Shortwave Theatre Festival

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Elusive Umbrella

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:30:27 +0000

In the Case of the Elusive Umbrella, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are drawn into a mystery that defies reason. A man has vanished from his own doorstep, leaving only a tail of contradictions behind him.

This performance featured: Ashley as Sherlock Holmes Cole as Dr. John Watson Brayden as Inspector Lestrade Daniel as Captain Stanley Rush Leon as Nathan Black Declan as Taylor Professor Daniel Woolf as the Narrator Lauren as Isabel

Acknowledgements: “The Case of the Elusive Umbrella” was adapted from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The production was directed by Lauren Tucker, and was edited and produced by Jesse Bell and Paige Lang. Special thanks to Professor and Principal Emeritus Daniel Woolf and Dinah Jansen

20,000 Leagues under the Sea – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp Production

CFRC Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:07:51 +0000

CFRC 101.9 FM hosted youth ages 12-16 this summer at the station during the first ever Shortwave Radio Theatre Camps! Campers attended our weekly sessions, learned radio production skills and participated in the creation of radio theatre plays for broadcast on August 20, 2023. CFRC’s camps were generously supported by the Kingston Arts Council and also the Dan School of Drama and Music.

Step into a world of mystery and exploration as CFRC’s Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp presents “20 000 Leagues Under the Sea” an enthralling radio drama inspired by Jules Verne.

Join Professor Pierre Aronnax, a renowned scientist, on an extraordinary expedition aboard the prestigious Nautilus, a remarkable submarine captained by the enigmatic and complex figure, Captain Nemo. As they venture into the depths of the ocean, they encounter awe-inspiring wonders and face life-altering dilemmas.

With the seas plagued by rumors of a menacing sea monster, Aronnax’s curiosity leads him to join the U.S. Navy expedition in search of the elusive creature. But what they discover is far more extraordinary than they could ever imagine. Witness the revelation of the enigmatic Captain Nemo, a man whose past holds the key to understanding his motivations and the secrets of the ocean.

As the adventure unfolds, they confront the darker side of Nemo’s nature, witness his thirst for vengeance against those who have wronged him, and contemplate his profound connection to the depths of the ocean, its wonders, and its creator.

Amidst harrowing escapes, dramatic encounters, and the perils of the deep, Aronnax and his companions find themselves forever transformed by the journey. Will they survive the treacherous maelstrom and emerge on the shores of redemption, or will they be forever lost in the depths of the unknown?

Tune in to “Beneath the Tides: The Enigmatic Nautilus” and let the waves of this captivating radio drama carry you on a thrilling voyage to the heart of the ocean and the soul of Captain Nemo. Prepare to be mesmerized by this timeless tale of wonder, adventure, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Cast List

Sara – Announcer & Deckhand Kai – Aronnax Cyrus – Nemo Emma – Consais & The Boy Esther – Farragut Chloe – Ned Land

“R.U.R.” (Rossum’s Universal Robots) – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp Production

CFRC Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:05:47 +0000

In a future world humanity’s creations have become their greatest challenge. Robots, once simple machines, now exhibit signs of intelligence and individuality, and maybe a spark of humanity.

Helena, a daring woman of the Humanity League, uses her stature as the President’s daughter to fight for the Robots’ liberation and recognition as fellow beings. But the factory’s scientists insist they are soulless machines. Dr. Gall’s secret experimentations – clouded by unrequited love – have made the Robots even more human-like.

Tensions rise as an uprising brews among the Robots, led by the charismatic Radius, fueled by their covetous desire for power after Dr.Gall’s tampering. As the factory becomes a battleground – fear and desperation grip both sides, and the once clear line between creator and creation blurs, giving rise to startling revelations.

In this thrilling radio play adaptation of Karel Capek’s “R.U.R.,” brought to you be CFRC’s Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp, humanity’s fate hangs in the balance as the line between human and machine becomes indistinguishable. Gripping and thought-provoking, it delves into profound questions about identity, ethics, and the future of humanity itself. Brace yourself for an electrifying journey that challenges everything you know.

Cast List

Leon – Dr. Gall Oscar – Busman & Fabry Santi – Alquist Peace – Helena & Robot Helena Jayde – Radius & Primus & Robots Raymond – Domin & Servant Immaculate – Sulla & Hallemeier

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – A Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp Production

CFRC Podcast Network — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:01:26 +0000

In this podcast, listeners can embark on a thrilling journey through time and space as CFRC’s Shortwave Radio Theatre Camp presents, “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century!” Join the fearless Buck Rogers and his intrepid companion, Wilma, as they navigate the fascinating world of the 25th century, filled with wondrous technology and exciting adventures.

At the heart of this gripping drama is Doctor Huer, the ingenious scientist who unveils his revolutionary invention, the Electro-Hypno-Mentalophone. This remarkable device reads minds through a mesmerizing green ray, pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration and setting the stage for mind-bending discoveries.

Follow Buck Rogers as he recalls his remarkable journey, traveling from the 20th to the 25th century in suspended animation.

Tune in to this pulse-pounding radio play and immerse yourself in the action-packed adventures of Buck Rogers. Experience the excitement of scientific exploration in a future that defies imagination.

Don’t miss a moment of the enthralling drama that will transport you to a time of boundless possibilities, epic encounters, and thrilling escapades! Get ready for a captivating ride through the 25th century!

Cast List

Alice – Sound Technician Charles – Buck Rogers & Popsicle Pete Immaculate – Announcer Peace – Wilma Penelope – Dr. Huer

Artist Talkback: Dinah & Mariah

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:56:24 +0000

Shortwave Theatre Festival Executive Producer Dinah Jansen and Festival Director Mariah Horner sit down to chat about the art of theatre, making radio theatre and Horner’s long career and current doctoral research in the theatrical craft.

Artist Talkback: “Mark the C”

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:44:15 +0000

In this episode, host Chris Lawrie chats with Suzanne Hersh and Mark Cassidy of Threshold Theatre, the duo who wrote and performed Late Nights with Mark the C live in CFRC’s studios on November 5th 2022, about their process.

Shortwave Theatre Festival 2022 was made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Fund, the Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Residency Program.

Late Nights with Mark the C

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:31:04 +0000

“People ask, sometimes, how is it possible to try to have a moment of respite, a moment of music, in the middle of chaos. But isn’t this planet itself a spinning ball of respite & music, racing from nowhere to nowhere through the chaos?”

Ilya Kaminsky Late Nights with Mark the C. is a follow up to Mark Cassidy’s acclaimed autobiographical piece Allistonian Brockvillian Dionysian which was presented most recently at the Theatre Kingston Storefront Fringe 2021.

Join fellow shift workers, insomniacs and lonely souls tuning in to CKRM FM in Kingston, Ontario, to hear radio host, Mark the C, sharing “an eclectic mix of thoughts, feelings, spoken word, and the best late night tunes to soothe your nerves.” As the show progresses, audience members are invited to call in with their own stories in response to the theme for the night: “WALLS–how you build them up or take them down”. Late Nights explores isolation, aspiration, mortality, love and connection, fusing the intimacy of late night radio with live theatre.

Late Nights with Mark the C was created by Mark Cassidy and Suzanne Hersh and sound designed by Sam Kaiser. Late Nights was performed live in CFRC 101.9 FM’s studios with studio technical production conducted by Chancelor Maracle.

Shortwave Theatre Festival is made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Fund, the Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Residency Fund.

Artist Talkback: Mariah & Anne Marie

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:52:13 +0000

Shortwave Theatre Festival Director Mariah Horner chats with local artist Anne Marie Mortenson of local theatre company Bottle Tree Productions. Learn more about making theatre with these two amazing practitioners as they talk shop

Artist Talkback: “Jabberwocky & The Listeners”

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:14:12 +0000

In this Shortwave Theatre Festival presentation, Festival Director Mariah Horner chats with a couple of the artists who made Sarah Emtage’s Jabberwocky & The Listeners come to life on our airwaves: Becky Bridger and Billie Kearns!

Jabberwocky & The Listeners

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:05:11 +0000

Two cousins named Magellan and Gadget are trapped in the labyrinth-like Sound Castle where every sound made in the world above is stored in boxes below. They are looking for a way out and also hoping to find the unheard final words of Magellan’s sister. The story continues in two parts. First in “The Jabberwocky” Magellan and Gadget are alarmed to find that they are not quite alone in the dark, and in “The Listeners” they start to unravel more of the mystery of the Sound Castle and make a surprising connection with their audience outside.

Shortwave Theatre Festival is made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Fund, the City of Kingston, the Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Fund through the Department of Film and Media.

Artist Talkback: “Garden of Edith”

CFRC Podcast Network — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:42:18 +0000

In this Shortwave Theatre Festival, Chris Lawrie chats with Shannon Kingston, James Hyatt, Fiona Beech, Lynus Ethier, Kemi King and Uri Livne-Bar, the artists behind the play Garden of Edith.

This artist talkback is part of the Shortwave Theatre Festival funded by the City of Kingston Arts Fund.

Garden of Edith

CFRC Podcast Network — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:03:39 +0000

It’s a regular neighbourhood, with regular bungalows, a library, and a field– and maybe a little magic. While exploring one day, Edith finds several dozen gnomes living in a secret garden behind her late grandfather’s house. Meanwhile, Edith’s genderfluid Uncle Arnold has returned to the home to prepare it for sale. Together, Edith, Arnold, and the gnomes learn to see their home, their family, and their future in a whole new way. Garden of Edith is the second audio play written by Shannon Kingston and produced by First Ditch Collective. This play is recommended for ages 9 and up and is enjoyable for kids and adults alike. Rich sound brings the neighbourhood, inspired by growing up in Kingston, to life. With humour and depth, Garden of Edith explores intergenerational connection, community, and everyday magic.

Listen ‘Round the Fire

CFRC Podcast Network — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:24:10 +0000

Listen ‘Round a Fire is a radio theatre piece written, directed, and sound designed by recent Queen’s graduate Sam Kaiser for his graduating Special Studies Project. The piece follows three heroes, cowboys of sorts, in an unfamiliar world who come across a capsule containing mysterious audio logs. When they play these audio logs, they find sound collages, reflections of things and events that may be more familiar to the listener. The intention of this piece is to let listeners reflect on some of the more nonsensical moments that have happened in our world over the past few years and how they may sound to someone far removed from a more collective experience. A major aim of this project was to explore the potential of electroacoustic composition in radio theatre, and how it may be a powerful tool for suggestion.

Artist Talkback: “Half Past Lunchtime”

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:50:10 +0000

Enjoy a conversation with the artists who made Half Past Lunchtime possible! Shortwave Theatre Festival Director Mariah Horner chats with actors Billie Hearns, Elizabeth Taylor, Shannon Kingston alongside playwright Haley Sarfeld and director Anthony Mann.

Half Past Lunchtime

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 13:39:56 +0000

A feline flâneur wanders the sidewalks, gardens, and – to the chagrin of some – open windows of a downtown neighbourhood on a Sunday afternoon. Along the way, he meets a forager, a flirt, a fatigued full-time worker, a grossed-out gardener, a concussed daydreamer, a robin, a widow, and dozens of cucumber beetles. Will he make it home in time for dinner? Will the humans who cross his path make it through the day without losing their minds? This collection of scenes set around Friendship Park is illustrated with songs – some silly, some sombre – composed and sung by Haley Sarfeld. The human characters have been brought to life by the voices of Becky Bridger, Billie Kearns, Shannon Kingston, and Haley Sarfeld under the direction of Anthony Mann, with sound design by Chancelor Maracle. Half Past Lunchtime is dedicated to Cosmo, Leo, and Toasty. Special thanks to the many outdoor cats in the Inner Harbour.

Shortwave Theatre Festival is made possible in partnership with Cellar Door Project and the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Fund, the City of Kingston, the Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Fund through the Department of Film and Media.

Psychological Dangers in Participatory Theatre

CFRC Podcast Network — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 23:38:23 +0000

Psychological Dangers in Participatory Theatre by Hailey Scott is a documentary research project created during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stemming from a formative experience at the infamous Sleep No More, Hailey’s research is grounded in how audiences engage with the dangers hidden behind the curtain and how artists can make theatre a compelling and safe experience for their patrons. In this documentary, Scott explores what danger is, shares some thrilling moments she has experienced as an audience member, and introduce listeners to her new theory titled ‘Theatre of Care.’ In executing this project, Scott is thankful to have had the opportunity to work alongside the wonderful people at CFRC and for the support offered to her through the Department of Film & Media’s Robert H. Black Residency Program.

Normally produced in CFRC’s studios, this documentary was recorded remotely using portable recording equipment and digital platforms such as Zoom while Scott, like most of her student colleagues, remained off campus during the pandemic for much of the school year.

Hailey Scott is currently an Education student in her final year at Queen’s University, where she studies the arts of teaching English, drama, and at-risk youth. Hailey will be attending York University in Fall 2022 to continue her research while completing a Master’s degree in Theatre and Performance Studies. Scott’s research focuses on how emotions are fostered by participatory theatre while providing theatre creators with the tools they need to cultivate psychologically safe spaces for their audiences. When she’s not watching or studying theatre, Hailey also enjoys wandering around the forests around her hometown in the Muskoka, Ontario region and making lasting memories with her loved ones.

Rocky Horror Picture Critique

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 08:40:08 +0000

Dan and Tama spend some time together in this special program taking on Rocky Horror Picture Show with queer, trans and feminist deconstructions of this cult classic.

Artist Talkback: “A Strong Girl”

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 22:00:35 +0000

Join us for another talkback with host Mariah Horner. In this episode, Horner talks to some of the artists who made the Shortwave Theatre Festival performance A Strong Girl possible. Tune in for a chat with playwright Rysia Andrade, Director Maddy Scovil, and Sound Designer Ensor Moriarty.

Shortwave’s radio theatre performances were made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, The Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Fund through the Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University.

The podcast version of this and Shortwave Theatre Festival content is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

A Strong Girl

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 21:45:00 +0000

When bones are discovered just underfoot along Princess St., we are reminded that Kingston’s tragedies and ghosts are always more complex (and more gay) than they seem. Rysia Andrade’s A Strong Girl introduces us to Margie, your classic Victorian baby-gay, as she deals with love, sex, anxiety and laundry, living through her brief but intense romance with the alluring military wife down the street.

A Strong Girl, aired on November 7 2020 on CFRC 101. 9 FM as the last radio theatre drama to air during the Shortwave Theatre Festival. A Strong Girl is directed by Maddy Scovil, stars Tracey Guptil and Sophie Vollick, and is sound designed by Ensor Moriarty.

The podcast version of this and Shortwave Theatre Festival content is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

Music performed in A Strong Girl by local artists Haley Sarfeld and Rogan Gowan.

Artist Talkback: “The Talk to Me”

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 21:37:47 +0000

Join us in this episode hosted by guest, Jill Glatt. Jill talks to the folks who made Shortwave Theatre Festival’s radio theatre LIVE performance of Talk to Me possible. Listen in as Jill gets all the details from Mariah Horner, Sean Meldrum and Wallis Caldoza.

This and other performances were made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, The Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Fund through the Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University.

The podcast version is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

Talk to Me

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 21:20:52 +0000

Cellar Door Project was pretty hot and bothered to be bring their summer hit, Talk to Me by Sean Meldrum to CFRC’s airwaves during the Shortwave Theatre Festival! Part love story, part talk radio show, this radio theatre play first premiered at FOLDA in June 2020. Talk to Me, the only sex and dating radio advice show that takes…a’yah calls broadcasted LIVE in studio November 6 at 9PM. CFRC also simulcasted an ASL interpretation of Talk to Me produced by Deaf Spectrum. That video is located here.

Talk to Me is written by Sean Meldrum and stars Mariah Horner and Sean Meldrum. It is directed and dramaturged by Wallis Caldoza and features Maia Journeau, Nicholas Ramsubick, Erin Ball, and Kemi King.

The podcast version of this and Shortwave Theatre Festival content is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

Artist Talkback: “The Revolution Has Failed”

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:54:32 +0000

In this episode, Shortwave Theatre Festival Director Mariah Horner chats with the artists involved in the creation of The Revolution Has Failed. In this talk, Horner sits down with playwright Rob Downes and the play’s Director, Liam Bidmead.

The podcast version is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

The Revolution Has Failed

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:41:17 +0000

The year is 2025, 4 years since Montreal was bombed & destroyed. Canada has changed dramatically. The freedoms & liberties we once held are gone.

On Wednesday November 4th 2020 at 9PM, CFRC 101.9 FM broadcasted local playwright, Robert Downes’ cautionary tale, The Revolution Has Failed. This radio theatre drama was directed by Liam Bidmead, stars Jaime Maitland, Helen Von Bretzke and Vicki Hargreaves and sound designed by Ali Dixon.

The podcast version is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

Artist Talkback: “The Philip & Lucinda Radio Show”

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:25:05 +0000

In this episode, Shortwave Theatre Festival Director Mariah Horner chats with the fun artists who made the Philip & Lucinda Radio Show radio performance possible! Join Mariah for a fun, lively conversation about the art of radio theatre-making with Director Anthony Mann, sound designer John Sanfilippo, and Philip & Lucinda’s playwrights and performers Myque France and Zita Nyrady of Grand Salto Theatre.

The podcast version of this and Shortwave Theatre Festival content is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

The Philip & Lucinda Radio Show

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:10:32 +0000

On Sunday November 1 2020 at 9PM, CFRC 101.9 FM premiered The Philip & Lucinda Radio Show. This fun radio theatre comedy performance was written and performed by Zita Nyarady and Myque Franz of Grand Salto Theatre. This lovely gem features playful, physical & thought provoking performances through theatre, circus, clown, mask & dance. Delivered in a classic vaudevillian style, this radio theatre performance was directed by Anthony Mann and sound designed by John Sanfilippo.

This play and other performances were made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, The Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Fund through the Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University.

The podcast version is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

Artist Talkback: “The Soundcastle”

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:02:49 +0000

Shortwave Theatre Festival Mariah Horner hosted a series of artist talkbacks for each of the Festival’s radio theatre performances.

In this talkback series episode, Horner chats with some of the artists who made The Soundcastle possible including Becky Bridger (Director), Jeremy Kerr (Sound Designer), and Sarah Emtage (the Playwright).

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Each of Shortwave Theatre Festival’s radio theatre performances were made possible through the generous support of the City of Kingston Arts Council, Ontario Arts Council, The Dan School of Drama and Music and the Robert H. Black Fund through the Department of Film and Media at Queen’s University.

The podcast version of this talkback is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

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The Soundcastle by Sarah Emtage

CFRC Podcast Network — Sat, 07 Nov 2020 19:44:29 +0000

If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it – where does the sound go? On November 1 2020 at 1:30 PM, CFRC radio listeners found out where the sound goes in this super sweet family friendly radio play The Sound Castle. Sarah Emtage’s new radio play was the first play to air in CFRC 101.9 FM and Cellar Door Project’s Shortwave Theatre Festival. The Soundcastle is podcasted here for your listening pleasure. This lovely piece is sound designed by Matt Rogalsky and Jeremy Kerr. It stars Francesca Pang and Douglas Connors and is directed by Becky Bridger.

The podcast version is made possible through the generous support of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Queen’s University.

Shortwave Theatre Festival Launch

CFRC Podcast Network — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 02:22:20 +0000

Mariah Horner (Festival Director) and Dinah Jansen (Executive Director) sat down for a live studio chat to launch Shortwave Theatre Festival in Kingston on November 1st 2020 at 11 am, an hour of chat followed by a one-hour live studio performance with Kingston’s Savage Family Band featuring Tom and Bella Savage and Bonz Bowering.

Stay tuned-podcast versions of Shortwave plays and artist talkbacks are forthcoming!

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War of the Worlds

CFRC Podcast Network — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:06:11 +0000

Kingston’s campus/community radio station takes on the Orson Welles classic! Narrated by Principal Daniel Woolf, and with a cast of dozens, this is a new spin on an old classic with a contemporary radio twist. Originally aired on CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston, Ontario on October 30, 2018.

Locally reimagined, this radio theatre performance was adapted and directed by Ben Charland, produced by Mike Sheppard and stars Maddy Scovil, Graham Banville, Jason Erb, Francesca Pang, Bethany Knapp, Robert Downes, John Rose, Kim Sutherland Mills and Daniel Woolf.

CFRC rebroadcasted this production of War of the Worlds as an added program during the Shortwave Theatre Festival co-presented by CFRC and Cellar Door Project November 1st-7th 2020.