Moonlight Audio Theatre

HORROR FEST '22: The Chamois by Daphne du Maurier In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting at least four radio programs originally aired on BBC radio. Next up, another dramatized tale by Daphne du Maurier, "The Chamois." When Stephen decides to fly to Greece, it's for one reason only.  He's determined to rid himself of a secret fear - a fear so painful that he'll try anything to conquer it... Stephen …. Christopher Cazenove Stephen’s Wife …. Anna Cropper The Storekeeper …. Alexis Gallnos The Storyteller …. Gabriel Woolf Zus …. Nikolas Janis Dramatised by Michael Bartlett. Producer: Derek Hoddinott First broadcast on the BBC World Service in April 1974.   (Obtained from archive dot org.)

HORROR FEST '22: The Alibi by Daphne du Maurier In this specially curated collection for Halloween 2022, we will be presenting at least four radio programs originally aired on BBC radio. First up, a dramatized tale by Daphne du Maurier, "The Alibi." To change your life in middle age can be a traumatic experience.  For James Fenton, his sudden decision leads him along a strange street into a strange house - and an experience from which he'll never recover. James Fenton …. Tony Britton Anna …. Sarah Badel Edna …. Katherine Parr The Inspector …. Geoffrey Beevers The Storyteller …. Gabriel Woolf Dramatised and produced by Derek Hoddinott. First broadcast on the BBC World Service in May 1974. (Obtained from archive dot org)

In this original production written, directed and produced by Rachel Pulliam,  a famous, blind host during the Golden Age of radio is fired when his beloved horror serial is canceled. Once he learns his replacement is a 12-year-old, will it destroy him, or can the show still go on? This script was the 2020 First Prize Winner in the Marian Thauer Brown Audio Drama Scriptwriting Competition. CAST: (in order of appearance) ANNOUNCER: Rachel Pulliam RITA: Raven Anderson CECIL ELLIOTT: Glenn Hascall VINCENT TIERNEY: John Bell EMERSON CAMPBELL: Pete Lutz SECURITY GUARD: Ian Shaffer SANDRA TIERNEY: Marisha Tapera RICHARD NESBIT: Boyd Barrett LUCY HENSHAW: Delaney Brittingham JUNE HENSHAW: Andrea Richardson HOTEL CLERK: Bethany Baldwin MARTY JENKINS: Joe Stofko MISS EAGLE: Sharon Grunwald 'WESTON U' SPOT: Nicee Wagner 'WESTON U' SPOT: Jalen Frisbee ALISTAIR BELLAMY ('THE COTTAGES' SPOT): Dan Ware POLICEMAN: Jarman Day Dedicated to the loving memory of Viktor Aurelius and Jeff Niles Music: Dr. Ross Bernhardt Sound ef

An alternative universe where Dark Shadows and Strange Paradise meet....when the mysterious Betty Hanscombe arrives back in her hometown, one has to wonder what she is running away from and what new terrors lie in store for her...    Cast: Announcer: Bruce Busby Betty Hanscombe: Rhiannon McAfee Elizabeth Collins: Meredith Jones Roger Collins: Nathan Woltering Bennet Hanscombe: Peter Wishinski Jason McGuire: Adam Blanford Victor Wells: Jake McAskill  Train Conductor: Jerry Kokich

Originally released 7/17/22 for the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, we present Rachel Pulliam and Sole Twin Audio‘s adaptation of “Ring Once for Death” from their Patchwork Classics series. CAST  Announcer/Host – Sharon Grunwald  Whistling Man – Ross Bernhardt  Edith Williams – Gina Moravec  Dr. Mark Williams – Richard Braddock  Sam Kee, Jr. – Caleb Bressler  State Trooper – Stephen Murray  Driver – Zachary Silva (right)  Diana – Rachel Schumacher  Voices – Charity Spencer, Billy Flynn, Sean Madsen, and Steve Fait  MUSIC Ross Bernhardt  Produced/Directed by: Rachel Pulliam    

Originally released 7/31/22 for the Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, this remake of a 1980s Nightfall episode (that thrilling radio series from Canada) was produced by John Ballentine of the Campfire Radio Theatre. Enjoy!

As performed (live) by the KCAL Old Time Radio Troupe from Nicholasville, Kentucky at their fall 2022 "Mixed Nuts" show. Cast includes: Norman Cline (Gildersleeve) David Damron (Leroy) Connie McDonald (Marjorie) Denise Cline (Birdie and commercials) Susan Clements (Leila) Doug Fain (Peavey) Steve Watts (Judge Hooker) Cooper Bartlett (Dr. Hargrave). Song by Rachel Williams and sound effects by Eddie Clements. www.kcalotr.com

(Orig. rel. date 2/7/22) Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials continues! This time it's Paul's pick -- and he's bringing us an (ahem) unusual episode of Gangbusters for us to (ahem) enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-eighth number (but 3rd official episode of S3), this episode of Gangbusters - The Case of Harry "Red" Bever, yes, you read that right, from 1945. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future

FINDING HIS VOICE (Suspense/Thriller) The voice-over business intensifies into a deadly game of cat and mouse between three people. The hunter and the hunted crisscross through the worlds of film, radio, and television – until everything ultimately depends on the sound of a single voice. Features a full cast, engaging sound effects, and original music. Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre. Cast  John Bell as Steven Peters Laura Van Veen as Gloria Peters David Ault as Zach Also featured were: Danny Bowman, Keith Burnett, Bill Craven, Joe Curt, Noelle Dupuis, Kenya Dworkin, Eva Eig, David Farquhar, Niko Gerentes, James Hebblethwaite, Hayden Peter Lee, Dash Lucas, Marssie Mencotti, Nicholas Stroud, Rob Tymec, and Judith Norton Wasik. Written and directed by George Zarr Runtime: 66 minutes Performance ©2018 Design Sound Productions / Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

Originally released as part of the 2022 Sonic Summerstock Playhouse series, Sole Twin Audios brings Patrick Hamilton's play to life in this recreation of a "lost" episode of Suspense, "Rope." In the confines of a single apartment, Brandon and Tom have committed murder and have brazenly invited over the victim's sister and their sophisticated author-friend, Rupert Cadell. Will they escape the noose, or is the classic phrase true: Murder Will Out.    CAST: Conner Howard as the Announcer  Justin Fife as Brandon Theodore Perez as Tom Rachel Schumacher as Leila  Adam Blanford as Rupert Cadell   CREW: Directed and Produced by Rachel Pulliam Music by Ross Bernhardt Suspense Re-imagining by David Krause Artwork by Joshua Mongardini    Sole Twin Audios Network Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVr7i77UhXoJndazF61sfBw Anchor: anchor.fm/soletwinaudios Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sole-twin-audios-network/id1584499329 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qai0RAq48iQG2JJJwAy4K

THE DAYCARE DASH (Comedy) Meet Julie, a modern-day urban single mom just trying to pick up her daughter Tina at the daycare center on time. Can Julie make it before the late fees set in? Ka-Ching, Ka-Ching. She has forty minutes to get to the garage and get crosstown. So on your marks, get set, GO... CAST GEORGIA LEE SCHULTZ - Julie KEITH BURNETT - Lou and Cop BRADY VAN VAERENBERGH - Man in Street and Man in Car JOHN FRAY - Jeremy BILL CRAVEN - Truck Driver EMMA MCDONALD – Tina Directed by George Zarr Recording Engineer and Post Production – David Farquhar Runtime: 11:19 Performance ©2022 Design Sound Productions / Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

S2E2: Zigzags of Treachery, part 2 In the conclusion of our Season 2 premiere,  the life of an innocent woman hangs in the balance, and only a letter can save her – if the Tec can find it in time! Adapted from the Continental Op story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in the March 1, 1924 issue of "Black Mask" magazine. Starring The NARADA RADIO COMPANY Adapted and directed by Pete Lutz Post-production by Fishbonius Sound Design Theme and certain musical passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt Darren Rockhold as YOUR ANNOUNCER Pete Lutz as THE TEC Noah Diamond as ATTORNEY VANCE RICHMOND Jason D. Johnson as O'GAR Frank Guglielmelli as MR. STACEY Jeff Moon as DR. ESTEP  Geri Elliff as EDNA ESTEP Mark Kalita as DICK FOLEY Jordan Bruster as BOB TEAL Paul Arbisi as LEDWICH and HAMMETT'S VOICE Rachel Pulliam as THE MAID and Joe Stofko as THE OLD MAN 

(orig. launch 12/25/21) Season Three of Old-Time Radio Essentials is here! It's our Christmas Special, and Dave's pick -- and he's bringing us a thrilling episode of Rocky Fortune for us to enjoy and discuss. And since we're on the subject of discussion, we hope to determine whether this entry meets the following criteria: 1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.") 2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection? So with this in mind, we three bring you, as our twenty-seventh number (but 2nd official episode of S3), this episode of Rocky Fortune - The Plot to Murder Santa Claus, from 1953. We'll introduce the show, play it in its entirety, then discuss it at length. Thanks for joining us, and we hope you enjoy it!  Please show your support of the podcast by doing any of the following! To comment on how we might improve OTR-E, or give suggestions for future discussions, please

Fred Allen is a name unfamiliar to most people today, but for two decades his radio show set the standard for the best of American humor. His comedy and satirical influence can be seen in everything from Looney Tunes to Saturday Night Live. Robert L. Mills, comedy writer for Bob Hope, has crafted a "new" Fred Allen show for Project Audion which successfully recalls the time Allen had the #1 program on the airwaves (in the late 1940s). We'll visit "Allen's Alley" with Senator Claghorn, Mrs. Nussbaum, and others; take on "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" in a movie parody, and welcome guest stars Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, thanks to a coast-to-coast cast of sterling vocal talent which includes: FRED ALLEN: John Bell, AL MOODY / CASSIDY / BANDITO: Pete Lutz, TX PORTLAND / MRS. NUSSBAUM: Julie Hoverson, WA KENNY DELMAR: Ken Jeffries, CA CLAGHORN / GRIZZY: Harry Middlebrooks, CA EDGAR BERGEN: Robert L. Mills., CA CHARLIE MCCARTHY: Scott McKinley, NJ with Direction & Production by Larry Groebe, TX

Dark Paradise: a retrospection of two Gothic Soap Operas, "Dark Shadows" and "Strange Paradise." In this introductory episode, Host Rachel Pulliam discusses the beginnings of both soap operas. This will be a monthly series, airing on the first Monday of the month. Original music composed specially for "Dark Paradise" by Ross Bernhardt   Find episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKayK8CXBhM&t=271s 

ENJOY THIS REMAKE OF A CLASSIC OTR SHOW BY SOLE TWIN AUDIOS!  Synopsis: Radio DJ Smiley Smith is known for pulling elaborate stunts for his listeners, but when he ventures into the house known as the "Death Trap," he may just get more than he is bargaining for.  Featuring the voice talents of: Alexa Chipman as the Announcer  John Bell as Smiley Smith  Dean T Moody - as the OTRT Ad/Charles MacDonald   Pete Lutz as Mr. Thorpe  Jerry Kokich as Mr. Reed  CREW: Directed and produced by Rachel Pulliam  Cover artist: Rylir  Music: Dr. Ross Bernhardt  Suspense theme: by Bernard Herrman (re-imagined by David Krause) Sound Effects were provided by www.freesound.org

In their final appearance for the 2022 Sonic Summerstock Playhouse, the Narada Radio Company proudly presents a remake of Lux Radio Theatre's LES MISERABLES, from the 1952 film starring Michael Rennie, Robert Newton and Debra Paget.  ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold JEAN VALJEAN – Les Marsden  JAVERT – Pete Lutz  COSETTE – Rhiannon McAfee  ROBERT – Greg McAfee  JUDGE/PROSECUTOR/GUSTAVE – Larry Groebe  RIMBAUD/GENFLOU – Paul Arbisi  BISHOP – Karim Kronfli MME. MAGLOIRE – Pam Pailes  CORPORAL/COCHESPAILLE – Dave Robison  SILVERSMITH – Jack Ward  MENTOU - Ross Bernhardt FANTINE – Carole Krohn  MATHIEU/REVOLUTIONARY – Lothar Tuppan  BREVET/DUPUY – John Bell  MARIUS/BYSTANDER – Dana Gonsalves  Director/Producer: Pete Lutz Music by Ross Bernhardt

(Orig. rel. 8/14/22) The United Artists of Mutual present: Danse Macabre, a segment from a 1938 broadcast of The Royal Desserts Hour. Written by Arch (Lights Out) Oboler, this short piece describes how composer Camille Saint-Saëns might have been inspired to write the piece that made him famous. With the voices of John Bell as Old Jacques and The Stranger; and Pete Lutz as Rudy Vallee and Saint-Saëns. Mr. Bell and Mr. Lutz also play the voices of the ghosts in the graveyard.

(Orig. rel. 8/14/22) The United Artists of Mutual present: More Bob & Ray! Recorded especially for Sonic Summerstock Playhouse 2022, it features Jeff Billard in the roles of Bob Elliott, and Pete Lutz as the many voices of Ray Goulding, in a half-hour of zany sketches. Enjoy! 1. Show open/Public Service Message 2. Fern Ock Veek, Sickly Whale Oil Processor 3. Einbinder Flypaper commercial 4. Happy Birthday, Ken Vose! 5. Anxiety! 6. Monongahela Metal Foundry commercial 7. Search for Togetherness 8. Mr. Science 9. Closing

S2E1: Zigzags of Treachery, part 1 In our Season 2 premiere, a man comes face-to-face with his past, and his wife gets blamed for the mess he leaves behind! Adapted from the Continental Op story of the same name by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in the March 1, 1924 issue of "Black Mask" magazine. NARADA RADIO COMPANY Adapted and directed by Pete Lutz Post-production by Fishbonius Sound Design Theme and certain musical passages by Dr. Ross Bernhardt CAST: ANNOUNCER: Darren Rockhold THE TEC: Pete Lutz VANCE RICHMOND: Noah Diamond STACEY: Frank Guglielmelli LUCY COE: Rachel Pulliam ESTEP: Jeff Moon EDNA ESTEP: Geri Elliff DICK FOLEY: Mark Kalita BOB TEAL: Jordan Bruster LEDWICH: Paul Arbisi BOYD: John Bell THE OLD MAN: Joe Stofko Series created by Pete Lutz & Mark Slade FIND THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON (8 EPISODES) HERE AT MOONLIGHT AUDIO!