A Queens Messenger Returns
Performed at Schenectady Civic Players 2016 Be Scene
Written by J. Hartley Manners
Christina Reeves - The Lady
Lonnie Honsinger - The Officer
Directed by Joe Piazzo
Nancy Hulse - Wardrobe
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In 1928 the 1st dramatic television program in history was broadcast from right here in Schenectady by General Electric's WGY radio station. The play that was telecast "A Queens Messenger" by J. Hartley Manners starred members of the pioneering WGY Radio Drama Players - many of whom also performed on this stage over 80 years ago. A full length, multi media production - recreating this historic TV broadcast is scheduled to be produced later this year. Until Then, we hope you enjoy this preview.
Our story begins when a diplomatic courier for the British government, A Queens Messenger meets beautiful, mysterious woman at a masquerade ball. She invites him back to her apartment to give him just one more letter to take back to London...