Welcome to Eastern Star Radio!
These vignettes are light entertainment for any gathering of Eastern Star Sisters and Brothers. The concept was inspired by the fact many skits have inadequate rehearsal times and people read from scripts for the actual performance. No apology is necessary here, as the audience is watching the performance of a radio show, scripts in hand. Foley (sound) work, applause and laughter placards, and props such as an old-style microphone, may complete the experience if you put them on yourself.
The announcer, “Bob Morris” (or “Bobbie Morris”) is a nod to Brother Rob Morris, original founder of the Eastern Star in 1850, and a Poet Laureate of Freemasonry. The other characters are inspired composites of real persons mixed with old radio personalities and quips you may recognize from the humor of yore.
It is my hope this will be as widely shared as people may find it enjoyable.
Wor. Brother Ken JP Stuczynski
Pond Chapter No.853, OES NY
The call letters “WOES” refer to the Order of the Eastern Star, but belong to WOES (91.3 FM), “Ovid-Elsie Community Radio”, also known as “Home of the Polka Palace!” It is broadcast out of Ovid Elsie High School in Elsie, Michigan. No affiliation exists or is implied.
Spring 2021 Production of “Eastern Star Radio”
Cast
Veronica Altman as the Announcer, Bobbie Morris
Bruce King as Brother Stanley
Rachel Kadushin as Sister Jane, Stanely’s Wife
Cathy Sitarek as the Worthy Matron
Eva Ann Heller as the Warder / Sister Hu
Jim Horncastle as the Sentinel