Orson Welles and Ray Collins on The Columbia Workshop

William Shakespeare and Archibald MacLeish

Experience the early radio appearances of Orson Welles, including his remarkable adaptation of Hamlet, where he takes on the title role. Alongside him, Ray Collins delivers a compelling performance in Air Raid.

The Columbia Workshop, directed by Irving Reis, showcases innovative radio drama with music by Bernard Herrmann. This collection features notable works such as Hamlet by William Shakespeare and The Fall of the City by Archibald MacLeish.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.