The Hilarious Youth Podcast

In this brief explainer, host Phillip Laurent shares some background about Hilarious Youth and our process for creating the work featured in this podcast, as well as an overview of what to expect from our first season.

(AUDIO - DRAMA) This story follows a group of circus performers attempting to craft acts built around their own unique talents, all while staying within the good graces of their troupe. It’s no easy task. Spellbound and disgruntled, enterprising and cosmopolitan- ruffled, wily, and downright otherworldly… this crew has its share of larger than life personalities. Credits (In order of appearance):Susan (Magician): Miranda *Circus Goer 1 (Mom) : GabrielaCircus Goer 2 (Kid 1) : AnoukaCircus Goer 3 (Kid 2) : TanisHerb (6 Foot Tall Ant): Clayton *Pursniffany Hopscotch (Talking Fox): Jane *Dedrick (Hen): AnoukaFrancis (Hen): TanisJacob Wootama (Traveling Face Salesman): Tanis *Zoe (Talking Fox): Gabriela *Arania (Shapeshifter): Anouka *(The Ant Friends):Ant 1 : MirandaAnt 2 : Gabriela Ant 3 : Jane* Actor also created the character  Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip LaurentRecorded RemotelyTIMESTAMPS(00:01:00) Chapter 1: Starstruck(00:04:26) Chapter 2: The Visitor(00:05:48) Chapter 3: How Work Is Never Done(00:08:35) Chapter 4: The Standout(00:11:30) Chapter 5: Showtime(00:13:55) Chapter 6: Team Meeting(00:16:26) Intermission and Recap(00:17:12) Chapter 7: Z is for Zoe(00:20:40) Chapter 8: Strictly Business(00:22:54) Chapter 9: The Face-Off(00:27:28) Chapter 10: Birds Of A Feather(00:29:19) Chapter 11: The Discovery(00:31:27) Chapter 12: The Showdown

AUDIO-DRAMA [Ages 9 +] Meet the Make Believes, a class of bio engineered individuals transformed from their common animal states into "The Characters of Popular Imagination" by mad scientist, Dr. Lisa Macomb. Her vision? A one of a kind theme park, where fables and their characters are brought to life. But what happens when her creations no longer want to play the roles into which they've been cast? What begins as an escape from a laboratory turns into a quest for justice and self actualization; a quest...to be real.This work was created in our class, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is now open! To find out more, visit us at HilariousYouth.com!Credits (In order of Appearance)Guard 1: JaneGuard 2: MaileGuard 3: AnoukaDr. Macomb (Mad Scientist): GabrielaTodd (The Turtle): ClaytonDemeter Bufallanti (Film Director): AnoukaGreta (Assistant): MaileLuna (Museum Truck Driver): MirandaBecca (Mermaid): MaileAsh (Dragon): JaneChad MontHarvey (Interviewer): ClaytonScript, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip LaurentTimestamps:(00:00:00) Greetings and Announcements(00:00:27) Story Introduction(00:01:30) Scene 1 - Escape From Macomb’s Lab(00:05:15) Scene 2 - The Truck Driver Is Here(00:08:39) Scene 3 - Beachside Rescue Mission(00:13:23) Scene 4 - The Ballad of Dr. Macomb(00:15:25) Scene 5 - A Full Moon Rises

AUDIO-DRAMA [Ages 9 +] The exciting conclusion of our story following the “The Characters Of Popular Imagination” along their journey to confront their troubled origins. This work was created in our class, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is now open! To find out more, visit us at HilariousYouth.com!Credits (In order of Appearance)Todd (The Turtle): ClaytonAsh (Dragon): JaneBecca (Mermaid): MaileLuna (Museum Truck Driver… Werewolf): MirandaWolf (in rehearsal): MaileLittle Pig: AnoukaDr. Lisa Macomb: GabrielaHydra: MirandaGuard 1: JaneMysti (The Big Benevolent Wolf): GabrielaDemeter Bufallanti (Film Director): AnoukaChad MontHarvey (Interviewer): ClaytonGuard 2: MaileScript, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip LaurentTimestamps:(00:00:00) Greetings and Announcements (00:00:41) Scene 1 - The Mainland (00:06:36) Scene 2 - Rehearsal (00:09:11) Scene 3 - Support Group Hideaway  (00:14:08) Scene 4 - Rise of Cat-Scratch(00:16:18) Scene 5 - At The Gates Of Macomb’s Lab(00:17:22) Scene 6 - The Breakout(00:18:11) Scene 7 - Wheels In Motion(00:18:53) Scene 8 - The Reckoning (00:23:02) End Credits 

SKETCH [All Ages] This story follows Bella and her friend, Ink the Octopus, as they take part in the 55th Annual Sea Scout Scavenger Hunt. The pair encounters several creatures of the deep as they race to find an item that fits the mysterious scavenger hunt clue: “A Rock With A Lock”.Credits:Bella: MaileInk (The Octopus): GabrielaBella’s Mom: MirandaAnnouncer: AnoukaRockfish: MirandaCrab: MirandaClam: AnoukaBlob Shoob (The Stingray): AnoukaBaxter and Mutton (The Horseshoe Crabs): MirandaTeam Shrimp: Anouka, Gabriela, MirandaStoryline Created by MaileScript, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design and Editing by Phillip LaurentVocal Performances Recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco, California

SKETCH [All Ages] This story follows Xanathan X- a space alien and intergalactic bounty hunter on her search for the Rogresto Ruby. In an effort to gather intel on the whereabouts of the Ruby, Xanathan has disguised herself as a cucumber merchant at a farmers market on planet Earth. Maintaining her disguise while hunting for the ruby is no easy task, especially as she must quickly train her assistant in the ways and customs of the humans at the market or risk having her cover blown. This story was created in our voice acting and storytelling workshop, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is open at www.HilariousYouth.com!CreditsXanathan X: GabrielaCustomer 1: MirandaCustomer 2: MaileJunior Operative X: AnoukaSmoothie Maker (Ruth): MaileMerchant 2 (Bake Stand): MirandaCustomer 3: MirandaStoryline Created by GabrielaScript, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design and Editing: Phillip LaurentStudent vocal performances recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco, CA

SKETCH [All Ages] This story follows bounty hunter Aquanina Tina on a trip to the local prospectors’ supply store in search of a metal detector. She regales a friendly clerk with a tale of stolen riches. Detecting tall tales is part of the job description for any clerk in the prospector’s supply business, but nobody said it would be easy. This story was created in our voice acting and storytelling class, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is open at www.HilariousYouth.com!Credits:Aquanina Tina: MirandaClerk: MaileOfficer 1: GabrielaOfficer 2: AnoukaBernadette Wiggins: AnoukaXanathan X: GabrielaStoryline Created By MirandaScript, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip LaurentStudent Vocals Recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco, CA

SKETCH [All Ages] A look into the work of Irayna, an urban cryptozoologist tracking one of nature’s most mysterious creatures. Half flower, half feline- the Lilly Kitten is as striking as it is elusive. This segment covers Irayna’s work, as well as that of her colleagues in the field of urban cryptozoology. This story was created in our voice acting and storytelling class, Stories In Stereo. To learn more about upcoming classes and enrollment, visit us at www.HilariousYouth.com.Credits:Irayna (Cryptozoologist): AnoukaBarbara Darcy (Journalist): MirandaConcerned Homeowner: GabrielaDr. Wanda Reese: GabrielaGrace (Convention Kid): MaileGrace’s Mom: MaileClosing Credits Voice: GabrielaStoryline Created By AnoukaScript, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design and Editing: Phillip LaurentStudent Vocals Recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco

That's a wrap! This brief episode is a heartfelt thank you to the people and organizations who have helped us along our way, including you- the listeners. We hope to see you again for another season of the Hilarious Youth Podcast. To keep up with us, please visit us at www.hilariousyouth.com, where you can find our program schedule, updates, and contact info. Thank you again!