A monthly anthology of 10-30 minute audio drama scripts from a different playwright each month. Each episode will include an introduction of, and Q&amp;A with, the playwright. The Half-Hour Audio Hour focuses on the work of women, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+ playwrights.

&#34;Lost In Tea&#34; director, Christina Casano, discusses directing, pandemic art, and BatBoy the musical. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Direct from the Director

&#34;Lost In Tea&#34; actor Tess Galbiati talks acting, and the deep unrest within the unicorn community in this special interview. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

SPILLING THE TEA

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A young girl in therapy during the Covid lockdown describes how she survives all the stresses by living under her bed with an unusual selection of old toys.Written by: Jo CattellDirected by: Christina CasanoStarring: Tess GalbiatiSound Design: Andrew Pond**Denotes EFCT company memberClick HERE for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

LOST IN TEA

The cast of The Grand Experiment discusses their acting, love of voice acting, and deep undying devotion to director Joel WillisonWith: Sophie Hernando Kofman, Angelo Martinez, Rashaad Bond, Crystal Park, and Andrew Pond**Denotes EFCT company member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

A Grand Cast

Jane has scored a dinner date with her longtime crush. The only problem? Her roommate&#39;s inexplicable fascination with a particular President...Written By: Elisabeth SpeckmanDirected by: Willow JamesStarring: Emily Saoirse Landrath and Teagan FitzpatrickSound Design by: Laurel S. Barrett**Denotes EFCT Company MemberClick <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for Transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

NIXIN' NIXON

CW: This episode contains mention of Nazism and the Holocaust.Ninety-Five is one woman&#39;s unique perspective of the horrors of 1930&#39;s Germany and the likelihood of a return of fascism in the present day. She should know. She was there. On the other side.Written by: Sebastian MichaelDirected by: Daniel WasheleskyStarring: Jean-Marie KoonSound engineering: Andrew Pond**Denotes EFCT company memberClick <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for a transcript of &#34;Ninety-Five&#34;Click <a href="https://www.sonnetcast.com/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> to listen to Sebastian Michael&#39;s podcast, &#34;Sonnetcast&#34; Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Ninety-Five

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Actors Noelle Klyce and August Forman discuss their love (or lack thereof) for horror, why voice acting is awesome, and why &#34;The Wiz&#34; is actually a horror movie....Click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Terrifying chats with the cast of "Speech Therapy"

Wenzde and Mark have accepted a job clearing out an old health clinic specializing in speech therapy. But old tapes hint at something sinister, and as the sun goes down, the idea they are being stalked by a creature that can mimic human speech becomes frighteningly likely....Written by: Miranda BarrettDirected by: Rufus WoodStarring: Noelle Klyce and August FormanSound Design by: Laurel Barrett**Denotes EFCT Company MemberClick <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Speech Therapy

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A special interview with Ian Rigg, Susan Davey, and Monica Szaflik, discussing audio drama, voice acting, and how the Jilmore Girls are just like the Twilight Zone... Click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Find Your Way with the Lost In the Wild Cast!

Recovering from a near-fatal accident and shocking family secrets, Catherine discovers a message in a bottle from another woman also dealing with loss and the harsh treatment of the immigration system. An unlikely correspondence develops, and Catherine comes to terms with her losses...and the truth of who is sending the messages...Written By: Maeve O&#39;Lynn and Laura MorganDirected By: Christian PratoStarring: Susan Davey, Ian Rigg, and Monica SzaflikSound Design By: Laurel Barrett**Denotes EFCT Company MemberClick <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Lost In The Wild

A Kitchen Sink drama so dramatic, it&#39;s hilarious! If Eugene O&#39;Neill and Neil Simon had a baby, this is it! Don&#39;t be scared, You Can Try It!Written by: George FreekDirected By: Andrew Pond*Starring: Alexis Vaselopulous*, Michelle Annette*, Richard Eyre*, Julian Serna*, Chloe Adamo^, and Andrew Pond*Sound Design: Andrew Pond**Denotes EFCT Company Member^Denotes EFCT Artistic AssociateClick <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

You Can Try It

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Star of &#34;French Beans and Inner Peace&#34;, Maiko Terazawa, discusses the feline challenges of audio drama, what the grocery store MUST have, and...clogging? Click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Maiko Terazawa Finds inner peace

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Director Rachel Proulx and voice actor Rebecca Gallagher chat about their journey with India Rodgers&#39; &#34;Salacia&#34; Click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Rebecca and Rachael get "Salacia"-ous

As if lockdown wasn&#39;t hard enough, it&#39;s even harder when your mom insists on backseat grocery shopping...Written by: Elinora WestfallDirected by: Andrew Pond*Starring: Maiko Terazawa*Sound Design: Andrew Pond**Denotes EFCT Company MemberClick <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/uploads/1/1/8/4/118446242/french_beans_rec-transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

French Beans and Inner Peace

CW: Depression, suicideSalacia explores the slow process of changing your worldview to following the life dreams of your partner instead of yourself, and what results when one wakes up to that fact.Written By: India RodgersDirected By: Rachael Proulx*Starring: Rebecca GallagherSound Design: Andrew Pond**Denotes EFCT Company MemberClick <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/uploads/1/1/8/4/118446242/salacia_transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Salacia

A young Irish girl rebels against superstition in an attempt to reignite her grieving father&#39;s love of life, and learns a hard lesson.Click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/uploads/1/1/8/4/118446242/fairies_final-transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcriptWritten by: Adam SzudrichDirected by: Colette CullenStarring: Rachel WalsheSound Design/Editing by: Andrew Pond**Denotes EFCT Company Member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Fairies

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Talking with &#34;Blag&#34; director Sophie Flack about directing, audio drama, and the best way to get backstage...kids, take notes.... click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Getting in on the Blag

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Catch this interview with two of our &#34;Blag&#34; cast members--Winter Foenander and Sam Cartwright, talking audio drama, acting, and possibly self-incrimination...Click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for transcript Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Behind the Blag

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Alan and Paul are two typical lads on holiday in Brazil for the World Cup, but they decide to become legends by &#34;blagging&#34; their way into the England team&#39;s hotel bar and getting pictures with the players. Will sheer confidence and belief in themselves result in a win for these underdogs? Find out in this hilarious and uplifting comedy.Click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/uploads/1/1/8/4/118446242/blag_rec-transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> for a transcript of this episodeWritten By: Victoria MorrisDirected By: Sophie FlackStarring: Sam Cartwright as Alan Winter Foenander as Paul Rachael Proulx* as EnsembleSound Design/Editing By: Andrew Pond*Music: Rio Samba by Liborio Conti Nada Tem Alguma Coisa  by Banda Do Vento *Denotes EFCT company member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Blag

Lifestyle Content tells the story of four employees of a lifestyle magazine/website trying to navigate the early days of the lockdown. It is a satirical look at the absurdity of those days and the act of pretending everything is normal..even when that word loses its meaning.WRITTEN BY: Lia RomeoDIRECTED BY: Michelle Annette*STARRING: MIsha Bakshi as Rachel Jennifer Cheung as Kim Chloe Adamo^ as Kelly Jessica Lauren Fisher* as KatieSOUND DESIGN: Andrew Pond*^Denotes EFCT Artistic Associate*Denotes EFCT Company MemberFor a transcript of this episode, click <a href="https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour1.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/half-hour-audio-hour/exclusive-content</a>

Lifestyle Content

Access to episodes after their public run as well as access to special actor and director interviews.

A monthly introduction to new audio fiction highlighting women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists

A monthly anthology of 10-30 minute audio drama scripts from a different playwright each month. Each episode will include an introduction of, and Q&A with, the playwright. The Half-Hour Audio Hour focuses on the work of women, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+ playwrights.


