IBRT Plays

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > A newlywed couple driving through the deep, dark north woods hit a deer, and then find themselves at the mercy of the vicious King of the Forest, a supernatural buck bent on revenge.“Road Kill” is an original tale of the Northland from the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; It starred Linnaea Yount as Michelle, and Dalton Johnson as Drew.&nbsp; The deputies were played by Jeffrey Adams and Caleb Silvers.&nbsp; Written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Recorded at the IBRT studios, International Falls, Minnesota.&nbsp; This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio dot o-r-g.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > This edition of the Coffee Landing Radio Hour is a comedy variety show recorded before a live audience at the Coffee Landing Cafe, Int’l Falls. The features (in order of appearance) are “Hire-a-Loon” (1:49), Bob &amp; Ray’s “Slow Talkers of America” (5:46), The Plucked Pair sings “Blowin’ in the Wind” (10:16), “Code Name: Hotdish” (13:45), “Greetings from Beyond” (24:01), 5-Minute Mystery “The Shelf of Doom” (28:49), The Plucked Pair with “Down by the Riverside” (36:01), “The Children’s Table” (40:14), “The Last Word” (57:55).

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > From the classic script written by Orson Welles and John Houseman, the Icebox Radio Theater presents "Dracula", recorded before a live audience in Int'l Falls, Minnesota on Oct 30, 2025. Starring Jeffrey Adams as the count and Seward, Dalton Johnson as Jonathon Harker, Aela Mackintosh as Mina Harker, Diane Adams as Lucy Westerna, and Justin Kapla as Van Helsing. Other voices by the talented cast. Direction and Sound Effects by Jeffrey Adams.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The Icebox Radio Theater presents 'A Christmas Carol', recorded before a live audience at the John Faith Little Theater, International Falls, Minnesota on December 6, 2025. Starring Douglas Skrief as Scrooge. Also featuring Dalton Johnson, Charis Ata-anni, James Yount, Linneah Yount, Tom Bement, Justin Kapla, and Karen Shickell. Sound effects by Jeffrey Adams.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > When a state senator turns up dead inside a locked room, Beau needs Sue to sort it all out for him.&nbsp; Rum Runner Sue, “Blood, Beer &amp; Ballots” from the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; Our play starred&nbsp; Billie Jo Konze as Sue, Trelawney Erwin as Mary, Jim Yount as Beau, Justin Kapla as Edgar, Jeffrey Adams was Rostum, and Charis Boyer played Tilly.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tonight’s script written by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Jeffrey also did the editing, sound effects and partial music for this episode created with loops from Loopmasters.&nbsp; Some sound effects from The FreeSound Project at Freesound dot org.&nbsp;&nbsp;This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater which is solely responsible for its content. These programs are produced through support&nbsp;from our wonderful patrons and listeners.&nbsp; For more information on how to help the Icebox Radio Theater, visit iceboxradio dot O-R-G

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > This has been, ‘The Haunted’, an original ghost story from the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; It starred Trelawney Erwin as Judith, Aela Mackintosh as Donna, Jonathan Primack as Mills, and Jeffrey Adams as Youngston.&nbsp; Written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Recorded at the IBRT studios, International Falls, and in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.&nbsp; Copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio dot o-r-g.&nbsp;

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “The Location Scout” was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; It starred Caleb Silvers as TeeJay, Aela Mackintosh as Beezie and Dalton Johnson as Carl.&nbsp; This program was recorded outdoors at Smokey Bear Park, Int’l Falls, Minnesota before a live audience.&nbsp; Copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Gunsmoke, “Prairie Happy” was written by John Mestin, originally broadcast on September 12, 1953 over the CBS radio network.&nbsp; The Icebox Radio Theater production starred Justin Kapla as Marshal Dillon, Hireth Bones as Chester, Mitchell Erikcson as Tewksbury and Aela Mackintosh as Kitty &amp; the Daughter.&nbsp; Other parts played by Jeffrey Adams, Dalton Johnson, and Caleb Silvers.&nbsp; The IBRT’s production was directed by Jeffrey Adams. &nbsp; This program was recorded outdoors at Smokey Bear Park, Int’l Falls, Minnesota before a live audience.&nbsp; Copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

Recorded at the Victory Theater Center, Los Angeles in August of 2025. Starring Chris Molica as Marlowe.

Recorded in Int’l Falls, Minnesota in 2025.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “The Tunnel of Trembling Terror” was recorded before a live audience at Backus Community Center in Int’l Falls on October 27, 2012.&nbsp; It featured Jeffrey Adams as Shabby, Karen Shickle as Scruffy, Autumn Silvers as Tiffany, Jamie Sjoblom as Pat, Victoria Olson as the Lunch Lady, Jim Yount as Frank, and Ward Merrill as himself.&nbsp; Script written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; This program copyright 2012 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The Coffee Landing Radio Hour was recorded before a live audience at the Coffee Landing Cafe, Int’l Falls, on May 22, 2025. It featured Jeffrey Adams, Justin Kapla, Aela Mackintosh and musical guest Darcy Sullivan.&nbsp; Skits featured were sponsor ‘One Fella’s Walleye’, First Draft Playhouse episode ‘The Carsons of Diablo Gulch’, ‘Revenge of the Colossus’, second half sponsor ‘Grandparent GPS’, the Five Minute Mystery ‘The Trophy Fish’ and the featured drama, ‘The Fire Ring’. &nbsp; This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > &nbsp;The Winter Warlock presents: ‘The Blue Man is Watching You’, produced by the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; Our play starred Charis Boyer as Mary, Grace Flesland as Tommy and Justin Kapla as&nbsp;Darryl.&nbsp; Jeffrey Adams played the blue Man.&nbsp; Script, direction and post production by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Recorded at IBRT Studio 908, International Falls Minnesota in March, 2025.&nbsp; This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Candy Matson: “The Black Cat” starred Aela Mackintosh as Candy, Justin Kapla as Rembrandt, Jeffrey Adams as Moreland, Caleb Silvers as the doctor.&nbsp; Other voices by the talented cast.&nbsp; Script written by Monte Masters.&nbsp; The original production was broadcast on June 5th, 1950.&nbsp; The IBRT’s production was directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Sound effects by Senara Erwin.&nbsp; This program was recorded before a live audience at the John Faith Little Theater at Backus Community Center, Int’l Falls, Minnesota, on February 15th, 2025. &nbsp; This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The Winter Warlock presents: ‘The Beast that Hated Loud Noises’, produced by the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; It starred Caleb Silvers as Bob, Dalton Johnson as Car and Diane Adams as Mrs Daniels.&nbsp; Script, direction and post production by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Recorded at IBRT Studio 908, International Falls Minnesota in February, 2025.&nbsp; This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

Recorded before a live audience at the John Faith Little Theater, Int’l Falls Minnesota on Feb 15, 2025.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “Nero Wolfe &amp; The Case of Room 304” was written by Virgil Reimer based on characters created by Rex Stout.&nbsp; The Icebox Radio Theater’s production was directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; The cast included James Yount as Archie, Aela Mackintosh as Helen Rene, Jeffrey Adams was Inspector Kramer, Grace Flesland was Miss Bennet, Caleb Silvers was Renfrow and Justin Kapla starred as Nero Wolfe.&nbsp; Other voices provided by the talented cast.&nbsp; Foley sound effects by Diane Adams and Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Sound effects engineering by Senara Erwin. &nbsp; This program was recorded before a live audience at the John Faith Little Theater at Backus Community Center, Int’l Falls, Minnesota, on February 15th, 2025. &nbsp; This program copyright 2025 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “Lance Manley &amp; The Case of the Funhouse Fiasco” was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; It starred Caleb Silvers as Lance, Aela Mackintosh as Nora,&nbsp; David Griffith was Gus &amp; LeGrange,&nbsp; Jeffrey Adams as Leon, and Justin Kapla played Bo-Bo. &nbsp; Sound effects engineer was Senara Erwin.&nbsp; This program was recorded before a live audience on Sep 13, 2024 at the Salty Jester in Int’l Falls, Minnesota.&nbsp; This program copyright 2024 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “Our Miss Brooks: The Cafeteria Boycott” was written by Al Lewis, originally broadcast on CBS on March 14, 1949.&nbsp; The Icebox Radio Theater’s presentation was directed by Jeffrey Adams and featured David Griffith as Mr Boyton and Walker, Jeffrey Adams as Principal Conklin, Diane Adams as Mrs Davis and Harriet, Caleb Silvers as Mr Dunbar, Justin Kapla as Stretch and Msr LeBlanc and starring Aela Mackintosh as Our Miss Brooks.&nbsp; Sound effects engineer was Senara Erwin.&nbsp; This program was recorded before a live audience on Sep 13, 2024 at the Salty Jester in Int’l Falls, Minnesota.&nbsp; This program copyright 2024 by the Icebox Radio Theater, all rights reserved.&nbsp; For more information, visit iceboxradio.org.

Recorded before a live audience

Recorded before a Live audience.

Recorded before a live audience at the John Faith Little Theater, International Falls, Minnestoa on Oct 24th, 2024.

Recorded before a live audience at the John Faith Little Theater at Backus Community Center, Int’l Falls, Minnesota.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Could it be anything else? Of course not. The winner of this year’s Scary Six is the most popular IBRT play of all time. Let’s see if Harry and the kitty can survive this time.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The penultimate entry in our countdown is another offering from the Mystery on the Air podcast. This is the definative adaptation of the H.P. Lovecraft classic starring the entire IBRT company.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The Scary Six gets serious with an IBRT classic. Abandoned houses on the lake, international controversy and werewolfs? It's all in #3 in our countdown, 'Wolf House'.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The countdown moves into adaptation territory with the premiere episode of ‘Mystery on the Air’, our adpation of the H.P. Lovecraft story starring Tanja Milozovick and James Yount.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The Scary Six continues with the number 5 entry, another ghost story, “Autumn’s Ashes” from 2014. This spooky effort features some of our (at the time) younger performers.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The Scary Six kicks off with a ghost story starring Karen Shickell and Jeffrey Adams. Enjoy, ‘The Woods’.

Sue and Mary investigate a supposidly haunted house where a cache of fine liquor is supposed to be hidden.

Recorded outdoors before a live audience in Smokey Bear Park, Int'l Falls, Minnesota on June 26, 2024.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Quiet Please: “Northern Lights” was written by Wyllis Cooper.&nbsp; It was originally broadcast over the Mutual Radio Network on January 30, 1049.&nbsp; The Icebox Radio Theater’s production starred Justin Kapla as Paul, and Caleb Silvers as Norman and was directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; Sound effects by Senara Erwin.&nbsp; It was performed before a live audience at the Salty Jester, Int’l Falls, on May 31, 2024.

Recorded before a live audience on April 18, 2024 at the Salty Jester, Int'l Falls, Minnesota.

Two comedy skits from a live show at Smokey Bear Park in Int'l Falls, Minnesota. Recorded before a live audience on June 26, 2024.

Recorded before a live audience in Smokey Bear Park, Int'l Falls Minnesota, on June 26, 2024.

Originally broadcast live over the air of station KXBR, Int'l Falls Minnesota on July 14, 2004.

Recorded before a live audience at the Salty Jester, Int'l Falls, Minnesota on May 31, 2024.

Recorded before a live audience at the Salty Jester, Int'l Falls, Minnesota, on May 31, 2024.

Recorded before a live audience at the Salty Jester, International Falls, Minnesota on May 31, 2024.

Recorded before a live audience at the Salty Jester, International Falls, Minnesota, April 18, 2024

Recorded before a live audience at The Salty Jester, International Falls, Minnesota.

Recorded before a live audience at the Salty Jester, International Falls, Minnesota.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “Lance Manley &amp; the Case of the Long Lost Love”&nbsp; was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; It starred Caleb Silvers as Lance, Aela Mackintosh as Nora, and Justin Kapla as Lawrence Barrymore, PHD.&nbsp; Jeffrey Adams was your announcer and played Sgt Jones.&nbsp; Diane Adams was Effie.&nbsp; Sound design by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; This program was recorded on March 1, 2024 at the Salty Jester in International Falls in front of a live audience.&nbsp; For more information on the Icebox Radio Theater, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G.

Sue has run away to a new life in glamours St Paul. But even when things seem ideal, murder seems to find her.

Recorded before a live audience at The Salty Jester, Int’l Falls, Minnesota on January 19, 2024.

Recorded before a live audience at The Salty Jester, Jan 19 2024.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “Heroes Don Cha’ Know”&nbsp; was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; It starred Adams and Justin Kapla.&nbsp; Sound effects engineered by Diane Adams.This program was recorded on January 19, 2024 at the Salty Jester in International Falls in front of a live audience. Support the Icebox Radio Theater at Iceboxradio.org/join-us

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > “Lance Manley &amp; the Case of the Bogus Bestseller”&nbsp; was written and directed by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; It starred Caleb Silvers as Lance, Scotta Turner as Nora, James Yount as Dr Peabody, and Charis Boyer as Lilith.&nbsp; Jeffrey Adams was your announcer and Diane Adams was Effie as well as the sound effects engineer.&nbsp; Sound design by Jeffrey Adams.&nbsp; This program was recorded on November 19, 2023 at the Salty Jester in International Falls in front of a live audience.&nbsp; Partial funding for the Icebox Radio Theater provided by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information on the Icebox Radio Theater, visit Icebox Radio dot O R G.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > The Twelve Plays of Christmas, hosted by Jeff Adams, is a countdown of the twelve best Christmas plays by the Icebox Radio Theater.&nbsp; It includes (but not in this order) A Ghost for Christmas, The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, Season of the Elf, Lance Manley &amp; the Case of the Sorrowful Santa, Candy Matson: Jack Frost, The Christmas Room, It’s a Borderland Life, Danny McIntyre Meets the Molecule, Yens &amp; Dougie’s Christmas on Main Street. Nero Wolfe &amp; the Case of the Slaughtered Santas, and The Super Happy Sugar Elves.&nbsp; Partial funding made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.&nbsp; For more information, visit Icebox Radio.org.

Recorded before a live audience at the Salty Jester, Int’l Falls on Nov 19, 2023.