THE MYSTERIOUS OLD RADIO LISTENING SOCIETY PRESENTS “TRUE CRIME” AT CROONERS IN AUGUST!
Saturday, AUGUST 15
SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM – DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM
TICKETS: $30-$40
The MYSTERIOUS OLD RADIO LISTENING SOCIETY PRESENTS “TRUE CRIME” AT CROONERS AUGUST 15!
Join The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society for an Agatha Christie double feature! The Society presents two audio plays by the grand dame of mystery, performed in the style of an old-time radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and live sound effects!
“The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won” from Crime Classics (1953)
A scheming doctor orchestrates a series of deaths to help pay for his gambling habit!
“The Big Thank You” from Dragnet (1950)
Detective Joe Friday investigates a paroled murderess whose paperwork raises troubling questions. The more he investigates, the more suspicious she seems!
It’s an “entertaining and creepy homage to an era gone by” (Cherry and Spoon) brought to life by veteran Twin Cities performers Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren and Eric Webster “using their voices to paint a picture so vivid that if you close your eyes you can see the action in your mind’s eye.” (Stages of Minnesota)
PREVIOUS PRAISE FOR THE MYSTERIOUS OLD RADIO LISTENING SOCIETY:
“Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren, and Eric Webster have this down cold — not just the technical aspect, but the tone… Chilling as it might be to experience these tales (complete with old-school ads) alone in the dark, it’s much more fun to experience them with a crowd.” –City Pages
“An artisanal, old-school way of making entertainment… The fun is in watching these fine actors work almost exclusively with their voices … and to see them create a sepia-toned world with handmade sound effects.” – Pioneer Press
“This show is an entertaining and creepy homage to an era gone by, that of the radio drama. The creators of this show have a podcast of the same name… and their love for and knowledge of the genre is evident… There’s a reason these radio horror shows were so popular, and happily they continue to exist in some form today thanks to Ghoulish Delights.” –Cherry and Spoon
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE Ten Years of The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society!
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 5
VIP ADD-ON EVENTS:
DOORS OPEN AT 3:00 PM – Meet and Greet 4:00 PM
“The Best and Worst of Ten Years” (Live Podcast Recording): 5:00 PM
VIP ADD-ON: $25
SHOWTIME:
Live Old-Time Radio Performance: 7:00 PM – DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM
TICKETS: $35-$45
Join The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society as we celebrate ten years of mystery, suspense, and old-time radio with an evening of live events marking the Society’s tenth anniversary! Coming from out of town and looking for things do in the area? Click on this link to let us help!
4:00 PM – Meet and Greet (with the purchase of the VIP Add-On)
A casual opportunity to mingle with the hosts of The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society. Join Eric, Tim, Joshua, and Shanan for conversation, memories, and celebration with fellow fans of mysterious old-time radio.
5:00 PM – “The Best and Worst of Ten Years” (with the purchase of the VIP Add-On) (Live Podcast Recording)
A special live recording looking back on a decade of the podcast. Featuring stories from the Society’s history, special guests, and the presentation of awards recognizing the best and worst old-time radio programs discussed during the show’s ten-year run.
7:00 PM – Live Old-Time Radio Performance
The Society presents an evening inspired by Minnesota native Alonzo Deen Cole’s groundbreaking horror radio series The Witch’s Tale! Created in the 1930’s, the show blended Cole’s imagination and chaotic production style to create iconic stories that have endured for nearly a century. Old Nancy, the iconic host of The Witch’s Tale, provided inspiration for the countless horror hosts that would follow.
The evening features a recreation of a vintage episode of The Witch’s Tale, performed in the style of an old-time radio broadcast with live sound effects, music, and period atmosphere. Paired with the historic script is “Alonzo and the Witch” an original radio play by Tim Uren, imagining the backstage “dramedy” surrounding a Witch’s Tale production as cast and crew scramble to survive the loss of a core cast member and the unpredictable genius of Alonzo Deen Cole as they bring one of his eerie tales to life.
It’s an “entertaining and creepy homage to an era gone by” (Cherry and Spoon) brought to life by veteran Twin Cities performers Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren and Eric Webster “using their voices to paint a picture so vivid that if you close your eyes you can see the action in your mind’s eye.” (Stages of Minnesota)
PREVIOUS PRAISE FOR THE MYSTERIOUS OLD RADIO LISTENING SOCIETY:
“Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren, and Eric Webster have this down cold — not just the technical aspect, but the tone… Chilling as it might be to experience these tales (complete with old-school ads) alone in the dark, it’s much more fun to experience them with a crowd.” –City Pages
“An artisanal, old-school way of making entertainment… The fun is in watching these fine actors work almost exclusively with their voices … and to see them create a sepia-toned world with handmade sound effects.” – Pioneer Press
“This show is an entertaining and creepy homage to an era gone by, that of the radio drama. The creators of this show have a podcast of the same name… and their love for and knowledge of the genre is evident… There’s a reason these radio horror shows were so popular, and happily they continue to exist in some form today thanks to Ghoulish Delights.” –Cherry and Spoon
The MYSTERIOUS OLD RADIO LISTENING SOCIETY at Crooners in 2026-2027!
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PREVIOUS PRAISE FOR THE MYSTERIOUS OLD RADIO LISTENING SOCIETY:
“Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren, and Eric Webster have this down cold — not just the technical aspect, but the tone… Chilling as it might be to experience these tales (complete with old-school ads) alone in the dark, it’s much more fun to experience them with a crowd.” –City Pages
“An artisanal, old-school way of making entertainment… The fun is in watching these fine actors work almost exclusively with their voices … and to see them create a sepia-toned world with handmade sound effects.” – Pioneer Press
“This show is an entertaining and creepy homage to an era gone by, that of the radio drama. The creators of this show have a podcast of the same name… and their love for and knowledge of the genre is evident… There’s a reason these radio horror shows were so popular, and happily they continue to exist in some form today thanks to Ghoulish Delights.” –Cherry and Spoon