The Radio Play Disaster by Don Zolidis

(35)
Productions (116)
Comedy
|
30 - 40 minutes
5 W, 5 M, 3 Any (13-20 actors possible: 5-15 W, 5-15 M)
Set: Minimal.

Self-proclaimed genius Harlan Bean is ready to make history with his science-fiction radio masterpiece Battle of the Planets. But when the broadcast is in the hands of an ambitious actress with her own vision for her character, several terrified last-minute replacements jumping in, and a disgruntled sound engineer out for revenge, the mayhem in the studio makes an alien invasion look like a piece of cake. Radio goes hilariously off the rails in this flexible piece.

Pricing Information

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Play Details

Self-proclaimed genius Harlan Bean is ready to make history with his science-fiction radio masterpiece Battle of the Planets. But when the broadcast is in the hands of an ambitious actress with her own vision for her character, several terrified last-minute replacements jumping in, and a disgruntled sound engineer out for revenge, the mayhem in the studio makes an alien invasion look like a piece of cake. Radio goes hilariously off the rails in this flexible piece.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 30 - 40 minutes
  • 5 W, 5 M, 3 Any (13-20 actors possible: 5-15 W, 5-15 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-68069-909-8

Production History

MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 16, 2025
Goshen Community Theatre
Torrington, WY United States
Goshen Community TheatreTorrington, WY United States
MAY 10, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
Napa Youth Theatre
Napa, CA United States
Napa Youth TheatreNapa, CA United States
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Rejoice Christian School
Owasso, OK United States
Rejoice Christian SchoolOwasso, OK United States
APR 25, 2025 - APR 26, 2025
ACPI
Waukon, IA United States
ACPIWaukon, IA United States
APR 25, 2025 - APR 27, 2025
N/A
Mazomanie, WI United States
N/AMazomanie, WI United States
APR 09, 2025 - APR 09, 2025
Canterbury Woods Residents Theatre Group
Pacific Grove, CA United States
Canterbury Woods Residents Theatre GroupPacific Grove, CA United States
MAR 01, 2025 - MAR 03, 2025
Leisure World Community Theatre
Mesa, AZ United States
Leisure World Community TheatreMesa, AZ United States
JAN 31, 2025 - JAN 31, 2025
Williamsfield High
GILBERT, AZ United States
Williamsfield HighGILBERT, AZ United States
JAN 26, 2025 - FEB 27, 2025
Thomas Jefferson Theatre Arts
Alexandria, VA United States
Thomas Jefferson Theatre ArtsAlexandria, VA United States
NOV 15, 2024 - NOV 17, 2024
Manistee Area Public Schools
Manistee, MI United States
Manistee Area Public SchoolsManistee, MI United States
1 of 12
MAY 15, 2025 - MAY 16, 2025
Goshen Community Theatre
Torrington, WY United States
Goshen Community TheatreTorrington, WY United States
MAY 10, 2025 - MAY 10, 2025
Napa Youth Theatre
Napa, CA United States
Napa Youth TheatreNapa, CA United States
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Rejoice Christian School
Owasso, OK United States
Rejoice Christian SchoolOwasso, OK United States
APR 25, 2025 - APR 26, 2025
ACPI
Waukon, IA United States
ACPIWaukon, IA United States
APR 25, 2025 - APR 27, 2025
N/A
Mazomanie, WI United States
N/AMazomanie, WI United States
APR 09, 2025 - APR 09, 2025
Canterbury Woods Residents Theatre Group
Pacific Grove, CA United States
Canterbury Woods Residents Theatre GroupPacific Grove, CA United States
No professional productions.

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