“Forbidden Planet” Radio Play Coming to Toms River Library

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Raconteur Radio: Forbidden Planet” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.

Raconteur Radio stages theatrical presentations of vintage radio plays, classic works of literature, and pop culture parodies throughout the Tri-State area. Their productions feature theatrical lighting, period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment, and extensive sound effects.

The original “Forbidden Planet” is a 1956 science fiction film by director Fred M. Wilcox, starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocean County Library – Toms River.

The branch is located at 101 Washington Street.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.