Step into the shadows of von Nacht, a gripping live radio play where gothic romance meets creeping dread. Follow Lydia Castane as she’s lured into the orbit of the mysterious Friedrich von Nacht, an immortal artist whose charm hides a sinister desire. With rich soundscapes, live foley effects, and a story steeped in suspense, seduction, and betrayal, this performance pulls you straight into its dark, candlelit world. Don’t miss your chance to experience a tale of love, lies, and the dangerous pursuit of truth, performed live before your very eyes.
Written as an original play set in Walli Walker's Madison, Maine. Dedicated to the public domain on November 24th, 2025. Want to perform this show for free, or read the script? Download the creative commons: attribution script here: https://rrtshows.com/freescript/p/vonnacht
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Starring:
Grace Beikirch as Lydia Castane
Jensen Bullard as William Baxter
Freddie Schindler as Friedrich von Nacht
Evan Kret as Maestro Umbravane
Matt Storrs as Servant/Various Voices
Dylan Sedam as Benny Cook
Anna Kruse as Anya von Nacht
Shiree Houf as Mother/Various Voices
With assistance from the production team:
Walli Walker as Director
Summer Slusher as Assistant Director
Bridget Schafer as the Foley Artist
Evan Kret as Musician
Colin Luther as Audio Engineer
Walli Walker as Editor
Synopsis
Lydia Castane is a young woman grappling with destiny and fate. When she comes across a compelling man, she learns there’s so much more to him, and her than she realized. Yet everything he does goes against her supposed destiny. Who is Lydia Castane? Despite warnings from various people, she continues to see Friedrich von Nacht and finds herself mentored under his wing. She begins to realize he doesn't entirely follow his philosophy, and begins to question him. This leads to a culmination of betrayal and death for many that tried to warn and destroy her.
Production Notes
von Nacht was cast in April of 2026, shortly after the conclusion of our first show, Alice in Wonderland. We met for our first rehearsal at the CML: Canal Winchester branch. After that, we’ve spent many nights rehearsing, blocking, and choreographing the show.
We met up at a park in 60 degree cold to practice combat for a few hours. Meanwhile, RRT board members took pictures of rehearsal and supported the cast from behind the scenes.
After blocking and choreographing the show, we proceeded to run the show over and over again, adding in fight choreo and blood. Now, we’re here and ready to give an incredible performance!
Featuring original music by Evan Quinn (search von Nacht whereever you listen to music).
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PROGRAM
Read the von Nacht | A Live Radio Play program here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qZS2jmuIBuUxLvoRqe6QIm0sl4WEGNYn/view