“Radio drama can be produced by anybody with a microphone and a tape recorder.” –David Mamet
We found this to be an intriguing idea and have produced a number of audio plays in this engaging medium. Here are some of our favorites:
The Mildly Interesting Adventures of Captain Adequate
A middle-age super hero with very little powers at all must battle his arch nemesis.
Employee Appreciation Day
A burned out cube dweller dreams of winning the lottery while company executives plan an appreciation celebration with a hidden agenda.
Snowbound
A driver, stranded in a car during a winter snowstorm, is in for a surprise encounter.
The Death Valley Water Polo Club
A virtual radio comedy album in the tradition of Monty Python’s Matching Tie and Handkerchief.
Circus
A visit to a very unusual circus…
And God Says…
A man wrestling with doubt has an unexpected encounter with God.
The Chair
A job applicant has a face-to-face interview he won’t soon forget.
Out At Sea
A father and son on a relaxing fishing trip find themselves on an adventure on the high seas.
The Artist
A young artist finds success by accident.
Written and Performed by Phil Holt
Gingerbread Man
I wanted to tell a familiar story in a new, hopefully compelling, way.
Narrator: Phil Holt
Rewrites
A writer discovers she can’t hear her characters.
Cast
Wendy Rothchild Mariah Christensen
Writer Nicole Joy Frethem
Husband Lucas Gerstner
Male Character Michael Kelley
Female Character Erin Granger
Or Best Offer
An antique store owner is forced into a difficult decision by two demanding customers.
Written and performed by Phil Holt
A Lovely Little Planet
God and Lucifer sit on a park bench taking in the world around them.
Cast
God Tim Perfect
Lucifer Lucas Gerstner
Walking On Air
A young woman believes she can fly, much to the dismay of her husband who is afraid of flying.
Cast
Robin Ann Frances Gregg
Mark Lucas Gerstner
Louis Tim Perfect
Mr. Nelson Phil Holt
Standup
A veteran stand up comedian faces his toughest audience. If he kills, he stays alive. If he dies, he dies.
Written and Performed by Phil Holt
Mr. Nubbs
A young man goes into a bar to try to forget.
Written and performed by Phil Holt
Music by Stephen Berg
Symbiosis
A college professor and a student clash in their effort to help each other.
Cast
Professor Rolland Stu Naber
Scott Andy Kraft
On The Rocks
In a lonely hotel bar, a bar keep meets a customer he won’t soon forget.
Cast
Barkeep Tim Payton
Customer Phil Holt
Dawn
In the dark small hours of the morning after his high school graduation, Todd stands on the edge of his life, only to find…
Cast
Young Todd Andy Kraft
Adult Todd Tim Payton
Music performed by the Bemidji High School Wind Ensemble circa1983
All sound plays written and directed by Phil Holt