Alaska Theater Festival: Radio Plays

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Alaska Theater Festival: Radio Plays

Co-produced by KTOO and Theater Alaska
In association with Juneau Ghost Light Theatre

Join us for the second Alaska Theater Festival: Radio Plays on KTOO News at 104.3 and 91.7, and online at ktoo.org/listen, or see a production in studio at KTOO (360 Egan Drive). The Festival will feature live studio productions of plays by Dave Hunsaker, Frank Henry Kaash Katasse, Merry Ellefson, Hetty LaVerne, and Kristen Ritter. Also included in the festival programming are new group-written plays by students from Yaakoosgé Daakahídi and Juneau Douglas High Schools, which will be performed by professional actors.

Alaska Theater Festival: Radio Plays is supported in part by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and the City and Borough of Juneau.

Schedule:

5:00pm - Live at KTOO Studio 1A & on the air

Theater Alaska presents:

The Star of the Palace Grand
by Dave Hunsaker

Step into the Yukon of 1900, where two larger-than-life women cross paths in the glittering yet gritty Palace Grand Emporium of Dawson City. The Star of the Palace Grand brings to life the (allegedly true) meeting between Mae McKamish Melbourne Meadows, common-law wife of showman Arizona Charlie, and Josephine Marcus Earp, partner to the infamous Wyatt Earp.

Amidst the Klondike’s gold rush, the two women—former showgirls and survivors of the rugged West—share stories, secrets, and sharp wit over drinks. Don’t miss this intimate tale of two extraordinary women finding common ground in the frozen heart of the Yukon.

The Last of Shakespeare
by Kristen Ritter

In this heartfelt and haunting comedy, a determined theater producer fights to keep her late parents’ dream alive: the beloved small-town Summer Shakespeare Festival. But when the mischievous ghost of a young William Shakespeare appears, his singular goal is to bring the curtain down for good. As passions clash and secrets unfold, this quirky tale weaves laughter, love, and legacy into a battle for the soul of the stage. Will the festival’s magic survive, or will Shakespeare have the final word? Find out in The Last of Shakespeare—a story where the past and present collide in a battle for artistry and identity.

7:00pm - Live at KTOO Studio 1A & on the air

Theater Alaska presents:

The Spirit of the Valley
by Frank Henry Kaash Katasse

Join Tlingit twins Kaash and Shaa on a thrilling adventure through the majestic Alaskan wilderness! Separated during a family trip, they must face ferocious Wolves, outwit a rap-battling Raven, and reason with a dramatic Bear as they search for the mysterious Spirit of the Valley—and a way to protect the land they love.

Perfect for audiences of all ages, The Spirit of the Valley blends humor, heart, and a vital message about caring for the natural world. Join us for an inspiring, family-friendly adventure that asks, “What role will you play in preserving the beauty of the earth?”

Tickets:

General Admission Tickets: $15
Students, Seniors: $10

Full Festival Pass: $35

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