Episodes

  • Take a Letter, Darling

    Take a Letter, Darling
    Jul 3 2025
    "Take a Letter, Darling" is a comedic story centered around the professional and personal dynamics between MacGregor, a sharp and confident advertising executive, and Tom Verney, her newly hired personal secretary. The play is a lighthearted exploration of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. MacGregor hires Tom for unconventional duties, including posing as her fiancé to reassure a jealous client’s wife and help secure business deals. Despite initial friction and Tom's reluctance to take the job seriously, their interactions evolve into a mix of witty banter, jealousy, and romantic tension. MacGregor, who prides herself on being emotionally detached, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Tom, while he struggles with his own feelings for her. This production features the vocal talents of Jesse Hughes, Amy Hughes , Lynne Young, Kip Jones, and Michael Troop
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    31 mins
  • Maltese Falcon

    Maltese Falcon
    Jun 1 2025
    The Naples Players Radio Theatre brings to life one of the most iconic tales in American crime fiction: The Maltese Falcon. Originally penned by Dashiell Hammett in 1930, this hardboiled detective story introduced audiences to Sam Spade—a private eye with sharp instincts and a sharper tongue—who finds himself caught in a dangerous game over a priceless, jewel-encrusted statuette. The novel was a landmark in mystery literature, transforming the genre with its gritty realism, cynical tone, and morally gray characters. But its influence didn’t stop at the printed page. As radio drama captivated living rooms across America in the 1930s and ’40s, The Maltese Falcon was destined for the microphone. The most celebrated adaptation aired on Lux Radio Theatre on February 8, 1943, just two years after the acclaimed Warner Bros. film.
    What made this broadcast legendary was its cast: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, and Peter Lorre—reprising their film roles for a national radio audience. In just under an hour, listeners were transported into the shadowy alleys and smoky offices of noir San Francisco, brought to life by powerful performances and immersive sound design. Over the decades, The Maltese Falcon has continued to grip the imagination. Whether in film, on the page, or through the speakers of an old radio, the mystery of the black bird and the enigma of Sam Spade remain timeless.
    This radio play adaptation pays homage to that legacy. We invite you to lean in, listen closely, and lose yourself in a tale where loyalty is slippery, danger comes in whispers, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Thank you for joining us. Let the mystery begin. This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Pamela Dollack, Jim Heffernan, David Whalley, Nathan Eichhorn,Robert Medeiros,Gregg Birr,Esther Snyder, and Michael Troop . This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Love_Honor_Murder

    Love_Honor_Murder
    Jun 1 2025
    Love, Honor, or Murder,a 1950 Suspense radio production is a tale of love and betrayal… of a man pushed to his breaking point … and a wife whose ambition knows no bounds. It begins with a lost wallet and twelve thousand dollars—enough to change a life, or end one. When a cab driver’s loyalty is tested by greed, and a woman’s scheming turns to desperation, the only question left is: who will pay the final price? This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents Janina Birtolo, Mitchel Frank, Esther Snyder, and Michael Troop . This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.-
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    32 mins
  • My Favorite Husband-Spring Cleaning

    My Favorite Husband-Spring Cleaning
    May 18 2025
    My Favorite Husband" is a classic radio sitcom that originally aired from 1948 to 1951, starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning. The show revolves around the humorous escapades of Liz and George Cooper, a married couple living in the fictional town of Sheridan Falls. Liz is portrayed as a witty and charming housewife, while George is a bank executive. The series explores the couple's everyday challenges, misunderstandings, and comedic situations, often driven by Liz's quirky personality and George's attempts to navigate the ups and downs of married life. The success of "My Favorite Husband" paved the way for Lucille Ball's iconic role in the television series "I Love Lucy," solidifying her status as one of the greatest comedic actresses in entertainment history In this episode, Liz attempts to get her husband, George, to help with the annual spring housecleaning. She tries to shame George into helping by pretending to struggle with a heavy bucket of ashes, but her plan backfires when George discovers the bucket is filled with paper. Meanwhile, Liz finds old love letters she wrote to George before they were married and decides to prank him by pretending the letters are from another woman. This leads to a series of misunderstandings, including Liz suspecting George of having an affair with his secretary, Gladys.Ultimately, George reaffirms his love for Liz, and the comedic chaos resolves with Liz realizing her suspicions were unfounded. This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents Pam austin as Liz, Jim Heffernan as George, Adriann Philby as the maid and Michael Troop as the boss. This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
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    25 mins
  • 2462

    2462
    Apr 2 2025
    In a dystopian society where poets, artists, and other members of the creative community have been declared obsolete, a young poet faces a trial for his life. "2462" is a thought provoking story that makes a statement about the value of artistic expression. Examined in light of our First Amendment guaranteeing our right to free speech, "2462" asks the question, what happens when an authoritarian government decides that artistic expression in any form is considered bad for society. Written by George Bamber, it first aired on the Suspense radio program in 1962 and is one of the 945 episodes that aired during its 20 year history. This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Jesse Hughes, Kip Jones, David Whalley, and Michael Troop . This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
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    23 mins
  • Hitch Hiker

    Hitch Hiker
    Mar 1 2025
    The Hitch Hiker was written by Lucille Fletcher who is best known for her play, “Sorry Wrong Number”. She conceived of the idea of the Hitch-Hiker while traveling in a 1940 Packard convertible to Hollywood when she spotted an odd-looking man on the Brooklyn Bridge and again on the Pulaski Skyway in New Jersey. There story is a blend of psychological horror and the supernatural and is sure to appease the appetite of those who like a good ghost story. This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of: Jim Corsica in the role of Ronald Adams ,Vic Caroli as the gas station attendant and store keeper, John Heard, also heard as the store keeper, Lynne Young as Mrs. Adams and the female hitch-hiker, and Adriann Philby as Mrs. Whinney. This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
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    23 mins
  • The Raven

    The Raven
    Mar 1 2025
    Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is one of the most iconic poems in American literature. First published on January 29, 1845, in The Evening Mirror(for which he was only paid $9), it brought Poe instant fame and established his reputation as a master of dark and macabre storytelling. Poe claimed in his essay, “The Philosophy of Composition” (1846), that he wrote “The Raven” through a logical and methodical process, aiming to evoke a specific emotional effect — melancholy. He chose a raven as the central symbol because of its ominous presence and association with death. The iconic refrain “Nevermore” was chosen for its sonorous and impactful effect and to this day remains a symbol of unrelenting despair. Some critics believe Poe’s writing of The Raven was influenced by his personal struggles, including his poverty and his wife Virginia’s battle with tuberculosis. This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Vic Caroli who narrates the poem. This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.-
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    9 mins