Bluebird Broadcast

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Original works brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company -- Stories worth listening to. NEW: Bluebird Broadcast sub-series: Tell Me About It. Interview-esque chats with artists we admire. Created and Produced by Milena Karpukhina. Theme music composed by Emmett Carnahan. For more visit www.bluebirdtheatre.org Contact [email protected]

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bluebird Broadcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bluebird Broadcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bluebird Broadcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Two Girls | Release 010

Bluebird Broadcast

01/20/23 • 8 min

In this haunting and poetic duologue, two women emerge from a violent attack.

Content warning: Trauma, violence.

Written by Allie Costa and featuring the voices of Amanda Stamm and Alexandra Rigby.

Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

Allie Costa is an actor, writer, director, and singer working in film, TV, theatre, and voiceover. Her acting credits include Spring Awakening, 90210, You Me & Her, Future Shock, and Alien vs. Musical. She's also appeared in commercials and podcasts, narrated audio books and documentaries, and lent her voice to video games and animated projects. Her work has been produced internationally, including the critically acclaimed Two Girls, Don't Shoot the Messenger Pigeon, Music of the Mind, Boxes Are Magic, and Can You Keep a Secret? She's currently working on an original episodic series. Occasionally, she sleeps.

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Woof Meow | Release 001

Bluebird Broadcast

03/01/21 • 11 min

Alone in quarantine? All out of answers? Look to your pets for fresh wisdom!

Set during the pandemic, a single woman's cat and dog can suddenly speak to her. Through a brief and hilariously grounded conversation she finds the simple insights of each species are surprisingly appropriate for a human in crisis.

Written by Gracie Rittenberg and featuring the voices of Ally Rigby, Alice Corti, Carmo Bebiano, and Romain Mereau.

Music composed by Emmett Carnahan.

Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

I Swear We Didn't Meet On Tinder | Release 002

Bluebird Broadcast

03/01/21 • 9 min

The start of something spectacular, no thanks to Tinder.

Lola and Henry discover the joys of dating, both weird and wonderful. Getting to know each other in the age of dating apps — which they definitely did not use to meet — is not easy. The only thing more difficult in this place is getting served a drink!

Written by Josie Mura and featuring the voices of Lachlan Quertermous, Josie Mura, Daniel Sbriglio, and Amanda Stamm.

Music composed by Emmett Carnahan.

Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

Rachel Collignon | TMAI Episode 3

Bluebird Broadcast

09/07/23 • 46 min

In our third episode of the sub-series, we're joined by artist/hypnotherapist extraordinaire, Rachel Collignon -- in an episode hosted by Bluebird's Gracie Rittenberg!

Follow Rachel on Instagram, watch the Leave Me Tender teaser, and browse her website.

Alongside Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with artists we admire and learn more about their craft, creative process, and personal experiences. Through these conversations, you are offered an exclusive glimpse into the minds of some mightily talented individuals in the industry. Whether you're a fellow theatre creator or simply interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for the arts, these conversations are sure to inspire you.

If there are topics you'd like us to discuss or artists you want to hear on future Tell Me About It episodes, contact [email protected]

Music composed by Emmett Carnahan.
Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina.
Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

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Gracie Rittenberg | Tell Me About It Episode 1

Bluebird Broadcast

04/07/22 • 50 min

We've got a new sub-series for you, folks!

Alongside regular Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with mightily talented people in the field.

To kick us off in the inaugural episode, we're joined by Gracie Rittenberg: Playwright, Director, Actor, & Brooklyn native! Learn more on https://www.gracierittenberg.com

If you have any topics you'd love to hear us discuss or people you want to hear on future Tell Me About It episodes, contact [email protected]

Music composed by Emmett Carnahan.
Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina.
Bluebird Broadcast; Tell Me About It hosted by Milena Karpukhina.
Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

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The Stranger in the Storm | Release 009

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12/14/22 • 20 min

You shouldn’t pick up hitchhikers. But Philip’s got a lot on his mind as he drives through this relentless night storm, so he opens his door to a woman on the roadside. She calls herself a collector, and she carries a little, clinking bag. But what is she collecting on a night like this? Will Philip make it to his destination, or does he even know where this dark road is leading him? One thing’s for sure – picking up The Stranger in the Storm is going to change everything.

Written by Nicholas Thurkettle and featuring the voices of Bar Silberstein and Samantha Proctor.
Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

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Luck of the Draw | Release 008

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12/05/22 • 14 min

The U.S. government has made a law stating that all marriages will be arranged by the government. A young outspoken writer, Irelynn, meets with her assigned husband to be, Bennett, hours before their marriage becomes legal. While having their first conversation together, the two of them share stories of past love, societal changes, and how love connects everything in their lives.

Written by Brenton Kniess and featuring the voices of Georgia Gabriele and Lachlan Quertermous. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company. Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan.

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External Monitors | Release 007

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10/26/22 • 18 min

Lorraine and Lloyd are paid to keep an eye on the digital activity of their company's employees. Their directive is simple enough: "Observe and report -- no involvement, no interaction." Sometimes, though, that's easier said than done, especially when one employee is working on a screenplay on company time . . . and that screenplay is not up to their standards.

Written by Richard Lyons Conlon and featuring the voices of Alexandra Rigby and Tom Harrison.

Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Select Sound Effects sourced from Pixabay.

Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

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Me and Sam | Release 006

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10/14/22 • 14 min

Me and Sam follows the story of two men exploring the Alaskan wilderness, looking for gold. But it can get lonely out in the middle of nowhere, and strange things are bound to happen...

Me and Sam is an adaptation of the poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee", by Robert W. Service, which is in the public domain.

Written by Mary Beringer, featuring the voices of Wyatt Cohen and Lachlan Quertermous.

Music composed by Emmett Carnahan.

Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.

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Midnight Cannoli | Tell Me About It Episode 2

Bluebird Broadcast

04/14/23 • 37 min

In our second episode of the sub-series, we're joined by the two-hander team behind Midnight Cannoli, Maya Shoham and Max Cattana. For more about their production company, Naughty Cow Productions, visit www.naughtycowproductions.com

Maya Shoham is an Israeli/Australian actress, writer, producer, baker, and wine enthusiast who currently lives in New York City. The art she aspires to do will be thought-provoking, out-of-the-ordinary, and unique. She wants to tell stories that make people feel, or think, or do. Or... all of the above. www.mayashoham.com

Max Cattana is an Actor. A blonde-haired beach boy, Max hails from Sydney's Bondi Beach. His roles in his most recent award-winning films MIDNIGHT CANNOLI (2022) & BOX BOY (2022) explore the sensitive & reckless navigation of early adulthood. He was trained at the Atlantic Theater Company & worked at the Actors Studio in New York City. https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm12465042?s=acc39a63-3e72-c99e-d6cd-34c7a1da4bee&site_preference=normal

Alongside Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with artists we admire and learn more about their craft, creative process, and personal experiences. Through these conversations, your are offered an exclusive glimpse into the minds of some mightily talented individuals in the industry. Whether you're a fellow theatre creator or simply interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for the arts, these conversations are sure to inspire you.

If there are topics you'd like us to discuss or artists you want to hear on future Tell Me About It episodes, contact [email protected]

Follow Bluebird Theatre Company:
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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

Submissions are open to playwrights worldwide, with no restrictions, as are voice actor applications. For production, we choose pieces that align with the Bluebird Theatre Company mission statement; that bring to life stories that spark curiosity, challenge perception, and inspire human connection, with the aim to leave an indelible, positive imprint on the soul. Submit your script or voice actor’s profile for consideration via [email protected]

What is your vision for your show?

Bluebird Broadcast is an ever-growing collection of audio theatre, full of original works written by a diverse spectrum of playwrights and performed by brilliant actors from an international casting pool.

Tell us a bit about yourself

Bluebird Broadcast's mission is to perpetuate stories worth listening to -- inherently meaning that the broad spectrum of representation in age, class, race, gender, sexuality, and ability strive to be honored. Both in the stories told and by whom they are written and performed, it is important to the project that they are done justice and granted ample awareness.

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