This month The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society (MORLS) have two live shows. Faithful readers and listeners will know that a fan I am of this group, not only their live performances of classic radio scripts as well as their own original scripts done in the style of classic radio, complete with the onstage creation of sound effects and music, but also their podcast. If you haven’t heard it yet now’s the perfect time to give a listen to my interview with gang on the Twin Cities Theater Chat Podcast, here’s a link to our discussion. This month starting on Sunday April 7th there is a very special performance, where you can get a little taste of both the live performances and the podcast see the details below.

Join society members Eric Webster, Tim Uren, Joshua English Scrimshaw, and special guest Laura Zabel for a live recording of their five-star (iTunes) podcast The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society. The line-up includes a classic episode from the 1940s radio program Suspense starring the legendary Angela Lansbury, a rollicking no-holds-barred debate on the merits of the episode, and a full-length improvised radio play, including live sound effects and music.

Performing at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater
810 West Lake St, Minneapolis, MN

Sunday, April 7
Showtime: 7:00 PM
Doors are at 6:00 PM
Tickets: $18

For Tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mysterious-old-radio-listening-society-live-tickets-868537879177 . I’m planning on attending this performance with family to celebrate my Birthday, if you make it, be sure to stop by and say hi. If you can’t make it to Bryant Lake Bowl on April 7th, they have another performance on April 20th at Crooners Super Club, here are the details for that show.

Before classic shows like Gunsmoke and Dragnet were on TV, they were on the radio. Enjoy two golden age dramas performed in the style of an old-time radio broadcast, including vintage commercials and live sound effects.

“The Cabin” from Gunsmoke (1952): Marshal Dillon seeks shelter from a blizzard only to discover there are worse things to fear than the cold.

“The Big Speech” from Dragnet (1951): Joe Friday pursues “the facts, ma’am, just the facts” in his investigation of a violent drug store robbery. Once the case is solved, his mother helps him write a speech on the dangers of drugs for the local high school.

Performing at Crooners Supper Club
6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN

Saturday, April 20
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Doors are at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $25-$35
Take a look at their menu!

For tickets to this performance go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mysterious-old-radio-listening-society-before-they-were-television-shows-tickets-864605888487

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