Live Theatre: The Plot to Overthrow Christmas and The Undecided Molecule
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“The Plot to Overthrow Christmas” and “The Undecided Molecule” by Norman Corwin
Two live radio plays at the Rosendale Theatre. Step back into the 1940s with these two plays.
In “The Plot to Overthrow Christmas,” Mephistopheles presides over a meeting in Hades of history’s most notorious villains. Worried that Christmas goodwill and joy keep humanity from their grasp, they hatch a plan to destroy Christmas. Spoiler: it doesn’t work! This is a witty, rhymed fantasy.
In “The Undecided Molecule,” a single molecule nearly upsets the universe by refusing to join any kingdoms. This satirical, verse-based courtroom drama centers on an anonymous molecule on trial for refusing to combine with other elements or choose its place in the animal, vegetable, or mineral kingdoms.
Both plays are directed by Ann Citron.
Cast: Virginia Ferri, John Michalski, Mourka, John Remington, and Alex Smith.
Live sound effects by Patrick McDonough. Musical accompaniment by Marta Waterman.