Main Street Theatre Works Presents COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO Radio Play

The finest radio drama of the 1930's was The Mercury Theatre On The Air, founded by Orson Welles and John Houseman. Their brief run, just shy of two years, presented many classical pieces of literature, created many memorable moments, and shook an entire country with it's terrifying portrayal of "War of the Worlds." This October, Main Street Theatre Works (MSTW) is re-creating another one of their literary classic radio plays with a live stage production of The Count of Monte Cristo, October 23rd, 24th and 25th at the Native Sons Hall, in Sutter Creek.

This is the 5th year that MSTW Company Member, Allen Pontes, creates another engaging production, with all proceeds going towards MSTW's 2016 Summer's Season at the Kennedy Mine Ampitheatare. This limited-engagement fundraiser for the company will have two evening performances ~ Friday and Saturday, October 23rd and 24th, with doors open at 7:15pm for dessert, show starts at 8:00pm. There will also be a matinee performance on Sunday, October 25th, doors open at 1:15pm for dessert, show starts at 2:00pm. Tickets for this fundraising event are $25 each and include a dessert, your choice of coffee or tea, and the show. Friday and Saturday night there will be a no-host wine bar. You also have a chance to win a one-week stay at the beautiful Golden Crown Resort in Puerto Vallarta, a one-bedroom suite that sleeps four and overlooks the ocean. Seating is very limited for this fundraising event, so early reservations are encouraged.

MSTW just wrapped up another successful summer season at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, where patrons enjoyed Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll & Hyde Play, followed by Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. For our October fundraiser, we're setting things in a more intimate environment, perfect to relive the golden age of radio, complete with live sound effects. The Count of Monte Cristo was the eighth weekly episode of the American Radio drama anthology series, performed by the Mercury Theatre Players, directed and narrated by little known actor and future filmmaker, Orson Welles. The episode was an adaptation of the novel by Alexander Dumas, condensed into a 60-minute broadcast. Under the direction of Allen Pontes, who has produced, directed and starred as Orson in the past four productions ~ The War of the Worlds (2 years in a row), Dracula and Treasure Island ~ MSTW's production adheres to the same time constraints, same script and live sound effects, just the way Orson would want it. Other cast members include Julie Anchor, Scott Adams, Paj Crank, and Richard Williams.

Join us for a fun flashback to the days when people "watched" their radios, and sound effects didn't come from a computer. Watch how the magic is really made and support Main Street Theatre Works at this fall fundraiser.

For more information and to purchase tickets to this Limited Engagement Event, visit the MSTW website at www.mstw.org. This event is sure to sell out, so get your tickets early.