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An homage to radio dramas of the 30's & 40's, Mercury in Retrograde is bi-monthly podcast with a company of voice actors who bring to life classic stories.

Mercury in Retrograde

  • Dec 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 16m AVG DURATION
  • 8 EPISODES


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A Christmas Carol (Re-Broadcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 42:43


On Christmas Eve 1939, Lionel Barrymore teamed with Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre for a Campbell Playhouse production of 'A Christmas Carol' on the Columbia Broadcasting System. Welles, himself, served as the narrator. In the "spirit" of the holidays, we present this re-broadcast of our telling of the classic tale by Charles Dickens. The famous story features the miserly, Christmas-hating Ebenezer Scrooge whose heart and life are changed with the help of four holiday specters. Storytelling is a great holiday tradition, so we invite you to gather around with your loved ones and join us for this classic Christmas story! Cast (in order of appearance) Narrator/Fezziwig..................Josh Dorsheimer Lucy Cratchit/Caroler..................Hayly Dorsheimer Belinda Cratchit/Caroler..................Lizzy Dorsheimer Tiny Tim/Caroler..................Kat Dorsheimer Bob Cratchit..................Tyler Rossi Ebenezer Scrooge..................Michael Garland Child..................Laura Butterworth Fred/Belle’s Husband/Old Joe.................Pasquale Grasso Gentlewoman..................Veronica Johnston Jacob Marley..................Jeremiah Miller Ghost of Christmas Past..................Kaz Rose Bitzer Fan/Lily..................Larissa Kelley Belle/Martha Cratchit/Mrs. Dilber..................Nicole Weerbrouck Ghost of Christmas Present..................Scarlett McMullan-Foreacre Peter Cratchit..................Sam Dorsheimer Emily Cratchit..................Katherine Rossi Sound Effects provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate jpaulsboe Veryspontaneous Music provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate Jingle Punks "The Warmth of Christmas" by Ross Budgen-Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ Special Thanks To Tim Bena Michael Garland Nicole Weerbrouck Lizzy Dorsheimer Theater of the Seventh Sister Millersville University Theatre

A Christmas Carol Part IV

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 13:11


On Christmas Eve 1939, Lionel Barrymore teamed with Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre for a Campbell Playhouse production of 'A Christmas Carol' on the Columbia Broadcasting System. Welles, himself, served as the narrator. In the "spirit" of the holidays, our second episode will be a four-part telling of the classic tale by Charles Dickens. The famous story features the miserly, Christmas hating Ebenezer Scrooge who's heart and life is changed with the help of four holiday specters. Storytelling is a great holiday tradition, so we invite you to gather around with your loved ones and join us for this classic Christmas story! Part IV Cast (in order of appearance) Narrator..................Josh Dorsheimer Ebenezer Scrooge..................Michael Garland Martha Cratchit/Mrs. Dilber..................Nicole Weerbrouck Mrs. Cratchit..................Katherine Campbell Bob Cratchit..................Tyler Rossi Fred/Old Joe.................Pasquale Grasso Caroler/Lucy Cratchit..................Hayly Dorsheimer Caroler/Belinda Cratchit..................Kat Dorsheimer Caroler/Tiny Tim.................Elizabeth Dorsheimer Child..................Laura Butterworth Gentlewoman..................Veronica Johnston Lilly..................Larissa Kelley Peter Cratchit..................Sam Dorsheimer Sound Effects provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate jpaulsboe Veryspontaneous Music provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate Jingle Punks "The Warmth of Christmas" by Ross Budgen-Music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ Special Thanks To Tim Bena Michael Garland Nicole Weerbrouck Elizabeth Dorsheimer Theater of the Seventh Sister Millersville University Theatre

A Christmas Carol Part III

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 7:06


On Christmas Eve 1939, Lionel Barrymore teamed with Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre for a Campbell Playhouse production of 'A Christmas Carol' on the Columbia Broadcasting System. Welles, himself, served as the narrator. In the "spirit" of the holidays, our second episode will be a four-part telling of the classic tale by Charles Dickens. The famous story features the miserly, Christmas hating Ebenezer Scrooge who's heart and life is changed with the help of four holiday specters. Storytelling is a great holiday tradition, so we invite you to gather around with your loved ones and join us for this classic Christmas story! Part III Cast (in order of appearance) Ghost of Christmas Present..................Scarlett McMullan-Foreacre Ebenezer Scrooge..................Michael Garland Lucy Cratchit..................Hayly Dorsheimer Belinda Cratchit..................Kat Dorsheimer Peter Cratchit..................Sam Dorsheimer Emily Cratchit..................Katherine Campbell Martha Cratchit..................Nicole Weerbrouck Bob Cratchit.................Tyler Rossi Tiny Tim.................Elizabeth Dorsheimer Narrator..................Josh Dorsheimer Sound Effects provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate jpaulsboe Veryspontaneous Music provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate Jingle Punks Special Thanks To Tim Bena Michael Garland Nicole Weerbrouck Elizabeth Dorsheimer Theater of the Seventh Sister Millersville University Theatre

A Christmas Carol Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 13:21


On Christmas Eve 1939, Lionel Barrymore teamed with Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre for a Campbell Playhouse production of 'A Christmas Carol' on the Columbia Broadcasting System. Welles, himself, served as the narrator. In the "spirit" of the holidays, our second episode will be a four part telling of the classic tale by Charles Dickens. The famous story features the miserly, Christmas hating Ebenezer Scrooge who's heart and life is changed with the help of four holiday specters. Storytelling is a great holiday tradition, so we invite you to gather around with your loved ones and join us for this classic Christmas story! Part II Cast (in order of appearance) Ebenezer Scrooge..................Michael Garland Narrator/Jacob Marley/Fezziwig..................Josh Dorsheimer Ghost of Christmas Past..................Karen Rose Bitzer Fan..................Larissa Kelley Belle..................Nicole Weerbrouck Belle's Husband.................Pasquale Grasso Sound Effects provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate jpaulsboe Veryspontaneous Music provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate Jingle Punks Special Thanks To Tim Bena Michael Garland Nicole Weerbrouck Lizzy Dorsheimer Theater of the Seventh Sister Millersville University Theatre

A Christmas Carol Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 10:35


On Christmas Eve 1939, Lionel Barrymore teamed with Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre for a Campbell Playhouse production of 'A Christmas Carol' on the Columbia Broadcasting System. Welles, himself, served as the narrator. In the "spirit" of the holidays, our second episode will be a four part telling of the classic tale by Charles Dickens. The famous story features the miserly, Christmas hating Ebenezer Scrooge who's heart and life is changed with the help of four holiday specters. Storytelling is a great holiday tradition, so we invite you to gather around with your loved ones and join us for this classic Christmas story! Part I Cast (in order of appearance) Narrator..................Josh Dorsheimer Caroler..................Hayly Dorsheimer Caroler..................Lizzy Dorsheimer Caroler..................Kat Dorsheimer Bob Cratchit..................Tyler Rossi Ebenezer Scrooge..................Michael Garland Child..................Laura Butterworth Fred.................Pasquale Grasso Gentlewoman..................Veronica Johnston Sound Effects provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate jpaulsboe Veryspontaneous Music provided by YouTube Audio Library SoundCrate Jingle Punks Special Thanks To Tim Bena Michael Garland Nicole Weerbrouck Lizzy Dorsheimer Theater of the Seventh Sister Millersville University Theatre

A Second Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018 1:07


Join us on December 21st at 8pm for our second venture, the holiday classic- A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 41:00


Originally wanting Treasure Island to be the first Mercury Theatre broadcast, Orson Welles abruptly changed his mind a week before the recording to present Dracula by Bram Stoker, citing that the changing narrators and locations were ideal for radio. In tribute to Welles, our pilot episode will be Stoker's classic tale about the vampiric Count Dracula, who travels to England for fresh blood and to spread his dark curse. So, close your curtains, turn down the lights, and enjoy this classic tale of horror. Cast (in order of appearance) Jonathan Harker..................Tyler Rossi Various Voices..................Michael Garland Various Voices..................Veronica Johnston Count Dracula..................Jeremiah Miller Dr. Arthur Seward..................Pasquale Grasso Dr. Van Helsing..................Clifford Catania Lucy Westenra..................Katherine Campbell Mina Harker..................Nicole Weerbrouck Music and Sound Effects provided by SoundCrate Special Thanks To Tim Bena Mike Garland Jeremiah Miller Nicole Weerbrouck Theater of the Seventh Sister Millersville University Theatre

A Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 1:45


Join us in October, for our first venture into radio drama.

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