MURDER ON THE AIR

AUGUST 7 - SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

In 1938 at station WBFR, a live radio broadcast faces chaos with picketing musicians, a dwindling crew, and the rumored death of the leading lady, whose body has disappeared. The remaining staff must continue with various programs while solving the mystery all while staying on the air!!

Murder on the Air: Margaret Raether

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CAST

BILLY BREED

BILLY BREED

Billy is pleased as punch to be back performing with his Melodrama family. He has appeared in many productions throughout the years. Central Coast audiences will remember him in productions with SLO REP and PCPA(Pacific Conservatory Theatre). He has performed in regional theaters throughout the U. S and toured Europe and Israel. Billy trained for the stage at the North Carolina School of the Arts, New York University and University of Kentucky. Enjoy the show!

KELLY BROWN

KELLY BROWN

Heidi-ho, hep cats! Kelly is steppin’ and jivin’ in his third season at the Melodrama! Originally from Missouri, Kelly received a BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Illinois University! You might recognize him from TGAM productions such as, The Saga of Roaring Gulch, Bonnie and Hyde, The Holiday Extravaganza, and more! Kelly would like to thank his friends and family for their endless support!

Represented by Stewart Talent @k311y_8r0wn

ANNALIESE CHAMBERS

ANNALIESE CHAMBERS

Jeepers! Annaliese is absolutely stoked to be returning to the Melodrama for her third (!!) season. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, she is a graduate of The University of Alabama (RMFT!!). Most recently, she was seen in SLO REP’s production of A Grand Night for Singing. She speaks fluent Klingon, and is currently trying to win a Nobel Peace Prize for being cool.

Join the party: @annaliesechambers annaliesechambers.com

DORI DUKE

DORI DUKE

Dori is thrilled to return to the scene of the crime at TGAM where she previously appeared as Eloise in Grave Mistakes, and Verity, The Witch of Blood Island, in The Piratess. Other favorite roles include Bloody Mary in OperaSLO’s South Pacific, along with many other productions at SLO REP and Chameleon Productions. While she hopes you’ll solve tonight’s mystery, the only thing she’ll confess to is absolutely adoring her four grandchildren. Enjoy the show.

ANJEWEL LENOIR

ANJEWEL LENOIR

Originally from Michigan, Anjewel is thrilled to be in another wonderful production at TGAM. A BFA Musical Theatre graduate , she’s truly the happiest when she’s on stage telling a story. You may most recently recognize her from The Saga of Roaring Gulch or The Super Trio. When she is not rehearsing or performing she is either at the beach, or thinking about going to the beach.
She hopes you all enjoy the show!!!

CASIENA RAETHER

CASIENA RAETHER

Casiena has been simply dying to return to TGAM where she was last seen slaying the title role in The Piratess. Previously seen in Grave Mistakes, Guys on Ice, and Shut Up, Sherlock! at TGAM and as Roz in 9 to 5 at SLO REP. Casiena earned her BFA at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and has performed regionally across the country and on the high seas! Many thanks to Mod. All her love to Dane, and endless gratitude to her Mama for writing such a delightfully deadly mystery. Only one question remains… Whodunit?

JOSHUA KENEBREW

JOSHUA KENEBREW

Joshua is delighted to be back again for another exciting melodrama show. Coming all the way from Chicago, he’s brought his love for laughs to the central coast for over a year. Joshua brings with him a BFA in Musical Theatre from Western Illinois University. You may have seen him in recent shows such as: Super Trio, The Piratess, and The Saga of Roaring Gulch. Don’t touch that dial, and enjoy this dazzling murder mystery.

JACKIE THOMPSON

JACKIE THOMPSON

Gosh! This is Jackie’s first show at the Melodrama! Her big break! Raised here on the Central Coast, Jackie is a graduate of PCPA and holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Cornish College of the Arts. She has recently returned to the coast after a two-year residency at Sierra Repertory Theatre. Favorite credits include: Into the Woods (Little Red), Hair (Crissy), The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie), and Cinderella (Charlotte). Jackie would like to thank her friends and family for their constant love and support.

@jackiethompson.actor