(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Holmdel Theatre Company presents a staged reading of Dead Air on Monday, January 5, 2026 to kick off the new year. The production is written and directed by Evan Noone. Showtime is 7:00pm.
The play takes place in 1989 when a catastrophe that threatens to wipe the small town of Pine River, Washington off the map. Local radio host Casey Green, his sound operator Heather, and their station manager Keith, must survive the night and help others who call in to do the same.
As the danger escalates, the questions pile up: Why have Pine River’s residents suddenly turned into a violent mob? Why are only a handful of people seemingly unaffected? Is there a way to undo what has happened? It’ll be a long night, but if the staff of KWPR 99.4 The Wave can’t solve the mystery of Pine River’s hysteria, it will certainly be their last.
The cast includes Niko Lento. (Casey Green), Gail Cevallos (Heather Timmons), Jason Monto (Keith Baker), Steve Cusimano (Trevor Hillman), Leah Gaidos (Francesca Miller), Maggie Capone (Sheriff Dana Matthews), and Ethan Smith (Michael Carson & Prank Caller). Sam Franz will read the stage directions.
Admission is free. Donations are welcome! Evenings consist of a play reading performance followed by a lively audience discussion. The theater is located at 36 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Holmdel Theatre Company at the Duncan Smith Theater (HTC) is a non-profit, semi-professional theatre company dedicated to presenting fresh interpretations of classic plays as well as rarely presented modern dramas and comedies.
HTC is dedicated to providing opportunities for students and non-professionals to work with professional theatre artists in a collaborative, artistic and educational exchange.
