May takes us to Northern California mining country in the mid 1800s with The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. This was the breakthrough short story that brought Mark Twain into literary prominence.

Randy Lewis has written an excellent article in the LA Times about the story's history.

The Pagosa Springs Radio Theater Company adaptation attempts to stay true to the original language of Twain's piece. For the best experience, consume with head phones.

A Special Thank You to the Lake Hatcher Frog Chorus for providing authentic Pagosa frog sounds. Ribbit!

Voice Actors
Scott Morehead as Mark Twain
Jefferson Pinson as Simon Wheeler
Joe Shulsky as The Stranger
Eric Vanim-Botting as Jim Smiley

Director
Karisa Bruin

Original Music & SFX
Erik Skeie

Recording Engineer
Erik Skeie

Audio Mix Engineer
Erik Skeie

Script Adaptation
Eric Vanim-Botting

Producer
Eric Vanim-Botting

Our sophomore effort also comes from radio theater history. Sue 'Em by Nancy Bancroft Brosius has the distinction of being the first Radio Play printed in America. It was aired on December 29th, 1925.

Harry Heuser has done an excellent article about the play's history.

The Pagosa Springs Radio Theater Company adaptation brings the story to the heady days of the 1990s with original music and sound effects. For the best experience, consume with head phones.

Voice Actors
Jeanne Vanim-Botting as Mrs. Dorn
Dan Dempster as Mr. Dorn
Anna Hershey as Ella Dorn
Joe Shulsky as Josh Dorn
Erik Skeie as the Voices on the Phone

Director
Karisa Bruin

Original Music & SFX
Erik Skeie

Recording Engineer
Eric Vanim-Botting

Audio Mix Engineer
Erik Skeie

The Sue 'Em Singers
Erik Skeie
Morgan Vanim-Botting
Anna Hershey
Karisa Bruin

Script Adaptation
Karisa Bruin
Lisa Jensen
Vicki Liszewski

Producer
Eric Vanim-Botting