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"Shoestring Radio Theatre" airs nationally every week on the Public Radio Satellite Network
(which reaches hundreds of public radio stations across the country). The program also is heard on
Golden Hours Radio in the state of Oregon, the Companion Radio Network
(transmitted to convalescent homes, veterans hospitals, and rehabilitation centers throughout the
country), and Broadcast Services for the Blind (San Francisco). You can also
listen to the show on-demand in RealAudio.
(If you live in the SF Bay Area, you can tune in
to the local edition of "Shoestring" on its flagship station
KUSF, 90.3 FM.)
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| 2008 National Spring Season |  |
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April 4
Chopped Liver Blues
Arlene and Harold are back again in another celestial comedy featuring a surprise mystery character.
- Written by .............. Marilyn Hughes
- Directed by ............. Julie Long Gallegos
April 11 & 18
Tribute To Cornell Woolrich
Our radio adaptation of the 1946 film noir focuses on a man whose discovery of a wallet draws him into a nightmare world of love and death.
- Written by .............. Cornell Woolrich
- Directed by ............. Randy Parker
April 25
Sculpitekt
Just what exactly is a Sculpitekt anyway? Find out in this musical comedy
- Written by .............. Dale Perreault
- Directed by ............. Steven Kacsmar
May 2
Treasure Hunt
Where in the house did Millie Washburn hide all her money? The three people who have moved into the house really want to know. Discover how they go about the search in this story.
- Written by .............. Barry M. Putt, Jr.
- Directed by ............. Steven Kacsmar
May 9
The Smudge
Private eye Kitty Elliott and operative Frank Sanders examine the out-takes of an action film to discover why a young extra is being harassed by a movie star.
- Written by .............. Monica Sullivan
May 16
Serious Intentions
A light-hearted glimpse at romance in the nineties, courtesy of the personal ads.
- Written by .............. Oscar Goodman
May 23 & 30
The Projector
You won’t believe what is on the film that is unearthed at a basement sale. Neither do the people who watch the film. Listen as the secret unfolds in this thriller.
- Written by .............. Dino Lencioni
- Directed by ............. Jonathan W. Wind
June 6
The Widow Blushed
A delightful escapade in the life of England’s King Edward IV, involving the widowed Dame Elizabeth Grey and the very lovable Lady Lucy. The Earl of Warwick and the King’s mother, the Duchess of York, attempt to use Lady Lucy in their efforts to pry apart the King and Dame Grey.
- Written by .............. Richard E. Osgood
June 13
S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T. - What goes on behind the scenes when writing is done by committee? You'll get to know in S.W.A.T.
- Written by .............. S.W.A.T.
June 20
The Ransom of Red Chief
Little do the kidnappers of little Red Chief know, but they will get more than they bargained for with this rambunctious hostage. Enjoy the fun in this tale.
- Written by .............. O. Henry
- Adapted and Directed by ............. Geof Godard
June 27
The Caballero’s Way
Learn the real story of The Cisco Kid in this western radio play.
- Written by .............. O. Henry
- Adapted and Directed by ............. Geof Godard
Note: The dates above indicate the satellite transmission date for each play; the corresponding RealAudio streams will generally be available at about the same time, give or take 24 hours.
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