Monmouth Community Players present ‘1940s — When Radio Was King’

MONMOUTH — The Monmouth Community Players invites audiences to take a trip into the past and experience a live radio show in “1940’s — When Radio Was King” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 16 to 18, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the historic Cumston Hall.

Before there were Netflix, Hulu and cable TV, families would crowd around the radio to listen to their favorite shows. The audience can expect to see an authentic old-time radio show, complete with old vaudeville comedy routines, sketches and commercials including sound effects — just like they would experience if they were in the audience of a real radio program.

Many of the skits come right out of the 1940s radio genre, including “Blondie,” “Sherlock Holmes” and more. The evening is meant to ignite a trip down memory lane for those old enough to remember, and an exciting new journey for the young at heart. This production is being directed by Linda Duarte of Lewiston, with music direction by Bob Gilbert and Cindy Dunham of Winthrop filling the role of producer.

The cast is a mixture of vocal and comedic talent, consisting of Andy Tolman and Elaine Hanish of Readfield, Cindy Dunham and Ginger Smith of Winthrop, Henry Quintal of Augusta, Josie French of Lewiston, Jeffrey Fairfield of Hallowell, Brittany Bazinet of Greene and Ray Fletcher, Fred Mallon, David Marshall, Megan Record and Karen Lipovsky of Monmouth.

Tickets are $14 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. To order tickets or for more information, please visit MCP’s website at www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org or call 800-838-3006.

PHOTO CAPTION: From left, font row, are Josie French, Ginger Smith, Megan Record, Karen Lipovsky and Cindy Dunham; second row, Ray Fletcher, David Marshal, Henry Quintal, Jeffrey Fairfield, Andy Tolman and Fred Mallon; missing from photo, Elaine Hanish.