Good Vibes Summer Audio Fiction Podcast

“Fire Escape” by Steven SattaWe’re wrapping this weekend with a debut show from playwright Steven Satta, and we’re going out with a laugh. Fire Escape is a fast-paced, sharp comedy about unexpected encounters, awkward timing, and what happens when we make assumptions with limited information.🎧 Directed by Bernie Horton, with production and soundscape by Yana Ramos, this show features:Kevin Lowney again, showing off his comedic chops from Justin Thyme and Empowered Minds,Broken Arts veteran Jack Davis, who’s been with us since day one (We Are The Broken People),And Cole Dzubak, who you know and love as Morris Cody in Justin Thyme and Doug McKenzie in A Fragile Mind.If you’ve ever had an awkward conversation on a fire escape—or wanted one—you’ll feel right at home here.

“Mittens in July” by Evan BaughfmanWe’ve got a returning writer! Evan kicked off our season with A Berry Nice Memory—and now he’s back to take you on another adventure, this time though? Completely unpredictable!🎭 Directed by Bernie Horton, produced by Jamie Lupien Swenson, and engineered by Bob Sawyer, this show stars:Dan Sharrow (Priceless by Samara Siskind),Cathy Tran, breakout star of Breakroom 11,And Adam Ferguson, who continues his run of standout performances in A Fragile Mind.“Mittens in July” brings a different kind of vibe and we hope you think so too!

“Badger and Frame” by Scott SicklesGet ready for our largest cast to date, a story with brains, bite, and a big heart. Written by Broken Arts favorite Scott Sickles—the mind behind Outpost, Appetizers, On an Island Somewhere, and Guten Tag! Baby—this story brings depth, laughs, and a little bit of chaos.🎬 Directed and sound-designed by Joe Swenson, and produced by Jack Davis, this ensemble piece stars:The powerhouse Kim Gordon, back for her 11th Broken Arts show,Rising favorite Kevin Lowney, who you might know from Justin Thyme,The dynamic Jamie Lupien Swenson, the voice of Breakroom 11,A cameo by Joe Swenson himself (yes, he shows up again),And two amazing young stars: Bentley Swenson (from A Fragile Mind and Merry Christmas of July) and, making their debut, Parker McInnes-Hanz.It’s a show about connection, imagination, and the blurred lines between what’s real and what’s in our heads. Trust us—you’ll want to hear how this one plays out.

Our 3rd and final show of the fifth weekend of Good Vibes Summer is Divan Intervention by Robert Weibahzal. Written by Robert WeibahzalDirected by Cole DzubakPoduced by Steve MizeSoundscape Engineered by Bob SawyerStarring: Gwen Fraser (A Fragile Mind, Angel Flight, reANIMA for which she won best performer in a female role for 2024, Priceless, and Priceless)Bernie Horton (Breakroom 11, Colour My World, and in the upcoming Choose The BearLeo Karigomambe (Boat Spotting, Worth a Try, and Soft Rains).

Our 2nd show of weekend #5 is To Bee or Not to Bee by James Ferguson. What a fun and inventive #goodvibes show very everyone to enjoy!Written by James FergusonDirected by Joe SwensonProduced by Hannah Lee DeFratesSoundscape Engineered by Yana RamosStarringKim Gordon (Quarantine 2038, Right as Rain, On Robots and Raindrops, Table 27, Organic, Guten Tag! Baby, Ammo Box) Steve Mize (Guilt By Association, Eleven Days, Justin Thyme, At The Cabin, and starred in last night’s show Salt Water, he also is in the upcoming Choose The Bear)

Our first show is Salt Water, written by F.J. Hartland. This show fits a lot of what the brand of Broken Arts was built on. Emotive, quality story telling.Written by: F.J. HartlandDirected by: Adam FergusonProduced by: Jamie Lupien SwensonSoundscape Engineer: Joe SwensonStarring: Louise Rook-Schofield (Tiny, Secret, Notes, Justin Thyme, and last week’s Into The City) Steve Mize (Guilt By Association, Eleven Days, Justin Thyme, At The Cabin, and stars in our next show this weekend, To Bee or Not To Bee, he also is in the upcoming Choose The Bear)

Hannah Lee DeFrates isn't really making her debut as a writer for Broken Arts Entertainment, but is involved in nearly every aspect of Broken Arts.Written By: Hannah Lee DeFratesDirected By: Steve MizeProduced By: Bernie HortonSound Engineering: Steve MizeStarring:Jenna Jane is nominated for an award for her role in A Date with the Devil, In Time with Michael Peterson, stars in Empowered Minds with Susan Wellingham. Antonella Perez Ferrero (Time Went By, In Time With Michael Peterson, Justin Thyme, and in the upcoming Choose The Bear).

This is Tom Misuraca's 3rd show with Broken Arts Entertainment, following the cute first date (ish) A Serious Scurry of Fluffles, the tender story bookending a man's life in Time Went By.Written By: Tom MisuracaDirected By: Antonella Perez FererroProduced By: Bob SawyerSound Engineering: Bob SawyerStarring:Dana Hall (A Fragile Mind, Breakroom 11, Ties that Bind, Hanging on for Near Life, The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds, That Last Summer, Appetizers or “On an Island Somewhere”, Eleven Days, and in the upcoming Choose The Bear) Jamie Swenson (Breakroom 11, Schism, Prewritten, Tiny Man on Ferry, Don’t Want Your Future to Melt, Internet of things that go bump in the night, Guten Tag! Baby), Meredith Nudo (Breakroom 11, Chocolate and Chili, A Berry Nice Memory, and the upcoming Choose The Bear).

Need some Good Vibes? Well, Marj O'Neill-Butler takes you on a great ride to find some good vibes this summer!Written By: Marj O'Neill-ButlerDirected By: Adam FergusonProduced By: Derek KingsleySound Engineering: Yana RamosStarring:Louise Rook-Schofield (Tiny, Secret, Notes)Rachel Craig (Time Went By)Nathan Wagner (Chocolate and Chili and Playing With Dolls)Shelby Parker (A Fragile Mind, Backseat Driver, reANIMA, Rotted, Ammo Box, and last week’s Subterrane).

When it comes to story telling and making the exchange from imagination to placing it in a sequence that resonates with anyone, Steve Mize is your writer.Written By: Steve MizeDirected By: Derek KingsleyProduced By: Bob SawyerSound Engineering: Joe SwensonStarring:Molly McGill who was in last week’s release of Eleven Lounge Chairs. Molly who has been with Broken Arts since 2019, which makes her one of the longest tenured performers in our company. You’ve seen or heard her in Quarantine 2038, Originating the role of Cam in Empowered Minds with Susan Wellingham, as well as a mainstay in our anthologies such as Ahavah, The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds, Eden 2, Graveyard Blues, and Time Went By. Bob Sawyer wore two hats for this show as producer and performer. Bob is a relative newcomer to Broken Arts, but has made his presence felt in post-production with some incredible editing efforts. He donned the performance hat with BAE in Lizzie Borden Gets Engaged.

From the incredibly creative James McLindon comes a tale you'll have to listen to believe.Written By: James McLindonDirected By: Derek KingsleyProduced By: Jack DavisSoundscape Engineered: Joe SwensonStarring:JP Degennaro who is new to Broken Arts this year, but is really making a mark. You’ll recognize JP from At The Cabin, A Date with the Devil where JP is nominated for an acting award, and a recurring role in the upcoming Choose The Bear series. Nathan Roach who has been a mainstay in our anthologies and series since 2023. Nathan has had a role in every series, A Fragile Mind as Jason, Justin Thyme as Yuri Nating, and the upcoming Choose The Bear. In addition, Nathan’s performance in Nine Miles to Maryville is worth the price of admission. Nathan has also been in Ahavah, Time to Talk, An Invisible Tan, A Voice From the Void, Rotted, and Back.

Let's take the plunge together as writer Brian Petti brings us underground in this thrilling show.Written By: Brian PettiDirected By: Nathan RoachProduced By: Joe SwensonSoundscape Engineered: Bob SawyerStarring:Shelby Parker (A Fragile Mind, Backseat Driver, reANIMA, Rotted, Ammo Box) Emma Eukitis who has been with us since 2020 where she starred in the children’s web series Playground Rules. She was also in Quarantine 2038, Clouds, Telling The Bees, A Voice From the Void, Reconstruction, and Merry Birthday of July.

From the imagination of J Gregory Moran comes a futuristic incantation of Good Vibes, probably not taking it too far.Written By: J Gregory MoranDirected By: Joe SwensonProduced By: Joe SwensonSoundscape Engineered: Bob SawyerStarring:Molly McGill who has been with Broken Arts since 2019, which makes her one of the longest tenured performers in our company. You’ve seen her in the stage production of Eleven Days, as an Irish Assassin in Quarantine 2038, Originating the role of Cam in Empowered Minds with Susan Wellingham, as well as a mainstay in our anthologies such as Ahavah, The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds, Eden 2, Graveyard Blues, and Time Went By.Jamie Lee who has an impressive resume in general and with Broken Arts. Jamie Lee plays Siri in the Justin Thyme audio comedy, and has been a main contributor in our anthologies since last season. She was in Ties That Bind, For Mr. Cuddles, Magical Thinking, Worth a Try, Guten Tag Baby, and was in last week’s release of Feeling Batty.

From the brilliance of Dana Hall comes an emotionally gripping story about love and loss.Written By: Dana Hall (Co-wrote AHAVAH from Loved Ones Season 1)Directed By: Antonella Perez FererroProduced By: Derek KingsleySoundscape Engineered: Yana RamosStarring:Leslie Whitehead-Oneal (Boxes)Hannah Lee DeFrates (Nominated for best actress in an anthology for Backseat Driver in last season’s Good Vibes Summer), Hannah also stars in A Fragile Mind Season’s 1 and 2 as well as At The Cabin. Hannah has been in a show in every anthology including Back, In The Caravan, Someone’s Lucky Day, Heatwave, For Mr. Cuddles, Hanging on for Near Life). She’s also in the recently released political drama Nine Miles to Maryville and is the lead in the upcoming Aly Kantor Series, Choose The Bear.

From the incredibly talented mind of Jacquelyn Priskorn comes a beautiful story about the placement of a birdbath.Written By: Jacquelyn Priskorn (Soft Rains, Future Anthology)Directed By: Adam FergusonProduced By: Joe SwensonSoundscape Engineered: Joe SwensonStarring:Sean Polite (Goodnight I love you and Guten Tag Baby) Chuck Horne (Reconstruction, Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds, A Fragile Mind Season 2, April 11th 2028). Both Sean and Chuck live in Georgia.

From the imagination of Mark Harvey Lavine comes the saga of a bunch of bugs stuck in a jar.Written By: Mark Harvey LevineDirected By: Dana HallProduced By: Cole DzubakSoundscape Engineered: Yana RamosStarring:Dana Hall (A Fragile Mind Seasons 1, 2, and Breakroom 11, Ties That Bind, Hanging on for Near Life, That Last Summer, The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds, Appetizers or On an Island Somewhere, Eleven Days, and is in the upcoming series Choose The Bear), Dana has been nominated twice for best actress in an anthology and won with The Mating Habits of Shoreline Birds. Yana Ramos (Chocolate and Chili, The Primrose Protocol)Hannah Lee DeFrates (A Fragile Mind 1, 2, and At The Cabin, For Mr. Cuddles, Hanging on for Near Life, Heatwave, Backseat Driver, In The Caravan, Someone’s Lucky Day, and Back), Hannah has a best actress in an anthology nomination. Dan Sharrow (Priceless) Jamie Orenstein (Eleven Days)Jack Dumas (Guilt By Association and Time Went By)

Our second show takes us into the world of afterhours Zookeeping. Equal parts Night at the Museum and well the undead of course.Written by: Cole Dzubak (Rotted)Directed and Soundscape Engineer: Steve MizeProduced by: Hannah Lee DeFratesStarring: Jamie Lee (Ties That Bind, For Mr. Cuddles, Magical Thinking, Worth a Try, Guten Tag Baby, and Siri in the Justin Thyme series) Paul Dela Ross (Afterthought, Empowered Minds with Susan Wellingham, next episode of Breakroom 11, Justin Case in the Justin Thyme Series, and starring in the upcoming series Choose The Bear).

We kick off the second season of Good Vibes Summer with Evan Baughfman's A Berry Nice Summer.Directed By: Jack DavisProduced By: Bernie HortonSoundscape Engineer: Bob SawyerStarring:Meredith Nudo (Breakroom 11, Chocolate & Chili, and starring in the upcoming series Choose The Bear)Emily Morse-Lee (Breakroom 11, Boxes, and in the upcoming series Choose The Bear)Ray Fletcher (A Fragile Mind 1, Right as Rain, Desert Island Discs, Rotted, and Time Went By)

Quick story from the President of Broken Arts Entertainment. In 2001 at then Safeco Field the first game back from the All Star break, I had planned a very public proposal. I was told that it might not be the right time to propose by the woman I was going to propose to about two weeks ahead of our trip to Seattle. So I called and cancelled. On the Ferry trip across Puget Sound from the game, with a full moon dancing off the water. She turned to me and said, tonight would've been a good night to propose. In Paul Donnelly's short story, what do you think? Written by: Paul Donnelly Directed by: Jack Davis (Previous director credits with BAE include: Quarantine 2038, Angel Flight, Ties That Bind, Desert Island Discs) Featuring: Jamie Orenstein (This is Jamie's debut with BAE). Featuring: Claire Shadrawy (Previous acting credits with BAE include: Shelly - A Fragile Mind, Flight Attendant - Angel Flight, Maria - Play in the Rain. Clair will be reprising her role of Shelly in A Fragile Mind Season 2: Rules of the Keeper and will also be starring in Justin Thyme). Featuring: Adam Ferguson (Previous acting credits with BAE include: Reuben - A Fragile Mind, Pilot - Angel Flight, Jason - The Astronomy Lesson, D.O.U.G. - Divine Books. Adam will also reprise his role in A Fragile Mind Season 2: Rules of the Keeper) Editing by: Joe Swenson and Broken Arts Entertainment.

What if you were stranded on a Deserted Island with one of your best friends, but you don't know how you got there, and you don't know how you'll be rescued. Which version will you be? Written by: Adam Conn Directed by: Jack Davis (Previous BAE Directorial Credits include: Quarantine 2038, Angel Flight, Ties that Bind, Seventh Inning Stretch) Featuring: Anthony Zuniga (Previous BAE acting credits include: Tiny Man on Ferry) Featuring: Randy Hunt (Previous BAE acting credits include: Quarantine 2038, A Fragile Mind, On Robots and Raindrops) Featuring: Ray Fletcher (Previous BAE acting credits include: A Fragile Mind, Right as Rain) Editing by: Joe Swenson and Broken Arts Entertainment