Mad Art Radio Hour

Back by popular demand it's the Mad Art Radio Hour. Once again, Mad Art Gallery and local artists have created a live theater production of a radio show from the Golden Age. These are traditional radio shows with a twist. Writing, acting, and sound effects all by local talent and all live in an intimate setting.

Each evening will be hosted by Mad Art's emcee Ron Buechele with Jaime Gartelos as the announcer and featuring Swing Set as the evening's Mad Art Orchestra. Two new, original radio plays by Jamie Foehner and Jaime Gartelos will be presented: Intergalactic Space Squad and The Hands of Bret Verlorn. The show will be performed in three acts and will include the Mad Art Radio Hour original theme song and a word from our sponsors. On Saturday, July 14, the evening performance will be recorded live to be replayed on KDHX.

Our project is unique to the St. Louis area. Creating a performance that relies only on sound to communicate to the audience is challenging. For us, this fact gives new emphasis to the enormous creativity and talent that produced the radio shows of the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. The human voice is the principal means of communication. Radio is a medium that focuses on one sense alone: sound. In an era where the individual is bombarded with fast-paced visual media, this project presents an opportunity for the listener to engage his imagination, turn off the external images, and create his own images with the help of our performance. The live, radio broadcast of the performance is integral to the project. KDHX is partnering with Mad Art Gallery and the contributing artists to make this unique endeavor a reality.

The Mad Art Radio Hour will be performed on July 11, 12, and 13 Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Performance begins at 8:00 p.m.

Matinee Show Saturday, July 14 Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Performance begins at 2:00 p.m.

Attend the Live Recording and Radio After Party Saturday night, July 14 Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Performance begins at 8:00 p.m.

Admission for all dates: $5.00 Cash bar available.

Still need more information? Check out Lo-Fi Saint Louis and watch their video about last year's radio show.