Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre – Details, episodes & analysis

Airing this Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM is the FINAL weekly episode of Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre. From the Suspense Radio series comes “Return to Dust” by George Bamber, inspired by Richard Matheson’s novel “The Shrinking Man.”

James Howard has made an incredible scientific discovery. While attempting to create a bio-chemical agent that shrinks cancer cells, an inadvertent lab accident has caused James to shrink to only 1-foot tall, and he’s still shrinking! He is desperate to contact Dr. Bader, the only competent scientist who could reverse the process. Will Dr. Bader receive his message before James Howard returns to dust?

Featuring Walter Coppage, Kendra Keller, and Keenan Ramos. Directed by Gary Heisserer, sound design by Gianna Agostina, sound supervision by Mary Robinson, and hosted by John Rensenhouse.

As we return to a full season of five incredible productions (www.kcactors.org/season-18/) KCART will no longer be airing weekly on KKFI 90.1 FM. KCART will return with special episodes throughout Season 18, and you can listen to this week’s episode as well as 60+ other incredible episodes, at www.kcactors.org/kcart/!

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KCART is made possible in-part by, the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, the Miller-Nichols Foundation, the Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, Theater League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation. Special thanks to Valerie and Mark Andruss.

This Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre is proud to present the "KCART AMPLIFY: LGBTQ+" series where young writers are given the chance to experience the process of producing their radio play from start to finish.

Featuring short radio plays from three local young writers from the LGBTQ+ community. "This is who I am" by Anna Hampton; "Not a Girl and Not Yours" by Charlie Parsons; and "My Pleasure" by Landon Hudson.

Directed and hosted by Phil Fiorini, featuring Erdin Schultz-Bever, Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles, R.H. Wilhoit, Phil Fiorini, Bee Givens, and Darrington Clark. Sound design by Mary Robinson.

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KCART is made possible in-part by, the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, the Miller-Nichols Foundation, the Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, Theater League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation. Special thanks to Valerie and Mark Andruss

This week Kansas City Actors Theatre premieres the second and final part of Bram Stoker’s “The Judge’s House,” this Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM.

KCART returns to “The Judge’s House,” written by master of horror Bram Stoker. Malcolm Malcolmson is trying to study for his upcoming exams, but his evenings are plagued by the rats who occupy the judge’s house. After receiving some helpful advice from a doctor Malcolm sets out on trying to end his ongoing nightmare. Soon, Malcolm Malcolmson will find out for whom the judge’s bell tolls.

Featuring Matt Schwader, Hillary Clemens, Cinnamon Schultz, Shawna Peña-Downing, Brian Paulette, and Victor Raider-Wexler. Directed by Matt Schwader, sound design and engineering by Thomas Newby, and hosted by Walter Coppage.

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KCART is made possible in-part by, the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theatre League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation.

This week Kansas City Actors Theatre premieres its two-part production of Bram Stoker’s “The Judge’s House,” this Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM.

From 1914, “The Judge’s House,” written by master of horror Bram Stoker, tells of a Malcolm Malcolmson, a student searching for a quiet place to study for his upcoming exams. Ignoring the local superstitions, Malcolm moves into an old mansion once belonging to an infamous ‘hanging judge’. As things around the house begin to grow uneasy, Malcolm soon learns to beware the superstitions.

Featuring Matt Schwader, Hillary Clemens, Jerry Mañan, Cinnamon Schultz and Shawna Peña-Downing. Directed by Matt Schwader, sound design and engineering my Thomas Newby, and hosted by Walter Coppage.

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KCART is made possible in-part by, the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theatre League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation.

The classic “Suspense” radio series returns to Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre with “August Heat” by W.F. Harvey, this Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM.

Originally aired May 31st, 1945 “August Heat” tells of Withecroft an artist struck by inspiration who draws a criminal in his trial. Across town Atkinson, a stonemason, carves a gravestone for a man who has yet to die. Unknown to each other both men get a glimpse into each other’s future, but hopefully the future is not so set in stone.

Featuring John Rensenhouse, Victor Raider-Wexler, and Meredith Wolfe. Directed by Gary Heisserer with sound design and engineering by Mary Robinson.

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KCART is made possible in-part by, the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theatre League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation

Irish Joe Nolan (Victor Raider-Wexler), a former boxer turned private investigator is awoken on a dreary Monday morning with the news that someone has shot his Uncle and former business partner. Irish Joe’s investigation into his Uncle’s murder leads him all over the city, eventually getting himself wrapped up with Kansas City’s most lethal and infamous mobster, The Dutchman.

Featuring Victor Raider-Wexler, R.H. Wilhoit, Matt Schwader, Gary Neal Johnson, Nedra Dixon, Alisa Lynn, Manon Halliburton, David Fritts, and Scott Cordes. Directed by Victor Raider-Wexler, Hosted by Brian Paulette, Sound Design and Engineering by Jon Robertson

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Among KCART’s program sponsors are the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, the Miller-Nichols Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theater League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation.

Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre returns with another episode of its lively game-and-talk show, “Oh My God, Did You Just Say That?!” this Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM.

The theme of this week’s episode is “Married Bliss” as host John Rensenhouse is joined by real-life couple Scott Cordes and Jen Mays. The married Kansas City actors talk about how they met, their history, and are quizzed on their knowledge of celebrity couples. And of course Miss Tewskbury returns to serenade the audience with songs about love.

Featuring John Rensenhouse, Scott Cordes and Jen Mays. With Sound Engineering by Thomas Newby.

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Among KCART’s program sponsors are the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, the Miller-Nichols Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theater League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation.

Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre returns with another episode of Philip Rapp’s classic comedic couple in “The Bickersons Need a Vacation” this Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM.

In this episode, originally aired August 14th, 1951, Blanche and John do what they do best: bicker. John goes to the doctor for his ‘sluggishness’ and Blanche visits the laundromat. Blanche forces John to take a vacation and the happily married couple head off to Yellowstone.

Featuring real-life married couple Matt Schwader and Hillary Clemens with Marisa Tejeda as Clara and Keenan Ramos as The Doctor. Hosted by John Rensenhouse, directed by Gary Heisserer, with sound design by Mary Robinson.

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Among KCART’s program sponsors are the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, the Miller-Nichols Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theater League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation.

Kansas City Actors Radio Theatre returns with another episode of its lively game-and-talk show, “Oh My God, Did You Just Say That?!” this Friday at noon on KKFI 90.1 FM.

Hosted by John Rensenhouse, the theme of this week’s episode is ‘Founding Fathers’ as John is joined by Damron Russel Armstrong (The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City) and Ron Megee (Late Night Theatre) two Kansas City based artist who discuss the challenges and rewards of starting a theatre company from the ground up. Don’t miss out on Miss Tewskbury singing patriotic songs and hearing the contestants test their Presidential knowledge in an episode you won’t want to miss!

Featuring John Rensenhouse, Damron Russel Armstrong, and Ron Megee, with sound engineering by Mary Robinson.

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Among KCART’s program sponsors are the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, the Miller-Nichols Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theater League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation.

Little did Miss Seidenstricker know when she took her Second Grade to see the Tall Ships at Mystic Seaport that she would be abducted by Pirates. And little did the Pirates know that they might have captured much more than they bargained for.

This story was adapted by the author from a short story that first appeared in the Pirate Volume of "Harvey Duckman Presents.”

Featuring Victor Raider-Wexler (who also directs), Nedra Dixon, Michael Ashcraft, Matt Schwader, and     Scott Cordes, with vocals by Justin McCoy. Sound design and editing by Jon Robertson. Written by R. Bruce Connelly

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Among KCART’s program sponsors are the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation, the Miller-Nichols Foundation, ArtsKC, the Missouri Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, Theater League, and the Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation.