Talking Information Center’s (TIC) next radio drama production, “Working”, based on Studs Terkel’s bestselling book published in 1974, will be performed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.TIC, the award-winning nonprofit reading service which broadcasts 24-hours a day to thousands of visually impaired and otherwise print impaired listeners throughout the state, encourages listeners to tune in to their live broadcast featuring the TIC Radio and Podcast Players, comprised of local TIC volunteers who auditioned for parts.
The Radio and Podcast Players perform each radio play in front of a live studio audience backstage at TIC. The talented cast of “Working” includes Joanne Wheeler of Canton, Stan Troupe of Hanson, Jennifer Love of Hingham, Karen Hayes and Bridget Hindle of Kingston, Jesse Stone, Karen Ferrari, Norm Blair of Marshfield, Nick Guarda of Middleboro, Marcia Babcock of Norwell, Grant Baxter of Pembroke, Diane Thompson of Scituate and Betsy Keating of South Weymouth.
TIC’s John Shea and Eric Joseph, Executive Director of The Bay Colony Shakespeare Company (BCSC) produce the radio dramas. TIC strives to bring live theater to those who might not have access to it otherwise due to accessibility, transportation or financial issues and to bring their audience of over 30,000 listeners fresh, new and exciting content.
“Sorry, Wrong Number” A Smash Hit
In June, 12 Radio and Podcast Players performed “Sorry, Wrong Number” in front of a small studio audience and it was a tremendous hit. Those who missed it may listen to the podcast on TIC’s website, http://ticnetwork.org/programs/special-programming/
Unique Sponsor Messages
To support the summer drama series and to keep this unique programming free for listeners, unique underwriting messages, written by Eric Joseph with an “old time radio” effect, will be aired during the broadcast. “Working” sponsors include Tiny & Sons Auto Glass, the Plymouth Lions Club and the Bay Colony Shakespeare Company.
For more information or to make an online donation in support of this special production, visit www.ticnetwork.org.
The Hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network
TIC is a proud member of the International Association of Audible Information Services (IAAIS), and is the hub of the Massachusetts Reading Network, broadcasting to all of Massachusetts as well as southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.
TIC programming may be accessed several ways: via live audio stream at http://www.ticnetwork.org; by utilizing a specially tuned radio receiver; through AudioNow by calling 712-832-7025 from a home or cell phone; or by smartphone app. Listeners with smartphones may download the free TIC app by typing “Talking Information Center” in Apple or in the Google Play store for Android devices.
In 1977, Ed Perry, the founder of radio station WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA, donated his Subsidiary Carrier Authorization signal for use as the first radio reading service in New England. Operating similarly to other broadcast networks, TIC has affiliates throughout the state of Massachusetts that provide inserts of local news and information that is of interest to listeners in their area. The Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind oversee TIC, which is located at 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050. For more information visit www.ticnetwork.org or call (781) 834-4400.
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