9 past events with the radio play tag
3 upcoming events with this tagDec 18, 2015
Friday
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IPR Radio Drama "A Christmas Carol"
7:30pm to 12:42pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Cost: $10 adults and $5 students (any age). Emens Box Office, 285-1539. “A Christmas Carol” Radio Drama
IPR will present the adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 18 in Sursa Performance Hall, on the campus of Ball State.
“A Christmas Carol” tells the story of the penny-pinching, bah-humbug Scrooge who is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.
IPR Radio Dramas feature community actors, authentic sound effects (produced by a foley artist on stage) and a live orchestra.
Directed by Dr. Jennifer Blackmer, director of immersive learning and associate professor of theatre at Ball State.
Dec 14, 2018
Friday
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IPR Holiday Radio Drama
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall
Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $10 adults/$5 children & students IPR proudly presents their annual holiday radio drama that hearkens back to days of yore with authentic sound effects and a live orchestra. An original work by Michael Kleeberg, A FEW HOUSES DOWN tells the Christmas story of two scattered families who are brought together by Grandpa, who imagines himself to be all of the characters in a classic holiday novel. Directed by Matthew Reeder, assistant professor of directing and Shakespeare at Ball State University. TICKETSCall Emens Box Office, 285-1539 or purchase tickets at Sursa Hall the night of the performance.
CAST LIST
Dennis Charles (Older) - Tom Cherry
Dennis Charles (Younger) - Thomas Whitcomb
Diane Charles - Abby Carter
Brett Johnston - Graham Reeder
Marlena Ritter - Eleanor Blackmer
Lorne Johnston (Older) - Sean Orlosky
Lorne Johnston (Younger) - Benjamin Strack
Ellen Johnston (Older) - Michelle Kinsey
Ellen Johnston (Younger) - Kailyn Sprinkle
Danielle - Annika Low
Callie Johnston - Kailyn Sprinkle
Greg Brooks - Nick FatoutDec 5, 2025
Friday
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All Out for Christmas
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre December 5-21. A play with music by written by local playwright David Taylor Little with music by Jim Rhinehart. A Broadway star returns to her hometown in Indiana to help save the local radio station by acting in their annual Christmas broadcast. Will her appearance save the radio station from financial ruin or will diva antics derail the entire broadcast.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G.
Dec 6, 2025
Saturday
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All Out for Christmas
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre December 5-21. A play with music by written by local playwright David Taylor Little with music by Jim Rhinehart. A Broadway star returns to her hometown in Indiana to help save the local radio station by acting in their annual Christmas broadcast. Will her appearance save the radio station from financial ruin or will diva antics derail the entire broadcast.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G.
Dec 7, 2025
Sunday
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All Out for Christmas
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre December 5-21. A play with music by written by local playwright David Taylor Little with music by Jim Rhinehart. A Broadway star returns to her hometown in Indiana to help save the local radio station by acting in their annual Christmas broadcast. Will her appearance save the radio station from financial ruin or will diva antics derail the entire broadcast.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G.
Dec 11, 2025
Thursday
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"It's a Wonderful Life" - IPR Radio Drama
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public $16.00 About
This Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of It’s a Wonderful Life is a heartwarming radio drama based on Frank Capra’s classic story. Condensed into about an hour, the production features rich narration, live sound effects, and expressive performances to tell the story of George Bailey—a man who, feeling overwhelmed by life’s burdens, is shown by his guardian angel how profoundly he has touched the lives of others. The radio play beautifully conveys themes of hope, community, and the power of one individual to make a difference—offering an intimate, nostalgic experience that feels both uplifting and deeply human through the magic of radio.
IPR Radio Dramas feature community and campus actors, musicians, and singers who, through their live performances, transport listeners to another time—evoking memories of shared experiences and recalling an era when imagination played a central role in entertainment. Live music and sound effects help recreate the authentic atmosphere of the Golden Age of Radio.
Audience members play a vital role in the radio drama experience by engaging with the story and reacting to the emotions conveyed through sound and performance.
Attendees should be seated by 7:30 p.m. and will enjoy a special pre-show program, including a live sound effects demonstration.
Directed by Matthew Reeder. Musical direction by Jim Rhinehart. Sound effects by Leo Blackmer.Tickets
Tickets are sold through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall. Purchase options:
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance at the performance venue
**Please note: As part of our commitment to sustainability, all College of Fine Arts tickets are paperless and are accessible via email confirmation. Your confirmation email contains your digital tickets which can be scanned at the door from your mobile device, or you can print your digital tickets at home to be scanned. There is no need to visit Will Call prior to the performance.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. Metered parking is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free.
Dec 12, 2025
Friday
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All Out for Christmas
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre December 5-21. A play with music by written by local playwright David Taylor Little with music by Jim Rhinehart. A Broadway star returns to her hometown in Indiana to help save the local radio station by acting in their annual Christmas broadcast. Will her appearance save the radio station from financial ruin or will diva antics derail the entire broadcast.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G.
Dec 13, 2025
Saturday
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All Out for Christmas
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre December 5-21. A play with music by written by local playwright David Taylor Little with music by Jim Rhinehart. A Broadway star returns to her hometown in Indiana to help save the local radio station by acting in their annual Christmas broadcast. Will her appearance save the radio station from financial ruin or will diva antics derail the entire broadcast.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G.
Dec 14, 2025
Sunday
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All Out for Christmas
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E Main Street
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents ALL OUT FOR CHRISTMAS in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre December 5-21. A play with music by written by local playwright David Taylor Little with music by Jim Rhinehart. A Broadway star returns to her hometown in Indiana to help save the local radio station by acting in their annual Christmas broadcast. Will her appearance save the radio station from financial ruin or will diva antics derail the entire broadcast.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated G.
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