who put up with her shenanigans every day. She loves all her friends very much! <3 #djrio
Francesca Leiva^* 2026 (Head of Hair and Makeup)
Momo Lepsch* 2028 (Ensemble, U/S Mrs. Michaels, Set Construction)
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
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Natalie Lineberry 2029 (Marketing)
Natalie is on the marketing team and is very excited to be a part of her first PVI Players production! She’s done theatre for the past six or seven years, having done kinds of crews (except costumes: sewing machines and needles scare her) and now gets to add marketing to her resumé. Natalie very much hopes you enjoy the show!
Indra Malli* 2027 (Sound)
Mary Kate McAlpin 2028 (Props)
Taylor Mcarthy* 2027 (Head of Lights)
Taylor likes lights, and she hopes you like them too.
Elizabeth Merdian 2029 (Lights, Marketing)
Elizabeth is a freshman, and she is in lighting and marketing crew. She joined theatre because she wanted to be part of the theatre community and make awesome plays! She is so excited to work on Radium Girls, The Sound of Music, and future productions. She is a very artistic and musically inclined person, and loves painting and playing clarinet. She is so excited to be working in theatre this year!
Gavin Mirkes 2028 (Sound)
Kayla Moreira 2027 (Hair & Makeup)
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Luis Moreira^* 2026 (Dr. Von Sochocky, Set Construction)
Alas, Luis is reaching his end at this fine school, BUT NOT YET! This may be surprising, but this is Luis’s first play at PVI. Yeah…the last one he can do…he knows. But it’s okay! Peace out!
Grace Ortube 2028 (Props)
Grace is a sophomore on the props crew with way too much homework (especially history). She enjoys drawing, walking the dog, and making random crafts. She had also hoped to get a small part this year, but alas, she did not make the cut. Grace still loves burning herself with hot glue, making props with her crew besties more anyway.
Ian Pilande^ 2026 (Court Judge, Ensemble, Clock Construction, Set Construction)
Hello Ian Pilande here! He loves to judge and be in the court. Yay, Radium Girls!
Melanie Porcelli 2028 (Stage Crew)
Melanie is a sophomore and super excited to be part of her first PVI Theatre production! Enjoy the show!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Charlotte Porcelli^* 2026 (Society Woman (Cora Middleton), U/S Harriet Roeder, Props, Hair & Makeup)
Charlotte is a senior! This is her 4th play and 11th show! If you enjoyed her One Act Better Than the Movie, make sure to mark your calendars for February 13 and come see the DE Acting classes' play; she's directing! From being the victim in a murder mystery (Daisy), to dancing in the woods and drinking chicken blood (Betty U/S), then being the belle of the Netherfield ball in her ridiculous hat (Kitty U/S), to finally being the head of The Woman’s Club of Orange, (Cora), she's done it all! She hopes you enjoy the show and see all of our hard work!
Aramis Rahai 2029 (Marketing)
HALLO! Aramis is ecstatic to join the PVI crew and is so ready to help with set construction and marketing. She has been in theatre for three years now and is very excited to audition for the musical. Aramis has been hearing about the amazing PVI Theatre and is so hype to join us.
Maddy Renuart^* 2026 (Irene Rudolph, Programs)
Maddy is a senior and this is her last PVI Theatre season (duh, because she’s graduating...hopefully). She plays Irene (whoop whoop). She is so excited about this show, and she is so grateful to everyone who has worked so hard to get this show moving! #fhanks #lala #SHELBYY #yourequiteanexperience #ripporkchop
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Lexy Said^* 2026 (Ms. Wiley, Co-Head of Marketing, Hair & Makeup, Programs)
Lexy is absolutely ecstatic for you to see this production. In this production, she plays the powerful, confident, formidable, beautiful, gorgeous, stunning (now I’m just talking about Lexy at this point) lawyer Ms. Katherine Wiley (don’t forget it’s with a K and one L). Lexy has loved all of the memories and people theatre has brought her, and she is so sad that the impending doom of it ending is fast approaching. But let’s not focus on that now! Enjoy the show and remember public sympathy is our strongest weapon!
#imissannieandronan #PGK (written by Maddie B)
Keegan Settle-Barron 2028 (Venecine Salesman, Ensemble)
Keegan is currently a sophomore, and this is his first play; he is very excited. Keegan is very active in the PVI Music Department, playing violin, fife, and bass drum. He also throws shot put and discus for PVI Track & Field. Keegan also enjoys 3D printing and wasting plastic on useless gadgets that will never get used. Keegan also enjoys sewing and making his pants pockets large enough to fit a whole fife. He enjoys some tomfoolery from time to time and mimicking bird whistles with his hands.
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Iyla Sharifahmadian 2028 (Hair & Makeup)
Iyla is a sophomore, and this is her first production here at PVI! She loves music and writing, and had so much fun being able to work on Radium Girls! She hopes you enjoy the show! <33
Ava Sheehan 2029 (Stage Crew)
Ava is a freshman. She is so excited to be part of stage crew. She has worked on many shows in the past and was the lead role in one of them. She loves Benson Boone and talks about him 24/7!! She sings and dances in her free time. She also loves making friends and helping people out.
James Skees* 2027 (Raymond Berry/Dr. Joseph Knef, U/S Tom Kreider, Set Designer, Clock Construction) You know, I thought about making this a normal bio for once, but…Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to present to you, my magical cure-all…THE MCDONALD’S MCRIB!!! The McRib is known to save lives! Here are some testimonies from real customers: from Mr. Sur, “I was on death row, and for my last meal I asked for a McRib, and when I took my first bite, I was let go!” Another testimony comes from Mr. Lockwood, “One time I was walking down the street, and I got MUGGED! But the mugger saw that I had a McRib with me, so he left me alone.” So, go to your local McDonald’s and get the McRib for the low, low price of $4.49!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Tyler Sperow 2028 (William J. A. Bailey, Board Member, Ensemble, Set Construction)
Tyler is a sophomore and is so happy he gets to be in another PVI Theatre performance. He is involved with PVI Crossroads and created the Panther Puzzlers Club freshman year. He loves listening to music and solving puzzles. He has done A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Junie B Jones Jr., and Aladdin Jr. outside of PVI Theatre, as well as rehearsing for James and the Giant Peach Jr.
Saron Tefera 2028 (Props)
Saron is a sophomore and is very thrilled to be working on this production. Last year, she worked on both performances. Saron is a shawty bae who loves and cares for her family and friends. Saron's face card never declines, and in every picture she is always mogging. Even though Saron has a bent phone, she still knows how to overcome her problems. She is excited to be working with her friends Cecilia, Emma, Sophia, Kaitlyn, and Camila in theatre. She wants to thank God, her family, and friends for their immense support! - Written by Cecilia
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Madeline Tellis* 2027 (Lights)
Madeline is a junior at PVI, and she's so excited to be part of this year's fall production of Radium Girls. This is her third year on Lights Crew, and this will be her fifth show. She would like to thank her friends and family for their continued support, and she would especially like to thank her parents for their willingness to drive her to and from rehearsal until she finally decides to finish her driving hours and get her license. In her free time, she enjoys reading, practicing the clarinet, and playing chess. She has had a fantastic time working in PVI Theatre, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Katharine Tellis 2029 (Stage Crew)
Katharine is a freshman. She is so excited to be on stage crew for Radium Girls and can't wait for everyone to see the show! Other than theatre, she loves painting, reading, creative writing, and playing the trumpet. She's also involved in the PVI Music Department. This is her first show, and she hopes everyone has an amazing time!
Lauren Thompson* 2028 (Costumes Princess)
Lauren is a junior and this is her second year in PVI Theatre. She loves working with the costume crew and is totally (not) ready to do a million quick changes during this production. She's so excited to see Radium Girls come together, and can't wait to watch from the wings when she can!! This year, she is a costumes princess, and will flaunt her tiara to whomever will listen (jk). She hopes you enjoy the show, and especially enjoy the costumes!!!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society
^ Denotes graduating senior
Olivia Unverzagt^* 2026 (Sob Sister, Co-Head of Costumes)
As a senior, Olivia is so thrilled to be stepping into the shoes of the Sob Sister in Radium Girls! Last spring, she was on stage as a narrator in Joseph, and the year before as Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Off stage, she has been so blessed to lead the costumes crew with her amazing co-head (#katherineheflin). She sends a huge thank you to the costumes crew, her friends, family, castmates, and crews for all their work on this amazing production! Enjoy the show! #lookoutfornumberonethatstheway #fritz #soultie
Clara Wach* 2027 (Shop Girl, U/S Madame Curie/Clerk, Props)
Victoria Wijas 2028 (Stage Crew)
Roy Wulf^* 2026 (Charlie Lee)
This will be Roy’s sixth show at PVI! As it happens, Roy has had some acting successes lately, winning three Blue Ridge Glamies for creating The Derbyshire Consort trio for PVI’s Pride and Prejudice, having a role in Pied Piper Theatre’s Les Misérables, appearing in Episode 6 of Ken Burns’ series The American Revolution and in the upcoming feature film A Great Awakening (in theaters Easter 2026), and being hired to portray the teenage Marquis de Lafayette at America 250 events and beyond. Roy has been redoubling his efforts with French and taking acting lessons on horseback. Vive la liberté!
* Denotes member of the International Thespian Society ^ Denotes graduating senior
2025-2026 Theatre Boosters
Producer Level
The Anghelone Family Jill & Alan Lacey
Ruwan & Cici Arseculeratne
The Ladowicz Family
The Aufiero Family The Lepsch Family
The Bradford Family
The McConnell Family
Chris & Marybeth Byrdy Ian & Jamie Mirkes
Phil & Beth Celestini Dr. Tom Opfer
Mr.& Mrs. Brian Copeland Rob & Michele Porcelli
Geoff & Kathy d'Alelio Jonathan & Carrie Renuart
John Delacourt & Tarah Grant Terry Seibel
The Flood Family
The Skees Family
Mark & Carla Grimm Mateo Sur & Family
The Heflin Family
Eric & Tina Jao
Matt & Sze-Kei Jordan
Laura & Steve Swenson
The Unverzagt Family
Director Level
Ginny and Bill Colwell
Fred and Karen Gilbert
John and Nicole Gozzi
The Moreira Family
Actor Level
The Castro Family
Our most sincere thanks to...
Mrs. Laura Swenson, Head of School
Dr. Tom Opfer, Principal
Faculty and Staff of
St. Paul VI Catholic High School
Producers Executive Committee
Adam Cook, Up Dog Fabrications
Nick Burgos, Burgos Photos
Mr. Tom Burkat and the Robotics Club
The Ladowicz family
The dads and daughters who helped with set builds
The moms who kept us fed and happy
The parents of our cast and crew members the TRUE producers of our show!
Can you find these characters?
Arthur
Grace Tom Berry
Diane Wiley
Charlie Irene Markley
Jack Nancy Kathryn
Gabbi, words cannot express how immensely proud we are of you and how hard you’ve been working. This is so well deserved, and we are excited for the journey ahead. Break legs!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Nicolas
Congratulations, Gabrielle and Victoria, on taking your OLGC collaboration to the next level! "Radium Girls" is quite an achievement. The lights have never been brighter and the stage has never been better managed!
Congratulations to Gabbi Burgos, starring in The Radium Girls! Your dedication, passion, and incredible talent shine on and off the stage. We are so proud of all your hard work and the heart you bring to every performance. This is only the beginning your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead!
Break a leg, Gabbi! �� We Love You!
Tio Fernando, Titi Emily, David, Andrew, & Matthew
Love seeing you shine both on and off stage, Lexy! We are so proud of you and love you so much!! Love, Mom, Dad, Ella & Christian
Congrats dear granddaughter. You never cease to amaze me with your talent. Continue following your passion. Lots of love, Granny
Maddy, watching you on stage is one of our greatest joys. Never stop dreaming big and believing in yourself! The world is your stage, and we’ll always be your biggest fans. Love always, Mom, Dad, and the Babies
Coco, we are so proud of you and your dedication to theater. We love you!
Dad and Mom
A shout out to Natalie Lineberry the newest crew member, the stage awaits ❤
Madison- We are so PROUD ofyou! Can’t wait to see where you land next year. Love, Mom, Dad, and Sophia
Maryn, We are incredibly proud of you. We wish all the best to the entire backstage crew! You may be in the shadows, but you are still shining bright! Love, Dad & Momma
To Our Radiant Momo- You light up the stage with every step; we are so proud of the heart you bring — just like the brave women whose storyyou help tell, your glow comes from within— fierce, fearless
Congratulations to the cast and crew! Charlotte and Melanie we are very proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, Valerie and Frankie
Thank you for your support!
