The Listeners - 105 Theater for the Mind

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07/08/19 • 27 min

Hello, and welcome to Theater for the Mind. This episode features a very special pilot from my audio writing and audio techniques students at Chapman University called “The Listeners”. More student work to come as we feature other productions from my audio classes. If you’re interested in attending one of my classes, I will be teaching at the USC School of Dramatic Arts this fall with an Audio Drama Production Class, followed by Audio Techniques at Chapman University in the Spring, and Hopefully another session of Writing for Audio, a creation of what you’re about to hear. For those of you interested in my other audio productions, my ten-part epic adventure series We’re Alive Goldrush Launches this September, with a live event in LA on Saturday September 7th. Tickets available at werealive.com; to join us on the launch of this ground-breaking theater for the mind series.

And with that, we’re ready to begin. Enjoy, “The Listeners”.

"A reclusive young hacker finds herself forced into the spotlight when she decodes a cryptic message and stumbles upon a secret surveillance organization that taps into everyone's microphones and listens to conversations all around the world.

This is the pilot episode of The Listeners. If you are interested in developing or distributing the series, please contact Ryan Good at [email protected]. Thank you."

And with that, we’re ready to begin. Enjoy, “The Listeners”.

This is the pilot episode of The Listeners. If you are interested in developing or distributing the series, please contact Ryan Good at [email protected]. Thank you."

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Possessions - 104 Theater for the Mind

Surrounded by his possessions, a boy struggles to leave the safety of his own home. His outside world is filled with so many uncertainties. While he struggles with his own convictions, the conveniences of modern everyday household items continue to persuade him in both directions.

Written and Directed by Kc Wayland
Produced By: Chris Dole, James Oliva, Kc Wayland, Steve Schneider

Starring:

James Hussey as the Clock
Jack Terbush As the Boy
Alexis Crystal Harris as the Cat
Joshua Petersdorf as the Door
Emilie Doring as the Phone
Shannon Estabrook as the Fan
John F. Thomas as the TV
Bev Bailey as the Couch
James Oliva as the Game
Laura Riley as the Fridge
Vincent Caso as the Internet
Ari Litman-Weinberg as the Bed
Kc Wayland as the Can Opener
Christopher Dole as the Sink

Sound Recordist: Katie Wayland
Music Composed by: Dani Berkov Hopkins
Sound Designed and Edited by Kc Wayland & Katie Wayland
Assistant Editors James Oliva & Christopher Dole
Script supervisor: Steve Schneider
Casting by Vanessa Knight

Next Episode

Tumbleweed Station - 106 Theater for the Mind

Hello, and welcome to Theater for the Mind. This episode features a very special pilot from my audio writing and audio techniques students at Chapman University called “Tumbleweed Station”. More student work to come as we feature other productions from my audio classes. If you’re interested in attending one of my classes, I will be teaching at the USC School of Dramatic Arts this fall with an Audio Drama Production Class, followed by Audio Techniques at Chapman University in the Spring, and Hopefully another session of Writing for Audio, a creation of what you’re about to hear. For those of you interested in my other audio productions, my ten-part epic adventure series We’re Alive Goldrush Launches this September 10th, with a live event in LA on Saturday September 7th. Tickets available at werealive.com; to join us on the launch of this ground-breaking theater for the mind series.

And with that, we’re ready to begin. Enjoy, “Tumbleweed Station”.

A lone radio operator does his daily routine, only to discover something new on the horizon.

Featuring:
Meir Parent as Johnny Doe.
Erika Bronwell as Delilah.
Tanner Agnew as Boomstick.
Parker Apple as Chet.
Melissa Cho as Shelly
Ashlynn Zurilgen as the recorded voice.
Robin Beck as additional voices.

Tumbleweed station was created by Hunter Rasmussen. Written by Hunter Rasmussen, Jake Moody, Joe Hansen, Ricky King, and Tristan Dochterman.

Edited by Ricky King and Chapman University’s Audio Techniques Class, Spring 2019.

Executive Produced by Kc Wayland / Wayland Productions

Music provided by Killer Tracks.

This is the pilot episode of Tumbleweed Station. If you are interested in developing or distributing the series, please contact [email protected] . Thank you."

"Theater for the Mind" is a trademark of Wayland Productions INC.