NPR: The creators of The Thrilling Adventure Hour proudly call it "fake radio." It's less an homage to old-time radio and more of a clever update. A live monthly performance at Largo, a 200-seat, scruffy-chic Hollywood nightclub is also available as a popular podcast through Nerdist.
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From the earliest time I can remember, I grew up listening to "A Prairie Home Companion," as it is my mother's favorite radio show and she always had it on while she made dinner or did laundry. As time passed, I began to appreciate its humor more and more, and would even turn the program on of my own accord every now and then. So hearing about "Adventure Hour" and realizing it's been around for quite some time while I had no idea makes me feel like I've really been missing out. Especially on a show that involves "Firefly" and "Dr. Horrible" star Nathan Fillion! I will most definitely be looking into this show and do my best to start keeping up with it.
This article reminds me why I love theatre so much. There are always people finding new ways of making theatre that incorporate other art and story telling forms. Old-Time radio shows have been a favorite story telling style of mine since I was about 10. I am very inspired by the work that the two Ben's are doing. I would love to see one of these shows or even better be part of putting on a "fake radio" show myself. To me one of the most important elements of radio shows is that everyone needs to be listening in at the same time. This connects the audience even though they are in different homes or cars. This sort of connection between the audience members is lost today because of the "any time" qualities of the internet and recorded shows. The one place that live still remains strong is in theatre. So this connection speaks strongly to me. This weekend I'm going to listen to the podcast online.
I have to agree with Akiva in saying that there are always different mediums being brought to theatre and that that is another reason why I too have found myself fully entertained by the craft. I think recalling the essence of old radio shows is great way to refresh the public about some art forms of old that deserve some new light. Putting radio, or at least the idea of it, onstage is an excellent way of showing new crowds and generations what older forms of entertainment had to offer. I like that the guest actor mentioned enjoying wearing a suit to work; I think we as a whole are getting a little casual these days.
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