Lawrence University: Theatre of the Air

From Arch Oboler's famous series "Lights Out", classic Sci-Fi from one of the best. Recorded live in 2003 in the Cloak Theatre, Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis. 

Recorded live in the Cloak Theatre in 2003, the Arch Oboler celebration continues with Rocket from Manhattan. Written in the weeks after the end of World War II, Obobler anticipates the dangers of the Cold War. Don't miss this opportunity to hear a featured guest performance by Wisconsin Public Radio's, Norman Gilliland.

Our exploration of Old Time Radio continues with our Arch Obloer series. Best known for his Lights Out! series, Oboler's range of subject was insipiring. Like Corwin, Oboler explores the end of World War II in this episode called, "Strange Morning." Original broadcast date, April 5th, 1945 (one month BEFORE Victory in Europe day) as part of the series "Arch Oboler's Plays." Lawrence Theatre of the Air live recording is from 2003. 

Before we continue with our Old Time Radio series, this is a short new play produced with our Start-Up Theatre course project Greyfell Theatre produced in 2014. Imagine Lee Harvey Oswald's first police interrogation. 

Our Norman Corwin celebration continues with,  Untitled. This poetic, heartfelt drama is a showcase for Corwin's lyrical reach and his engagement in the war effort.  This play enjoyed a follow-up production by the BBC, but we've never been able to find a recording. Part of the "Columbia Presents Corwin" series - original broadcast date is April 18th, 1944. Note: this is only one week after "You Can Dream, Inc." and the contrast of tone and dramaturgical approach is stunning.  This Lawrence Theatre of the Air version was recorded live in the F. Theodore Cloak Theatre on the Campus of Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in 2002. 
* See me and WPR's Norman Gilliland discuss Corwin's brilliant career in Eric Simonson's 2005 Oscar winning documentary short, "A Note of Triumph, the Golden Age of Norman Corwin" at   https://youtu.be/GE-1fh7zQd0?si=votBAOsXgDdzXdU3

Our Norman Corwin celebration continues with,  You Can Dream, inc. The inventive and fanciful nature of Corwin is clearly displayed in this radio play that explores the possibility of having your dreams come true.  Part of the "Columbia Presents Corwin" series - original broadcast date is April 11th, 1944. This Lawrence Theatre of the Air version was recorded live in the F. Theodore Cloak Theatre on the Campus of Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in 2002. 
* See me and WPR's Norman Gilliland discuss Corwin's brilliant career in Eric Simonson's 2005 Oscar winning documentary short, "A Note of Triumph, the Golden Age of Norman Corwin" at   https://youtu.be/GE-1fh7zQd0?si=votBAOsXgDdzXdU3

This is the radio play that started the Lawrence Theatre of the Air journey. El Capitan and the Corporal is an excellent example of Corwin's World War II era plays. A story of budding love, ignited by the urgency of the fight against Fascism in Europe. Part of the "Columbia Presents Corwin" series - original broadcast date is July 25th, 1944. This Lawrence Theatre of the Air version was recorded live in the F. Theodore Cloak Theatre on the Campus of Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin in 2002. 
* See me and WPR's Norman Gilliland discuss Corwin's brilliant career in Eric Simonson's 2005 Oscar winning documentary short, "A Note of Triumph, the Golden Age of Norman Corwin" at   https://youtu.be/GE-1fh7zQd0?si=votBAOsXgDdzXdU3