The “Radio Heads” program, an homage to the history of the
medium, will take place at Middlesex County College (MCC), 2600
Woodbridge Ave., Edison, during the month of February. The program
features a series of radio performance, all of which will take place in
the Studio Theater and are free and open to the public.
On Feb. 14 from 5-7 p.m., an original play will be performed based on
Orson Welles’ notorious radio thriller, “War of the Worlds.” Directed
by professor Jess K. Smith of Middlesex County College, the play
incorporates live original music by William Sieke, a 2011 graduate of
MCC and a composer and member of the band Hope, Star and Browning. The
play will be followed by a broadcast of apocalyptic love letters,
written and recorded by members of the campus community.
On Feb. 21 from 5-7 p.m., a live performance of “The Riverboat Runs
Aground: Based on a True Story” will take place. Directed by Smith, this
piece of homegrown storytelling is by Seattle-based writer and
performer Wesley K. Andrews. Rooted in his adolescent years growing up
in Fairbanks, Ala., the stories revolve around a transformative act of
magic and reincarnation. The performance includes original music by
Sieke and Brooklyn musician Renee Maskin, and will be followed by a
discussion with the writer.
On Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., following a weeklong master class with Andrews,
students will perform their original stories in concert, with excerpts
of Andrews’ newest piece, “War War War,” paired with original music by
Sieke.
(Source: Edison Metuchen Sentinel via SCOOPWEB)
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