Eugene O'Neill's "Ah, Wilderness!"

Experience Ah, Wilderness! like never before in this imaginative, fully staged radio play. Presented as a fully staged 1930s-style radio broadcast, this production invites audiences behind the scenes of a live radio performance. As the lights come up, you’ll meet a troupe of actors, in O’Neill’s Tao House barn, gathered around vintage microphones, sound effects at the ready, preparing to broadcast O’Neill’s only comedy. Before your eyes, they’ll transform into the beloved Miller family and the colorful characters who populate this warm-hearted coming-of-age story—moving seamlessly between the world of the radio studio and the world of the play itself. This unique production celebrates his enduring legacy while offering audiences a fresh and engaging way to experience one of America’s great playwrights. Written by Eugene O’Neill as a nostalgic reflection on the youth he wished he’d had, Ah, Wilderness! is a funny, touching, and deeply human portrait of family, first love, youthful idealism, and the bittersweet journey toward adulthood. Overflowing with warmth, wit, and hope, it stands as a remarkable companion to O’Neill’s more familiar dramatic works. Performed at both the historic Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site (Tao House) and the Village Theatre in Danville, this special production celebrates the playwright’s enduring legacy while reimagining one of America’s classic comedies through the timeless charm of live radio theater. Whether you’re discovering O’Neill for the first time or returning as a longtime admirer, this inventive staging offers a delightful new way to experience one of his most cherished plays. Radio play adaptation by Eric Fraisher Hayes and Titian Lish.