Firehouse Radio Players

Firehouse Radio Players

Turn back the dial with the Firehouse Radio Players! Our cast of voice actors and sound effects artists present an evening of original comedies in the style of shows from the Golden Age of Radio. There's outer space excitement in "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon," soft-boiled crime drama with "Cliff Hanger, Private Eye," and more! Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.

  • 56 minutes 18 seconds
    Episode 18 (December 1, 2024)

    In this episode: The cops of Badge Patrol seek a seasonal shoplifter; Dr. Destiny and Nurse Glenda exchange Christmas gifts; and Captain Fremulon teams up with Santa to stop an AI naughty and nice list run amok. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 1, 2024.

    Featuring Joey Bishop; Renee Hoyos; Corey Hull; Jenna Jordan; Gina McKenzie; Don Polaski; Kristina Schneider; Anja Thomas.

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

    23 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Episode 17 (September 29, 2024)

    In this episode: Cliff Hanger, Private Eye is hired to find a missing man by both of the man's wives; an unusual bakery and its treats are the subject of another tale from sinister storyteller Madam Midnight; and Captain Fremulon combines business with pleasure when he starts booking vacationers aboard the Starchaser. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on September 29, 2024.

    Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mike; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Ralph; Preen; Captain Fremulon); Helen Hardymon (Teen #2; Cop; Mattie; Mysterious Voice); Reid Hardymon (Doctor; Grossman; Winger; Client); Renee Hoyos (PBR Announcer; Sherry; Woman; Petey); Corey Hull (Caller; Teen #1; Earl; Buck Taciturn; Fremulon Announcer); Dale Leopold (Cliff Hanger; News Anchor; Buck Taciturn Announcer; Man #2; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Gus; Charlie; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Betty; Wendy)

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

    16 December 2024, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Episode 16 (April 24th, 2023)

    In this episode: Cliff Hanger, Private Eye plays corner man for a boxer under pressure to take a dive; US Marshal Buck Taciturn runs for mayor; and Captain Fremulon and crew face their toughest challenge yet - an unpaid furlough. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on April 24, 2023.

    Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mike; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Ralph; Preen; Captain Fremulon); Helen Hardymon (Teen #2; Cop; Mattie; Mysterious Voice); Reid Hardymon (Doctor; Grossman; Winger; Client); Renee Hoyos (PBR Announcer; Sherry; Woman; Petey); Corey Hull (Caller; Teen #1; Earl; Buck Taciturn; Fremulon Announcer); Dale Leopold (Cliff Hanger; News Anchor; Buck Taciturn Announcer; Man #2; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Gus; Charlie; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Betty; Wendy)

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya with Katelyn Vieni; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

    3 July 2023, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    Episode 15 - Terror on the Tracks (October 23rd, 2021)
    Episode 15 - Terror on the Tracks (October 23rd, 2021) In this episode - our first performance at Ashland Theatre - the Doyle Sisters stumble on a mystery while trick-or-treating; a horror icon is cast in role outside of his wheelhouse on "Hello from Hollywood"; Orson Welles tries to bring the scares without the listener complaints; and Madam Midnight presents three chilling Halloween tales. Recorded live at Ashland Theatre in Ashland, VA on October 23, 2021. Featuring: Kyla Daniel-Hart (Patty Doyle, Woman, Witch 1, Alice, Realtor); Noah Downs (Timmy, Moose, "Madam Midnight" Announcer, Scott, Ashleigh, Bartender, Ghost 1); Corey Hull ("Doyle Sisters" Announcer, Billy, Chip, Fred, Ghost 3); Dale Leopold (Sgt. McCord, Farmer, Orson Welles, Alonzo, Judge); Austin Lewis (Joe, Ivan, "Orson Welles" Announcer, Peter, Porter); Gina McKenzie (Neighbor, Mrs. Kendall, Myrtle, Ms. Harrington, Cooper, Juror, Cathy); James Nygren (Casey Bones, Mr. Doyle, "Hello from Hollywood" Announcer, Doctor, Telegram Boy); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper, Mr. Kendall, Cedric Deville, Oog, Justice of the Peace, Kevin); Hannah Polaski (Molly Stein, Annie Doyle, "Plow About You?" Narrator, Witch 3, Mary, Tina, Ghost 2); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer, Teacher, Mrs. Doyle, Gail, Kid, Witch 2, Madam Midnight) Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower; Audio engingeering by Matt Treacy; Technical direction by Rachel Groover.
    1 October 2022, 4:56 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Episode 14 - Christmas in July (December 19, 2021)
    In this episode - a stolen doll leads to a Christmas caper for Cliff Hanger, private eye; the hospital staff plans a holiday party in "Paging Dr. Destiny;" a variety show from the golden age of radio is edited for a more enlightened age; and a time loop threatens New Year's Eve in "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon."

    Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 19, 2021.

    Featuring: Joe Bishop (Bracken; Fiance; Steve Valentine Announcer; Fremulon); Kyla Daniel-Hart (Kid, Reilly McGill; Daisy; Nurse Glenda; Peggy; Evelyn); Corey Hull (Dave; Cliff Hanger Announcer; Doll; Son; Barrymore; Petey); Dale Leopold (PBR Santa; Cliff Hanger; Roger; Fremulon Announcer); Austin Lewis (PBR Announcer; Deveraux; Destiny Announcer; Steve Valentine; Gammetz); James Nygren (War on Xmas Man; Dad; Caroler; Dr. Destiny; Todd; Gibson; Computer); Don Polaski (Craig; Santa; Murphy; Dr. Fields; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Anja Thomas (Molly; Olivia; Mom; Trudy; Wendy)

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower

    20 July 2022, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Episode 13 (September 26, 2021)
    In this episode - our return to the stage after a long Covid hiatus - amateur sleuths Jan and Jim Malone solve a mystery at the museum; a salary dispute silences the star of "Hello from Hollywood;" Orson Welles coaches a softball team in another episode of his radio sitcom; and a mysterious enemy is out for revenge against Captain Fremulon. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on September 26, 2021

    Featuring: Noah Downs (Contestant 1, Dave, Malones Announcer, Cowboy, Junior, Snyder); Corey Hull (Host 2, Man, Robber 2, Jim Malone, Charles, Welles Announcer, Dr. Nefarious); Dale Leopold (Host 1, Elmo, William Shatner, Stiles, Orson Welles, Fremulon Announcer, Warden); Gina McKenzie (Contestant 2, Announcer 2, Jan Malone, Peg, Chief); James Nygren (Shatner Class Announcer, Robber 1, Hollywood Announcer, Captain Fremulon); Don Polaski (Craig, Man 2, Higgins, DeVille, Fremulon Narrator); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer, Woman, Sunderland, Eudora, Penny); Anja Thomas (Molly, Woman, Daphne, Mayor, Babs, Wendy)

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and provided by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower

    6 July 2022, 4:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Episode 12 (April 24, 2022)
    In this episode - the Doyle Sisters get a new neighbor; an intrepid reporter receives an unusual award for her investigative reporting; and a reunion with his old crew is anything but a happy trip down memory lane for Captain Fremulon. Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on April 24, 2022.

    Featuring: Joe Bishop (Doyle Sisters Announcer, Captain Fremulon, PBR Listener; Kid in Dairy Delight commercial); Helen Hardymon (Annie Doyle; Julia; Dr. Piper; Kid in Dairy Delight commercial); Reid Hardymon (Man in Cud commercial; Mailman; Doctor; Oliver); Corey Hull (Mr. Doyle, Editor, Fremulon announcer, Guard); Dale Leopold (Agent Stack, Stop the Press announcer, Captain Rake); Gina McKenzie (PBR Listener; Woman in Cud Commercial; Mrs. Nesbitt; Actress playing Julia; Wanda); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper, Tony; Fremulon narrator); Kristina Schneider (PBR announcer, Mrs. Doyle, Petey, Mom in Dairy Delight commercial); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein, Patty Doyle, Ciggy, Wendy)

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower

    Tickets are on sale now for our next live show - Sunday, July 31st at 7:30 pm at Richmond's Firehouse Theatre. Click here to buy yours today.

    You can also click here to buy tickets for our 2022 production of "The War of the Worlds" on Sunday, October 16th at 7:30 pm.

    8 June 2022, 4:00 am
  • 59 minutes 57 seconds
    Episode 11 (February 2, 2020)
    In this episode - our last pre-Covid show - the Doyle Sisters solve a Valentine's Day mystery; Buck Taciturn plays Cyrano for a shy cowboy; and a luxurious space cruise is the setting for romance and danger on "The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon." Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on February 2, 2020

    Featuring: Joe Bishop (Mr. Doyle, Singing Cowboy 2, Will, Captain Fremulon); Noah Downs (Ryan, Doyle Sisters Announcer, Timmy, Singing Cowboy 3, Buck, Hobbes); Kyla Daniel-Hart (PBR Announcer, Mrs. McCall, Emily, Dairy Delight Singer 1); Corey Hull (Dave, Wallace, Singing Cowboy 1, Dairy Delight Announcer, Bodyguard); Jenna Jordan (Diane, Annie Doyle, Dairy Delight Singer 3, Queen); Dale Leopold (Stan, Agent Stack, Buck Taciturn Announcer, Flint Steel); Don Polaski (Craig, Principal, Singing Cowboy 4, Charlie, Fremulon Narrator); Kristina Schneider (Beatrice, Sally, Professor, Bartender, Petey, Dairy Deight Singer 3); Anja Thomas (Molly, Patty Doyle, Dairy Delight Singer 4, Wendy)

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower

    6 April 2022, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Episode 10 (February 27, 2022)
    In this episode: ace attorney Skip Gardner defends a songwriter accused of killing a plagiarist producer; America's ace superhero Uncle Sam's Smasher strikes back against socialism; teachers and students star in "Homeroom Hijinks" - radio's classiest comedy; and Captain Fremulon and company must save the galaxy from an energy cloud with a big appetite.

    Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on February 27, 2022

    Featuring: Joey Bishop (Skip Gardner Announcer, Cop, Doctor #3, Bower's Customer, Captain Fremulon); Kyla Daniel-Hart (Tina; Timmy; Dr. Mendes); Noah Downs (Skip Gardner, Uncle Sam Announcer, Colonist); Helen Hardymon (Juror; Captain Garrett; Mom in Dairy Delight Commercial); Reid Hardymon (Hank; Doctor #1; Daniel; Entity); Corey Hull (Dave; Perkins; Socialist Doctor; Mr. Tomlin; Fremulon Announcer; Doug); Dale Leopold (PBR Listener; DJ; Morgan; Uncle Sam's Smasher; Entity's Dad); Gina McKenzie (Caller; Woman in Beefeater Commercial; Mrs. Kowalski; Chief); Don Polaski (Craig Tapper; Guard; Judge; Coughy; Principal Belt; Fremulon Narrator; Quasar); Hannah Polaski (Ms. Winters; Ms. Grant; Petey Peterson); Kristina Schneider (PBR Announcer; Phyllis Lane; Doctor #2; Margaret; Entity's Mom); Anja Thomas (Molly Stein; Prosecutor; Wendy)

    Written by Jack Mooney; Directed by James Nygren; Music composed and performed by Free Jambalaya; Sound effects performed by David Hightower.

    1 March 2022, 5:00 am
  • 52 minutes 49 seconds
    Episode 9 (December 18, 2017)

    It's the most wonderful time of the year on the air! The Firehouse Radio Players are back with tidings of comfort, joy, and laughs with our 2017 Holiday Spectacular! J In this episode: a Grinch's plans to steal Christmas are foiled by the cops of Badge Patrol. Then, it's a holiday hospital soap opera courtesy of Paging Dr. Destiny. Finally, we blast off in a one-horse open spaceship in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon! (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on December 18, 2017) ​ Featuring: Joe Bishop; Rachel Dilliplane; Noah Downs; Matt Ferguson; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Anja Thomas Directed by James Nygren; Written by Jack Mooney; Sound Effects by Kathy Bishop and David Hightower; Music by Free Jambalaya

    20 March 2018, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Episode 8 (August 7, 2017)

    Live, from Firehouse Theatre, the Firehouse Radio Players are on the air!

    In this episode: we're back on the gumshoe beat with everyone's favorite soft-boiled sleuth Cliff Hanger, Private Eye; the biggest stars in the movies present motion pictures for your ears in Hello from Hollywood; and the outer space head case of a hero is at it again in The Thrilling Adventures of Captain Fremulon. (Recorded live at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA on August 7, 2017) Featuring: Amanda Cinflo; Noah Downs; Dale Leopold; Austin Lewis; Don Polaski; Hannah Polaski; Anja Thomas Directed by James Nygren; Written by Jack Mooney; Music by Free Jambalya; Sound Effects by David Hightower

    13 February 2018, 1:00 am
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