TNP’s Radio Theatre brings classic stories and new adaptations straight into your home. These productions follow the style of vintage broadcast dramas, relying on expressive performances, rich narration, and detailed soundscapes to pull listeners into the world of the story. You can enjoy them from anywhere, at any time, without giving up the quality you expect from TNP.
The result is a warm and engaging experience that feels both nostalgic and new.
Radio Theatre is perfect for anyone who wants theatre they can enjoy on their own schedule, whether on a quiet evening, during a commute, or while relaxing at home. It offers a different way to connect with TNP, built on imagination, storytelling, and the skill of our artists.
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"The Thought" is an episode from the mid-1940s radio anthology series The Haunting Hour, which ran in syndication between 1945 and 1946. Although the program was produced in the United States, it had no single sponsor and was distributed through transcription, allowing local stations to insert their own commercial messages. Because of this, The Haunting Hour is sometimes referred to as a “mystery anthology without a name” — one that thrived on atmosphere rather than brand recognition.
Unlike more famous radio thrillers such as Suspense or The Whistler, The Haunting Hour did not feature a recurring narrator or signature character. Instead, each half-hour play stood on its own, dramatizing tales of mystery, fear, and psychological unease. The Thought, first aired in 1945, exemplifies the program’s blend of noir-tinged melodrama and supernatural suggestion.
The story reflects two popular trends in 1940s American entertainment: -Psychic phenomena and mind-reading acts, which were a staple of vaudeville and nightclub stages during the period. -Domestic mystery thrillers, where jealousy, suspicion, and betrayal played out against shadowy backdrops such as isolated lodges or smoky nightclubs.
Although The Haunting Hour lasted only about a year in production, episodes like The Thought capture the mood of wartime and postwar America — a public fascinated by crime stories, the power of the subconscious, and the possibility of hidden dangers lurking in everyday life.
This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Pam Austin, Vic Caroli, Jim Heffernan, Kip Jones, James Corsica, and Michael Troop . This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop.
All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
“This performance is presented as a historical recreation of a classic radio broadcast. All rights to the original script and characters remain with their respective copyright holders. This production is non-commercial and for educational and entertainment purposes only.
Vic Caroli has been appearing on area stages for the last 20+ years. He has played many interesting people during that time, including Herr Schultz/Cabaret at The Naples Players, Abie Moscowitz/The Interview at The Marco Players, Big Daddy/Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Norman/On Golden Pond at The Studio Players. A former professional actor, Vic has appeared Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and in regional theatre, dinner theatre and summer stock. In this production he vocalizes the role of Potter.
Jim Heffernan
Jim Heffernan has appeared in plays, films, TV, and commercials in the U.S. and Europe, and has recorded 10 audiobooks for Audible. In Southwest Florida he has performed in more than 30 shows with The Naples Players, Broadway Palm, and Gulfshore Playhouse. In Europe he appeared in over 50 productions and earned several awards, including Best Actor in a Comedy. Favorite roles include Kris Kringle and Tevye.
Kip Jones
Kip Jones left the gloom of Connecticut winters to become a fulltime Naples resident in 2007. His stage experience began in the mid 1990s with roles in such plays as The Man Who Came To Dinner, A Few Good Men, The Wizard Of Oz, The Fantasticks , and It's a Wonderful Life. He has worked with all of the Naples area community theaters as well as the Center for the Arts Bonita Springs. Kip is currently active in TNP Readers Theater and Road Show, and is a frequently heard voice in Radio Theatre.
Michael Troop
Michael Troop has been involved in almost every aspect of theater from building sets, running sound and light boards to acting. Over the past 30 plus years, he has appeared in numerous productions with The Naples Players. His interest in communication arts has extended to developing web sites, recording books for Audible and mixing and mastering sound files for this podcast series.
Volunteering with TNP’s Radio Theatre offers a relaxed and creative way to be part of our storytelling work. Volunteers lend their voices, technical skills, or production support to help bring each audio piece to life. It’s a great option for people who enjoy performing or sound work but prefer a low-pressure setting. Radio Theater recordings are made in a friendly, collaborative environment, and every volunteer helps shape a project that reaches audiences at home.
