The Invisible Stage

“4-Alarm” was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.  The cast featured Justin Kapla as Billy, Diane Adams as Lyla, Charis Boyer as Molly and Jeffrey Adams as Doug.  Sound design by Jeffrey Adams. The story was based on actual events.  “4-Alarm” was recorded outdoors before a live audience in Smokey Bear Park, Int'l Falls Minnesota, on May 31, 2024. 

Two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum try and find common ground over the failing small town both of them call home.This has been, ‘Mayor Doug' an original premiere on the Invisible Stage podcast from the Icebox Radio Theater. It starred Shanan Custer as Beed, and Jeffrey Adams as Doug. Justin Kapla was the doctor. Out play was written and produced by Jeffrey Adams. The song ‘On the Outside' is by Alicia Goodwyn, acquired through the Epidemic Sound library at Epidemic Sound dot com. This program copyright 2023 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G.

‘The Fire Ring', part of the Invisible Stage drama podcast, tells the story of two strangers battle over a camping space, but soon learn they have more in common than they think. Starring Caleb Silvers and introducing Charis Boyer. Script, direction and sound design by Jeffrey Adams. Some sound effects from the Freesound project at Freesound dot org. This program is copyright 2022 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G

The gang at Northern Air Services participates in the search and rescue of a fellow pilot while Mark helps out a young pilot in training who's lost his father. Written by Dave Erwin. Recorded live, before an outdoor audience at Smokey Bear Park, Int'l Falls.

A look at the drama anthology podcast from the Icebox Radio Theater featuring a clip from "Along the Shore".

Our hero has to rush a very pregnant woman to the hospital. And when the doctor knocks himself out, he has to do more! Written by Dave Erwin. Recorded in January 2017 in Int'l Falls.

The premiere episode of the new series by Dave Erwin, the years following WWII, pilots head to the Canadian bush to fly supplies to remote villages and mining camps. On one such journey - with a new nurse as cargo, a pilot has to make a landing in the very worse way.

It's historical drama time! In 2011, the IBRT took to the stage at the Ranier Community Building to tell the story of WW Butler, the man accused of robbing his own bank in early Koochiching County. Recorded before a live audience!

A bitter old man finds new life when a pretty, only slightly younger woman moves in next door in this winter romance. Starring Tom Bement and Vicki Olson. Originally performed live over the air at the Bundled Up Theater Festival in Feb 2013.

From author Patrick Gabridge, a black comedy set in the arctic where all things go wrong for everyone, plus spaghetti-o's! Stephen Adams and Aela Mackintosh star. Originally recorded in 2011.

Based around true events. When Voyageurs National Park opened in the 1970's, real conflict existed between the park's builders and the people who owned land inside the new parks boundaries. This is a Romeo & Juliet tale with a VNP backdrop.

Faced with the end of his marriage, his business and his father's life, a tavern owner from the far, far North decides to test a theory about ending it all in the extreme cold of a Minnesota winter.

After suffering a stroke, an old codger suddenly sees things differently, as if the very meaning of life has been revealed to him. Now if only someone else would listen.

A short drama about life in a small Northern Town, the promises you make to survive, and what they really mean.

A chance meeting between an old man and a teen outside a hospital leads to new hope for both of them. From the play by Steven Johanson.

A marriage in trouble. A mysterious hobo. A car accident. And sandwiches. It's all part of Andrew Librizzi's mystical tale of faith, loss and love. Performed live over station KBHW, Int'l Falls in April of 2005.

A bitter old woman falls to the brink of madness when she moves into small northern town in the grip of winter.

A young woman with dreams of being a costume designer bumps heads with her fishing guide father over her future. Recorded before a live audience.

The patrons of a small-town coffee shop try to help a young boy find his way. Originally recorded before a live audience in Smokey Bear Park, Int'l Falls in July 2010.Written and Directed by Jeffrey Adams. Starring Piran Erwin, Tom Bement, Vicki Olson, & Jeffrey Adams.

Two elders in a recently merged family argue and fight over their roles in their respective families now that a recent marriage has brought them all together against their will. Recorded before a live audience.

A man whose life is falling apart in every way finds himself embroiled in a deadly game of tag with a group of international spies.

Three coffee shop loafers have their relaxed lifestyle challenged when an uber-motivated high school senior confuses their ironic nickname for a genuine one in the hopes of gaining a much-needed scholarship.

A story of an unusual, hidden man; a sound man in a modern American church. As churches in the US adopted more technology borrowed from theatre, people like this became common, and necessary. But it's lonely in the back, working while others worship. This is one man's story of this loneliness.

A family on the verge of breaking apart looks forward and back at their lives, bookended now by a very old, very sick friend.