Ghosts of Christmas Past

See it if you enjoy ghost stories told in a podcast esque format.

Don't see it if You need your theatre to be mostly visual instead of auditory.

See it if you like "gentle" horror and harmless ghost stories not based on history.

Don't see it if If you're looking for a real scare or truly creepy stories.

See it if looking to relive the glory days of radio theatre, you require a non threatening theatre experience with no real scares or surprises

Don't see it if the 21st century requires you to seek thrills or participation in your theatre experience & not savor the favors of a show well done

See it if You rather see than listen to a "radio drama".

Don't see it if If you don't like minimal set and actors act by using only thier voices.

See it if you enjoy atmospheric ghost stories performed by a very talented, likable cast.

Don't see it if you expect a visual spectacle. It is radio theater after all! Theme was a bit narrow - would have liked more variety

See it if you like spooky stories in a possibly spooky environment, spoken by beautiful voices.

Don't see it if you don't like the spoken word without scenery and props.

See it if You like old radio dramas. The actors voices are great, the church is a good venue for something like this as far as acoustics go.

Don't see it if You don't like freezing in a church, or hard pews as seats, and you need movement to be entertained. Some of the stories bored me.

See it if You want unusual first rate radio theater where special sound, lighting, mist all add to your own imagination via masterful actors & stories

Don't see it if You don't like listening to storytelling or not interested in ghost Tales or stupid enough to think that radio theater is old fashioned!

Also This is a series of different ghost stories (4-5) being told on every show by a cast of truly awesome masterful actors who can do with their voices what the most gifted stage actor would do to deserve a Tony. They can put shivers down your spine and make you riveted & hang onto every word. After that, allow your petrified mind to visualize the stories.

The atmosphere of a 190 year old Village church along with spot on sounds & lighting effect creates the perfect venue to tell richly scripted stories by the most talented and creative Dan Bianchi. He has the best radio theater team in the US.

It would be a huge mistake to ignorantly presumed that radio drama is old fashioned and probably for old folks. You will be missing out on what great creativity that can be enjoyed from this kind of hard to do voice theater. We are lucky that Radio Theater preserves this great tradition and high drama of storytelling with ever improved new tweaks in every creative way.
This is actually quite fun!... Read more Read less

See it if Like spooky stories, want to be in a 190 yr church experiencing a unique event, want a family night out, want a new experience.

Don't see it if You expect Broadway, a musical, dislike spooky stories or are freaked out by 190 yr churches.

Also It really is a new experience to hear the show as you would've heard it on the radio. The cast us quite good, and the lighting and effect make for a great performance. After a while...I suddenly felt chills...I was into the story that much. Lol... Read more Read less

See it if you'd enjoy hokey throwback ghost stories that aren't particularly scary, but fun nonetheless.

Don't see it if you require something less quaint in your entertainment experience.

See it if You like actors reading from a script at podium, enjoy listening to radio drama, want to see a little something different, like the idea.

Don't see it if You want really scary stories, or unpredictable tales of the supernatural. The tales themselves, tho well-performed, were dull/led nowhere.

See it if you enjoy scary stories dramatically told. Radiotheater specializes in effective dramatic readings with sound effects, music and lighting.

Don't see it if you are expecting a full theatrical production. Of the 5 stories 4 lack satisfying conclusions although all are well told.

See it if You just love anything in that old fashioned radio format of all "tell" and no "show".

Don't see it if You are irritated by that fake Vincent Price style of portentious ersatz spookiness.

See it if You have imagination

Don't see it if You r with children, I'm sure that you will leave

See it if you appreciate melodramatic radio drama and dramatic readings with minimal visuals delivered expertly by a talented and attractive cast

Don't see it if you prefer musicals, comedy, extravagant sets and costumes or on stage dancing or other action and seek profound intellectual content

See it if You want to hear Christmas ghost stories told in an atmospheric setting. You enjoy radio-style stories.

Don't see it if You want to hear interesting stories with well-developed characters. You want ghost stories w/a surprising, spooky twist at the end.

Also So disappointing!! With the exception of the final story, "The Screaming Skulls", the stories were so dull!! They are rotating the stories, so maybe the others are more interesting. These had no good build up to the ghost twist & the endings were predictable.... Read more Read less

See it if you love great stories told by the best storytellers around. Just bring your imagination - they'll do the rest! An NYC treasure.

Don't see it if you need fancy sets, elaborate costumes, etc. They supply the story, great actors, sound effects, etc. You supply your imagination!

Also Dress warmly - the venue can get quite cold. (Or is that the ghosts....?)... Read more Read less

See it if You like Scarey ghost stories of the Village. Like being in a church. Enjoy listening to interesting radio programs

Don't see it if You don't like sitting on wooden seats. Don't like to close your eyes and visualize. Not keen on spirits that cause fear and darkness

See it if you like holiday ghost stories, set in the 8th oldest church in the city.

Don't see it if you don't like radio plays. ie. readings

See it if you like radio broadcast type presentations and have a good imagination

Don't see it if if you prefer an action presentation and are bored by audio type presentations

See it if you enjoy old radio dramas, enjoy tales of the supernatural, appreciate wonderful voices as a handful of actors present many characters.

Don't see it if you only like fully staged and produced theater, you don't like reader's theater shows, if you need your stories to have neat resolutions.

See it if You enjoy classic radio theater, using your imagination, sitting in a church hearing spooky tales.

Don't see it if You prefer action over suggestion.

Also Really enjoyed the radio actors and the Lutheran church setting. Great effort but it wasn't particularly scary, so don't worry about losing sleep.... Read more Read less

See it if You like storytelling, have a good imagination and miss Garrison Keillor.

Don't see it if You're not into live storytelling where there are no visuals, or you prefer to see the show acted out.

Also This was thoroughly enjoyable. I'm probably dating myself here, but I grew up listening to radio programs with my parents and I do miss Garrison Keillor. Anyway, good storytelling like this is rare these days. This program is a true gem and I look forward to attending more of their performances in the future.... Read more Read less

See it if A short play - in the format of a radiologue - is your cup of tea. It's short ( 75 minutes) and fun

Don't see it if You want fancy staging

See it if you know someone involved.

Don't see it if you are coming straight from work (or a long dinner).

Also it just wasn't my thing. (I'll take fault.) I'm all about a good staged reading (and this does have more design elements--kudos to sound/lights), but the stories just weren't captivating enough to keep me from fading off (literally-eep).

And it's in a cool church, with typical uncomfortable church pews, so you're not even going to get in a good nap.

I'm certain everyone involved are wonderful people and all, but this would've served me better with earbuds on a subway commute. (Which I think was half the point?)... Read more Read less