ABOUT R-ACT'S
ANNUAL LIVE HOLIDAY CHARITY
RADIO SHOW
Since 1999, R-ACT Theatre Productions' annual holiday radio show has been a cherished tradition in the Beaver County arts community. Performed the first full weekend of December, this one-weekend-only event serves as R-ACT's final production of each season. R-ACT radio shows transport audiences back to the Golden Age of radio with live performances of classic scripts from the 1930s–1950s or original works inspired by the era.
Staying true to the style of vintage radio, actors perform live at microphones with scripts in hand, while practical Foley sound effects are created in real time to bring the stories to life. Without the visual elements of costumes or sets, the focus is entirely on the art of voice acting and sound, offering a unique and engaging experience for audiences who watch the magic of radio unfold on stage. Adding to the nostalgic charm, the shows feature live commercials written for sponsors or inspired by authentic advertisements from radio’s golden years.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, our holiday radio production is also a charity event. Each year all proceeds are donated to a cause chosen by the show’s director. Past beneficiaries include the Beaver County Humane Society, the American Cancer Society, the Mental Health Association, Beaver County Relay for Life Team, Beaver County Library Systems, the Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association, and Toys for Tots of Beaver County.
This holiday season make our tradition, your tradition. Join us for our holiday radio show and benefit a worthy cause while helping R-ACT keep the arts alive in Beaver County.
Staying true to the style of vintage radio, actors perform live at microphones with scripts in hand, while practical Foley sound effects are created in real time to bring the stories to life. Without the visual elements of costumes or sets, the focus is entirely on the art of voice acting and sound, offering a unique and engaging experience for audiences who watch the magic of radio unfold on stage. Adding to the nostalgic charm, the shows feature live commercials written for sponsors or inspired by authentic advertisements from radio’s golden years.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, our holiday radio production is also a charity event. Each year all proceeds are donated to a cause chosen by the show’s director. Past beneficiaries include the Beaver County Humane Society, the American Cancer Society, the Mental Health Association, Beaver County Relay for Life Team, Beaver County Library Systems, the Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association, and Toys for Tots of Beaver County.
This holiday season make our tradition, your tradition. Join us for our holiday radio show and benefit a worthy cause while helping R-ACT keep the arts alive in Beaver County.
Our 2024 holiday radio show Alice in Wonderland is December 05-08 and all proceeds benefit the Beaver County Humane Society. Click here to learn more or click here to buy tickets!
1940s USO Holiday Musical Revue (2023, performed at Segriff Stage in Rochester, PA)
Little Women (2019, performed at the Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton, PA)
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Tap Dancing on the Radio by Jeff DeSantis (2022, performed at Segriff Stage in Rochester, PA)
A Christmas Carol (2018, performed at the Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton, PA)
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PAST HOLIDAY RADIO SHOWS
2024 Alice in Wonderland (Charity: Beaver County Humane Society)
2023 USO Holiday Musical Revue: 1940s (Charity: American Cancer Society)
2022 Tap Dancing on the Radio by Jeff DeSantis
2021 (none)
2020 (none)
2019 Little Women
2018 A Christmas Carol adapted by Larry Spinnenweber
2017 I’ll Be Seeing You
2016 Meet Me in St. Louis
2015 The Shop Around the Corner
2014 Three Men/A Child is Born
2013 The Bishop’s Wife
2012 Miracle on 34th Street
2011 It’s A Wonderful Life
2010 (none)
2009 A USO Christmas Show: Korean War
2008 A USO Christmas Show: World War II
2007 A USO Christmas Show: World War II
2006 A Little Christmas Show
2005 Christmas Cards
2004 The Christmas Pageant
2003 A Small Town Christmas
2002 Tap Dancing on the Radio by Jeff DeSantis
2001 Miracle on 34th Street
2000 A Christmas Carol
1999 It’s a Wonderful Life
2023 USO Holiday Musical Revue: 1940s (Charity: American Cancer Society)
2022 Tap Dancing on the Radio by Jeff DeSantis
2021 (none)
2020 (none)
2019 Little Women
2018 A Christmas Carol adapted by Larry Spinnenweber
2017 I’ll Be Seeing You
2016 Meet Me in St. Louis
2015 The Shop Around the Corner
2014 Three Men/A Child is Born
2013 The Bishop’s Wife
2012 Miracle on 34th Street
2011 It’s A Wonderful Life
2010 (none)
2009 A USO Christmas Show: Korean War
2008 A USO Christmas Show: World War II
2007 A USO Christmas Show: World War II
2006 A Little Christmas Show
2005 Christmas Cards
2004 The Christmas Pageant
2003 A Small Town Christmas
2002 Tap Dancing on the Radio by Jeff DeSantis
2001 Miracle on 34th Street
2000 A Christmas Carol
1999 It’s a Wonderful Life