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The Naples Players Radio Theatre

The Naples Players Radio Theatre

著者： Reprised versions of vintage 1930s 40s and 50s radio programs
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 The Naples Players' Radio Theatre reprises the old radio plays of the 1940's and 50s. Enriched by the addition of sound effects and music, this series of plays brings the fun and excitement of theatre into your own home.All rights reserved アート
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  • It's A Wonderful Life

    It's A Wonderful Life
    2025/12/15
    Few stories have woven themselves so completely into the fabric of American storytelling as It’s a Wonderful Life. First released as a motion picture in 1946, Frank Capra’s film was initially met with modest success, only to grow—quietly and steadily—into one of the most beloved holiday traditions of the 20th century. Its message is deceptively simple: that an ordinary life, lived with kindness and integrity, can ripple outward in ways we may never fully see. But long before the story became synonymous with annual television broadcasts and snowy black-and-white images, It’s a Wonderful Life found another home—one that relied not on visuals, but on imagination. During the Golden Age of Radio, adaptations of popular films and stage works were a staple of American entertainment. Families gathered around their living-room radios much as we gather around screens today, listening to familiar stories re-told by voice, music, and sound alone. In that tradition, It’s a Wonderful Life was adapted for radio in the late 1940s, inviting listeners to create Bedford Falls in their own minds, to hear George Bailey’s quiet desperation and ultimate redemption without seeing a single snowflake fall. Our radio production is both a tribute to that era and a reaffirmation of why this story endures. Radio drama strips storytelling down to its essentials: voice, pacing, silence, and sound. Without images to guide us, we lean into the emotional truth of the characters. George Bailey becomes not just a man we watch, but a voice we sit beside. Clarence’s gentle wisdom feels more intimate. Mary’s love more personal. Bedford Falls becomes anywhere, and George Bailey becomes anyone who has ever wondered whether their life truly mattered. Producing It’s a Wonderful Life as a radio drama also feels especially appropriate today. In an age of relentless noise and spectacle, radio invites us to slow down, to listen closely, and to reconnect with the human scale of the story. It reminds us that heroism doesn’t require grand gestures—sometimes it’s found in staying, in caring, and in choosing others over ourselves. This production is made possible by a cast of generous voice actors who lend not only their talent, but their hearts to the story. Each performance is shaped by an understanding that It’s a Wonderful Life works not because it is sentimental, but because it is honest—acknowledging doubt, failure, and despair before arriving at hope. We offer this audio presentation in the spirit in which radio drama has always thrived: as a shared experience, meant to be listened to closely, perhaps with family or friends, and carried with you afterward. Whether this is your first visit to Bedford Falls or your hundredth, we invite you to close your eyes, listen, and rediscover why George Bailey’s life—like so many others—was, indeed, a wonderful one. This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Jesse Hughes, Pamela Dollak , Danny Miller, Vic Caroli, Kip Jones, Christian Conn, Theresa Bill, Lynne Young, Mitch Frank, John Heard, and Michael Troop . This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
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    58 分
  • Fat Man_Portrait_of_murder

    Fat Man_Portrait_of_murder
    2025/12/03
    Weight… 239 pounds. Fortune… Danger.” With those words — and the creak of a drugstore scale — 1940s radio audiences were introduced to one of the most distinctive sleuths of the Golden Age of Detective Drama: Brad Runyon, The Fat Man. Created (at least in name) by famed mystery writer Dashiell Hammett, The Fat Man premiered on ABC Radio in January 1946 and ran for five suspense-filled years. The title role was played by J. Scott Smart, whose deep, sardonic voice gave Runyon the perfect mix of toughness, intelligence, and dry humor. Beneath the tongue-in-cheek title was a detective every bit as capable as Sam Spade or Philip Marlowe — shrewd, streetwise, and always a step ahead of danger. Each week, listeners followed Runyon through smoky backrooms, city streets, and dark corners of post-war America as he solved murders, blackmail plots, and crimes of passion. The show’s hook — the detective’s size — became more than a gimmick; it was a symbol of confidence and self-possession. The Fat Man proved that courage and intellect, not appearance, were the real measures of a man.
    In 1951, Runyon made the leap to film in The Fat Man, directed by William Castle, with Smart reprising his role and circus legend Emmett Kelly appearing in a rare dramatic performance. Though only a handful of radio episodes survive, The Fat Man remains a classic example of American radio noir — a blend of wit, grit, and danger that still tips the scales of suspense. This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Jim Heffernan, Kenneth Wetcher, Eric Sivertson, Vic Caroli, Pam Dollak, Betty Whitmore and Michael Troop . This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
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    31 分
  • Mary and the Fairy

    Mary and the Fairy
    2025/11/01
    In 1941, at the height of radio’s golden age, writer-director Norman Corwin—the poet laureate of the airwaves—penned a satirical fable that sparkled with humor and humanity. Mary and the Fairy debuted on the Columbia Workshop, with Elsa Lanchester and Ruth Gordon lending their comic brilliance to a story that pokes gentle fun at American advertising, wish fulfillment, and the dream of instant happiness. The play follows Mary Pooter, a sweet but simple shopgirl from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who wins a radio contest sponsored by Crinkly-Crunkly Bread—“Nature’s Own All-Out Campaign to Build Sturdy Bodies and Strong Nerves.” Her prize? A visit from the company’s Good Fairy, who promises to grant her five wishes. Unfortunately, this particular fairy is less enchanted than overworked—a weary cog in a corporate promotion machine whose magic, like most advertising promises, comes with fine print. As Mary’s dreams unravel—romance, fame, sophistication, and all—Corwin’s script veers from whimsy to poignancy, reminding us that no magic wand can grant self-worth or love. Mary and the Fairy is both poignant and comedic, a wry commentary on consumer culture that still feels surprisingly fresh today. In this Naples Players Radio Theatre revival, the story takes on new resonance—a laugh, a sigh, and a knowing nod to anyone who’s ever wished for more than life could deliver.
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    31 分
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