The infamous Kensington Runestone has been stolen! Our Now Playing show is a who-dunnit written and performed by a group of University of Minnesota, Morris students for a radio theater class. They were directed by their instructor Siobhan Bremer.
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What adventures can a group of University of Minnesota, Morris radio theater students cook up? Plenty, considering they bring more mystery to surround the infamous Kensington Runestone in Runaway Rune. The show was written and produced by the students in collaboration with Lakes Area Theatre. The radio class was taught by Siobhan Bremer. Tune in for the fun…..KXRA 1490 AM in Alexandria, MN for Sunday’s show and KMHL 1400 AM in Marshall, MN on Saturday, Feb. 25.
You will be treated to three short stories from the old time radio series Fleischmann’s Yeast Hour. Starring in The Church Mouse are Samantha Olson and Jim Johnson. These two voice actors also are in Help Wanted with Michelle Toso and Randy Johnson. Betsy Ostenson is in Miss Tithinwither At The Prize Fight. All three shows are directed by Betsy Ostenson with Curt Ostenson providing the sound effects.
Reading their original published works are Luke Anderson, Elva “Tudy” Cowdery, David Bengtson, Gerri Stowmann, and John Zdrazil. Joining them is LAT troupe member Claudia Bursch who reads an excerpt from the Nonfiction Prize winning entry by Liz Sweder.
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KXRA 1490 AM at 12:30
Five writers present poems and excerpts from their published works. Luke Anderson, Elva Cowdery, David Bengtson, Gerri Stowman, and John Zdrazil read from the Lake Region Review. Joining them is Claudia Bursch from the LAT Troupe. She reads an excerpt from the piece which won the prize for nonfiction. You can order a copy of the Lake Region Review by sending $13 for the review and shipping and handling to Lake Region Writers Network, P.O. Box 356, Battle Lake, MN 56515.
L to R: Luke Anderson, Claudia Bursch, David Bengtson, Gerri Stowman, John Zdrazil, Elva Cowdery
Friday, February 10 at 7:00
Horror and mystery all rolled into one describes The Mask of Medea. It’s from the old time radio series Mystery in the Air which starred Peter Lorre. Bringing this show to life are Al Senstad, Lonnie Wing, Patty Wicken, Wendy Wing, Bruce McKirdy, and Lori McKirdy. It is directed by Mike Roers. Karen Gladen is providing the music and eerie sounds while Daniel Roers is on sound effects.
