For the next three nights, the AJ Steinberg Auditorium transforms into a live radio studio from yesteryear, where the craft of storytelling uses lights, sounds, whispers and screams to help you enter the theater of the mind.
“Vintage Hitchcock, a Live Radio Play,” by Joe Landry features three stories from the master of suspense woven into a stage performance by students from Smoky Valley High School. The triple feature includes: “The Lodger,” “Sabotage” and “The 39 Steps” and gives the audience a chance to dive deep into the old time feel of a radio drama from the 1940s.
The show includes a couple of foley artists (live sound technicians working on stage to enhance the experience). Jordan Bodenhamer and Raina Decker use household items and random gadgets to breathe life into the tale that will both trick and delight your ears. Announcer Ava Goss leads a cast of talented actors as the pace picks up to a classic Hitchcock crescendo.
Veteran Broadway RFD director Eric Lundstrom in his debut as director at Smoky Valley helped his students navigate the COVID crisis by picking a show that translates well on stage and on screen. Students are spaced out for safety protocols and each performer has a see-through mask for protection.
Patrons will be able to purchase tickets for online viewing beginning November 20 through November 22. Tickets to attend performances of “Vintage Hitchcock, A Live Radio Play” will be available only to a small group of family members of the cast and crew.
Due to COVID restrictions Smoky Valley Theater is offering patrons the opportunity to watch the production online Nov. 20-22 from the comfort and safety of your own home. To purchase your access and support these students, click here. Tickets are $5 plus applicable fees.
