This Months Featured Production...
"Here Comes Mr. Jordan" is a classic American comedy-fantasy originally released as a film in 1941. The United States was engaged in WWII at this time and audiences sought entertainment and diversion from the harsh realities of the war. The radio version like the film tells the story of Joe Pendleton, a boxer whose life is cut short prematurely due to a plane crash, but is given a second chance at life by an intervening angel who places Joe’s essence into the body of a recently murdered millionaire. Although the story reflects the popular screwball comedy genre of the time, characterized by clever dialogue, mistaken identities, and humor, it is also poignant in its themes of second chances, redemption, love and identity, wealth and responsibility.
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Music and sound effects obtained from Pond5.com
The Naples Players' Radio Theatre is an offshoot of the ever popular Naples Players Reader's Theatre. Our talented voice over artists reprise the old radio plays of the 1940's and 50s. Enriched by the addition of sound effects and music, this series of plays brings the fun and excitement of theatre into your own home. If you want to be part of this project contact our production manager and tell her you are interested in volunteering.
The Naples Players is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.