CJLN 'The Loon' is the fourth most popular local radio station in Northlamburton county, and it has only one problem... no one is listening.
Station manager Alice Kerwin has her hands full dealing with the local arts council, insubordinate interns, and egotistical DJs - but she really has her work cut out for her when Matt, the former station manager's son, returns to town with a plan to revitalize the station for the modern era... and change everything.
Will Matt be able to help Alice drag 'The Loon' kicking and screaming into the 21st century without losing what makes it a charming and quirky local broadcaster? Will Matt be able to reconcile with his estranged uncle Art, 'The Loon's' biggest donor (and loudest DJ)? And will Matt and Alice finally admit they've had a crush on each other since high school?
On The Air is a comedy about family, ambition, rock and roll, and dreams pursued in the unlikeliest of places.
Produced at the Lighthouse Festival, Port Dover ON, 2023 and Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Port Stanley ON, 2023
Keywords:Â romantic, small town, music, radio, family, workplace
Genre: Comedy
Acts: 2
Run time: 90 minutes
Cast size: 5 actors
Male roles: 3
Female roles: 2
"Happily, this new comedy by first-time playwright Ephraim Ellis is funny, engaging, and refreshing, and the audience is glad to tune in!"
- Sookie Mei, Entertain This Thought
"On the Air is live with laughs"
- Kaitlyn Clark, The Haldimand Press