Cinematic Sound Saturdays: Recent Episodes
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This series is a collection of audio dramas written, performed, produced, and recorded by students at Columbia College Chicago.
Welcome to Chatterbox Audio Drama! An audio theatre for your mind — written, directed, and produced by the Spring 2022 Audio Drama class taught by George Zarr.
(Ep. 8) A group of explorers head to the Arctic to find a missing reporter and her team.
“Unsolved Mysteries” was written and directed by Jake Eisendrath and Tyler Gruel
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
(Ep. 7) A look into various crew members’ lives during intergalactic wartime on the spaceship “U.S.S. VASA”.
“The U.S.S VASA” was written and directed by Allison Worth and Peyton Zignego
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
(Ep. 6) A young demigod challenges the status quo by renouncing their divinity for a life in the human world.
“The Rare Brown Pigeon” was written and directed by Karana Lobaugh and Zach Scheffer
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
(Ep. 5) A toiling fortune teller signs away her soul to keep her family’s shop in business.
“Southern Intuition” Written and Directed By Dorian Sumwalt and Tyshawn Adams
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
(Ep. 4)
“Portal Punch” Written and Directed By: Rochelle Mendoza and Dylan Case
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
(Ep. 3) Set in an modern urban fairytale, Mike discovers his new roommate is not exactly what he was expecting.
“Once Upon A Lease” Written and Directed by Mary Filatova and Jacob Esposito
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
(Ep. 2) A Kentucky farm boy discovers an abnormal egg and seeks to raise the hatchling as his own.
“Kentucky Velociraptor” Written and Directed by Jay Puca and Ben O’Connell
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
(Ep. 1) The Dream Scouts head to the woods in search of mystery, intrigue, horror but most importantly, badges.
“Dream Scouts” Written and Directed By CJ Stema
Produced for the Columbia College Spring 2021 Audio Drama Course
In the thrilling conclusion, The cult gets new leadership, Connie confronts Sovereign and bees are a’plenty!
(Episode 6: The Re-Buzzening)
Written by Thomas Armstrong, Matthew Arenaceous, Micha Gates, Christine Hull, Ashlyn Jenson, Ashtar Lawando, InsertFirstNameHere Lucas, Thomas Maylee, Andrew Myers, Brandon Orlowski, Autumn Stevenson, Lane Tholk, Mike Govidik, Direction by Hayden Lee, Co-Directed by Thomas Maylee.
Connie comes clean to her followers and the bees strike a nerve with the mob.
(Episode 5: A Traitor)
Written by Thomas Armstrong, Matthew Arenaceous, Micha Gates, Christine Hull, Ashlyn Jenson, Ashtar Lawando, InsertFirstNameHere Lucas, Thomas Maylee, Andrew Myers, Brandon Orlowski, Autumn Stevenson, Lane Tholk, Mike Govidik, Direction by Hayden Lee, Co-Directed by Thomas Maylee.
The group notices Connie’s strange attitude towards “Ted the Exterminator”.
(Episode 4: Another Rejection)
Written by Thomas Armstrong, Matthew Arenaceous, Micha Gates, Christine Hull, Ashlyn Jenson, Ashtar Lawando, InsertFirstNameHere Lucas, Thomas Maylee, Andrew Myers, Brandon Orlowski, Autumn Stevenson, Lane Tholk, Mike Govidik, Direction by Hayden Lee, Co-Directed by Thomas Maylee.
Paranoid that a thief is within their ranks, the cult descends into chaos.
(Episode 3: The Riot)
Written by Thomas Armstrong, Matthew Arenaceous, Micha Gates, Christine Hull, Ashlyn Jenson, Ashtar Lawando, InsertFirstNameHere Lucas, Thomas Maylee, Andrew Myers, Brandon Orlowski, Autumn Stevenson, Lane Tholk, Mike Govidik, Direction by Hayden Lee, Co-Directed by Thomas Maylee.
A note finds it’s way to the mob, Teddy gets a pricey meal and the bunker gets packed.
(Episode 2: The Sauce That Is Finger Lickin’ OK)
Written by Thomas Armstrong, Matthew Arenaceous, Micha Gates, Christine Hull, Ashlyn Jenson, Ashtar Lawando, InsertFirstNameHere Lucas, Thomas Maylee, Andrew Myers, Brandon Orlowski, Autumn Stevenson, Lane Tholk, Mike Govidik, Direction by Hayden Lee, Co-Directed by Thomas Maylee.
On the run from the mob, a rising cult leader in a bee infested wasteland prepares for the worst.
(Episode 1: …And It All Came Crumbling Down)
Written by Thomas Armstrong, Matthew Arenaceous, Micha Gates, Christine Hull, Ashlyn Jenson, Ashtar Lawando, InsertFirstNameHere Lucas, Thomas Maylee, Andrew Myers, Brandon Orlowski, Autumn Stevenson, Lane Tholk, Mike Govidik, Direction by Hayden Lee and Co-Directed by Thomas Maylee.
Cut the gas! It’s the series finale with all sorts of shake downs and stir ups for this cast of crazies!
(Episode 9: Writers At The Edge Of Tomorrow, Today!)
Written by Steve Allman, Direction by Matt Bruso.
Willy has a dangerous secret that could mean the end of his career- or his life!
(Episode 8: The Red Scare)
Written by Derick Greenwood, Direction by Matt Bruso.
Alice and Cliff find themselves in quite the pickle, this pickle being a stalled elevator!
(Episode 7: Sploosh Mountain’s Naked River)
Written by Mark Child, Direction by Matt Bruso.
The gang tries a new method to get the creative juices flowing. All the while, Buzz’s favorite sound prop is gone without a trace.
(Episode 6: Blood Red Heels)
Written by Samantha Lafountain, Direction by Matt Bruso.
The writer’s room goes into full swing even if it demands a change of scenery.
(Episode 5: Hobo Joe)
Written by Steve Allman, Matthew Bruso, Mark Child, Ashley Coven, Derick Greenwood, Andrew Hofert, Angela Jackson, Samantha Lafountain, Direction by Matt Bruso.
The new script is burglarized just before a special guest makes his visit.
(Episode 4: The Babbitt and The Bromide)
Written by Angela Jackson, Direction by Matt Bruno.
Alice demands some respect, Duke stays late at the office.
(Episode 3: How Alice Got Her Groove In The First Place)
Written by Ashley Coven, Direction by Matt Bruso.
New City Radio hires a New director who requests a New script. New escapades ensue!
(Episode 2: Reunions, Rewrites and Rage!)
Written by Andrew Hofert, Direction by Matt Bruso
Alice Bell begins her new job as head writer at the struggling radio branch of New City Broadcast.
(Episode 1: The Show From Another World)
Written and Directed by Matt Bruso.
Ara’s release is imminent, but she’s far from being out of the woods yet.
(Episode 13: Fallout)
Written by Eric Schneider and Dan Hibbits, Direction by Jessie Batend.
Tom, Bill and Brian join up with Ara to continue the search for Molly.
(Episode 12: Looking For Molly - Part 2: Conflicting Evidence)
Written by Maya Huggins, Direction by Jessie Batend
Ara’s reality begins to crumble as the search for her friend continues.
(Episode 11: Looking For Molly - Part 1: Irreconcilable Differences)
Written by Corey Williams and Maya Huggins, Direction by Jessie Batend.
Doctor Zagart forces Ara to face the truth.
(Episode 10: Consequences or, “My Final Act”)
Written by Andy Sellers and Tyler Bravo, Direction by Jessie Batend.
Ara’s parents come to visit Doctor Zagart to discuss her unstable mental state and the family history that may explain it.
(Episode 9: Parent’s Day)
Written by Monica Bobbit and John Scortus, Direction by Jessie Batend.
A magician needs assistants for his grandest illusion of all, Ara’s life at Bellingham is about to change.
(Episode 8: What Needed To Be Done)
Written by Dan Hibbits, Direction by Jessie Batend.
Ara makes an attempt to leave. At her side, a gangster, a count, a pirate and a solider.
(Episode 6: Nice To Meet Us)
Written by Tyler Bravo, Andy Seller and R.J Dabmen, Direction by Jessie Batend.
Ara comes in to contact with a caped crusader, who gives her more super powered trouble than she bargained for.
(Episode 5: Four Color Fantasy)
Written by Josh Winchester, Direction by Jessie Batend.
Ara is introduced to a fellow patient named Marvin, as well as secrets about the staff.
(Episode 4: Ignorance Is Strength)
Written by Eric Schneider and R.J Dabman, Direction by Jessie Batend.
Ara has her first appointment with Doctor Zagart, a man who claims he’s here to help.
(Episode 3: Living In Harmony)
After her accident at the party, Ara wakes up in an unfamiliar place.
(Episode 2: Welcome To Bellingham)
Written by Maya Huggins, Direction by Jessie Batend.
(Ep. 1) A timid friend is dragged to a house party, with hazardous results.
(Episode 1: Turnt)
Orson throws a celebratory bash, Noah experiences what a real party looks like.
(Episode 9: “X” Marks The Spot)
Written by Stephanie Schlurf, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
Orson convinces Noah to confront Devin.
(Episode 8: Excess)
Written by Ross Hauslander, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
Orson teaches Noah how to wind down while Bailey makes some mistakes.
(Episode 7: Smokescreen)
Written by Amanda Rizlarus, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
Noah walks in on a troubling scene.
(Episode 6: Ready Or Not)
Written and Directed by Larissa Perrin
Noah deals with the aftermath of his big announcement.
(Episode 5: Evil Expectations)
Written by Kitty Green, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
Undaunted, Bailey makes a request that Noah can’t resist.
(Episode 4: What A Spill)
Written by Andrew McCarthy, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
Bailey puts the moves on Noah. Noah is surprised how far she is willing to go
(Episode 3: Out Of Your League)
Written by Chassidy Crowder, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
Running late for class, Noah struggles to figure out what it all means. With hope, he confides in his professor who happens to be more than friendly.
(Episodes 2: Herbal Supplement)
Written by David Perchinski, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
Noah’s older roommate, Orson, tries to get him to loosen up a little bit.
(Episode 1: Screaming In The Shower)
Written by Taylor Cole, Direction by Larissa Perrin.
(Ep. 4) Penny’s struggle with love continues and Shawn finds what he needs in a dark alley.
(Ep. 3) We learn that Queen Aziza truly has had a noble past. Penny has a stressful family life. Shawn suffers from peer pressure. Monsters clearly do need help dealing with personal issues.
(Ep. 2) Penny makes a call, Aziza goes to the Museum and Shawn gets two different visitors.
(Episode 2: An Ordinary Day)
Written by Lou Gomez, Direction by Gregory Kriesky.
Monsters also need support groups – vampires included.
(Episode 1: Monsters Anonymous)
Written by Joe Delong, Direction by Gregory Kriesky.
Commander Wallace and Vanessa Madison make moves to capture unknown superheroes and Dr. Oswald reveals a secret weapon. The original trio of Steve, Max and Dana come together once again.
Vanessa uses her power of influence to stop the investigation into her father’s death; she also uses the muscle of Wallace to have her way with Dr. Oswald. Max and Dana join forces once again.
Steve makes an attempt to mend his relationship with his sister and his friend Max. Alexa begins to realize that she also has superpowers.
Steve takes to the road searching for solace, Vanessa recruits another comrade, Max pleads with Dr. Oswald.
Dana and Max have a falling out, Dr. Oswald meets another superhero and Steve makes an attempt to mend his friendships but takes things a bit too far.
Vanessa continues making a mess, using her powers and creating a love triangle. Dana seeks the help of Dr. Oswald.
Vanessa and Steve become partners in crime and Dr. Oswald helps put things in perspective.
Babylon High has an unforgettable Fall Formal, and everybody learns that Dana has her own superpowers.
Steve and Max have a falling out. Vanessa realizes that she isn't the only one with superpowers and Dana learns how charming her voice can be.
Other students in Babylon are beginning to realize that they have superpowers.
Written by Lucy Waters, Direction by Steven Baker and Gregory Kreisky.
Dana, Steve and Max return to Milwaukee to confront Dr. Oswald about their superpowers.
(Episode 2)
Written by John Gregory, Direction by Steven Baker and Gregory Kriesky.
On the inaugural episode of the series Dana, Steve and Max get caught in a mysterious thunderstorm that will change their lives forever.
(Episode 1)
Written Pat Richie and John Gregory. Direction by Steven Baker and Gregory Kriesky.