The Midnight Mystery Theater (MMT) is a live-read radio style comedy troupe that brings you original mysterys written by John Ruoff performed LIVE in Seattle and around the Pacific Northwest. The shows include a variety of talented actors, LIVE sound effects and often LIVE music from The Cheese Adjusters (our MMT musicians!)!
MMT germinated from The Tricano Desales Show; a live variety talk show which ran weekly at an off campus pub for Seattle University students called the Sundance Tavern in 1984. Hosted by James Goldsmith, co-hosted by Matthew Hoover, Brian Goldsmith and John Ruoff as the comedy writing staff and John Ruoff as the announcer. A bold, experimental comedy show featuring the newly formed Theater Sports improvisational troupe (still active), local stand up comedians and celebrities topped off with a game show and a musical guest.
One of the most popular features was Hollywood Pulse Line; “A wacky, way-out look at the world of motion picture and television entertainment” written by Brian Goldsmith and John Ruoff and performed by John Ruoff as the unseen announcer. Out of the this comedy spot evolved mini radio plays starring Brian Goldsmith and John Ruoff as noir insurance agent Dick Doubleheart and his wise guy nutty assistant pal Sparky.
Check out the MMT site for current events, up to date information and posting of recorded shows to enjoy, too!
