Main Street Theatre Works Presents 6th Annual Live Radio Show Fundraiser

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 Immortal Sherlock Holmes, October 21st, 22nd & 23rd at the Native Sons Hall, in Sutter Creek.

This will be the 6th year MSTW Company Member, Allen Pontes, will create another engaging production, with all proceeds going towards MSTW's 2017 Summer's Season at the Kennedy Mine Ampitheatare. This limited-engagement fundraiser for the company will have two evening performances ~ Friday and Saturday, October 21st & 22nd, with doors open at 7:15pm for dessert, show starts at 8:00pm. There will also be a matinee performance on Sunday, October 23rd, doors open at 1:15pm for dessert, show starts at 2:00pm. Tickets for this fundraising event are $25 each and include a dessert bar, your choice of coffee or tea, and the show. Friday and Saturday night there will be a no-host wine bar. Seating is very limited for this fundraising event, so early reservations are encouraged.You also have a chance to win one of several raffle prizes, including a two-night stay in a private home in Wawona, a private property surrounded by Yosemite Park. The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps 10, and this prize is valued at over $1000. You can also win two rounds of golf with cart at Castle Oaks in Ione, donated by KVGC Radio. Raffle tickets will be sold at the 3-day event, and can also be purchased from a MSTW board member. Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win.

MSTW just wrapped up another successful summer season at the Kennedy Mine Amphitheatre, where patrons enjoyed The Explorers Club, followed by The Last Lifeboat. 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 Immortal Sherlock Holmes was the twelfth 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 play by William Gillette (the first renown Sherlock Holmes on stage and radio), condensed into a 60-minute broadcast. Under the direction of Allen Pontes, who has produced, directed and starred as Mr. Welles in the past five productions ~ The War of the Worlds (2 years in a row), Dracula, Treasure Island and The Count of Monte Cristo ~ 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, Thomas Dean, and Richard Williams.

Join us for a fun flashback to the days when people "watched" their radios, and sound effects were done live. 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.

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