Merry Christmas, IDSers!! Enjoy the Holiday Season with those near and dear, grab some egg nog, and then settle in to listen to this year’s IDS Special. This year it’s an episode for the OTR series, Suspense, entitled Christmas for Carole which made it’s debut in 1950. Please enjoy our recreation of it!!
Our IDS Cast:
John Mauldin as Paul.Brad Oxnam as Rocky, Eddie, and Mr. Forbes.
and…
Tara Mauldin as Carole and Mrs. Forbes.
Musical Selections:
Jingle Bells, The First Noel by Christmas Piano from the album, 50 + Christmas Classics which can be purchased here.
White Christmas by Bing Crosby from the album, White Christmas which can be purchased here.
Winter Wonderland by Bing Crosby from the album, Christmas Classics which can be purchased here.
Happy Halloween, IDSers!! May it be as trick or treat filled as you desire. We, at the IDS, want to do our part and we love playing tricks or treats with our friends from Project Audion!
So, this year’s IDS Halloween Special is a collaboration with Project Audion which is an old episode of the OTR series, The Whistler. This 70 year old episode is entitled The Man From the Morgue and this recording is the only one in existence…how’s that for a treat!!! Enjoy, if you dare!!!!
Appropriate to the Halloween month – but good listening anytime – Project Audion’s latest premiere is an episode of old time radio’s long-running (1942-1955) mystery anthology series, “The Whistler”. Over 700 episodes were originally broadcast, but we’re recreating one that doesn’t survive: “Man from the Morgue” which aired January 13, 1952 and was since lost. Our coast-to-coast cast features outstanding performances all transcribed live via Zoom…Here they are:
Jeff Billard in Massachusetts Larry Groebe in Texas Chris Hart in Florida Kristin James, California Ken Jeffries, California John Mauldin, Tennessee Rhiannon McAfee, California Greg McAfee, California Brad Oxnam, Tennessee
Sound patterns were performed by Ele Matelan in Illinois.
The show was directed by Jon Mauldin and produced by Larry Groebe.
Check our Project Audion on their Facebook page or YouTube page. More on The Generic Radio Workshop here.
Music Selection in opening and closing segments of this episode of the Inexplicable Dumb Show is:
Dance of the Demon by Edouard Holst and performed by Gothic Philharmonic & The Synthesizer and can be purchased here.
This is the fourth installment of the IDS’s Summer Rep Series for 2021. For those that don’t know; during the summer, the IDS recreates old radio programs to the best of our abilities for your entertainment and our amusement. One a month, all summer long!! Up next is a classic episode from the OTR series, The Fleischmann’s Yeast Hour entitled, The Church Mouse. Enjoy!!
Our IDS Cast:
Kristin James as Susie. Brad Oxnam as Schuyler
and…
John Mauldin as Announcer.
musical selection…
Happy Days are Here Again by The Casa Loma Orchestra which can be purchased here.
This is the devilishly good third installment of the IDS’s Summer Rep Series for 2021. For those that don’t know; during the summer, the IDS recreates old radio programs to the best of our abilities for your entertainment and our amusement. One a month all summer long!! Up next is a classic spooky episode from the OTR series, Quiet, Please entitled, The Big Box. Enjoy!!
Our IDS Cast:
John Mauldin as George.Brad Oxnam as Announcer, Cooper, Policeman, Cavanagh, Man, and Hijacker.
with…
Tara Mauldin as Dispatcher.
musical selections are…
Symphony in D Minor by Cesar Franck which can be purchased here.
The Eyes of Texas are Upon You by George Washington Marching Band which can be purchased here.
This is the second installment of the IDS’s Summer Rep Series for 2021. For those that don’t know; during the summer, the IDS recreates old radio programs to the best of our abilities for your entertainment and our amusement. One a month all summer long!! Up next is a classic episode from the OTR series, Fleischmann’s Yeast Hour, entitled For Services Rendered. Enjoy!!
Brad Oxnam as Host and Leonard Ardsley, Eva’s Father.John Mauldin as Collie Stratton.
and introducing…
Denice Hicks as Eva Ardsley.
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This is the start of the IDS’s Summer Rep Series for 2021. For those that don’t know; during the summer, the IDS recreates old radio programs to the best of our abilities for your entertainment and our amusement. One a month all summer long!! Up first is a classic episode from the OTR series, Easy Aces, entitled Jane Goes into the Christmas Card Business. Enjoy!!
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Our IDS Cast:
John Mauldin as Ace.Tara Mauldin as Jane.
and…
Leslie Marberry as Sally Anderson.
featuring…
Brad Oxnam as Ken Roberts.
musical selections:
Manhattan Serenade by Frederick Hodges can be purchased here.
White Christmas by Bing Crosby can be purchased here.
Jingle Bells by Christmas Piano can be purchased here.
Winter Wonderland by Bing Crosby can be purchased here.
Home on the Range by Bing Crosby can be purchased here.
Deep in the Heart of Texas by Gene Autry can be purchased here.
Happy Easter, IDSers!! After you hunt those eggs and eat those Peeps, enjoy this year’s IDS Easter special which features an episode of the OTR series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, entitled quite conveniently, The Easter Show. It seems the struggle to get up for sunrise services on Easter is an age old predicament. Enjoy!!
Our IDS Cast:
John Mauldin as Ozzie.Tara Mauldin as Harriet.Leslie Marberry as Narrator, Emmy Lou, (wo)Man, and Mrs. CarterBrad Oxnam as Ricky, Thorny, Drunk, and announcer, Verne Smith.
with…
A. Mauldin as David.
musical selections:
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Theme song which can be purchased here.
Easter Parade by Liberace which can be purchased here.
Easter Parade by Bing Crosby which can purchased here.
Well, IDSers, this episode serves as our St. Patrick’s Day Special and it’s an extra long episode so you will need plenty of green things to eat and drink as you listen to it. It’s a treat because the first part of the episode is a delightful interview via Zoom with Larry Groebe of Generic Radio Workshop and he is also the Grand Poobah of Project Audion. Larry organized voice actors and old time radio enthusiasts from around the globe to recreate old radio episodes via the internet. As an example of this, the second half of this IDS episode is the latest Project Audion offering from an OTR series, Dimension X, with an episode entitled Requiem. IDS’s own Brad Oxnam voices Charlie, Leslie Marberry voices Announcer/Mother and John voices the part of Henry and he directs the episode as well. Enjoy!!
For more information on Project Audion go to the FaceBook page or the YouTube page.
Deep Fried Theatre:
The Project Audion Cast for “Requiem”:
Top row: L to R: John Mauldin (as Henry) in Tennessee, Jacob Palka (as McIntyre) in Illinois and Rachel Pulliam (as Young Del and Charlotte) in Missouri Middle Row: L to R: Leslie Marberry (as Mother and Announcer) in Tennessee, Larry Groebe (as D.D. Harriman) in Texas, and Marty Bufalini (as Host, Doctor, and Kamens) in Michigan Bottom Row: L to R: Bob Beaumont (as Fred & Marshall) in California, Brad Oxnam (as Charlie) in Tennessee with Sound Effects were by Ken Rainey in Texas, and John Mauldin directed.
Happy Valentine’s Day, IDSers!! May your sweetie bring you all the sweets you can handle!! This year’s IDS Valentine’s day to you is our take on a classic episode of Blondie (yes, based on the classic comic strip of the same name) entitled, Blondie Gets a Valentine. Enjoy!!
Our IDS Cast:
Kristin James as Blondie. John Mauldin as Dagwood.Brad Oxnam as Ken Nile, J.C. Dithers, and Daisy the beast.
This week I’m joined via Zoom by Erin Cronican, and William Ketter to discuss The Seeing Place Theater’s production of Dog Act by Liz Duffy Adams. It is a live Zoom performance on February 03, 2021. We discuss the script and the ways to produce a live production through the lens of a Zoom world. Enjoy!!
Deep Fried Theatre:
THE SEEING PLACE THEATER (TSP) is celebrating its 10++ Season despite being forced online due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, The Body Politic. As their 10th Season continues through 2021, they will be presenting their productions written by distinguished playwrights virtually, with the hope of returning to the Paradise Factory (64 E 4th Street, NY NY 10003) as soon as they are able. Up next is a lively online production of DOG ACT by Liz Duffy Adams. DOG ACT, directed by Erin Cronican will air January 30 at 7:00 pm EST and February3, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST.
Liz Duffy Adams irreverent post-apocalyptic play DOG ACT.
The play follows the adventures of Zetta Stone, a traveling performer, and her companion Dog (a young man undergoing a “voluntary species demotion”) as they wander through the former northeastern United States. Zetta, Dog, and their little troupe are on their way to a gig in China, assuming they can find it…and survive the journey. DOG ACT is a theatrical, darkly comic variation on the classic doomsday genre, with five original songs.
The productions star members of their illustrious ensemble comprised of actors from the BIPOC, disabled, LGTBQIA, and immigrant communities, and 75% are women or non-binary. They are TSP veterans Erin Cronican, Robin Friend, William Ketter, Jon L Peacock, Hailey Vest, Brandon Walker (who appeared in one of the first ever productions of the play in 2005), and Weronika Helena Wozniak.
The production features scenic and costume design by Erin Cronican. Brandon Walker is the sound designer and composer, and Shannon Formas is the stage manager. Publicity by Katie Rosin/Kampfire PR.
“It seems all-too appropriate to be presenting a play about post-apocalyptic adventures, given our current health and political upheaval that we’re experiencing in the United States,” says director Erin Cronican. “This play asks us to reflect on how we manage our pain and loss, how we forge alliances in times of strife, and the importance of storytelling to bring us all together.”
Seeing Play Theater is a proud member of ART-NY, NYIT Award Nominee, AEA Showcase Code/Theater Authority
This Episode’s Guests are:
Erin Cronican, Co-Founder, Executive Artistic Director, Director of Dog Act, and as Rozetta (Zetta) Stone.Wiliam Ketter, actor, as Dog.
This performance is a part of The Seeing Place’s RIPPLE FOR CHANGE Series, a program that celebrates non-profit organizations who are making immense contributions to their communities in the area of social justice. This month’s honoree – St Clement’s NYC: A congregation that has always celebrated the ministry of women, of gay and lesbian people, and those of all walks of life; a longtime center of service to the poor, celebrating social activism and creative liturgy – one of the most diverse Episcopal parishes in New York City. St Clements has operated a food pantry since 1986, one of its primary means of outreach. www.stclementsnyc.org
To further the play’s impact, The Seeing Place will follow the live play with a talkback discussion “Action Steps for Surviving Hardship in an Uncertain World” with panelists from the storytelling and health communities.
