EVERY NOW AND THEN THEATRE radio dramas are unique, fresh and exciting by the way we cast and perform. Each cast-crew is allowed only one rehearsal then perform. Everyone rises to the challenge. We spotlight a celebrity host introducing each cast, relating factoids at the breaks, and often performing cameos. We select participants countywide, showcasing top local actors deliberately mixed with beginners. We rotate one-quarter to one-third new participants per show. The result is award-winning quality. Note to locals—Shows are cast by invitation. However, we’re possibly open to bribes.

Founded by James M. Wortman in September 1990, the all volunteer EVERY NOW AND THEN THEATRE performs exclusively for broadcast. We perform on stage when the mood strikes us. Since first entering radio drama competitions in 2003, we currently count 35 awards—31 international, 3 national, and 1 local—for entertainment excellence, distinction, best local broadcast, best drama uplifting mankind, best in show, etcetera. Our celebrity hosts for those shows were Tim Conway, Lane Davies, “Elvira,” Jamie Farr, Chris Hillman, Cheryl Ladd, Malcolm McDowell, Miss California 2012, Captain Jim McHugh, David Selby, Richard Senate, Charlene Tilton, and Stephanie Zimbalist.

WE GIVE BACK to our community by providing broadcast copies to our cast-crews in trade for donations to KVTA’s listener drive for the Children’s Services Fund, benefiting foster, homeless and abused children in Ventura County. KVTA averages $ ... view more »

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