Samantha Cordio in the 2003 MATC production of Radiant Source.
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Radiant Source
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Holly Walter Kerby
Samantha Cordio in the 2003 MATC production of Radiant Source. |
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Radiant Source brings to life Marie Curie’s quest to explore the secrets of radioactivity at a time when women couldn’t vote, own property, or attend university. Portraying Madame Curie as a wife and mother as well as a scientist, the play integrates her scientific work and discoveries with scenes of her marriage and family life. Themes of science and family come together when Marie nurtures her teenage daughter’s passion for science and mother and daughter work side by side in the laboratory. Written by chemistry instructor/playwright Holly Walter Kerby to engage young audiences in the excitement of discovery, Radiant Source combines the mystery of science, the spectacle of theater and the true story of one woman’s triumph over adversity in a production that will entertain, engage, and inspire audiences age 8 and older
Radiant Source (90-minute version) premiered November 2003 in Madison Area Technical College’s black box theatre to sell out crowds. This production was directed by Pat Thom and sold out 8 of 11 performances including matinees attended by area middle school students.
Photographs from November 2003 production.
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Audience Feedback Evaluation of post-play feedback forms showed that over 95% of responding audience members found the play “engaging and enjoyable,” and that the play had a significant influence on young’s people’s attitudes toward scientists and their work. |
Scripts for the 90-minute and 60-minute versions of Radiant Source are available upon request.
Set and casting requirements for
90-minute version of Radiant Source.
60-minute version of Radiant Source.