Firehouse Radio Players
Turn back the dial with the Firehouse Radio Players! Each month, our talented voice actors, sound effects artists, and musicians present original comedies in the style of shows from the Golden Age of Radio. Tune in for soft-boiled mystery with "Cliff Hanger, Private Eye;" interstellar adventure in "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon;" hospital drama and romance in "Paging Dr. Destiny," and more! Shows are performed and recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.
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Episode 16 (April 24th, 2023)
07/03/2023
Episode 16 (April 24th, 2023)
In this episode: Cliff Hanger, Private Eye plays corner man for a boxer under pressure to take a dive; US Marshal Buck Taciturn runs for mayor; and Captain Fremulon and crew face their toughest challenge yet - an unpaid furlough. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on April 24, 2023. Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mike; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Ralph; Preen; Captain Fremulon); Helen Hardymon (Teen #2; Cop; Mattie; Mysterious Voice); Reid Hardymon (Doctor; Grossman; Winger; Client); Renee Hoyos (PBR Announcer; Sherry; Woman; Petey); Corey Hull (Caller; Teen #1; Earl; Buck Taciturn; Fremulon Announcer); Dale Leopold (Cliff Hanger; News Anchor; Buck Taciturn Announcer; Man #2; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Gus; Charlie; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Betty; Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya with Katelyn Vieni; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.
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Episode 15 - Terror on the Tracks (October 23rd, 2021)
10/01/2022
Episode 15 - Terror on the Tracks (October 23rd, 2021)
Episode 15 - Terror on the Tracks (October 23rd, 2021) In this episode - our first performance at Ashland Theatre - the Doyle Sisters stumble on a mystery while trick-or-treating; a horror icon is cast in role outside of his wheelhouse on "Hello from Hollywood"; Orson Welles tries to bring the scares without the listener complaints; and Madam Midnight presents three chilling Halloween tales. Recorded live at Ashland Theatre in Ashland, VA on October 23, 2021. Featuring: Kyla Daniel-Hart (Patty Doyle, Woman, Witch 1, Alice, Realtor); Noah Downs (Timmy, Moose, "Madam Midnight" Announcer, Scott, Ashleigh, Bartender, Ghost 1); Corey Hull ("Doyle Sisters" Announcer, Billy, Chip, Fred, Ghost 3); Dale Leopold (Sgt. McCord, Farmer, Orson Welles, Alonzo, Judge); Austin Lewis (Joe, Ivan, "Orson Welles" Announcer, Peter, Porter); Gina McKenzie (Neighbor, Mrs. Kendall, Myrtle, Ms. Harrington, Cooper, Juror, Cathy); James Nygren (Casey Bones, Mr. Doyle, "Hello from Hollywood" Announcer, Doctor, Telegram Boy); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper, Mr. Kendall, Cedric Deville, Oog, Justice of the Peace, Kevin); Hannah Polaski (Molly Stein, Annie Doyle, "Plow About You?" Narrator, Witch 3, Mary, Tina, Ghost 2); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer, Teacher, Mrs. Doyle, Gail, Kid, Witch 2, Madam Midnight) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower; Audio engingeering by Matt Treacy; Technical direction by Rachel Groover.
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Episode 14 - Christmas in July (December 19, 2021)
07/20/2022
Episode 14 - Christmas in July (December 19, 2021)
In this episode - a stolen doll leads to a Christmas caper for Cliff Hanger, private eye; the hospital staff plans a holiday party in "Paging Dr. Destiny;" a variety show from the golden age of radio is edited for a more enlightened age; and a time loop threatens New Year's Eve in "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon." Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 19, 2021. Featuring: Joe Bishop (Bracken; Fiance; Steve Valentine Announcer; Fremulon); Kyla Daniel-Hart (Kid, Reilly McGill; Daisy; Nurse Glenda; Peggy; Evelyn); Corey Hull (Dave; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Doll; Son; Barrymore; Petey); Dale Leopold (PBR Santa; Cliff Hanger; Roger; Fremulon Announcer); Austin Lewis (PBR Announcer; Deveraux; Destiny Announcer; Steve Valentine; Gammetz); James Nygren (War on Xmas Man; Dad; Caroler; Dr. Destiny; Todd; Gibson; Computer); Don Polaski (Craig; Santa; Murphy; Dr. Fields; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly; Olivia; Mom; Trudy; Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower
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Episode 13 (September 26, 2021)
07/06/2022
Episode 13 (September 26, 2021)
In this episode - our return to the stage after a long Covid hiatus - amateur sleuths Jan and Jim Malone solve a mystery at the museum; a salary dispute silences the star of "Hello from Hollywood;" Orson Welles coaches a softball team in another episode of his radio sitcom; and a mysterious enemy is out for revenge against Captain Fremulon. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on September 26, 2021 Featuring: Noah Downs (Contestant 1, Dave, Malones Announcer, Cowboy, Junior, Snyder); Corey Hull (Host 2, Man, Robber 2, Jim Malone, Charles, Welles Announcer, Dr. Nefarious); Dale Leopold (Host 1, Elmo, William Shatner, Stiles, Orson Welles, Fremulon Announcer, Warden); Gina McKenzie (Contestant 2, Announcer 2, Jan Malone, Peg, Chief); James Nygren (Shatner Class Announcer, Robber 1, Hollywood Announcer, Captain Fremulon); Don Polaski (Craig, Man 2, Higgins, DeVille, Fremulon Narrator); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer, Woman, Sunderland, Eudora, Penny); Anja Thomas (Molly, Woman, Daphne, Mayor, Babs, Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower
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Episode 12 (April 24, 2022)
06/08/2022
Episode 12 (April 24, 2022)
In this episode - the Doyle Sisters get a new neighbor; an intrepid reporter receives an unusual award for her investigative reporting; and a reunion with his old crew is anything but a happy trip down memory lane for Captain Fremulon. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on April 24, 2022. Featuring: Joe Bishop (Doyle Sisters Announcer, Captain Fremulon, PBR Listener; Kid in Dairy Delight commercial); Helen Hardymon (Annie Doyle; Julia; Dr. Piper; Kid in Dairy Delight commercial); Reid Hardymon (Man in Cud commercial; Mailman; Doctor; Oliver); Corey Hull (Mr. Doyle, Editor, Fremulon announcer, Guard); Dale Leopold (Agent Stack, Stop the Press announcer, Captain Rake); Gina McKenzie (PBR Listener; Woman in Cud Commercial; Mrs. Nesbitt; Actress playing Julia; Wanda); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper, Tony; Fremulon narrator); Kristina Schneider (PBR announcer, Mrs. Doyle, Petey, Mom in Dairy Delight commercial); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein, Patty Doyle, Ciggy, Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower Tickets are on sale now for our next live show - Sunday, July 31st at 7:30 pm at Richmond's Firehouse Theatre. to buy yours today. You can also to buy tickets for our 2022 production of "The War of the Worlds" on Sunday, October 16th at 7:30 pm.
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Episode 11 (February 2, 2020)
04/06/2022
Episode 11 (February 2, 2020)
In this episode - our last pre-Covid show - the Doyle Sisters solve a Valentine's Day mystery; Buck Taciturn plays Cyrano for a shy cowboy; and a luxurious space cruise is the setting for romance and danger on "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon." Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on February 2, 2020 Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mr. Doyle, Singing Cowboy 2, Will, Captain Fremulon); Noah Downs (Ryan, Doyle Sisters Announcer, Timmy, Singing Cowboy 3, Buck, Hobbes); Kyla Daniel-Hart (PBR Announcer, Mrs. McCall, Emily, Dairy Delight Singer 1); Corey Hull (Dave, Wallace, Singing Cowboy 1, Dairy Delight Announcer, Bodyguard); Jenna Jordan (Diane, Annie Doyle, Dairy Delight Singer 3, Queen); Dale Leopold (Stan, Agent Stack, Buck Taciturn Announcer, Flint Steel); Don Polaski (Craig, Principal, Singing Cowboy 4, Charlie, Fremulon Narrator); Kristina Schneider (Beatrice, Sally, Professor, Bartender, Petey, Dairy Deight Singer 3); Anja Thomas (Molly, Patty Doyle, Dairy Delight Singer 4, Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower
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Episode 10 (February 27, 2022)
03/01/2022
Episode 10 (February 27, 2022)
In this episode: ace attorney Skip Gardner defends a songwriter accused of killing a plagiarist producer; America's ace superhero Uncle Sam's Smasher strikes back against socialism; teachers and students star in "Homeroom Hijinks" - radio's classiest comedy; and Captain Fremulon and company must save the galaxy from an energy cloud with a big appetite. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on February 27, 2022 Featuring: Joey Bishop (Skip Gardner Announcer, Cop, Doctor #3, Bower's Customer, Captain Fremulon); Kyla Daniel-Hart (Tina; Timmy; Dr. Mendes); Noah Downs (Skip Gardner, Uncle Sam Announcer, Colonist); Helen Hardymon (Juror; Captain Garrett; Mom in Dairy Delight Commercial); Reid Hardymon (Hank; Doctor #1; Daniel; Entity); Corey Hull (Dave; Perkins; Socialist Doctor; Mr. Tomlin; Fremulon Announcer; Doug); Dale Leopold (PBR Listener; DJ; Morgan; Uncle Sam's Smasher; Entity's Dad); Gina McKenzie (Caller; Woman in Beefeater Commercial; Mrs. Kowalski; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Guard; Judge; Coughy; Principal Belt; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Hannah Polaski (Ms. Winters; Ms. Grant; Petey Peterson); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer; Phyllis Lane; Doctor #2; Margaret; Entity's Mom); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Prosecutor; Wendy) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.
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Episode 9 (December 18, 2017)
03/20/2018
Episode 9 (December 18, 2017)
In our 2017 holiday spectacular: a Grinch’s plans to steal Christmas are foiled by the cops of Badge Patrol. Then, it’s a holiday hospital soap opera courtesy of Paging Dr. Destiny. Finally, we blast off in a one-horse open spaceship in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon!
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Episode 8 (August 7, 2017)
02/13/2018
Episode 8 (August 7, 2017)
In this episode: we're back on the gumshoe beat with everyone's favorite soft-boiled sleuth Cliff Hanger, Private Eye; the biggest stars in the movies present motion pictures for your ears in Hello from Hollywood; and the outer space head case of a hero is at it again in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon.
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Episode 7 (June 11, 2017)
08/06/2017
Episode 7 (June 11, 2017)
The Firehouse Radio Players are back on the air with three all new “lost classics” of the Golden Age of Radio for your listening and laughing pleasure. In this episode: Everyone’s favorite junior detectives are back: The Doyle Sisters are here to crack the case and keep their curfew. Then, saddle up and head back to the old west for an adventure of that strong, silent lawman Buck Taciturn, US Marshal. Finally, the galaxy’s greatest space ranger rockets into action in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon! Featuring: Joe Bishop; Rachel Dilliplane; Noah Downs; Molly Greenspan; Austin Lewis; Dale Leopold; Hannah Polaski; Anja Thomas Directed by James Nygren; Written by Jack Mooney; Music by Free Jambalaya; Sound Effects by David Hightower
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Episode 6 (February 12, 2017)
06/13/2017
Episode 6 (February 12, 2017)
The "On Air" sign is lit and the Firehouse Radio Players are back with another tongue in cheek trip back to the Golden Age of Radio. In this show: Marriage and murder go hand in hand for husband and wife sleuths in Mystery and the Malones; the legendary Orson Welles headlines his own sitcom in All's Welles That Ends Welles; and an errant asteroid and a case of swapped bodies set the stage for The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon. Featuring: Joey Bishop; Rachel Delony; Rachel Dilliplane; Austin Lewis; Dale Leopold; James Nygren; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski Directed by James Nygren; Music by Free Jambalya; Sound Effects by Katherine-Ann Francis Bishop and David Hightower; Written by Jack Mooney
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Episode 5 (December 4, 2016)
12/24/2016
Episode 5 (December 4, 2016)
Sleigh bells ring - are you listening? The Firehouse Radio Players are back with an all-new original live comedy radio show just in time for the holidays. In this show: a Christmas caper means holly jolly mystery for Cliff Hanger, Private Eye; in the old west, Buck Taciturn, US Marshal tracks a gang of desperadoes on Christmas Eve; and holiday hijinks are in full supply in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon. (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 4, 2016.) Featuring: Joey Bishop; Harry Caufield; Rachel Delony ; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski Directed by James Nygren; Music by Logan Byam; Sound Effects by David Hightower; Written by Jack Mooney
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Episode 4 - The War of the Worlds (October 29, 2016)
11/20/2016
Episode 4 - The War of the Worlds (October 29, 2016)
We interrupt this program to bring you this breaking news bulletin - The Firehouse Radio Players excited to present the infamous radio drama The War of The Worlds.* The legendary show staged in 1938 by Orson Welles and The Mercury Theater On The Air comes to life again. Thrill to the eyewitness accounts of the mysterious invaders from Mars, and listen in from the front lines as humanity wages a war for its very survival! (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on October 29, 2016.) Featuring: Joey Bishop; Harry Caufield; Rachel Delony; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski Music by Logan Byam; Sound Patterns by Erinn Perry; Directed by James Nygren Written by Howard E. Koch, "The War of the Worlds" is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
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Episode 3 (April 13, 2016)
07/31/2016
Episode 3 (April 13, 2016)
Don’t touch that dial! Firehouse Radio Players are back “on the air” and onstage at Firehouse Theatre! In tonight's broadcast: No clue is too small and no fee is too big to escape the attention of Cliff Hanger, Private Eye. Then: egos and actors clash when the curtain rises on Hello from Hollywood, a radio recreation of a big screen movie classic. Finally: just when you thought it was safe to go back into space, the galaxy’s greatest space ranger returns in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon. Featuring: Cat Bagby; Harry Caufield; Molly Greenspan; Austin Lewis; James Nygren; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski Directed by James Nygren; Music by Kim Fox; Sound Patterns by David Hightower; Written by Jack Mooney
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Episode 2 (December 29, 2015)
05/20/2016
Episode 2 (December 29, 2015)
Tune in for another new "old time radio" broadcast from Firehouse Radio Players! In tonight's broadcast: Meet "The Doyle Sisters," a pair of plucky girl detectives who can solve any crime before curfew; prepare for your spine to be chilled by radio's sinister storyteller supreme in "Tales from Madam Midnight;" and an actor rides along with the Space Ranger crew in "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon" (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia on December 29, 2015). Featuring: Joey Bishop; Rachel Dilliplane; Matt Ferguson; Clara Hoch; Dale Leopold; James Nygren; Lesie Pumphrey Music by Matt Treacy; Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren
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Episode 1 (September 22, 2015)
11/01/2015
Episode 1 (September 22, 2015)
Firehouse Radio Players are on the air! In tonight's broadcast: Cliff Hanger, Private Eye stars in "The Seductive Suspect;" Nurse Trudy Fairlight longs for love in "Paging Dr. Destiny;" and space ranger Captain Fremulon and his crew find "Peril on the Lost Planet." (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia on September 22, 2015).
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