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National Schedule
"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 and the Companion Radio Network
(transmitted to convalescent homes, veterans hospitals, and rehabilitation centers throughout the
country). You can also
listen to the show on-demand in MP3 or 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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January 8
I Saw You First
Dentist Dennis Tallerico failed to appreciate his dental assistant until it was almost too late.
- Written by .............. E. M. McGinnis
- Directed by ............. Marilyn Hughes
January 15
His Experiment
A professor invents a device that he believes can help him read minds, or can it?
- Written by .............. Gene Mocsy
- Directed by ............. Gene Mocsy
January 22
Male Order
Lucy and Cheryl call “Straight Mates Introduction Service”, the last heterosexual dating enterprise in San Francisco. The only problem is that there are two of them, and only one of Dave. Listen to what happens in this radio comedy.
- Written by .............. Jack Gilhooley
- Directed by ............. Jonathan W Wind
January 29
Dead Weight
Roz finds a dead body in her garage. Whose body is it, and what does Roz plan to do with it? The answer is in this story.
- Written by .............. Maureen A. Martin
- Directed by ............. Jonathan W Wind
February 5 & 12
Ring
Playwright Stephen Buck pays homage to the friendship of two legendary writers as the survivor is flooded with bittersweet memories of his late & much-missed drinking buddy.
- Written by .............. Stephen Buck
- Directed by ............. Tom Backos
February 19
Digital Love
In the near future, the Sexual Responsibility Amendment dictates that everything is above-board and available via computer. What would happen if you could find out about a potential suitor’s sex life before your first date? Sharon and Kevin find out in this comedy.
- Written by .............. Jack Gilhooley
- Directed by ............. Steve Rubenstein
A Maiden's Prayer Answered
Since Shirley is very tall, she has always had a hard time finding someone who can accept all 72 plus inches of her. That will all change when John enters the picture.
- Written by .............. John C. Lawson
- Directed by ............. Steve Rubenstein
February 26
A Cold and Lonely Place
Thomas Remley is hired to investigate why Harry Douglas’ boss has been so generous in giving him a raise when there is something so wrong with the company’s books. He will be surprised by the answer in this radio mystery.
- Written by .............. Bret Jones
- Directed by ............. Steve Rubenstein
March 5
Number 13
A dedicated research scientist questions the ethics of his profession in this chilling tale set in blitz-threatened London, circa 1940-An Eavesdropper story.
- Written by .............. Randy Parker and Monica Sullivan
March 12
Secret Admirer
Has a retiring professor discovered the love of his life via a string of heartfelt romantic (and anonymous!) love letters?
- Written by .............. Adam Ling
- Directed by ............. Adam Ling
March 19
Paper Trail
Inspector Grozebeck may only be able to solve a campus murder mystery by unraveling what really happened on Lisa's & Dennis' incredibly strange first date. A crocodile named Ada knows, but she isn't talking!
- Written by .............. John Leatherman
- Directed by ............. Rob Avila
March 26
Santa Overboard
Who threw one of the Santas Overboard on the Diamond Voyager’s Christmas Cruise? Miss Iodine Bell is on the case in this tale.
- Written by .............. Donna Nowak
- Directed by ............. Anne Stone
April 2
Order In The Court
You have never witnessed a trial like the one in this radio play. You won’t believe the truth behind Zach’s trial in this hilarious send-up of courtroom cases.
- Written by .............. Phil Hall
- Directed by ............. Anne Stone
Note: The dates above indicate the satellite transmission date for each play; the corresponding RealAudio and mp3 streams will generally be available at about the same time, give or take 24 hours.
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