A bump in the dark, dark night. Things just not feeling right.
Creepy shadows, full moon, Howling wolves, a haunting tune.
Uh oh, it's time for Halloween Wendy!

On the 10th of the month, The Way of Truth newsletter arrives! We hope you're still liking it, let us know if you'd like off the list.

Why do we tell ghost stories? Since ancient times, cultures around the world have shared tales of terror in an effort to explain the bizarre and to deal with death.

Modern ghost stories, such as the tales of England in the 19th century or America during the Cold War, often reflect the societal fears of a particular time period.

Victorian society may have been viewed as well-to-do, but its ghost stories reveal a collective anxiety about class and gender issues.

Our culture, too, has a wealth of ghost stories that reveals our past.

In the 20th century, UFO sightings and alien abductions were increasingly reported, revealing Americans’ suspicions of the government, and apprehension about shaky relations with other countries.

Though ghost stories play upon fears, they also play upon the imagination, and can be a wonderful form of entertainment and inspiration for a children of all ages. Halloween is a perfect time to share the magic of stories.

Sunday 10/17 @ 5pm MST. KURU 89.1 FM or online at www.gmcr.org

On this night we hear Season 2 Episode 7: Suspense! Sorry, Wrong Number, and Nightmare! 

It’s coming up on Halloween, and for an extra treat we’ll hear a new jingle from Sarah and Billy in between that is sure to bring a smile to your face. 

There are a few essential elements to storytelling: Small, intimate groups are best for telling ghost stories. Pacing is crucial – talking fast won’t build suspense. The most valuable bit of advice, however, is you must suspend your own disbelief. If you don’t believe your own tale, your audience certainly won’t!

Sunday 10/24 @ 5pm MST. KURU 89.1 FM or online at www.gmcr.org

On this night we hear Season 2 Episode 8: Aldo Leopold Drama Students present Mad Tea Party, A Man for All Seasons, and The Village Witch!

Looking for thrilling material this Halloween? Tune in on Sun 10/24 and let the talented kids of Aldo Leopold Charter School do the storytelling! In the classroom, they are learning some solid, spooky storytelling techniques.

Before TV came on the scene, the radio served as a major form of entertainment and not just for music. Radio presented dramatic performances as well. And they did it all with their voices and sound. One tool at those early entertainers’ disposal was sound effects: the slamming of a door, heavy footfalls, a low growl. 

Thanks to Chris Wellman of Mystic Way Productions for enhancing their performances with spooky sound effects. 

Sunday 10/31 @ 5pm MST. KURU 89.1 FM or online at www.gmcr.org

On this night we hear Season 2 Episode 9: SPOOKY STORIES!  Enjoy Halloween Classics: The Black Cat, The Tell-Tale Heart, and Dracula!

Chellee Chase is our "Hostess with the Mostest", Liz Mikols will read Poe’s horror story ‘The Black Cat,’ ‘The Tell-Tale Heart,’ Poe’s story of a murderer’s guilt, will be read by Ted Presler, and Gregg Jarrette will present an excerpt from ‘Dracula,’ Bram Stoker’s Gothic horror story.

Ah, the classics!  You can enhance the spookiness by setting the atmosphere for your radio listening. 

There’s a reason we love to tell ghost stories around a campfire: It helps set the atmosphere. While we can’t all build a campfire, you can set things up to give off some creepy vibes.

If you’re in your living room, turn down the lights. Maybe have one low light that cast shadows across the room. A flickering candle adds to the ambience.

In the backyard, use a lantern and maybe set up your jack-o-lantern nearby.  And before we close this month's newsletter....

Before we close, I want to give a congratulations and shout out to Joe Navan for his years of service at the Silco theatre, and for his new endeavor to launch Silver City Starlight Theatre, on 1915 N. Gold Street.  He’s going to be offering theatre classes and workshops, as well as opening the space for live theatre productions.  Thank you Joe!

Stay tuned to SCCT Radio Hour Sundays at 5 on KURU for the latest updates for the SCCT Youth Theatre Project performance the weekend before Thanksgiving, and December auditions for SCCT’s March 2022 production of 12 Angry Jurors, directed by Phyllis McQuaide.

Enjoy a Spooky, Entertaining, Creative and Safe Halloween everyone.  Bye for now!