Vol.1, No.13, October 31, 2025
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| | Hello, friends, and welcome back to The Green Room.
The nights are colder now, and the shadows seem to lean a little longer. It is the perfect time to let the imagination run wild, and few things stir the senses like a good spooky ghost story. This week I had the chance to step into the voiceover booth with the creators of Frightmare Theatre, a horror anthology podcast that drips with atmosphere and sound design so vivid it feels like something is lurking just over your shoulder. We share the episode “The Ghostman Always Rings Twice” as part of our Halloween edition this week, so dim the lights, lean in close, and let the story pull you into a world where the walls creak and nothing is quite as it seems. 👻
And then, just as your pulse settles, we switch stages to one of Springfield’s most elegant venues, Hammons Hall, where the Springfield Symphony welcomes Sandbox Percussion on November 6. Paired with the sweeping sounds of Copland’s Billy the Kid, among others, these four musicians conjure rhythm and texture from drums, marimbas, cymbals, and even glassware that shimmers through the hall.
Grab your favorite Halloween candy from the bowl in The Green Room, where the arts remind us that fear and wonder often walk side by side. 🍬🎃
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| Jimmy Rea
Host, Arts News
KSMU 91.1 - FM
Ozarks Public Broadcasting
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The Green Room Arts News Letter is presented by
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Arcane voice actor in production. Photo credit: Frightmare Theatre
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Ready for some chills with a creative twist? A group of storytellers from across the country teamed up to revive the 1940s-style radio drama in a modern horror anthology called Frightmare Theatre—complete with spooky sound effects, guest actors, and a nod to classic shows like The Twilight Zone. Dive in to see how they pulled this off just in time for Halloween...read more.
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Workshop students observe Sandbox Percussion performance. Photo Credit: Sandbox Percussion
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Get ready for a rhythmic explosion — the innovative percussion quartet Sandbox Percussion will join the Springfield Symphony Orchestra on November 8 for a concert you won’t forget. Expect unconventional instruments, surprising sounds (yes, even wine glasses and plumbing pipes), and a thrilling Billy the Kid program right here in Springfield...read more.
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Arts News on KSMU is your long-standing source for what's happening in the Ozarks arts scene spotlighting local creators, performances, and cultural events every week. Tune in Fridays at 10 a.m. on 91.1-FM or stream at KSMU.org
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👉Got a story, event, or artist I should know about? Share your arts and music tips with The Green Room, and help us shine a spotlight on the creative pulse of the Ozarks! You can email them to me at JRea@MissouriState.edu.
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Imagine a scream.
A very specific scream. The sound of a man being shot off a horse. The sound of someone falling off a cliff. The sound of sudden and final alarm that punctuates many a movie moment.
You can probably almost imagine it. It’s called the “Wilhelm Scream.” It’s in every Indiana Jones movie, and every iteration of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and tons of other stuff too. Literally over 400 films. And it comes from Oklahoma.
A man by the name of Sheb Wooley, from Erick, Oklahoma, provided that scream as the character of “Private Wilhelm” in the Warner Brothers film The Charge at Feather River in 1951. It was just an offhand moment that would become utilized, then immortalized, by filmmakers for years to come.
But why mention a random sound effect, even if well known, on Halloween of all occasions? Because Sheb isn’t some one-trick screaming pony. In fact, you likely know him from something MUCH more pervasive (and that’s saying something).
In 1958, Sheb Wooley recorded the signature classic, “The Purple People Eater.” Drifting off the novelty rock 'n' roll hits of the time, Sheb’s tune would end up being a song that was played at both Halloween parties and beach parties for years to come. And that’s on top of providing one of the most recognizable sound effects of all time. All from a boy from rural Oklahoma.
So, get ready to scream. Look out for hungry space monsters. Listen to an old favorite, and we’ll see you next week! (AND, Happy Halloween!)
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Local Radar with Ran Cummings is a weekly music and conversation radio show on KSMU featuring bands and performances from in and around the Ozarks every Friday night at 9:00 p.m. on 91.1 - FM or stream at KSMU.org.
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Studio Live with Melissa Rea and Jess Balisle airs the 2nd Friday of every month on KSMU. Tune in at 12:00 p.m. for an hour of live music and conversation with talented artists. Later that evening, experience the music in person at a FREE performance from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Springfield Brewing Company.
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November 14: Cold Water Kills
December 12: Drew Beine
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In the mood to stay in? Queue up one of these videos handpicked by our staff at Ozarks Public Broadcasting, perfect for a night in when you're skipping the scene but still craving culture.
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These favorites from KSMU and OPT are just the beginning—there’s a whole world of storytelling, music, documentaries, and local gems waiting on you to dive in and discover at your local public broadcasting station.
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