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Episode 1 Three Wise Guys - The Story Begins - Christmas Eve

December 23, 2022 • Hear Play Audio Theatre • Season 2 • Episode 1

HEAR PLAY Audio Theatre's presents THREE WISE GUYS by Scott Alan Evans & Jeffrey Couchman
Based on stories "Dancing Dan's Christmas" and "The Three Wise Guys" by DAMON RUNYON

EPISODE 1: The Story Begins - Christmas Eve

It’s 1932 in New York City. The Depression is still with us and times are hard. On top of that, prohibition is still in force, so one can’t even drown one’s sorrows - well, not legally, of course. It’s no wonder, with employment opportunities so scarce, that some look to other activities to make ends meet. Bootlegging, gambling, racketeering and petty crimes are among the more popular options. But none of these are easy - and certainly have their risks - so for some, the holiday season doesn’t look too bright.

THE ARTISTS:
NORA CHESTER, JOEL DE LA FUENTE, STEVE FRENCH, JEFFREY C. HAWKINS, KARL KENZLER, JACK KOENIG, VICTORIA MACK, RON McCLARY, JOHN PLUMPIS, JASMINE RUSH, & DANA SMITH-CROLL

Series Host: SIMON JONES

Original Music by JOSEPH TRAPANESE

Produced, Engineered and Sound Design by DARYL BORNSTEIN
Produced, Directed and Adapted by SCOTT ALAN EVANS

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