40 Watts from Nowhere chronicles the true story of Sue Carpenter, a restless magazine editor turned radio pirate. In 1995, Sue poured every penny she had into creating an illegal radio station, KBLT, in her closet, which transformed her apartment into the secret heartbeat of the Silver Lake music scene. Over three years, she built an enduring underground community welcoming misfit music lovers into her home and onto the air almost 24 hours a day. Part memoir and part playable theatre, this experiential live documentary puts audiences into Sue’s DJ booth as they run the station, play music, share their voices, and attempt to avoid legal and financial ruin at the hands of the FCC.

Mister and Mischief

(a.k.a. Jeff and Andy Crocker) create fun-forward interactive experiences designed to delight audiences and turn strangers into pals. Mixing games, theater, and comedy into playful, participatory events, Andy and Jeff are passionate about increasing the visibility of immersive design and audience-empowering performance wherever they go. Previous shows include the absurd and award-winning Escape From Godot; the wordless puzzle adventure Builder and the Dove for the Skirball Cultural Center; and for the Warehouse Theatre in South Carolina, the virtual self-help satire Objectivity, which was hailed in 2020 as a “moment that defined immersive,” by No Proscenium.

$20 Ticket

Performances

THU: 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm
FRI: 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm
SAT: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm
SUN: 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm

Approx. Run Time

50 minutes

Location

Dick Laub Command Center (2460 Historic Decatur Rd), Central Promenade

ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station – MAP

Indoors

Masks, plus proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID PCR test required to attend.

Patron Notes

Recommended ages 12+ for some light cursing and positive depictions of a victimless crime. Interactive show. Audience members will be free to explore the performance space. Waiver is required. This is a ticketless event. Use your printed email confirmation for entry.