Theater Guild on the Air
Strange Interlude
Strange Interlude is a psychological drama by Eugene O’Neill, presented here as a radio adaptation by Theater Guild on the Air. The play follows Nina Leeds, whose life is shaped by grief, love, and the lasting effects of war. Its characters wrestle with private desires and painful truths that are often hidden beneath what they say aloud.
The radio version brings the stage work into an intimate listening format, using dialogue and performance to convey both outward conversations and the characters’ inner thoughts. O’Neill’s distinctive device of spoken asides lets listeners hear the contrast between social appearances and the emotions people keep to themselves.
The result is a serious, emotionally layered drama, focused less on action than on relationships, memory, and the consequences of choices over time. Its reflective tone and attention to inner life make it a compelling example of classic American theater adapted for radio.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.