Bluebird Broadcast

Beth and Jude, a seemingly happy couple, prepare for a wedding reception in their Connecticut hotel room. As Jude begins work on his best man speech, he runs into a childhood friend, Violet. She’s happy to see Jude, and as the night continues on, befriends Beth too. But Violet knows secrets about Jude’s past. And what she knows could destroy those around her.  ROPE explores the wounds we carry, forgiveness and fault, and how a single event can bind us all together, even a decade later.    Written by Ayesha Siddiqui and featuring the voices of Hallie Chametzky, Emmett Carnahan, and Amanda Stamm. Additional VO by Ann Rittenberg, Gracie Rittenberg, and Josh Wesson.   Special acknowledgement and thanks to Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency for supporting this episode of Bluebird Broadcast.   Bluebird Broadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina.  Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright: www.ayeshasiddiqui.com  For more about Bluebird Theatre Company: www.bluebirdtheatre.org   *Select Sound Effects from Pixabay.

Ada may be hard-of-hearing, but she certainly isn't hard-of-fearing how her first date will go. Will Ada's new hearing aids aid and abet her insecurities? Or will they turn hearing impairment on its ear?   Written by Allison Fradkin and featuring the voices of Lora Hogan, Georgia Gabriele, and Amanda Stamm. #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright: https://newplayexchange.org/users/16309/allison-fradkin Follow Bluebird Theatre Company on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok. www.bluebirdtheatre.org   Select Sound Effects from Pixabay.

In our fourth episode of the sub-series, we're joined by multi-hyphenate artist, acting educator, and Executive Producer of Outside Entertainment, DJ Davis! Hosted by Gracie Rittenberg and joined by Milena Karpukhina — Bluebird Theatre Company’s Artistic and Managing Directors.   Follow DJ on Instagram, browse his website, and check out Outside Entertainment. Contribute to DJ’s Kickstarter… FIGHT NIGHT: A Movie Debating Card Game. Clash absurd opinions on movies and pop culture icons against each other in this fast paced debate card game built for 3-10 players.   Alongside Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with artists we admire and learn more about their craft, creative process, and personal experiences. Through these conversations, you are offered an exclusive glimpse into the minds of some mightily talented individuals in the industry. Whether you're a fellow theatre creator or simply interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for the arts, these conversations are sure to inspire you.      If there are topics you'd like us to discuss or artists you want to hear on future Tell Me About It episodes, contact bluebirdbroadcast@bluebirdtheatre.org   Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company. www.bluebirdtheatre.org Follow Bluebird Theatre Company on Instagram, on Facebook, on X, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok   Thanks for listening, we’d love to hear your thoughts! What’s your favorite takeaway from DJ Davis’s episode?

Two strangers meet by accident in a park. One's running, one's standing, but both are tangled in a dance. “The Active Oval does a beautifully moving job of providing us all with the humor of grief.” — Emma Goldman-Sherman    Written by John Mabey and featuring the voices of Carmo Bebiano and Vanessa Mazhangara. #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   See the latest news about John's works via https://mabeyplays.com/news  Follow the playwright: https://mabeyplays.com https://www.instagram.com/jmabey/ https://twitter.com/JohnEMabey   Follow Bluebird Theatre Company on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok. https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org Select Sound Effects from Pixabay.

An Audio “Geometrilogy” Friends, Ronnie and Suzie, meet 3 times across 60 years, exploring poetry, geometry, friendship, romance, and other complicated things.   Written by Ken Preuss and featuring the voices of Alice Corti and Anania Amoroso.  #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright:  https://newplayexchange.org/users/21201/ken-preuss http://kenpreussplaywright.weebly.com https://twitter.com/KenPlaywright https://www.instagram.com/kenpreussplaywright/   Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok.   Select Sound Effects from Pixabay. 

23-year-old Deolinda has a moment of introspection when she breaks up with her boyfriend Gordon over the fact that he's a picky eater.   Written by Raisa Oliveira and featuring the voices of Hallie Chametzky and Josh Wesson.  #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright: https://newplayexchange.org/users/80960/raisa-oliveira   Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok.   Select Sound Effects from Pixabay. 

In our third episode of the sub-series, we're joined by artist/hypnotherapist extraordinaire, Rachel Collignon -- in an episode hosted by Bluebird's Gracie Rittenberg! Follow Rachel on Instagram, watch the Leave Me Tender teaser, and browse her website.   Alongside Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with artists we admire and learn more about their craft, creative process, and personal experiences. Through these conversations, you are offered an exclusive glimpse into the minds of some mightily talented individuals in the industry. Whether you're a fellow theatre creator or simply interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for the arts, these conversations are sure to inspire you.    If there are topics you'd like us to discuss or artists you want to hear on future Tell Me About It episodes, contact bluebirdbroadcast@bluebirdtheatre.org   Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company. Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok   Thanks for listening!

Alex Porter returns to her family’s summer home for the first time since her mother’s death 17 years ago because her younger sister is convinced that, like cicadas, their mom is coming back to life. As Alex assesses her sister’s sanity, she is forced to examine her own thoughts, feelings, and decisions and consider what all she buried when her mother died. Written by Carol Mullen and featuring the voices of Samantha Proctor, Melinda Nanovsky, and Georgia Gabriele.  #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright: https://newplayexchange.org/users/14586/carol-mullen Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org   Select Sound Effects from Pixabay.

Three monologues reveal secrets about the same night. “An unspeakably sorrowful and beautifully written teenage Rashōmon, with three characters telling their three different truths of a tragic central event, their voices as distinct and unforgettable as their differing accounts. John Mabey’s play is a chilling and bleak beauty, a tear that freezes before it can fall.” — Vince Gatton Written by John Mabey and featuring the voices of Gracie Rittenberg, Lachlan Quertermous, and Amanda Stamm. #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright:  https://mabeyplays.com https://www.instagram.com/jmabey/ https://twitter.com/JohnEMabey Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok.   Sound Effects: Tired Ghosts Piano by tyballer92

In our second episode of the sub-series, we're joined by the two-hander team behind Midnight Cannoli, Maya Shoham and Max Cattana. For more about their production company, Naughty Cow Productions, visit www.naughtycowproductions.com   Maya Shoham is an Israeli/Australian actress, writer, producer, baker, and wine enthusiast who currently lives in New York City. The art she aspires to do will be thought-provoking, out-of-the-ordinary, and unique. She wants to tell stories that make people feel, or think, or do. Or… all of the above. www.mayashoham.com   Max Cattana is an Actor. A blonde-haired beach boy, Max hails from Sydney's Bondi Beach. His roles in his most recent award-winning films MIDNIGHT CANNOLI (2022) & BOX BOY (2022) explore the sensitive & reckless navigation of early adulthood. He was trained at the Atlantic Theater Company & worked at the Actors Studio in New York City. https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm12465042?s=acc39a63-3e72-c99e-d6cd-34c7a1da4bee&site_preference=normal   Alongside Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with artists we admire and learn more about their craft, creative process, and personal experiences. Through these conversations, your are offered an exclusive glimpse into the minds of some mightily talented individuals in the industry. Whether you're a fellow theatre creator or simply interested in gaining a deeper appreciation for the arts, these conversations are sure to inspire you.    If there are topics you'd like us to discuss or artists you want to hear on future Tell Me About It episodes, contact bluebirdbroadcast@bluebirdtheatre.org   Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Bluebird Broadcast; Tell Me About It hosted by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok   Thanks for listening!

“There’s no such thing as good money or bad money. There’s just money.” — Lucky Luciano, American Gangster In late 1922, confident, independent Frankie takes a job forging documents for Mr. DiCarlo, the smooth-talking manager of the local speakeasy. When she demands to be paid what she knows she deserves, secrets are revealed that threaten to destroy the personas both have worked so hard to build. Written by Rachael Powles and featuring the voices of Gracie Rittenberg and Troy Tripicchio. Bluebird Broadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright:  http://rachaelpowles.com https://newplayexchange.org/users/42074/rachael-powles https://www.instagram.com/rachael_lizzz/ https://www.tiktok.com/@carryonrachael?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-powles-3a719a15b/ Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok   Select Sound Effects from Pixabay & Storyblocks

Welcome to Bluebird Broadcast. Make sure to follow and rate the show 5 stars to let us know you're loving our work. Bluebird Broadcast is an ever-growing collection of audio theatre, full of original works written by a diverse spectrum of playwrights and performed by brilliant actors from an international casting pool. Bluebird Broadcast's mission is to perpetuate stories worth listening to -- inherently meaning that the broad spectrum of representation in age, class, race, gender, sexuality, and ability strive to be honored. Both in the stories told and by whom they are written and performed, it is important to the project that they are done justice and granted ample awareness. Submissions are open to playwrights worldwide, with no restrictions, as are voice actor applications. For production, we choose pieces that align with the Bluebird Theatre Company mission statement; that bring to life stories that spark curiosity, challenge perception, and inspire human connection, with the aim to leave an indelible, positive imprint on the soul. Submit your script or voice actor’s reel for consideration via bluebirdbroadcast@bluebirdtheatre.org   www.bluebirdtheatre.org/bluebird-broadcast Created and Produced by Milena Karpukhina. Theme music composed by Emmett Carnahan.

A commercial jet is stolen from SeaTac airport. As it makes erratic maneuvers over Tacoma, an air traffic controller reaches out to an unlikely culprit: a luggage handler looking for answers at 17,000 feet. This hybrid fiction/found play is based on transcripts from the 2018 Horizon Air incident. Something in the Air premiered live as part of Sundog Theatre's “The Originals 2023” Series. “An adventure that you just can't believe is real! Will this luggage handler have his day in the sky?” — Cheryl Bear   Written by Ruben Carbajal and featuring the voices of Tom Harrison and Josh Wesson. #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright:  https://rubencarbajal.com https://linktr.ee/rubencarbajal https://twitter.com/rubencarbajal https://www.instagram.com/_rubencarbajal/ https://newplayexchange.org/users/1685/ruben-carbajal Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok.   Select Sound Effects from Pixabay

In this haunting and poetic duologue, two women emerge from a violent attack.  Content warning: Trauma, violence. Written by Allie Costa and featuring the voices of Amanda Stamm and Alexandra Rigby. Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Allie Costa is an actor, writer, director, and singer working in film, TV, theatre, and voiceover. Her acting credits include Spring Awakening, 90210, You Me & Her, Future Shock, and Alien vs. Musical. She's also appeared in commercials and podcasts, narrated audio books and documentaries, and lent her voice to video games and animated projects. Her work has been produced internationally, including the critically acclaimed Two Girls, Don't Shoot the Messenger Pigeon, Music of the Mind, Boxes Are Magic, and Can You Keep a Secret? She's currently working on an original episodic series. Occasionally, she sleeps. Follow the playwright:  http://www.alliecosta.com http://www.imdb.me/alliecosta https://www.twitter.com/allieacts https://www.facebook.com/alliecosta123 http://www.youtube.com/alliecosta http://www.soundcloud.com/alliecosta   Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org on Instagram, on Facebook, on Twitter, on YouTube, on LinkedIn, on TikTok.   Select Sound Effects from Pixabay & Videvo

You shouldn’t pick up hitchhikers. But Philip’s got a lot on his mind as he drives through this relentless night storm, so he opens his door to a woman on the roadside. She calls herself a collector, and she carries a little, clinking bag. But what is she collecting on a night like this? Will Philip make it to his destination, or does he even know where this dark road is leading him? One thing’s for sure – picking up The Stranger in the Storm is going to change everything.   Written by Nicholas Thurkettle and featuring the voices of Bar Silberstein and Samantha Proctor. Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   https://nicholasthurkettle.com Follow the playwright:  www.instagram.com/nthurkettle/ twitter.com/NThurkettle www.facebook.com/NThurkettle/ Check out Earbud Theater: https://earbudtheater.com/    Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: www.bluebirdtheatre.org Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn TikTok     Select Sound Effects from Pixabay, BigSoundBank.com, Sound Jay

The U.S. government has made a law stating that all marriages will be arranged by the government. A young outspoken writer, Irelynn, meets with her assigned husband to be, Bennett, hours before their marriage becomes legal. While having their first conversation together, the two of them share stories of past love, societal changes, and how love connects everything in their lives. Written by Brenton Kniess and featuring the voices of Georgia Gabriele and Lachlan Quertermous. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company. Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan.   Follow the playwright on Instagram: @brentonkniess Follow Bluebird Theatre Company: www.bluebirdtheatre.org Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn TikTok Select Sound Effects from Pixabay.

Lorraine and Lloyd are paid to keep an eye on the digital activity of their company's employees. Their directive is simple enough: "Observe and report -- no involvement, no interaction." Sometimes, though, that's easier said than done, especially when one employee is working on a screenplay on company time . . . and that screenplay is not up to their standards.   Written by Richard Lyons Conlon and featuring the voices of Alexandra Rigby and Tom Harrison. Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Select Sound Effects sourced from Pixabay. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright on Facebook: facebook.com/RichardLyonsConlon Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichardLConlon1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardlyonsconlon/   https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org Bluebird Theatre Co. on Instagram Bluebird Theatre Co. on Facebook Bluebird Theatre Co. on Twitter Bluebird Theatre Co. on YouTube Bluebird Theatre Co. on LinkedIn Bluebird Theatre Co. on TikTok

Me and Sam follows the story of two men exploring the Alaskan wilderness, looking for gold. But it can get lonely out in the middle of nowhere, and strange things are bound to happen... Me and Sam is an adaptation of the poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee", by Robert W. Service, which is in the public domain.    Written by Mary Beringer, featuring the voices of Wyatt Cohen and Lachlan Quertermous. Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the playwright on Facebook: www.facebook.com/maryewrites Select sound effects sourced from Pixabay.   https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org Bluebird Theatre Co. on Instagram Bluebird Theatre Co. on Facebook Bluebird Theatre Co. on Twitter Bluebird Theatre Co. on YouTube Bluebird Theatre Co. on LinkedIn Bluebird Theatre Co. on TikTok

We've got a new sub-series for you, folks! Alongside regular Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with mightily talented people in the field. To kick us off in the inaugural episode, we're joined by Gracie Rittenberg: Playwright, Director, Actor, & Brooklyn native! Learn more on https://www.gracierittenberg.com   If you have any topics you'd love to hear us discuss or people you want to hear on future Tell Me About It episodes, contact info@bluebirdtheatre.org Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Bluebird Broadcast; Tell Me About It hosted by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   https://www.bluebirdtheatre.org Bluebird Theatre Co. on Instagram Bluebird Theatre Co. on Facebook Bluebird Theatre Co. on Twitter Bluebird Theatre Co. on YouTube Bluebird Theatre Co. on LinkedIn Bluebird Theatre Co. on TikTok   Thanks for listening!

There’s nothing quite like the prison of one’s own mind. When a seemingly normal woman begins to unravel stories of her past, she relives the moments and decisions which have put her in her current position.   Written by Milena Karpukhina and featuring the voices of Vanessa Mazhangara, Tom Harrison, and Georgia Gabriele. Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.