Betrayal, Espionage, Death, Adventure: 1935 Sci-Fi Thriller to be Performed Saturday

Long before iPhones were a sparkle in Steve Jobs’ eye and movies were still in black and white, imaginative adventurers turned to science fiction novels for thrills and fantasy. This weekend, modern day fun seekers immerse themselves in that same excitement.

Performers will bring to life the 1935 classic “The Trail of the Red Diamonds” by  L. Ron Hubbard in a free theatrical reading this Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.) in Old Pasadena.

The plot focuses on one Lieutenant Jonathan Daly.  An original manuscript of Marco Polo’s fiunds its way into Daly’s hands, and he’s able to translate the tale well enough to discover the trail to a chest of fabulous red stones buried with the long-dead Emperor of China, Kublai Khan.  Ignoring warnings, Lt. Daly follows Marco Polo’s words straight into a dark maze of betrayal, espionage and death.

This story was originally written under the pseudonym of Lt. Jonathan Daly, who by chance, but more likely by design, is the main character in the story.  This story mixes in a lot of reality in that the authenticity comes from Hubbard’s many experiences in China.

“The Trail of the Red Diamonds” will be performed at the Church of Scientology in old Pasadena, 35 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. No reservations are required. Call (626) 792-7532 for more information.