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Catalyst Radio: The University Wits highlights local works, with "In A Single Bound" beginning Thurs.

The University Wits is a group of former Grand Valley State University theatre students who primarily focus on original works.

About Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with producer and host Linda Gellasch. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speech issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center Website.

Past Catalyst Radio episodes are archived on The Rapidian.

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INTERVIEW

Featured in this episode of Catalyst Radio is the local theatre group The University Wits. Formed by a team of Grand Valley State University grads who met while studying theatre, The University Wits is now in its second season, with a primary focus on original works.

The current work is “In a Single Bound,” premiering at Dog Story Theater on Thursday, July 17, and running through July 20.

In studio today is the writer and director of the upcoming play, Kyle Walker, who also serves on the board of The University Wits.

 

MUSIC

Local music featured in this episode of Catalyst Radio is from the Sailor Kicks. It’s the song “Outlaw” from the new release A Dead Man’s Jig.

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