
Starbird Theatre presents “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marnich with showtimes May 9-11 at the Thomas Jefferson Middle School Theatre, 3000 N.W. 119th St., Vancouver. The drama is based on the true story of the women who worked at the Radium Dial Company in the 1920s, painting watch dials with radium-based paint. The women initially took pride in their work but soon developed severe health issues from the toxic exposure. The play explores themes of resilience, friendship and corporate negligence. Performances are 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 10 and 2 p.m. May 10 and 11. Tickets are $20 if purchased at starbirdtheatre.com or $22 at the door.
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