QUICKSILVER RADIO THEATER (founded in 1995) is a group of seasoned New York
performing artists, who are dedicated to using the classic Radio Drama form (full cast,
layered sound effects, and musical score) to present stories worth telling, executed with both
talent and heart. Quicksilver‘s work has aired nationally, and been heard internationally on
the World Wide Web.
Quicksilver has earned awards from the National Federation of Community
Broadcasters and the National Audio Theatre. It has performed by invitation at the Museum
of Television and Radio‘s Annual Radio Festival, and its shows are in the collection of the
Museum.
CRAIG WICHMAN (Actor/Writer/Producer) is the founder of Quicksilver Radio Theater.
Craig studied with Stella Adler, and has since worked in all media, including Off-Broadway:
Julius Caesar; Regional Theater: Tecumseh; TV: All My Children; Film: Joe vs. the
Volcano. Other radio work includes: Simon Studio Presents, Other Realities, and
Chinatown, USA. (Quicksilver: all shows)
JAY STERN (Director/Writer) A founding member of Quicksilver, Jay has directed and
produced over 20 theater productions, and over 30 short films which have screened across
the U.S. and Canada. He is a founder and producer of the First Sundays Short Comedy Film
Festival, which has been screening monthly since April, 2002. Stern completed his first
feature, "The Changeling"" in January, 2006 (www.jaystern.com). (Quicksilver: all shows)
MARK HOLLMANN (Composer/ Conductor/Musician) A founding member of Quicksilver,
Mark is a Tony Award-winning Broadway composer, and has scored pieces for the
Berskshire Theater Festival. He has toured as trombonist with Maestro Subgum and the
Whole, and been pianist for Second City. (ASCAP)
FRANK SPITZNAGEL (Composer/Musician) Acclaimed theatrical pianist for Chicago City
Limits and Improv Across America.
Anthony Cinelli (C)
John Prave (C, F, S, G, J,B)
Ghislaine Nichols (Rump?) (C, S)
Joseph Franchini (C, F, S, J,B)
Deborah Barta (C)
Jodi Botelho (C, F)
Elizabeth Stull (C)
Tony Scheinman (C)
Clyde Baldo (C, M, F, J,B)
David Nolan (C, M)
Nannette Deasy (M)
Derek Lively (M, G, J)
Stephen Karver (M)
Michael Todd McLaughlin (M)
Anne Fleming (M)
Raven Snook (M)
Ethan Halo (M)
Robert Hess (M, F)
Mattie O‘Shea (M)
Susan Muir (F)
Vito LaBella (F, S, G)
Katie Nutt (S, G, J)
Meg Fagan, Musical Chairs
Gregor Hubner, Musical Chairs
Dorothy Lawson, Musical Chairs
Minda Cowan, Radio: Simon
Bernadette Fiorella (S, G, J,B)
Sue Zizza (S, G,B)
David Shinn (S, G)
Dominick Barbera (S, G, J,B)
John Kiehl (S, G)
Dan Renkin (G, J)
Kathy McDonald (J)
Darren Wilkes (J)
Robert Chaney (J)
James Prendergast (J)
Emma Palzere (G, J)
John O‘Donnell (L, G)
Frank Spitznagel (J,B)
Eevin Hartsough (J)
Phil Castellano (J)
Chip Fabrizi (B)
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A Christmas Carol
Adapted by Craig Wichman from the novel by Charles Dickens
Quicksilver‘s debut show. Returning to the heart of the story, this production mines the
dark veins of what its author called ―a GHOST story—for Christmas.‖
―Very special…a marvelous job…kudos to the cast.‖
Max Schmid, WBAI, NY
―Happy to include your program in (our) collection…. Thank you!‖
Abbey L. Benowitz, Museum of Television & Radio, NY
Premiered on WBAI-FM, NYC/Nationally Syndicated by Quicksilver and The Radio
Works
Craig Wichman (Scrooge, PRODUCER)
Anthony Cinelli (Narrator, Joe)
John Prave (Cratchit): Pearl Theater Co.
Ghislaine Nichols (Mrs. Cratchit, Mrs. Dilber): BBC Radio, London‘s West End ―The
Business of Murder‖
Deborah Barta (Christmas Past): New York City Opera
Joseph Franchini (Fred, etc.): London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art,
Waterfront Theater Ensemble
Jodi Botelho (Belle, etc.)
Elizabeth Stull (Tiny Tim, etc.): Off-Broadway: ―Measure for Measure‖
Tony Scheinman (Marley, Christmas Present): AKTINA-FM Radio, ―The Judas Clock‖
Jay Stern (DIRECTOR)
Mark Hollmann (COMPOSER/MUSICIAN)
Clyde Baldo (SOUND EFFECTS/ENSEMBLE): Radio: Simon Studio Presents
David Nolan (ENGINEER): Harper/Audio, WBAI-FM
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The Merchant of Venice
Adapted by Jay Stern from the play by William Shakespeare
A 400th Anniversary production of this tale of the bonds—
and the boundaries—of society, of money, and of the heart.
―Well done all around…good technical achievement and nice acting…(a) fine Shakespeare
production.‖
Andy Trudeau, National Public Radio
―Highly produced, full-out radio…to die for!‖
Matthew Finch, WBAI, NY
Premiered on WBAI-FM, NYC
Clyde Baldo (Shylock): Off-Broadway: ―Houdini,‖ Radio: Simon Studio Presents
Nannette Deasy (Portia): Radio: ―The Little Canoe,‖ Off-Broadway: ―I Count the
Hours,‖ ―Measure for Measure‖
Craig Wichman (Antonio, the Merchant/PRODUCER)
Derek Lively (Bassanio): Off-Broadway ―I Count the Hours,‖ Film: ―K.6221,‖ Radio:
Simon Studio Presents
Stephen Karver (Salarino, Arragon): HB Studios, Love Creek Productions
Michael Todd McLaughlin (Solanio, Morocco): Author, Off-Broadway‘s ―Subway,‖
―Merchant of Venice‖
Anne Fleming (Duchess, Lancelot): Writer, Award-Winning ―The Little Canoe‖
Raven Snook (Nerissa): One Woman Show ―Designated Diva‖ (NY/San Francisco)
Ethan Halo (Gratiano): Stella Adler Conservatory, Off-Broadway ―Merchant of Venice‖
Robert Hess (Lorenzo): Expanded Arts ―King Lear,‖ Off-Broadway ―Merchant of
Venice‖
Mattie O’Shea (Jessica): ―Hiatus‖ Comedy Group, Off-Broadway ―Merchant of Venice‖
Jay Stern (DIRECTOR)
Mark Hollmann (COMPOSER/MUSICIAN)
David Nolan (ENGINEER)
The Company (SOUND EFFECTS)
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THE SPECKLED BAND
Adapted by Craig Wichman from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
(by permission of Dame Jean Conan Doyle)
An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes—based on one of the author‘s personally favorite
stories, and his rarely produced play ―The Stonor Case‖. The Great Detective and
The Good Doctor are pitted against a psychotic villain in a race against time
to stop the bizarre murders in an eerie country manor.
Winner: National Federation of Community Broadcasters‘ “Gold Reel” for Radio Drama
―Nice job with this production.‖
Andy Trudeau, National Public Radio
―Great job on…Holmes! Look forward to your next.‖.‖
Billie Cohen, Time Out New York
―Ingenious adaptation…. Fine performances…. A skillful production that will delight
mystery fans.‖
Rich Fish, LodesTone Media
Produced before a live audience at The Museum of Television and Radio, NYC,
Premiered on WBAI-FM, NYC
Nationally Syndicated by Quicksilver and The Radio Works
Craig Wichman (Holmes/PRODUCER)
John Prave (Watson): Pearl Theater Co.
Katie Nutt (Enid): Broadway: The Scarlet Pimpernel, Off-Broadway, CD: ―Early One
Morning‖
Vito LaBella (Roylott): Founder, Character Actors‘ Theater, Off-Broadway: ―Measure
for Measure‖
Ghislaine Nichols (Mrs. Hudson, Violet): BBC Radio, London‘s West End, ―The
Business of Murder‖
Joseph Franchini (Coroner, Rogers): London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art,
Waterfront Theater Ensemble
Jay Stern (DIRECTOR)
Mark Hollmann (COMPOSER/MUSICIAN)
Musical Chairs (MUSICIANS): Meg Fagan, Gregor Hübner, Dorothy Lawson,
Minda Cowan
Bernadette Fiorella (SOPRANO SOLOIST): New York City Opera
Sue Zizza, David Shinn (SOUND EFFECTS): Sue Media, The Radio Works
Dominick Barbera with John Kiehl (ENGINEERS): Soundtrack NY
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FRANKENSTEIN: MODERN PROMETHEUS
Adapted by Craig Wichman from the novel by Mary Shelley
The classic fable of the tension between spirit and science,
and of obsession and responsibility—even more relevant today than in the author‘s time.
(If you‘ve only seen the movies, you do NOT know this story!)
Winner: National Federation of Community Radio‟s “Silver Reel” for Radio Drama
"Excellent on all levels! Closest adaptation of the novel I've ever heard."
Don Glut, author of "The Frankenstein Legend”
―Very well done...special. Something (to) be proud of.‖
Arthur Anderson, The Mercury Theatre
―Fascinating trip into the psychology of (Victor and his Monster)…(with) great literary
ingenuity and human insight.‖
Rich Fish, LodesTone Media
―Really impressed…a terrific job, both in adapting and performing…hope you continue to
create more.‖
Leonard Maltin
―Well produced…clearly a labor of love…amazing job (with) The Monster.‖
Andy Trudeau, National Public Radio
―Thank you for… your most ambitious radio theater effort; what a magnificent author was
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley!‖
Verne Langdon
―I was impressed…. An excellent production.‖
Barbara Watkins, KCSN‟s „Don‟t Touch That
Dial‟
"Filled with deep yearning and emotion...this Creature is the Voice of Shelley. A really
amazing treat."
Prof. Griffin, "The Midnight Shadow Show"
"Incredible Radio Drama (with) a talented cast...Almost magical--a real delight!"
Terry Ingram, The Universal Monster Army
Premiered on WBAI-FM, NYC/Internationally Webcast by Rocky Mountain
Public Broadcasting Network/Nationally Syndicated by Quicksilver and The Radio
Works
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Joseph Franchini (Victor Frankenstein): London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art,
Waterfront Theater Ensemble
Craig Wichman (The Monster/PRODUCER)
Jodi Botelho (Elizabeth)
Susan Muir (Willie, Mother): Neighborhood Playhouse (Sandy Meisner), Radio: In
Touch Net.,
Vito LaBella (Old Man, Waldman): Founder, Character Actors‘ Theater, Off Broadway:
―Measure for Measure‖
John Prave (Henry): Pearl Theater Co.
Robert Hess (Father, etc.): Expanded Arts
Jay Stern (DIRECTOR)
Mark Hollmann (COMPOSER/MUSICIAN)
Clyde Baldo (Ensemble/SOUND EFFECTS); Simon Studio Presents
David Nolan (ENGINEER): Harper Audio, WBAI-FM
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Good Friday, 1865: Lincoln‟s Last Day
An original play for radio by Craig Wichman
In Quicksilver‘s first docudrama, the character of a country and its President are
Revealed—as a traumatic war winds down, and eerie events presage Lincoln‘s own end.
Winner: Midwest Radio Theater Workshop‟s “Grand Prize” for Script Writing
―A pleasure…best radio…in some time…subject matter among the most dramatic.‖
Arthur Anderson, The Mercury Theatre
―A great job…really first rate, just as your last…keep up the wonderful work.‖
Leonard Maltin
―I suspect that Quicksilver…will be racking up another ‗Best Production‘ (Award) for
this….splendid radio.‖
Max Schmid, WBAI, NY
―Quite fine.‖‘
Andy Trudeau, National Public Radio
Produced before a live audience as part of The Museum of Television and Radio
NYC‘s ―Annual Radio Festival‖/ Premiered on WBAI-FM, NYC
Craig Wichman (Abraham Lincoln, Safford, Barnes/PRODUCER)
Katie Nutt (Mary Todd Lincoln): Broadway: The Scarlet Pimpernel, Off-Broadway, CD:
Early One Morning
John O’Donnell (John, Lee Stanton): Chicago City Limits, Comedy Central, Aspen Com.
Fest., O‟Donnelogues
Emma Palzere (Tad, Mrs. Hess, Clara): Artistic Director, Plays for Living, Inc.; Founder,
Be Well Productions; Executive Producer, Cosmic Leopard Productions‘
Womenkind Festival
Vito LaBella (Colfax, Grant, Welles): Founder, Character Actor‘s Theater, Off-
Broadway: Measure for Measure
Derek Lively (Lt. Rothbart, Slave, Dr. Leale): Off-Broadway: I Count the Hours
Film: K.6221
Dan Renkin (Crook, Robert, Flood): Off-Broadway, Subtle Bodies, Circle in the Square
Professional Workshop
Bernadette Fiorella (Soprano, Ensemble): New York City Opera
John Prave (Newspaper Editor): Pearl Theater Co.
Jay Stern (DIRECTOR)
Mark Hollmann (COMPOSER/CONDUCTOR)
Kathy McDonald, flute, Darren Wilkes, trumpet
Sue Zizza, David Shinn (SOUND EFFECTS): Sue Media, The Radio Works
Dominick Barbera with John Kiehl (ENGINEERS) Soundtrack NY
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THE TRAGEDY OF
JULIUS CAESAR
Adapted by Jay Stern from the play by William Shakespeare
―Excellent performances and music… all of the power of the Bard, while being as
entertaining as HBO‘s ―Rome‖… Great job.‖
Frederick Greenhalgh, Radio Drama Revival
―Dialogue, sound and music (put) together expertly…good radio listening.‖
Arthur Anderson, The Mercury Theatre
―Brings out all the life and excitement in this history…. (A) stunning work.‖
Rich Fish, LodesTone Media
Premiered on WBAI-FM, NY
Webcast by wbaifree.org (courtesy of porus.com)
Craig Wichman (Brutus)
Joseph Franchini (Cassius)
Robert Chaney (Marc Antony)
James Prendergast (Caesar)
Emma Palzere (Calpurina/Soothsayer)
Dan Renkin (Octavius)
Clyde Baldo (Casca)
Katie Nutt (Portia)
Bernadette Fiorella (Lucius)
Derek Lively
John Prave
Jay Stern (DIRECTOR)
Frank Spitznagel (COMPOSER)
Eevin Hartsough & Clyde Baldo (SOUND EFFECTS)
Phil Castellano & Dominick Barbera (ENGINEERS)
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The Blue Carbuncle
(Added Attraction! THE PAINFUL PREDICAMENT OF SHERLOCK HOLMES)
Adapted by Craig Wichman from the story by Arthur Conan Doyle
Authorized by The Estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
―Your new Radioplay is great – Congratulations!‖
Dr. Corinna Zimber, AUDIOBUCH
Premiere Broadcast/Webcast on WBAI-FM, NY
Craig Wichman (Holmes)
John Prave (Watson)
Emma Palzere (Gwendolyn/Mrs. Hudson)
Joseph Franchini (Peterson/Ryder)
Dan Renkin (Baker/Windigate)
Clyde Baldo (Breckinridge)
Bernadette Fiorella (Billy/Soprano Soloist)
Jay Stern (DIRECTOR)
Frank Spitznagel (COMPOSER/MUSICIAN)
Sue Zizza & Clyde Baldo (SOUND EFFECTS)
Chip Fabrizi & Dominick Barbera (ENGINEERS)
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DISTRIBUTION –
Internationally Webcast by Rocky Mountain Broadcast Network and WHAV
In the collection of SJK Mobile Audio Libraries
In the collection of the Museum of Television and Radio
Nationally syndicated by Quicksilver and The Radio Works
Recordings are available from Quicksilver, LodesTone Media and AudioBuch (Germany)
Stations include:
Alabama WUAL Tuscaloosa
Arizona WGHR Tuba City
California KZYK Elk
― KMUD Elk
― KCSN Northridge
Colorado Radio Reading Service of
the Rockies
Florida Sightline Reading Service Orlando
Illinois WBEZ Chicago
― Illinois Radio Readers
Indiana WFHB Bloomington
― WJOB Hammond
Massachusetts WOMR Provincetown/Cape Cod
Michigan WCAL Grand Rapids
New York WBAI New York
― WAUB Auburn
― WRHU Hempstead
― WITR Rochester
― WNYE New York
― WBCR Brooklyn
Ohio WDFM Defiance
― WONW Defiance
WXUT Toledo
Pennsylvania WMUH Allentown
― WPTC Williamsport
Virginia WMUL Huntington
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QUOTES –
(General)
―Your work is GREAT, not just good. I'm thankful that your generation is helping keep the
(radio drama) spirit alive.‖
Bill Owen, co-author of “The Great American Broadcast”
―You‘ve accomplished something impressive here‖
Andy Trudeau, National Public Radio
―A pleasure…. Best radio writing (I‘ve) heard in some time. You certainly know how to use
the medium…and how to gather around you the best in music, sound effects and production.‖
Arthur Anderson, The Mercury Theatre
―When radio (drama again) takes the place it surely will, the Quicksilver Radio Theater will
be ready for it.‖
Arthur Anderson, The Mercury Theatress
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