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September 5, 2007
Boal Theatre stages Fred Waring's show
University Park, PA—The "Fred Waring Radio Show," a scripted re-creation of a 1940s radio program will be performed live at the State College Community Theatre, Boal Barn, September 5-7, Sept. 9 and Sept. 12-15.
The "Fred Waring Radio Show" will consist of three programs rolled into one two-hour show. This tribute to Fred Waring is modeled after his popular 1940s Chesterfield Pleasure Time radio show which aired every night, Monday through Friday. A recreation of the musically packed, energetic radio program, the tribute show will consist of an east coast show, an in-between show and a west coast show. The in-between show will be a Varsity Showcase, featuring top singers, ensembles and acts being considered for the Fred Waring radio show.
The "Fred Waring Radio Show" is a production of the Center for the Study of Free Institutions and Civic Education (FICE), part of the College of Education at Penn State. To research and prepare for the production, FICE members studied original Waring radio broadcast recordings, radio scripts, photographs, memorabilia and other materials that are part of the Fred Waring's America collection. The collection is part of the University Libraries' Special Collection Library, and is housed in 313 Pattee Library. For more information, call 814 863-2911.