Gorham’s entry into the One Act Regional Festival, “Radium Girls” was presented for three performances on the weekend of March first through third. This play tells the story of a group of young women who became ill from exposure to dangerous chemicals in their work in factories in the early twentieth century. Several of the women brought suit against the company and were able to see changes made in workplace safety in the United States. Mrs. Marks was one of those young women.

In 1928, Marks worked at the Waterbury Clock Company, but never put her paintbrush in her mouth to make a point, which protected her from the worst effects of the radium. Those present at the Sunday, March 3 performance included her daughter Elaine Duggan, and her granddaughter Maureen Duggan. Ms Marks has died, after living a full life. Their attendance at the show made the final GHS performance special, and helped the cast and crew connect even more with the inspiring and courageous story of the “Radium Girls.”