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Support Pellissippi State's Theatre and Audio Production Engineering students by tuning in to live broadcasts of two radio plays later this month. Theatre companies across the country have had to get creative during the coronavirus pandemic, performing plays over video communication platforms or in open outdoor spaces. But when brainstorming how Pellissippi State Community College could give its Theatre students the experience they need while still adhering to social distancing protocols, Professor Charles R. Miller didn't look to the future of theatre. He looked to the past.

Pellissippi State will present a double feature of two short radio plays -- "The Lone Ranger Redux" and the science fiction piece "Think Like a Dinosaur" -- at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18.

The plays will be performed back-to-back by Pellissippi State students, broadcast live on the College's YouTube channel and recorded for later listening by Pellissippi State's Audio Production Engineering faculty and students. There is no fee to listen.

"The Lone Ranger Redux" is one of the original radio broadcasts of "The Lone Ranger" from 1933, with some updating by Miller and his Theatre students. The second radio play, "Think Like a Dinosaur," is based on the award-winning science fiction novelette by James Patrick Kelly, set in the far future and centering on alien technology and alien races.

To tune in to "The Lone Ranger Redux" and "Think Like a Dinosaur" live, visit www.youtube.com/PellissippiState at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, or 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18.