Step Into the Golden Age of Radio! 🎙️

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Ad for WCTH Radio Hour auditions: Monday September 22, 6:30 pm

Do you have a flair for storytelling? Love the charm of old-time radio? Community Theatre of Howell invites you to audition for the next WCTH Radio Hour, bringing the magic of the Golden Age of Radio to life with two captivating episodes:

Dimension X – “The Parade”
How would you feel when a long anticipated, and much promoted fun and exciting event, suddenly turns out to be not what you expect, but yet, exactly what you were told?  Share in the anticipation and shock with another visit to the next “Dimension X” world.

Jack Benny – “The Gang Visits Orson Welles”
How will the crew from the Jack Benny show react to meeting the Master of suspense and thrills, Orson Welles himself?  Join us and listen to the hilarious events that ensue.

This unique theatrical experience combines live voice acting, sound effects, and timeless scripts—all performed in front of an audience.

Audition Details

đź“… Monday, September 22, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
đź“Ť Community Theatre of Howell

Performance Dates

  • Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM (CTH stage)

  • Monday, November 3, 2025 (off-site performance)

Roles Available

We are seeking:

  • 5–8 Voice Actors

  • 1–2 Foley Artists (live and recorded sound effects)

Voice Actor Requirements:

  • Ages 13+

  • Able to read fluently and perform multiple roles

  • Strong timing and pacing while reading aloud

  • Scripts in hand—no memorization required

  • Be ready to showcase any accents or unique voices at auditions

  • Scripts are not provided in advance

Foley Artist Requirements:

  • Comfortable creating live sound effects or using recorded sound effects and music to enhance the performance atmosphere

Rehearsal Schedule

  • Low-commitment roles – meet once per week until show week

  • Rehearsals: Every Thursday

  • Required dress rehearsal: Saturday, October 25, 2025

  • You do not have to be a CTH member to audition, but all cast members must become members upon selection

More Chances to Join the Fun!

If you can’t make this audition, don’t worry—two more WCTH Radio Hour shows are coming up:

  • Auditions: December 15, 2025 & March 9, 2026

  • Performances: February 1, 2026 & April 26, 2026