musical guests, THE COAL TOWN ROUNDERS

PLUS:

(6:35) Dither for a Dollar, dj Y Kelly, takes calls to his local radio show for people looking to score a buck, featuring Bill Lance and the rest of the crew.

(28:11) Crosspital!,in this episode, Crumbel’s escape is cut short by Nurse, Doctor, Disorderly and…Dee!?, featuring Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Lynn Highland, Bill Lance, Keith Barrett Schron, and Mary M. Malmquist, by j. ferronhiatt

(1:06:10) Shitmouthtown, comedy, a newly minted dentist receives her first assignment to an unfamiliar town, featuring Marissa Miller, by Micheal Newton

(1:32:21) Reporting on the Current State of the Coal Region and the Lands Surrounding, Bill Lance, by. j. ferronhiatt

Plus! Telegram Catfight!

Poetry from Lynn Highland, Michael Newton.

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, and Keith Barrett Schron

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland,

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

Engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

Original Crosspital scores and opening theme by Keith Barrett Schron

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This live performance from the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, THE DAY RUBIES

NOTE: Some programing from the live show has been deleted due to recording snafu. Just one more reason to catch the show live!

(10:25) The Tale of the Faceless Man, by Rebecca Moll

(13:50) Crosspital, Mr. Crumbel participates in the hospital blood drive. by j. ferronhiatt

(36:50) In Celebration of Magnolia Stritch, Lynn Highland, by j. ferronhiatt

(30:14) Poetry by Michael Newton

(54:52) poetry by Michael Newton

(1:02:19) They Had Gone to Burn Her Journals , by j. ferronhiatt

plus: 20 Question interview with the Day Rubies

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, and Keith Barrett Schron

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Original music intros and scores by Keith Barrett Schron

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Rebecca Moll

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Stage Manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

Opening theme by Keith Barrett Schron

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

Forty Story Radio Tower is a monthy show recorded live on the stage of the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The show and the podcast continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you! Reach us on facebook, twitter, and at, fortystoryradiotower.com.

musical guests, CHEROKEE RED

PLUS this special Valentines Day, snow-bound variety show includes:

(25:15) A Night in the operation Room, a late night dj takes some dedications

(33:57) Glitter, spoken word, Marissa Miller

(35:25) Crosspital,in this episode, Crumbel escapes and finds love in Dee, j. ferronhiatt

(48:52) The Angel of Love, read by Bill Lance

(1:20:38) My Gay Ghost!, Valentine’s episode! by j. ferronhiatt

(1:35:10) The Eye of a Camera, a romantic love story at the beginning, by. j. ferronhiatt

Plus! Poetry from Lynn Highland, Anne Krajnak, flash fiction by Michael Newton. Candy Hearts read by Rebecca Moll, Anny Krajnak, Mary Malmquist, and Brittany Thomas of Cherokee Red.

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, and Keith Barrett Schron

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland, Marissa Miller, Anne Krajnak,

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

original My Gay Ghost scores and opening theme by Keith Barrett Schron

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, THE GRAND SLAMBOVIANS

PLUS:

(11:35) I Wore a Nighty For Christmas, by j. ferronhiatt

(19:18) The Gingerbread Man, by j. ferronhiatt

(31:09) new episode of, “My Gay Ghost!”, Miss Jones throws a lame New Years party!

(1:02:05) Single Christmas. by Michael Newton

(1:33:57) Ma Clause, by j. ferronhiatt

(1:51:12) The Five Brothers,Christmas Story of brothers praying for a Christmas miracle, by. j. ferronhiatt

and Poetry from Michael Newton, Rebecca Moll, flash fiction and more!

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, and Keith Schron

Foley soundscape created by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Rebecca Moll

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Stage and sound manager, Mary M. Malmquist

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

original My Gay Ghost scores and opening theme by Keith Schron

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

A COAL COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROL is a radio play interpretation of the original story of Ebeneezer Scrooge by Charles Dickens set in the middle of the Pennsylvania coal region in the 1800’s broadcast live from the Mauch Chunk Opera House.

Music by The Free Range Folk and Keith Barrett Schron and Christy McGorry.

Cast: Dani Davison, Christian Gould, Joe Hiatt, Lynn Highland, Dave Holmes, Brad Konstas, Bill Lance, Mary M. Malmquist, Marissa C. Miller, Shawn McCarty, Kyle O’Brien, Kevin Ruch, Sara Ruch, Keith Barrett Schron, Helen VanPelt, Christopher Wolfe, Ada Finsel, Sky Gould, Tanner Lux, Daisy McCarty, Phebe Ruch, Zinnia Ruch, Amarynth Ruch, Ariel Stabin, Willow Gould, Macki Paderewski, Mimi Paderewski, Sophia Samoleski, Jessica Zhang

Written by j. ferron Hiatt and Michael Newton

Directed by j. ferron Hiatt and William Lance

Stage Manager and Foley artist, Mary M. Malmquist

Choreography by Maya Kowalcyk and Dani Davison

Mastered by Michael Fisher

Produced by the 40 Story Radio Tower, Jim Thorpe Artists and Music and Purple Audio

musical guests, SPOTTISWOODE AND HIS ENEMIES

PLUS:

(6:50) The History of Pit and Manus, part 1, The River of Discontent, Bill Lance and Lynn Highland, by j. ferronhiatt

(23:17) Two Clowns Colliding, poem by Lynn Highland read by Helen Van Pelt

(28:14) Smalmart, Bill goes to Smalmart to buy a Thanksgiving turkey while under the influence, by Michael Newton

(39:03) Poem by Michael Newton

(1:00:40) Football, A Husband and wife spend Thanksgiving by themselves, by Michael Newton

(1:03:40) Crosspital: Snivvle, Mr. Crumbel gets to know his new roommate, Mr. Snivvle and elicits assistance in his escape. by j. ferronhiatt

(1:17:45) Man of Brick, poetry by Anne Krajnak

(1:23:36) Turkey, a turkey revolts agains his destiny, by Michael Newton

(1:33) Paper Frog, j. ferronhiatt

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, and Keith Schron

Poetry written performed by Lynn Highland, Michael Newton, Anne Krajnak

Stage management and foley effects by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

original scores and opening theme by Keith Schron

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, CONNER KENNEDY AND THE MINSTRAL

PLUS:

(4:40) Crosspital: Dee, by j. ferronhiatt

(18:44) Life Bank by j. ferronhiatt

(58:00) new episode of, “My Gay Ghost!”, Ethel Mormon just won’t leave!

(1:22) Gleep Glorp, Robot in the City. by Michael Newton

and Poetry from Michael Newton and Lynn Highland, flash fiction and more!

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance, and Keith Schron

Stage management and foley effects by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton, Lynn Highland

Created and hosted by Joe Hiatt (ferronhiatt451.com)

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purpleaudio.com)

engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

original scores and opening theme by Keith Schron

headtower logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

ferroniatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tomstorm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, GIRLS, GUNS AND GLORY

PLUS:

(13:20) new episode of, My Gay Ghost! Mormon’s arrive for the sublet. Marissa Miller and Christopher Wolfe, Bill Lance, Keith Schron, Lynn Highland, Helen Van Pelt

(31:50) August, by Keith Schron

(36:25) Crosspital-Nurse, Mr. Crumbel tries to regain his identity. Christopher Wolfe, Keith Schron, Lynn Highland, Helen Van Pelt, Marissa Miller.

(48:33) Utah, by J. ferronhiatt

(1:00) Gleep Glorp, robot in the city. Gleep-glorp tries not to think about Mr. and Mrs. Fancy. with Christopher Wolfe, Lynn Highland, Marissa Miller, Bill Lance.

and Poet Rebecca Moll, Mary M. Malmquist and more!

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance and Keith Schron

Stage management and foley effects by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by Joe Ferronhiatt, Michael Newton, Keith Schron and Rebecca Moll

Hosted and directed by Joe Ferron Hiatt

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purple audio.com)

engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

original scores and opening theme by Keith Schron

Logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

j. Ferronhiatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tom storm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

musical guests, AMEREV II

PLUS:

(14:30) 200 Stiches. A wealthy woman on a luxury cruise finds out the hard way the dangers of transplant surgery, with Natalie Layne Kidd and Marissa Miller by J. Ferron Hiatt

(45:30) North Korea Basketball Camp, in this dark comedy, America’s most notorious basketball star finds the closed country of North Korea idolizes him far more than he realizes. Bill Lance and Keith Schron by J. Ferron Hiatt

(1:06) Aunt Bossy, a free form piece written by Joe’s aunt who is unencumbered by the rules of playwriting! performed by Bill Lance, Natalie Layne Kidd, Lynn Highland, Joe Hiatt, by Lynette Robertson

(1:25) Crosspital-Snivvle, soap opera comedy with Bill Lance, Christopher Wolfe, Keith Schron, Helen Van Pelt. By J. Ferronhiatt.

Poetry by Michael Newton read by Marissa Miller and Lynne Highland

and flash-fiction, spoken word and more!

This evening’s players include, Lynn Highland, Christopher Wolfe, Marissa Miller, Helen Van Pelt, Bill Lance and Keith Schron

Stage management and foley effects by Mary M. Malmquist

Word product by J. Ferron Hiatt, Michael Newton and Marissa Miller

Hosted and directed by Joe Ferron Hiatt

Produced by Vince DeGiosio and Christie McGorry and Jim Thorpe Artists and Music (mcohjt.com) and Purple Audio (purple audio.com)

engineered by Michael Fisher for Purple Audio

original scores and opening theme by Keith Schron

Logo design by William Lance (williamlance.com)

j. Ferronhiatt’s photo by Tom Storm (tom storm.net)

This show continues due to the contributions of many many more volunteers and artists to count and we thank every one of you!

Featuring performances by Marissa Miller, Christopher Wolfe, Bill Lance, Lynn Highland, Keith Schron. Spoken word, "I Hate Balloons", by Sara Ruch, new scriptwork, "Mouth Sound Factory" and "Gleep Glorp, Robot in the City" by Michael Newton and J. Ferron Hiatt's, "Don't Spread Your Fear to Me" and introducing the comedy, "Crosspital". And straight out of Brooklyn, Miss Tess and the Talkbacks!

Stage management and foley effects by Mary M. Malmquist

produced by Jim Thorpe Artists and Music and Purple Audio