Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials
Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials

Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials

Hard Road Theatre Productions

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Greetings from Hard Road Theatre and welcome to Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials where we step back in time and bring you tales from the Golden Age of Radio. Our plan is produce and release a high quality, expertly produced vintage radio show on a weekly basis throughout these cold winter months. We have assembled a talented production staff and have cast these shows with top notch talent! If you like what you’ve heard please consider becoming a donor at www.hardroad.org.

Recent Episodes

Suspense - Always Room at the Top
JUN 12, 2021
Suspense - Always Room at the Top

Greetings from Hard Road Theatre! Welcome to Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials where we step back in time and bring you tales from the Golden Age of Radio. Tonight we present "Suspense" featuring notable melodramas from stage and screen that will bring you to the edge of your chair and keep you in ... Suspense! ,  brought to you by Blake Schrumpf, State Farm.

We know a lot of people who think there are a lot of people who don't like a good ghost story. For the benefit of these, at least, we go on record at the outset of this evening's entertainment with a sober assurance that, although blood may be curdled on this program, none will be spilt. There's no shooting, knifing, throttling, axing or poisoning here. No clanking chains, no cobwebs, no bony and/or hairy hands appearing from secret panels or, better yet, bedroom curtains. If it's any part of that dear old phosphorescent foolishness that people who don't like ghost stories don't like...then, again I promise you, we haven't got it. Not tonight. What we DO have is a thriller. If it's half as good as we think it is, you can call it a shocker. A story doesn't have to appeal to the heart, it can also appeal to the spine. Sometimes you want your heart to be warmed and - sometimes you want your spine to tingle. The tingling, it's to be hoped, will be quite audible as you listen tonight ... to "Always Room at the Top"

Tonight's episode is titled - Always Room at the Top

FEATURING:

Announcer - Bill Sullivan

Helen - Breanna Noe

Farrell - Evan Fifer

Jean - Linda Collman

Marie - Gentry Fifer

Charlie - Carlos Munguia

Receptionist - Mary Knebel

Cop - Bill Sullivan

Reporters/Voices - Carlos Munguia, Brian Knobloch, Mary Knebel, Bill Sullivan


PRODUCTION STAFF:

Recording/Sound Engineer - Carlos Munguia

Audio Sous-Chef - Bill Sullivan

Audio/Foley Editor - Brian Knobloch/blockplanedesigns

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We’re trying to recreate that magic this fall and winter with a new venture entitled “Hard Road Stage at Home Radio Serials”. Our plan is produce and release a high quality, expertly produced vintage radio show on a weekly basis throughout these cold winter months. We have assembled a talented production staff and have cast these shows with top notch talent!  If you like what you’ve heard please consider becoming a donor. For more information about Hard Road Theatre, to donate to our organization or for information on becoming a sponsoring please visit our website, www.hardroad.org.

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30 MIN
Suspense - Sorry, Wrong Number
MAY 21, 2021
Suspense - Sorry, Wrong Number

Greetings from Hard Road Theatre! Welcome to Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials where we step back in time and bring you tales from the Golden Age of Radio. Tonight we present "Suspense" featuring notable melodramas from stage and screen that will bring you to the edge of your chair and keep you in ... Suspense! ,  brought to you by Blake Schrumpf, State Farm.

We know a lot of people who think there are a lot of people who don't like a good ghost story. For the benefit of these, at least, we go on record at the outset of this evening's entertainment with a sober assurance that, although blood may be curdled on this program, none will be spilt. There's no shooting, knifing, throttling, axing or poisoning here. No clanking chains, no cobwebs, no bony and/or hairy hands appearing from secret panels or, better yet, bedroom curtains. If it's any part of that dear old phosphorescent foolishness that people who don't like ghost stories don't like...then, again I promise you, we haven't got it. Not tonight. What we DO have is a thriller. If it's half as good as we think it is, you can call it a shocker. A story doesn't have to appeal to the heart, it can also appeal to the spine. Sometimes you want your heart to be warmed and - sometimes you want your spine to tingle. The tingling, it's to be hoped, will be quite audible as you listen tonight ... to "Sorry, Wrong Number."

Tonight's episode is titled - Sorry, Wrong Number

FEATURING:

Announcer - Bill Sullivan

Mrs. Stevenson - Mary Knebel

Operator/Information - Linda Collman

1st Man/Western Union - Carlos Munguia

George - Brian Knobloch

Chief Operator - Gentry Fifer

Sergeant Martin - Evan Fifer

Hospital Receptionist - Breanna Noe


PRODUCTION STAFF:

Recording/Sound Engineer - Carlos Munguia

Audio Sous-Chef - Bill Sullivan

Audio/Foley Editor - Brian Knobloch/blockplanedesigns

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We’re trying to recreate that magic this fall and winter with a new venture entitled “Hard Road Stage at Home Radio Serials”. Our plan is produce and release a high quality, expertly produced vintage radio show on a weekly basis throughout these cold winter months. We have assembled a talented production staff and have cast these shows with top notch talent!  If you like what you’ve heard please consider becoming a donor. For more information about Hard Road Theatre, to donate to our organization or for information on becoming a sponsoring please visit our website, www.hardroad.org.

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31 MIN
Suspense - The Hitchhiker
MAY 14, 2021
Suspense - The Hitchhiker

Greetings from Hard Road Theatre! Welcome to Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials where we step back in time and bring you tales from the Golden Age of Radio. Tonight we present "Suspense" featuring notable melodramas from stage and screen that will bring you to the edge of your chair and keep you in ... Suspense! ,  brought to you by Blake Schrumpf, State Farm.

We know a lot of people who think there are a lot of people who don't like a good ghost story. For the benefit of these, at least, we go on record at the outset of this evening's entertainment with a sober assurance that, although blood may be curdled on this program, none will be spilt. There's no shooting, knifing, throttling, axing or poisoning here. No clanking chains, no cobwebs, no bony and/or hairy hands appearing from secret panels or, better yet, bedroom curtains. If it's any part of that dear old phosphorescent foolishness that people who don't like ghost stories don't like...then, again I promise you, we haven't got it. Not tonight. What we DO have is a thriller. If it's half as good as we think it is, you can call it a shocker. A story doesn't have to appeal to the heart, it can also appeal to the spine. Sometimes you want your heart to be warmed and - sometimes you want your spine to tingle. The tingling, it's to be hoped, will be quite audible as you listen tonight ... to "The Hitchhiker."

Tonight's episode is titled - The Hitchhiker

FEATURING:

Announcer - Bill Sullivan

Ronald Adams - Evan Fifer

Mrs. Adams - Mary Knebel

The Hitchhiker - Bill Sullivan

Gas Station Attendant - Carlos Munguia

Storekeeper - Brian Knobloch

Woman (Rider) - Breanna Noe

Operator - Gentry Fifer

Mrs. Whinney - Linda Collman


PRODUCTION STAFF:

Recording/Sound Engineer - Carlos Munguia

Audio Sous-Chef - Bill Sullivan

Audio/Foley Editor - Brian Knobloch/blockplanedesigns

______________________________

We’re trying to recreate that magic this fall and winter with a new venture entitled “Hard Road Stage at Home Radio Serials”. Our plan is produce and release a high quality, expertly produced vintage radio show on a weekly basis throughout these cold winter months. We have assembled a talented production staff and have cast these shows with top notch talent!  If you like what you’ve heard please consider becoming a donor. For more information about Hard Road Theatre, to donate to our organization or for information on becoming a sponsoring please visit our website, www.hardroad.org.

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23 MIN
Dragnet - The Big Sister
APR 23, 2021
Dragnet - The Big Sister

Ladies and gentlemen: the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent...

Greetings from Hard Road Theatre! Welcome to Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials where we step back in time and bring you tales from  the Golden Age of Radio. Tonight we join Sgt. Joe Friday and the Los Angeles Police Force, as they fight crime and help those in need,  brought to you by Lee's Fine Jewelry, Loans & More.

We did something fun with the casting for this series! If it looks familiar, that’s because it is! The Dragnet cast includes performers who starred in the 2012 Hard Road Revival of “The Odd Couple”. We’re  excited to be be able to bring back this talented team for these performances! 

Tonight's episode is titled - The Big Sister

FEATURING:

Announcer - Jim Burgett 

Sgt. Joe Friday - Bill Sullivan

Officer Frank Smith - John Jatcko

Martha Dunbetter - Meredith Canterberry

Tina Millot/Bessie Maxon - Gentry Fifer

Ralph Portlong - Tom Varner

PRODUCTION STAFF:

Recording/Sound Engineer - Brian Knobloch

Audio Sous-Chef - Bill Sullivan

Audio/Foley Editor - Brian Knobloch/blockplanedesigns

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To say that 2020 has been a challenge for our organization would be an understatement. Back in January our board approved an exciting slate of shows and productions to celebrate our 20th season! Unfortunately, to keep our actors, production staff and patrons safe, we were forced to cancel all of our in-person shows, fundraisers and community outreach events. Historically we have produced 2-3 summer shows, which are very popular, highly attended and account for a large portion of our yearly income. Through these tough months we have tried to find creative and safe ways to engage our actors and patrons. In lieu of our kid’s show this summer our amazing production team created a weekly video “Hard Road Stage At Home Series” featuring many of our talented youth performers recorded remotely from the safety of their own homes! We released these wildly popular videos on our Facebook page and and on our website www.hardroad.org, garnering thousands of views, likes and shares.

We’re trying to recreate that magic this fall and winter with a new venture entitled “Hard Road Stage at Home Radio Serials”. Our plan is produce and release a high quality, expertly produced vintage radio show on a weekly basis throughout these cold winter months. We have assembled a talented production staff and have cast these shows with top notch talent!  If you like what you’ve heard please consider becoming a donor. For more information about Hard Road Theatre, to donate to our organization or for information on becoming a sponsoring please visit our website, www.hardroad.org.

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39 MIN
Dragnet - The Big Bounce
APR 16, 2021
Dragnet - The Big Bounce

Ladies and gentlemen: the story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent...

Greetings from Hard Road Theatre! Welcome to Hard Road Theatre Stage at Home Radio Serials where we step back in time and bring you tales from  the Golden Age of Radio. Tonight we join Sgt. Joe Friday and the Los Angeles Police Force, as they fight crime and help those in need,  brought to you by Lee's Fine Jewelry, Loans & More.

We did something fun with the casting for this series! If it looks familiar, that’s because it is! The Dragnet cast includes performers who starred in the 2012 Hard Road Revival of “The Odd Couple”. We’re  excited to be be able to bring back this talented team for these performances! 

Tonight's episode is titled - The Big Bounce

FEATURING:

Announcer - Jim Burgett 

Sgt. Joe Friday - Bill Sullivan

Officer Frank Smith - John Jatcko

Edgar Neskitt - Rob Bowman

Agnes Crimp/Frieda - Gentry Fifer

Paul Pilcher - Wayne Steiner

Daisy Wilkers - Meredith Canterberry

Wilbur French - Tom Varner

PRODUCTION STAFF:

Recording/Sound Engineer - Brian Knobloch

Audio Sous-Chef - Bill Sullivan

Audio/Foley Editor - Brian Knobloch/blockplanedesigns

______________________________

To say that 2020 has been a challenge for our organization would be an understatement. Back in January our board approved an exciting slate of shows and productions to celebrate our 20th season! Unfortunately, to keep our actors, production staff and patrons safe, we were forced to cancel all of our in-person shows, fundraisers and community outreach events. Historically we have produced 2-3 summer shows, which are very popular, highly attended and account for a large portion of our yearly income. Through these tough months we have tried to find creative and safe ways to engage our actors and patrons. In lieu of our kid’s show this summer our amazing production team created a weekly video “Hard Road Stage At Home Series” featuring many of our talented youth performers recorded remotely from the safety of their own homes! We released these wildly popular videos on our Facebook page and and on our website www.hardroad.org, garnering thousands of views, likes and shares.

We’re trying to recreate that magic this fall and winter with a new venture entitled “Hard Road Stage at Home Radio Serials”. Our plan is produce and release a high quality, expertly produced vintage radio show on a weekly basis throughout these cold winter months. We have assembled a talented production staff and have cast these shows with top notch talent!  If you like what you’ve heard please consider becoming a donor. For more information about Hard Road Theatre, to donate to our organization or for information on becoming a sponsoring please visit our website, www.hardroad.org.

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36 MIN