Dennis Spielman

I’ve been quietly working on something special, and I’m finally ready to talk about it. This fall, I’ll be premiering my new radio play, The Slaughterville 13, as a live listening event unlike anything I’ve done before.

Here’s the idea: imagine driving out into the country at night, pulling into a field, tuning your car radio to the right frequency, and instead of watching a movie at a drive-in, you’re listening to a chilling broadcast play unfold around you. The play is set in 1989, following the final broadcast of Chris King, a late-night radio DJ who vanishes along with a drive-in theater that, officially, never existed. Strange callers, local legends, mutilated cattle, and impossible sights spiral into a night of horror that blurs the line between reality and radio drama.

That’s the experience I want to create—like stepping into the mystery itself. You won’t just hear the story—you’ll feel like you’re part of it, parked in the dark Oklahoma countryside as the night grows stranger by the minute.

This show takes place on October 30, October 31, and November 1. Get your tickets now at Eventbrite — the price is pay what you can, which will help fund more creative programming like this play!

Here’s a taste of what’s coming. This is a clip of a conversation between Chris King and one of his callers.

Mark your calendars. You’ll want to bring friends, flashlights, and maybe a little courage. This isn’t just a radio play—it’s a night at the drive-in you’ll never forget.

UPDATE: Tickets are now available!