Rock & Roll Radio Theatre

Episode SummarySHORTS (BUT SWEET) presents five ridiculous slice-of-life comedy sketch  portrayals of love, sex, marriage, aging and writer's block. Episode NotesSHORTS (BUT SWEET) was written by PAUL PRESTON with Karen Volpe, Bart Kias, Steven Lewis and Adam Witt. PAUL PRESTON has appeared in numerous movies, TV shows and commercials for over 20 years. He is the long-time producer/editor of Disney's official podcast and the founder of TheMovieGuys.net, home to hundreds of comedy and movie-related podcast episodes featured on radio stations and internet shows in D.C, London, Chicago, Dallas and L.A. His latest passion project conducts toursor famous film locations: lafilmlocationstour.com. SUSAN HUCKLE is a fan favorite at Universal Studios Hollywood, as Gabbie the Cabbie and other New York Street residents from a bygone era. Favorite L.A. theatre roles include Inga in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (DOMA Theatre Co.) and Janet in ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Underground Theatre) with TV appearances on JANE THE VIRGIN and THE MINDY PROJECT. Jersey Girl AMY ENGELHARDT was the sole female vocalist/writer for genre-busting Grammy noms THE BOBS. Her solo storytelling, multimedia/musical show IMPACT just concluded a stellar run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She still swears that her third album, FINISH WHAT YOU will be released in 2020. www.amyengelhardt.com RAMONE HAMILTON at 17 years old is a 12 year veteran of the entertainment business: Actor, Singer, Writer, and Director. You may have seen him starring along side Jeffrey Wright and Ashton Sanders in the Netflix film, ALL DAY AND A NIGHT, or you may have heard him voicing the character of George Beard in the Netlfix animated series, THE EPIC TALES OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS. Follow on Instagram@ramonehamiltonofficial MICHELLE MASSIE is a writer/producer/voice actor who spent over 25 years working in visual effects before pursuing writing. She placed in the 2018 Nelson Algren Short Story Awards and has been published in the book Two Plus Four Equals One by Kathy Nimmer, The Bark Magazine, and on NPR's "This I Believe" website. SHORTS is her first radio theatre endeavor. RICHARD MALMOS is the Director & Announcer of the rock musical radio play, A FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST as well as HASHTAG SHINE IT ON for Stage For A New Age: Rock & Roll Radio Theatre. He is a 40 year veteran of live stage, TV, commercials and cartoon voice for Disney, HBO, NBC, PBS, Denny's, McDonald's Ford, Mattel and Domino's. Theme song provided by Hollywood Pop Icons, ALL DAY SUCKER.ContributorsPAUL PRESTONSUSAN HUCKLEAMY ENGELHARDTRAMONE HAMILTONMICHELLE MASSIEALL DAY SUCKER BANDMaureen DavisAllyson SereboffRICHARD MALMOS

Episode SummaryHASHTAG: #SHINE IT ON is the hilarious tale of two social media influencers -- a sparkly Hollywood hipster and a flashy evangelist turned irreverantly mercenary -- in a branding war based on a jingle. Co-written by actor/writer/fine artist Stephen Wozniak (double Emmy-award nominated "Time Machine: Beyond the DaVinci Code" and "NCIS: Los Angeles) and actress/dancer/artist Christine Veronica ("Roadhouse"). This was recorded during the SAG/WGA Strike of 2023, with sanctioned by the SAG/AFTRA union.Episode NotesHASHTAG: #SHINE IT ON is the hilarious tale of two social media influencers -- a sparkly Hollywood hipster and a flashy evangelist turned irreverently mercenary -- in a branding war based on a jingle. CAST OF HASHTAG: #SHINE IT ON:RICHARD MALMOS is the Director & Announcer of the rock musical radio play, A FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST on Open Door Playhouse. He is a 40 year veteran of live stage, TV, commercials and cartoon voice for Disney, HBO, NBC, PBS, Denny's, McDonald's, Ford, Mattel and Domino's.VICTORIA RAFAEL trained at Orange County High School of the Arts and UCLA, also studying Commedia Dell'Arte and Shakespeare abroad in Arezzo, Italy and Oxford, England. A true triple threat, she performs in several classic retro dance troupes (1920's-1960's), writes and directs film and has been featured in the Oscar-winning film MANK and the TV show EUPHORIA.TONOCCUS MCCLAIN's credits include: The world premiere of  “Four” at Hollywood and Edinburgh Fringe festivals; the Pulitzer-winning LA Opera  production of ‘Omar’; “West Side Story” in Helsinki, Finland. Over 50 TV/film soundtracks & commercials, and a featured soloist in 2019’s reimagined The Lion King. Next: “Oy to the World” this December at the El Portal Theatre.NATHAN SMYTHE made his TV debut dancing on GILMORE GIRLS and soon became a dance regular on AMERICAN DREAMS. Since then, he has become a sought-after voiceover actor for video games and commercials, most notably for White Castle's "Craver" ad campaign. A beloved DJ & Emcee, he is an expert producer, advisor and music provider for retro 1940s-1970's for world-renowned events including Viva Las Vegas and Hot Rod Rock & Rumble.FELICIA TAYLOR E. has performed onstage at La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts, Los Angeles Music Center, Orange County Performing Arts and the award winning Deaf West Theater. Trained at London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art and Second City Improv, she is also the 2022 Finalist of the Readers Choice Award for her first book "Southern Spiced: A Brown Girl's Tale.  TV Credits include: THE TIM & ERIC SHOW and AMERICAN GANGSTER. Commericals: Old Spice, Banana Republic & IBM.AARON LYONS is an actor, director, designer, producer, stage manager, technical director, and crew member. His over 250 credits on National and International resumes include Radio Play productions of MORIARTY, THE DEVIL'S GAME, A FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST and two Dramalogue Award-winning live stage productions -- PULP SHAKESPEARE and THE DEVIL & BILLY MARKHAM. ContributorsCHRISTINA VERONICASTEPHEN WOZNIAKRICHARD MALMOSMAUREEN DAVISTHE FLUTTERBYESVICTORIA RAFAELTONNOCUS MCCLAINAARON LYONSFELICIA TAYLOR E.NATHAN SMYTHEADAM DANIELKeywordsrock musicradio theaterpop musicradio playsradio fictionHASHTAG: #SHINE IT ON is  brought to you by Shure Audio International, purveyors of fine recording and performance audio equipment since 1925.HASHTAG: #SHINE IT ON was written and...

Episode SummaryIn our last episode, thanks to a strange twist of fate and an unprecedented quantum paradoxical phenomenon, our heroes the Flutterbyes find themselves trapped in the year 1954. Now, their only chance to get back to the future lies in the hands of their friend Gabe, the soon-to-be-famous meteorite rocketing towards them and their stoner bandmate Claire, who just happens to be a world-renowned expert on time travel. It’s our concluding chapter Episode Four - There’s No Place Like Buzzard’s Roost.Episode NotesA FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is a full length musical in four episodes with hilarious commercials and original music by The Flutterbyes. The show was workshopped to SRO audiences at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, developed and recorded during the Covid Lockdown and stars a diverse cast including comedy greats Dave Foley (Kids In the Hall, Fargo), Gary Anthony Williams (Boondocks, Reno 911); Broadway's Maureen Davis (original cast of Into the Woods) and Kacee Clanton (Janis Joplin on Broadway) as well rock goddess Roni Lee (singer/guitarist Venus & the Razor Blades and gold record winner with The Runaways).ContributorsDave FoleyCrissy GuerreroAntonio JaramilloSonia SanchezRichard MalmosThe FlutterbiesPaula KeaneAaron LyonsMaureen DavisClaire GohstMaureen & the Mercury 5The FlutterbyesKacee ClantonEmi DesireGary Anthony WilliamsKeywordsrockabilly musicrock musicbroadway musicalsradio theaterpop musicradio playsradio fictionA FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is  brought to you by Shure Audio International, purveyors of fine recording and performance audio equipment since 1925.

Episode SummaryIn our last episode, Gabby has lost her mother Caitlin and inherited the family business. Meanwhile, childhood friend Mo has brought her rockin’ Hollywood band the Flutterbyes to play the wake. But in a strange twist of fate when a vintage replacement microphone once used by Elvis Presley comes into close proximity to the tourist attraction meteorite, a bizarre otherworldly quantum paradoxical phenomenon occurred - opening a door that transported them to the year 1954 and to a kind Cajun gentleman named Gabe. In episode three, Cowabunga It’s a Surfin’ Sound Wave Safari! Episode NotesA FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is a full length musical in four episodes with hilarious commercials and original music by The Flutterbyes. The show was workshopped to SRO audiences at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, developed and recorded during the Covid Lockdown and stars a diverse cast including comedy greats Dave Foley (Kids In the Hall, Fargo), Gary Anthony Williams (Boondocks, Reno 911); Broadway's Maureen Davis (original cast of Into the Woods) and Kacee Clanton (Janis Joplin on Broadway) as well rock goddess Roni Lee (singer/guitarist Venus & the Razor Blades and gold record winner with The Runaways).ContributorsCrissy GuerreroRichard MalmosClaire GohstKacee ClantonDave FoleySonia SanchezMaureen & the Mercury 5Gary Anthony WilliamsAntonio JaramilloMaureen DavisEmi DesireThe FlutterbiesPaula KeaneThe FlutterbyesKeywordsrockabilly musicrock musicbroadway musicalsradio theaterpop musicradio playsradio fictionA FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is  brought to you by Shure Audio International, purveyors of fine recording and performance audio equipment since 1925.

Episode SummaryIn our last episode, Gabby has lost her mother Caitlin, and is now the new owner of Molly’s Drive-in Dance and Dine, the infamous tourist attraction. Her childhood friend Mo has brought her rockin’ Hollywood band the Flutterbyes to play the wake and pay respects. Meanwhile, DJ Nate - who is not so secretly in love with Gabby - cooks more and entertains the out-of-town guests. But Gabby is dead-set against any romantic shenanigans. It’s Episode Two. Gris gris be goneEpisode NotesA FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is a full length musical in four episodes with hilarious commercials and original music by The Flutterbyes. The show was workshopped to SRO audiences at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, developed and recorded during the Covid Lockdown and stars a diverse cast including comedy greats Dave Foley (Kids In the Hall, Fargo), Gary Anthony Williams (Boondocks, Reno 911); Broadway's Maureen Davis (original cast of Into the Woods) and Kacee Clanton (Janis Joplin on Broadway) as well rock goddess Roni Lee (singer/guitarist Venus & the Razor Blades and gold record winner with The Runaways).ContributorsKacee ClantonCrissy GuerreroAntonio JaramilloDave FoleySonia SanchezEmi DesireThe FlutterbyesRichard MalmosThe FlutterbiesMaureen DavisAaron LyonsClaire GohstGary Anthony WilliamsPaula KeaneMaureen & the Mercury 5Keywordsrockabilly musicrock musicbroadway musicalsradio theaterpop musicradio playsradio fictionA FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is  brought to you by Shure Audio International, purveyors of fine recording and performance audio equipment since 1925.

Episode SummaryOur story begins in the tiny hamlet of Sylacauga, Alabama. Home of Molly’s Drive-in Dance and Dine, a tourist attraction known for the worst sci-fi horror movies in the state and for a chunk of the famous meteorite that fell there in 1954. Here we find our heroes, the infamous Hollywood band the Flutterbyes - Mo, Paola, Ronnie Lee, Sonia, Emi and their clumsy but faithful roadie, Dick - preparing to play at a wake for best friend Gabby’s recently deceased mother, Caitlin in Episode One - Mama Knows Best.Episode NotesA FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is a full length musical in four episodes with hilarious commercials and original music by The Flutterbyes. The show was workshopped to SRO audiences at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, developed and recorded during the Covid Lockdown and stars a diverse cast including comedy greats Dave Foley (Kids In the Hall, Fargo), Gary Anthony Williams (Boondocks, Reno 911); Broadway's Maureen Davis (original cast of Into the Woods) and Kacee Clanton (Janis Joplin on Broadway) as well rock goddess Roni Lee (singer/guitarist Venus & the Razor Blades and gold record winner with The Runaways).A FALLING STAR AT BUZZARD'S ROOST is  brought to you by Shure Audio International, purveyors of fine recording and performance audio equipment since 1925.ContributorsRonnie LeePaula KeaneSonia SanchezEmi DesireClaire GohstAaron LyonsThe FlutterbyesThe FlutterbiesMaureen & the Mercury 5Richard MalmosMaureen DavisDave FoleyCrissy GuerreroAntonio JaramilloGary Anthony WilliamsKacee ClantonKeywordsrockabilly musicrock musicbroadway musicalsradio theaterpop musicradio playsradio fiction