The Butler Little Theatre opened to an intimate invited audience Thursday night debuting their first offering of the season, “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” a suspense by Joe Landry which runs through Oct. 8.

This is Hitchcock probably like you've never seen it before, or perhaps will ever again. The show is under the direction of Cole Egbert who put a wildly unique spin on the 1940s radio drama genre.

Landry took some liberties with the Hitchcock classics as he condensed them to fit into one act each.

Filled with quirky music, odd lighting and slamming doors, Egbert pulled out the stops to set the stage and make use of the limited space with regard to containing the action.

The six actors play the 18 or more roles in the production and all have the opportunity to use their acting chops.

The first act, “The Lodger” is the tale of a town terrorized by a serial killer.

Dennis Whalen offers up an erratic and chilling performance as a Bible wielding, Scripture spouting lodger whose life altering presence impacted his landlords more than they ever counted on.

Gregg Crawford and Lorraine Martin gave a credible performance of a desperate couple in need of some extra money and with a room to let.

“Sabotage” is filled with political suspense and could be ripped from today's headlines. The plot to impact a city with terror is the crux of this adaptation.

Crawford is commanding in his dual role, with a unique twist this tale has a happy ending.

Dan McCarty shares all of his roles with that of the narrator/announcer for the radio show.

Shaun Donovan comes up with some wicked fun accents throughout the show but particularly in this second drama.

The final drama features a spy thriller, “The 39 Steps,” with mystery and intrigue all of its own.

Martin capably cloaks herself in mystery as an agent who offers to share her secret.

Filled with misunderstanding and murder, an unlikely duo finds themselves on the same side of the law.

Sarah Altomari expertly played an unwilling participant in the vindication of a stranger. The chemistry between Whalen and Altomari was volatile at the beginning. She was cheeky and plucky throughout.

Vintage commercials offer up some comedy between the acts. This is not your daddy's Hitchcock so come with an open mind and be prepared for a few twists and turns.

Tickets for the show are on sale now.

WHO: Butler Little TheatreWHAT: “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” a suspense play by Joe LandryWHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, through Oct. 8.WHERE: One Howard St.TICKETS: $12. To reserve, call 724-287-6781 between 7 and 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, or reserve online at bltgroup.orgINFORMATION: www.bltgroup.org