Kiama Community Radio (KCR) has launched the first episode of an original old school radio show, and there is still time to get involved as one of the cast.

Writer and producer Mark Whalan says the establishment of KCR has given him the opportunity to air a number of radio scripts he wrote several years ago. 

“The idea was to use my writing to give people an opportunity to try something they’ve never done before, which is act in a radio show,” says Mark.

The 13 episode series, Journey Through Night: the Adventures of Blaine the Supernatural Detective, is filled with “action, moments of real spookiness and lots of quirky horror”, according to Mark.

The first episode, The Dead Client, is now available as a podcast on www.kiamacommunityradio.org with the other episodes to be loaded fortnightly.

“I think these days people like something a bit quirky and unique. There is plenty of content to consume out there, but I think people wouldn’t mind something a bit different,” says Mark, urging people to keep an ear out for local references.

The three leads have already been cast, but Mark is looking for more locals to raise their hand and have a go at performing silly voices and accents for the one-off characters in each episode. 

Writer and producer, Mark Whallan

“Radio acting is a rare skill and part of the goal of this production is to give locals of all ability levels a new experience,” Mark says.

“The more variety and diversity of voices the better.”

Mark says the roles include one to four lines where people are in and out of the studio in 15 minutes and should be a fun experience for all.

“If people are having fun in the room, then we know it’s working.”

If you would like to be part of the show, contact Mark on 0419 957 889.