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Welcome to Rock of Ages!
We’re thrilled to welcome everyone to our unique radio theater Rock of Ages experience.
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Welcome to Rock of Ages!
[Radio scanning stations, crackles into doowop rendition of the hymn “Rock of Ages,” and continues to play in the background.]
NARRATOR: Welcome to Rock of Ages Radio Theater. Rock of Ages is an annual living history program conducted by the interpretive staff here at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The highlight of this program is the re-creation of the historic “Rock of Ages Ceremony,” which was regularly conducted in the Big Room from 1928 to 1944 by park superintendent Thomas Boles. This program was brought back to life in 2000 and has been a crowd favorite every holiday season for the past 20 years. It is traditionally a lantern-guided tour through the front section of the Big Room featuring characters from the park’s storied past.
This annual program offers a one-of-a-kind experience to be immersed in the wonders of Carlsbad Cavern, and to be introduced to some of its more colorful individuals. The COVID-19 Pandemic has inspired us to take a unique spin on this unique program. The 2020 Rock of Ages program is presented to you as a completely audial experience in the vein of a radio theater broadcast.
The special Rock of Ages Radio Theater series will be released in 9 episodes. Each episode will be available to listen to and/or download on the park website. Carlsbad Cavern is home to many incredible and inspiring stories that push the boundaries of imagination in the exploration, creation, and enjoyment of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The unbelievable tales surrounding the cavern dare visitors to believe in the impossible. When it comes to Ranger Lore, stories passed down from generation to generation of park guides, sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction.
This project has been made possible by the diligent research, writing, vocal, and production talents of our interpretive staff here at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We hope you enjoy this year’s Rock of Ages as much as we enjoyed making it. Sit back and relax as you listen to just some of the many unbelievable tales in our park’s history.
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By National Park ServiceWe’re thrilled to welcome everyone to our unique radio theater Rock of Ages experience.
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TRANSCRIPT:
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Welcome to Rock of Ages!
[Radio scanning stations, crackles into doowop rendition of the hymn “Rock of Ages,” and continues to play in the background.]
NARRATOR: Welcome to Rock of Ages Radio Theater. Rock of Ages is an annual living history program conducted by the interpretive staff here at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The highlight of this program is the re-creation of the historic “Rock of Ages Ceremony,” which was regularly conducted in the Big Room from 1928 to 1944 by park superintendent Thomas Boles. This program was brought back to life in 2000 and has been a crowd favorite every holiday season for the past 20 years. It is traditionally a lantern-guided tour through the front section of the Big Room featuring characters from the park’s storied past.
This annual program offers a one-of-a-kind experience to be immersed in the wonders of Carlsbad Cavern, and to be introduced to some of its more colorful individuals. The COVID-19 Pandemic has inspired us to take a unique spin on this unique program. The 2020 Rock of Ages program is presented to you as a completely audial experience in the vein of a radio theater broadcast.
The special Rock of Ages Radio Theater series will be released in 9 episodes. Each episode will be available to listen to and/or download on the park website. Carlsbad Cavern is home to many incredible and inspiring stories that push the boundaries of imagination in the exploration, creation, and enjoyment of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. The unbelievable tales surrounding the cavern dare visitors to believe in the impossible. When it comes to Ranger Lore, stories passed down from generation to generation of park guides, sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction.
This project has been made possible by the diligent research, writing, vocal, and production talents of our interpretive staff here at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. We hope you enjoy this year’s Rock of Ages as much as we enjoyed making it. Sit back and relax as you listen to just some of the many unbelievable tales in our park’s history.
[Music fades to silence]