Four-Eyed Jacks Productions is back once again (its 16th show, in cooperation with the Pittsburg Community Theater) to present a pair of audio dramas (a.k.a. radio plays) before a live audience (complete with recording).
When: October 7 through 9 at the Pittsburg Senior Center.
Advance tickets are a bargain, so be sure to get your tickets early as seating is limited.
Performance Schedule...There will be three performances:
-> Friday, October 7, 8PM
-> Saturday, October 8, 8PM
-> Sunday, October 9, 2PM
Advance tickets:
Adults $10, Seniors/Students/Children $5
At the Door:
Adults $15, Senior Students $10, Children $5
Call 925-439-7529 to purchase tickets in advance.
Or, visit the Senior Center or Railroad Book Depot or the California Theatre Box Office.
"Alter Ego"
When Jeff Jefferson's social media account is mysteriously duplicated, getting rid of it causes some unexpected side-effects.
Characters:
-> Jeff Jefferson – a guy...
-> Adelaide (“Addy”) Jefferson, née Curcaldy – Jeff's wife
-> Murf Goldthwaite – a single friend of Jeff's
-> Gina Simmonds – a single friend of Adelaide's
-> WhoYouPals Operator (“Wanda”) – The voice of WhoYouPals on the phone
"Big Bad Bugs Terrorizing Terrible Teenagers"
An innocent nuclear accident causes giant mutant cockroaches to threaten a nearby high school.
Characters:
-> Doctor Kurtis Klondike – A scientist, specialist in entomology (i.e., the study of insects)
-> Gottfried – Dr. Klondike's assistant
-> Ellen Wimbledon – a teenager at Knute Rockne High School
-> Jimmy Melankowitz – a teenager at Knute Rockne High School
-> Andrea – a teenager at Knute Rockne High School (cameo)
-> Mrs. Starkweather – the vice-principal at Knute Rockne High School
-> Mrs. Flapp – head cook in the cafeteria at Knute Rockne High School
-> Ziggy – the valet parking attendant at Lover's Lane
-> Marty – a fireman
-> Connor – a mosquito abatement technician
Most sound effects are performed live by two sound effects artists. So this is just like old time radio complete with recording.
About the Writer / Director - Bill Chessman.
Bill is a favorite with PCT as he just performed as the King in "Once Upon a Mattress" and before that in "Laughter on the 23rd Floor." He has bee writing radio dramas and performing them all around the Bay area and has won multiple awards for his work. They have been broadcast all over the world including Austrailia. We are thrilled that Bill is sharing his talents with PCT.
This show is a special benefit performce with profits going to help fund PCTs productions this season.
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