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Bornalone.org has arrived! A site celebrating the work of Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre on the Air. All shows from the eighteen surviving broadcasts are here, in glorious, re-mastered stereo.
Why Born Alone, I hear you ask? It comes from an Orson Welles quote, which you can find at the foot of the page. An internet gremlin has purchased every domain name containing 'The Mercury Theatre' so a little imagination was required...
It has been a lot of fun and a lot of work getting it made, I hope you enjoy it!
To offer listeners the productions of Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre in a simple, easy-to-use website, for both download and streaming.
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To restore the plays, many of which exist only in poorly-recorded condition, and to freely distribute these remastered recordings.
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To promote not only the work of the Mercury Theatre, but of radio theatre in general, and to ensure its preservation for future generations.
learn more"We're born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the moment that we're not alone."
Orson Welles
bornalone.org