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Episode Synopsis: After wrecking his car stolen from a neighbor, H.G. finds himself rescued by an unlikely ally. Izzy, alone in Chicago, must find a way out as the Martian tripods arrive.This episode is Part Three of a four-part series.---Adapted from H.G. Wells' novel and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WAR OF THE WORLDS is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, live Foley effects, and original musical to tell the story."No one would have believed in the first years of the 21st century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than our own... " H.G. Wells enters the 21st century as a Chicagoland science journalist thrust into the events of an alien invasion after a meteor from the 'Red Planet' Mars crashes outside the suburbs of Chicago.  The CHICAGO READER’s Kerry Reid called the production a “stylish and compelling adaptation.” AROUND THE TOWN’s Julia W. Rath said Ben Zucker’s “extraordinary and distinctive sound design and music add to the overall feeling of dread.” WCGO and WDCB Radio both HIGHLY RECOMMENDED the production. RESCRIPTED called it “cosmic and intimate.”  Created by one of Chicago's most innovative theatre groups, this show was originally presented and performed live across the internet and broadcast in real time to audiences across North America and beyond. Now A Theater in the Dark invites you to turn off your screen and let your imagination run wild as you come with us into the dark…Adapted by Mack Gordon & Corey BradberryFeaturing Greg Garrison, Mack Gordon, Ming Hudson,  & Elizabeth McCoyOriginal Music and Additional Sound by Ben ZuckerAdditional Soundscapes by Mack Gordon & Corey BradberryDirected by Corey BradberryThank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

Episode Synopsis: With the Martian cylinder now opened, events continue to grow more dire. H.G. and Izzy seek the refuge of the big city but getting there isn't as easy as it seems.This episode is Part Two of a four-part series. ---Adapted from H.G. Wells' novel and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WAR OF THE WORLDS is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, live Foley effects, and original musical to tell the story."No one would have believed in the first years of the 21st century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than our own... " H.G. Wells enters the 21st century as a Chicagoland science journalist thrust into the events of an alien invasion after a meteor from the 'Red Planet' Mars crashes outside the suburbs of Chicago.  The CHICAGO READER’s Kerry Reid called the production a “stylish and compelling adaptation.” AROUND THE TOWN’s Julia W. Rath said Ben Zucker’s “extraordinary and distinctive sound design and music add to the overall feeling of dread.” WCGO and WDCB Radio both HIGHLY RECOMMENDED the production. RESCRIPTED called it “cosmic and intimate.”  Created by one of Chicago's most innovative theatre groups, this show was originally presented and performed live across the internet and broadcast in real time to audiences across North America and beyond. Now A Theater in the Dark invites you to turn off your screen and let your imagination run wild as you come with us into the dark…Adapted by Mack Gordon & Corey BradberryFeaturing Greg Garrison, Mack Gordon, Ming Hudson,  & Elizabeth McCoyOriginal Music and Additional Sound by Ben ZuckerAdditional Soundscapes by Mack Gordon & Corey BradberryDirected by Corey BradberryThank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

 This episode is Part One of a four-part series. Adapted from H.G. Wells' novel and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WAR OF THE WORLDS is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, live Foley effects, and original musical to tell the story."No one would have believed in the first years of the 21st century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than our own... " H.G. Wells enters the 21st century as a Chicagoland science journalist thrust into the events of an alien invasion after a meteor from the 'Red Planet' Mars crashes outside the suburbs of Chicago.  The CHICAGO READER’s Kerry Reid called the production a “stylish and compelling adaptation.” AROUND THE TOWN’s Julia W. Rath said Ben Zucker’s “extraordinary and distinctive sound design and music add to the overall feeling of dread.” WCGO and WDCB Radio both HIGHLY RECOMMENDED the production. RESCRIPTED called it “cosmic and intimate.”  Created by one of Chicago's most innovative theatre groups, this show was originally presented and performed live across the internet and broadcast in real time to audiences across North America and beyond. Now A Theater in the Dark invites you to turn off your screen and let your imagination run wild as you come with us into the dark…Adapted by Mack Gordon & Corey BradberryFeaturing Greg Garrison, Mack Gordon, Ming Hudson,  & Elizabeth McCoyOriginal Music and Additional Sound by Ben ZuckerAdditional Soundscapes by Mack Gordon & Corey BradberryDirected by Corey BradberryThank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

Our next original audio play: Spend 70 minutes with us as we bring H.G. Wells' Martian invasion of Earth to life with actors performing in real time across 5,500 miles, with an incredible original score by Ben Zucker.With the story re-imagined for the 21st century and based around Chicago, as the characters scramble to survive they have to ask: is life on Earth doomed?Originally presented live over the internet on Halloween 2021, this show is an update to our surprise hit we broadcast live each night in October 2020. Hear the entire story uninterrupted at atheaterinthedark.comSupport the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

"A final showdown as thrilling as a Spielberg epic." -Total TheaterEpisode Synopsis: Off the coast of Japan, Captain Ahab reflects on his own mortality as Ishmael confronts Leviathan in the flesh. Starbuck has a choice to make. This episode is Part Four in a four-part series. --- ***WINNER! "Critic's Choice Award", 2021 Atlanta Audio Fringe Festival******WINNER! "Best Audio Play", 2021 Thornhill Theatre Festival*** Adapted and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WHITE WHALE, OR: MOBY DICK is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, live Foley effects, and an original musical score to tell the story. After losing his leg in pursuit of the devilish white whale Moby Dick, Captain Ahab vows vengeance at all costs, but to what lengths will he turn to seek that vengeance—and at what cost to his crew? In this four-part audio adventure, A Theater in the Dark cooks up with signature style its adaptation of Herman Melville's MOBY DICK. The April 2021 production was hailed as "brilliantly adapted" (Around the Town Chicago) with "some of the best, most evocative writing I've heard from a theater this year" (Chicago Sun-Times), "wonderful versatile performances" (WDCB Radio), and a "haunting" original score (Buzz Center Stage). Created by one of Chicago's most innovative theatre groups, this show was originally presented and performed live across the internet and broadcast in real time to audiences across North America. Now A Theater in the Dark invites you to turn off your screen and let your imagination run wild as you come with us into the dark…Directed & Adapted by Corey BradberryFeaturing Elizabeth McCoy, Mack Gordon, and Robinson J. CyprianOriginal Music by Nick MontopoliThis episode features a bonus Q&A with our composer and musician Nick Montopoli!Support the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

Episode Synopsis: Aboard the Pequod, Ishmael encounters a number of ominous vessels as Ahab scours the greatest sea, the Pacific, for any trace of the cursed whale Moby Dick.  This episode is Part Three of a four-part series. --- ***WINNER! "Critic's Choice Award", 2021 Atlanta Audio Fringe Festival******WINNER! "Best Audio Play", 2021 Thornhill Theatre Festival*** Adapted and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WHITE WHALE, OR: MOBY DICK is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, live Foley effects, and an original musical score to tell the story. After losing his leg in pursuit of the devilish white whale Moby Dick, Captain Ahab vows vengeance at all costs, but to what lengths will he turn to seek that vengeance—and at what cost to his crew? In this four-part audio adventure, A Theater in the Dark cooks up with signature style its adaptation of Herman Melville's MOBY DICK. The April 2021 production was hailed as "brilliantly adapted" (Around the Town Chicago) with "some of the best, most evocative writing I've heard from a theater this year" (Chicago Sun-Times), "wonderful versatile performances" (WDCB Radio), and a "haunting" original score (Buzz Center Stage). Created by one of Chicago's most innovative theatre groups, this show was originally presented and performed live across the internet and broadcast in real time to audiences across North America. Now A Theater in the Dark invites you to turn off your screen and let your imagination run wild as you come with us into the dark…Directed & Adapted by Corey BradberryFeaturing Elizabeth McCoy, Mack Gordon, and Robinson J. CyprianOriginal Music by Nick MontopoliThis episode features a bonus Q&A with Mack Gordon // Starbuck/Stubb!Support the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

Episode Synopsis: What to make of Captain Ahab? Ahab's intent is revealed as Ishmael learns the sailor's trade. Meanwhile, Starbuck doubts himself.--- ***WINNER! "Critic's Choice Award", 2021 Atlanta Audio Fringe Festival******WINNER! "Best Audio Play", 2021 Thornhill Theatre Festival*** This episode is Part Two of a four-part series. Adapted and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WHITE WHALE, OR: MOBY DICK is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, live Foley effects, and an original musical score to tell the story. After losing his leg in pursuit of the devilish white whale Moby Dick, Captain Ahab vows vengeance at all costs, but to what lengths will he turn to seek that vengeance—and at what cost to his crew? In this four-part audio adventure, A Theater in the Dark cooks up with signature style its adaptation of Herman Melville's MOBY DICK. The April 2021 production was hailed as "brilliantly adapted" (Around the Town Chicago) with "some of the best, most evocative writing I've heard from a theater this year" (Chicago Sun-Times), "wonderful versatile performances" (WDCB Radio), and a "haunting" original score (Buzz Center Stage). Created by one of Chicago's most innovative theatre groups, this show was originally presented and performed live across the internet and broadcast in real time to audiences across North America. Now A Theater in the Dark invites you to turn off your screen and let your imagination run wild as you come with us into the dark…Directed & Adapted by Corey BradberryFeaturing Elizabeth McCoy, Mack Gordon, and Robinson J. CyprianOriginal Music by Nick MontopoliThis episode features a bonus Q&A with Robinson J. Cyprian // Captain Ahab!Support the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

***WINNER! "Critic's Choice Award", 2021 Atlanta Audio Fringe Festival******WINNER! "Best Audio Play", 2021 Thornhill Theatre Festival*** This episode is Part One of a four-part series. Adapted and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WHITE WHALE, OR: MOBY DICK is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, live Foley effects, and an original musical score to tell the story. After losing his leg in pursuit of the devilish white whale Moby Dick, Captain Ahab vows vengeance at all costs, but to what lengths will he turn to seek that vengeance—and at what cost to his crew? In this four-part audio adventure, A Theater in the Dark cooks up with signature style its adaptation of Herman Melville's MOBY DICK. The April 2021 production was hailed as "brilliantly adapted" (Around the Town Chicago) with "some of the best, most evocative writing I've heard from a theater this year" (Chicago Sun-Times), "wonderful versatile performances" (WDCB Radio), and a "haunting" original score (Buzz Center Stage). Created by one of Chicago's most innovative theatre groups, this show was originally presented and performed live across the internet and broadcast in real time to audiences across North America. Now A Theater in the Dark invites you to turn off your screen and let your imagination run wild as you come with us into the dark…Directed & Adapted by Corey BradberryFeaturing Elizabeth McCoy, Mack Gordon, and Robinson J. CyprianOriginal Music by Nick MontopoliThis episode features a bonus Q&A with Elizabeth McCoy // Ishmael!Support the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)

A WHITE WHALE, OR: MOBY DICK was originally presented as live online audio theatre, connecting actors in real time across 5,500 miles to audiences around the world!Stream our show at https://www.atheaterinthedark.comSupport the show (https://www.atheaterinthedark.com/shop/support)