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Fawn Radio Theatre

Jennifer McLaughlindpjh.dpisd.org
Fawn Radio Theatre is a semi-regular podcast bringing you the nostalgia of old timey radio shows with the energy of junior high drama. Each script is chosen and performed at Deer Park Junior High School in Deer Park, TX.
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Episodes

The Topaz Flower

Welcome to the season finale of Fawn Radio Theatre and do we have a mystery for you. The Topaz Flower by Charlotte M. Russell is the exciting whodunnit story of a jeweled flower plucked by the hand of death. Music from this episode: "A Key Figure" by David Celeste. Join 2nd period as they bring this Crime Club drama to life.

May 17, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Alive in the Grave (6th period)

The creaking door opens and tales of horror come out. What would you do if you knew you could save someone who had been buried alive? Find out in this episode featuring a group from Theatre III 6th period.

May 14, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Archie Andrews Christmas

Come with us to Riverdale with Archie, Veronica, Betty, and Jughead as the gang tries to get some Christmas shopping done- the key word is try. Music by The Fly Guy Five

May 13, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Comedy of Danger (4th period)

Comedy of Danger was the first play written specifically to be performed for the radio. Will Jack and Mary escape the cave in? Will Mr. Bax live to see another day? You have to listen to find out! This episode was performed by a group in 4th period.

May 12, 202118 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Comedy of Danger (2nd period)

This episode features the show "Comedy of Danger" which was the first script to be written exclusively for the radio.

Apr 23, 202112 minSeason 1Ep. 13

The Maltese Falcon

After his partner is killed, Sam Spade finds himself deep in a centuries old treasure hunt for the Maltese Falcon. Did the beautiful Ms. O'Shaughnessy do it? Or was it Joel Cairo? Or the mysteriously wealthy Gutman? Which one of them will end up with the priceless Maltese Falcon? Listen to find out.

Apr 13, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Close Ups

Hijinks abound on set and the high seas when all the actors of this film are ready for their close up.

Apr 13, 202111 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Baby Snooks Halloween

Every theatre kid loves Halloween and so does that precocious Baby Snooks. This classic comedy brought to you by 4th period Theatre 3 will have you laughing.

Apr 09, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Alive in the Grave (3rd Period)

Joe and Lil are down on their luck. Is money to pay their bills worth burying someone alive?

Apr 02, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 10

5 Minute Mystery: My Pal Patsy

It's another 5 Minute Mystery. How are your critical thinking and listening skills? Can you solve this one before the end of the episode?

Mar 12, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Comedy of Danger (6th period)

Thank you for your patience between episodes. The Great Texas Freeze of 2021 put us behind, but we are happy to be back podcasting. This episode features the show "Comedy of Danger" which was the first script to be written exclusively for the radio.

Mar 05, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Who's on First?

Abbott and Costello performed this famous comedy sketch in 1938. We bring it to you now by two young men who are pretty funny and did this podcast in only one take. #bragging

Jan 29, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 5

A Christmas Carol (6th period)

No Christmas is complete without A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Two different classes. One script. Two different interpretations. This is 6th period's performance of this holiday tale.

Dec 19, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Scare Theatre, Mosquito Girl, & Twas the Night Before Christmas

My 4th period class wanted to perform a series of smaller pieces rather than one long script. All the sound effects in this episode were performed live in class. My apologies to the surrounding classes for having to listen to crashes, screams, hordes of seagulls, and a cattle stampede. perhaps they could take the advice of our sponsor and put some Stuff on it to make everything better.

Dec 19, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 3

A Christmas Carol (3rd period)

I gave my students a choice of several scripts to perform and two of my classes chose this one. It is fascinating to see what different people interpret the same script and characters. Please listen to the two different ways my kids brought this holiday classic to life.

Dec 19, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Sorry Wrong Number

Lucille Fletcher's story of suspense "Sorry Wrong Number" is performed by my 2nd period class. Originally performed in 1943 when rotary phones and telephone operators were the norm. Yes, I did have to teach my students how a rotary phone worked and that they could not text on this kind of device.

Dec 19, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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