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“Trifles” by Susan Glaspell
Trifles by Susan Glaspell Directed by Karen M. Chan Narrated by Ruth Borovicka Art by Kit DeBerry Recorded and Edited by Adam Rich Dedicated to the memory of Terrence J. “Terry” “Major” Smith WOUB Digital · “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell The play follows the investigation of the murder of a man… Read More
Falstaff’s ‘Honour’ Speech
William Shakespeare Henry IV Part 1 Act V Scene 1 PRINCE HENRY Why, thou owest God a death. Exit PRINCE HENRY FALSTAFF ‘Tis not due yet; I would be loath to pay him before his day. What need I be so forward with him that calls not on me? Well, ’tis no matter; honour pricks… Read More
“Freedom Star” by Connie Winters
Freedom Star Written and Narrated by Connie Winters Artwork by Kit DeBerry Audiobook Directed by Karen M. Chan Follow along with the story here! Freedom Star began as a monologue for the Appalachian Green Parks Project telling the first person story of a runaway slave and his trip on the Underground Railroad. It was a powerful… Read More
Old-Time Radio Dramas Adopt Modern Podcasting Style at WOUB
By: Tom Hodson
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Karen M. Chan, an actor, director and producer is merging old-time radio dramatic techniques with modern podcasting to bring a new, fresh approach to storytelling for public media. Chan, a veteran of theater, television and film, has lately been concentrating her efforts on dramatizing works of literature for digital distribution by WOUB Public Media. She… Read More
Audio: A Christmas Carol and Gift of the Magi
Listen to the all time classic Christmas tale A Christmas Carol, produced by WOUB Public Media. This audiobook uses the unabridged version of this story taken from the Project Gutenberg site. You can view or download the text here. Joe Balding – Scrooge, Choir Amanda Bosley – Scrooge’s Sister Marvin Bowman – First Businessman Christian Chan… Read More
“Peter and Wendy,” by J.M. Barrie (AUDIO)
WOUB Public Media presents the unabridged audio drama, “Peter and Wendy,” by J.M Barrie, directed and narrated by Karen M. Chan, the classic tale of a boy who never wanted to grow up. With the talent of a large local cast of dedicated voice actors, as well as a team of Ohio University student sound effects… Read More
Ecoustic Alchemy: Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” (AUDIO)
It’s June in small town America and that means planting season is in full swing. Children gather stones and the townsfolk assemble for an annual event – the lottery. As the old timers say, “lottery in June, corn will grow soon.” But when they draw names to determine the winner, we find it’s not the… Read More
Ecoustic Alchemy: O. Henry’s “The Ransom of Red Chief” (AUDIO)
Listen to Ecoustic Alchemy give life to the a classic short story by O. Henry that captures the tale of two men who kidnap a wealthy man’s son. “The Ransom of Red Chief” tells the tale of men hoping to gain money for his return, but end up paying the father to take back the… Read More
“Ecoustic Alchemy” Brings Classic Tales to Life
Audio dramas used to be a mainstay in American households. Families would gather by the radio and listen as their favorite mysteries, drama and thrillers played out over the airwaves, told by dramatic readings. War of the Worlds caused the country to panic thinking that we had been invaded by aliens from outer space. Detectives… Read More