Summary
Experience the moving and deeply human story of THESE SHINING LIVES by Melanie Marnich, a powerful play inspired by true events. Set in the 1920s, it follows Catherine Donohue, a spirited young woman who takes a job painting watch dials at a factory, doing work that promises independence and camaraderie, but comes at a devastating cost. As Catherine and her fellow workers form friendships and find pride in their craft, they remain unaware of the danger they face from exposure to radium.
Details
- Dates
- Nov 19 – Nov 22, 2026
- Price
- Not listed. Check the ticket site.
- Venue
- Wagner College Theatre
Staten Island, NY
wagner.edu/theatre
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Refreshed from the theater website (wagner.edu) on 2026-11-13.