Agatha Christie wrote "Witness for the Prosecution" as a short story in 1925 although it was initially entitled, 'Traitor's Hands'. In April 1949 it was converted into a radio play but it was not until 1953 that it was called Witness for the Prosecution when it was adapted into a courtroom drama for the stage.
Christie's motivation for writing "Witness for the Prosecution" can be attributed to her passion for crafting mystery and detective stories. She was one of the most prolific and renowned mystery writers of the 20th century, known for her ability to create intricate plots, memorable characters, and surprising twists.
In "Witness for the Prosecution," Christie was particularly interested in the concept of justice and the idea that even in a court of law, the truth can be elusive and subject to manipulation.
The play delves into themes of deceit, loyalty, and the morality of legal defense, all of which were recurring themes in her works.
This Naples Players Radio Theatre production features the vocal talents of Jim Corsica as the Prosecutor, Vic Caroli as Mr. Mayherne, Jackie Weiner as the voices of Emily French and Janet Mckenzie, Luke Jacobins as Leonard Vole, Pamela Austin as the voices of Romaine Heigler and Mrs Bendovski, and Harry McCartney as the voices of the Judge and the the guard. This audio file was recorded, mixed and mastered by Michael Troop. All music and sound effects were obtained through a special license from pond5.com and may not be copied or reproduced for any reason.
