A Modern Day Attempt to revive the efforts of Civilian Conservation Corps famed “Traveling Camp 455”
Black Tar Macadam Wooden Dime circa 1933
“If we make it through a show flawlessly, that’s great.
If we make it through a show without someone dying, that’s even better.”
- Wes Pjulenaro
Pope-like infallibility propels a breakneck athletic display of music, acting, writing, and foley arts that form the shape of a 45 minute comedic and contemptful live radio show that recalls captivating tales of bizarre Americana.
Like the original Black Tar Macadam shows, every show is scaffolded around a radio play set in five acts that runs evenly through the course of this carnival show. Play ideas include music pieces and bits that further the mood or essence of the story.
Actors and musicians are called upon to add character voices, foley art, and backing soundtrack during the play acts to bring a cinematic feel to the proceedings.
Re/Deconstructed covers of songs with an intent to accent the raw and deep-rooted importance of the original blueprint the famed recording couldn’t express. Make those songs fit the feel and intent of the show with unapologetic and buffooneristic results.
Musicians should expect to add a minimum of three tones to the musical arrangement.
