Air Pirates Radio Theater presents "The Case of the Crime in Hand"

Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy, mystery, and live audience participation as The Air Pirates Radio Theater brings their latest production, Herb Marks Freelance: The Case of the Crime in Hand, to The Ellis 60 Dubois Street Newburgh, NY on August 9, 2025.

Blending the golden age of radio drama with a contemporary interactive twist, The Air Pirates Radio Theater delivers a high-energy, immersive experience where audiences don’t just watch the show—they help create it. From supplying live sound effects to joining in on crowd noise, the audience becomes part of the action, guided by an onstage cue card assistant.

Performed by a skilled ensemble, Herb Marks Freelance: The Case of the Crime in Hand, is a fast-paced radio comedy set in the world of hard-boiled detectives, femme fatales, and double-crossing villains. As always, the actors play multiple roles, seamlessly shifting between characters right before your eyes—sometimes even holding conversations with themselves.

The production is staged as a live radio broadcast, with actors at microphones, scripts in hand, and the audience providing crucial sound effects. Footsteps? That’s you. Doors slamming? Also you. A dramatic gunshot? Don’t worry, we’ve got props for that. The experience captures the nostalgic feel of 1940s and 50s radio serials while infusing them with modern humor and themes that resonate with today’s audience.

This event is presented as part of OC Arts Month, a county-wide celebration of artists, performers, and creative communities across Orange County.

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