New Light Radio Dramas
By New Light Theater Project
New Light Radio DramasMar 23, 2021
Pastel Color Ripples (Episode 5: Xavii)
Xavii’s homecoming isn’t exactly what she thought it would be. To be fair, she never thought she would be returning to Ohio in the first place. But life is full of surprises -- is Xavii ready to surprise life back? By replaying revelatory images from her past, ripples reveal a concealed truth, and she must decide if now is the time to bare her soul to the world.
Please be advised that Pastel Color Ripples contains content on transphobic violence and assault. If you have been sexually assaulted or need support, please call Trans Lifeline at their hotline: (877) 565-8860.
written by Gama Valle (él/him/his)
directed by SMJ (they/them/theirs)
sound design by M. Florian Staab
featuring:
Jae W. B. (she/her/hers)
Willie Denton (he/him/his)
Bethany Geraghty (she/her/hers)
Fernando Gonzalez (he/him/his)
Bertha Leal (she/her/hers)
Ricki Lynée (she/her/hers)
Evan Moore-Coll (he/him/his)
Henri Sudy (they/them/theirs)
Angie Tennant (she/they)
line producer Kaitlin Paige Longoria (she/her/hers)
production manager Celina Revollar (she/her/hers)
radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen (he/him/his)
produced by New Light Theater Project
Pastel Color Ripples (Episode 4: Pam)
Xavii’s homecoming isn’t exactly what she thought it would be. To be fair, she never thought she would be returning to Ohio in the first place. But life is full of surprises -- is Xavii ready to surprise life back? By replaying revelatory images from her past, ripples reveal a concealed truth, and she must decide if now is the time to bare her soul to the world.
Please be advised that Pastel Color Ripples contains content on transphobic violence and assault. If you have been sexually assaulted or need support, please call Trans Lifeline at their hotline: (877) 565-8860.
written by Gama Valle (él/him/his)
directed by SMJ (they/them/theirs)
sound design by M. Florian Staab
featuring:
Jae W. B. (she/her/hers)
Willie Denton (he/him/his)
Bethany Geraghty (she/her/hers)
Fernando Gonzalez (he/him/his)
Bertha Leal (she/her/hers)
Ricki Lynée (she/her/hers)
Evan Moore-Coll (he/him/his)
Henri Sudy (they/them/theirs)
Angie Tennant (she/they)
line producer Kaitlin Paige Longoria (she/her/hers)
production manager Celina Revollar (she/her/hers)
radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen (he/him/his)
produced by New Light Theater Project
Pastel Color Ripples (Episode 3: Mr. Rosado)
Xavii’s homecoming isn’t exactly what she thought it would be. To be fair, she never thought she would be returning to Ohio in the first place. But life is full of surprises -- is Xavii ready to surprise life back? By replaying revelatory images from her past, ripples reveal a concealed truth, and she must decide if now is the time to bare her soul to the world.
Please be advised that Pastel Color Ripples contains content on transphobic violence and assault. If you have been sexually assaulted or need support, please call Trans Lifeline at their hotline: (877) 565-8860.
written by Gama Valle (él/him/his)
directed by SMJ (they/them/theirs)
sound design by M. Florian Staab
featuring:
Jae W. B. (she/her/hers)
Willie Denton (he/him/his)
Bethany Geraghty (she/her/hers)
Fernando Gonzalez (he/him/his)
Bertha Leal (she/her/hers)
Ricki Lynée (she/her/hers)
Evan Moore-Coll (he/him/his)
Henri Sudy (they/them/theirs)
Angie Tennant (she/they)
line producer Kaitlin Paige Longoria (she/her/hers)
production manager Celina Revollar (she/her/hers)
radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen (he/him/his)
produced by New Light Theater Project
Pastel Color Ripples (Episode 2: Carlos)
Xavii’s homecoming isn’t exactly what she thought it would be. To be fair, she never thought she would be returning to Ohio in the first place. But life is full of surprises -- is Xavii ready to surprise life back? By replaying revelatory images from her past, ripples reveal a concealed truth, and she must decide if now is the time to bare her soul to the world.
Please be advised that Pastel Color Ripples contains content on transphobic violence and assault. If you have been sexually assaulted or need support, please call Trans Lifeline at their hotline: (877) 565-8860.
written by Gama Valle (él/him/his)
directed by SMJ (they/them/theirs)
sound design by M. Florian Staab
featuring:
Jae W. B. (she/her/hers)
Willie Denton (he/him/his)
Bethany Geraghty (she/her/hers)
Fernando Gonzalez (he/him/his)
Bertha Leal (she/her/hers)
Ricki Lynée (she/her/hers)
Evan Moore-Coll (he/him/his)
Henri Sudy (they/them/theirs)
Angie Tennant (she/they)
line producer Kaitlin Paige Longoria (she/her/hers)
production manager Celina Revollar (she/her/hers)
radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen (he/him/his)
produced by New Light Theater Project
Pastel Color Ripples (Episode 1: Jazmine)
Xavii’s homecoming isn’t exactly what she thought it would be. To be fair, she never thought she would be returning to Ohio in the first place. But life is full of surprises -- is Xavii ready to surprise life back? By replaying revelatory images from her past, ripples reveal a concealed truth, and she must decide if now is the time to bare her soul to the world.
Please be advised that Pastel Color Ripples contains content on transphobic violence and assault. If you have been sexually assaulted or need support, please call Trans Lifeline at their hotline: (877) 565-8860.written by Gama Valle (él/him/his)
directed by SMJ (they/them/theirs)
sound design by M. Florian Staab
featuring:
Jae W. B. (she/her/hers)
Willie Denton (he/him/his)
Bethany Geraghty (she/her/hers)
Fernando Gonzalez (he/him/his)
Bertha Leal (she/her/hers)
Ricki Lynée (she/her/hers)
Evan Moore-Coll (he/him/his)
Henri Sudy (they/them/theirs)
Angie Tennant (she/they)
line producer Kaitlin Paige Longoria (she/her/hers)
production manager Celina Revollar (she/her/hers)
radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen (he/him/his)
produced by New Light Theater Project
WPKN Radio Interview: The Jackson C. Frank Listening Party w/ Special Guests
Playwright/performer Michael Aguirre gives an interview on the Railroad Dave Radio Hour w/ David Schwartz at WPKN 89.5.
Learn more about Jackson C. Frank and our upcoming digital show: The Jackson C. Frank Listening Party w/ Special Guests streaming March 29 thru April 11, 2021 at 59E59 Theaters. Click here for more details.
Invincible Ones (FULL version)
All 6 episodes together for your uninterrupted enjoyment!
Reeling from their best friend's death, a group of women face what their lives look like in the aftermath. In the wake of loss, they each attempt to answer seemingly unanswerable questions: Who will give the eulogy? Will they ever be able to live alone? Why did that girl’s brother show up? Drawing on roller derby culture, Invincible Ones explores the way we handle grief, guilt, and a constant drip from the heavens (apartment) above.
Invincible Ones in 6 parts written by Samantha Cooper, with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria & sound design by William Phelps featuring Alana Barret-Adkins, MaryKathryn Kopp, Leah Kreitz, Leighton Samuels, Angie Tennant, & Marthaluz Velez. Production Management by Erikka Anderson & Bethany Geraghty, radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen and produced by New Light Theater Project in association with Stable Cable Lab Co.
Invincible Ones (episode 6)
Reeling from their best friend's death, a group of women face what their lives look like in the aftermath. In the wake of loss, they each attempt to answer seemingly unanswerable questions: Who will give the eulogy? Will they ever be able to live alone? Why did that girl’s brother show up? Drawing on roller derby culture, Invincible Ones explores the way we handle grief, guilt, and a constant drip from the heavens (apartment) above.
Invincible Ones in 6 parts written by Samantha Cooper, with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria & sound design by William Phelps featuring Alana Barret-Adkins, MaryKathryn Kopp, Leah Kreitz, Leighton Samuels, Angie Tennant, & Marthaluz Velez. Production Management by Erikka Anderson & Bethany Geraghty, radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen and produced by New Light Theater Project in association with Stable Cable Lab Co.
Invincible Ones (episode 5)
Reeling from their best friend's death, a group of women face what their lives look like in the aftermath. In the wake of loss, they each attempt to answer seemingly unanswerable questions: Who will give the eulogy? Will they ever be able to live alone? Why did that girl’s brother show up? Drawing on roller derby culture, Invincible Ones explores the way we handle grief, guilt, and a constant drip from the heavens (apartment) above.
Invincible Ones in 6 parts written by Samantha Cooper, with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria & sound design by William Phelps featuring Alana Barret-Adkins, MaryKathryn Kopp, Leah Kreitz, Leighton Samuels, Angie Tennant, & Marthaluz Velez. Production Management by Erikka Anderson & Bethany Geraghty, radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen and produced by New Light Theater Project in association with Stable Cable Lab Co.
Invincible Ones (episode 4)
Reeling from their best friend's death, a group of women face what their lives look like in the aftermath. In the wake of loss, they each attempt to answer seemingly unanswerable questions: Who will give the eulogy? Will they ever be able to live alone? Why did that girl’s brother show up? Drawing on roller derby culture, Invincible Ones explores the way we handle grief, guilt, and a constant drip from the heavens (apartment) above.
Invincible Ones in 6 parts written by Samantha Cooper, with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria & sound design by William Phelps featuring Alana Barret-Adkins, MaryKathryn Kopp, Leah Kreitz, Leighton Samuels, Angie Tennant, & Marthaluz Velez. Production Management by Erikka Anderson & Bethany Geraghty, radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen and produced by New Light Theater Project in association with Stable Cable Lab Co.
Invincible Ones (episode 3)
Reeling from their best friend's death, a group of women face what their lives look like in the aftermath. In the wake of loss, they each attempt to answer seemingly unanswerable questions: Who will give the eulogy? Will they ever be able to live alone? Why did that girl’s brother show up? Drawing on roller derby culture, Invincible Ones explores the way we handle grief, guilt, and a constant drip from the heavens (apartment) above.
Invincible Ones in 6 parts written by Samantha Cooper, with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria & sound design by William Phelps featuring Alana Barret-Adkins, MaryKathryn Kopp, Leah Kreitz, Leighton Samuels, Angie Tennant, & Marthaluz Velez. Production Management by Erikka Anderson & Bethany Geraghty, radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen and produced by New Light Theater Project in association with Stable Cable Lab Co.
Invincible Ones (episode 2)
Reeling from their best friend's death, a group of women face what their lives look like in the aftermath. In the wake of loss, they each attempt to answer seemingly unanswerable questions: Who will give the eulogy? Will they ever be able to live alone? Why did that girl’s brother show up? Drawing on roller derby culture, Invincible Ones explores the way we handle grief, guilt, and a constant drip from the heavens (apartment) above.
Invincible Ones in 6 parts written by Samantha Cooper, with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria & sound design by William Phelps featuring Alana Barret-Adkins, MaryKathryn Kopp, Leah Kreitz, Leighton Samuels, Angie Tennant, & Marthaluz Velez. Production Management by Erikka Anderson & Bethany Geraghty, radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen and produced by New Light Theater Project in association with Stable Cable Lab Co.
Invincible Ones (episode 1)
Reeling from their best friend's death, a group of women face what their lives look like in the aftermath. In the wake of loss, they each attempt to answer seemingly unanswerable questions: Who will give the eulogy? Will they ever be able to live alone? Why did that girl’s brother show up? Drawing on roller derby culture, Invincible Ones explores the way we handle grief, guilt, and a constant drip from the heavens (apartment) above.
Invincible Ones in 6 parts written by Samantha Cooper, with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria & sound design by William Phelps featuring Alana Barret-Adkins, MaryKathryn Kopp, Leah Kreitz, Leighton Samuels, Angie Tennant, & Marthaluz Velez. Production Management by Erikka Anderson & Bethany Geraghty, radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen and produced by New Light Theater Project in association with Stable Cable Lab Co.
A Ghost of Christmas Past (part 2)
A Ghost of Christmas Past, a new femme-forward adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
A festive ghost story and cautionary tale, Fan, Scrooge’s often forgotten younger sister, takes center stage as the feminine and ethereal guide to restore balance in the unbalanced world and heart of Ebenezer Scrooge. Fan illuminates the notion that our individual and prime responsibility as humans is to examine how our inner phantoms, our histories, our words, and our actions affect those around us.
adapted & directed by Ashlee Wasmund with original music, lyrics, & music direction by Kristen Hedberg
with sound design by Zay Jarrett, sound editing by Matt Williams, & sound engineering by Jim Elenteny
assistant music direction by Tyler Garner & assistant sound editing by Logan Strahley
with stage management by Bryson Peele & assistant stage management by Mickie DeRiggi
dialect coaching by Claire Eye
The orchestra consists of Sabrina Kumar (flute), Martha Gardner (violin), Franklin Keel (cello), Sarah Fowler (piano), & David Bruce (percussion)
The cast consists of Micah Patt (Fan), Breanna Smith (Caroler/Martha/Company), Kirsten Beach (Caroler/Charity 1/Company), Lyndell Finger (Caroler/Topper), Brennen Foerst (Caroler/Marley), Stephen A. Gonya (Scrooge), Tyler Ledbetter (Bob), Lily Gaddis (Charity 2/Laundress/Company), Caleb Spainhour (Fred), Wyatt LaVoie (Tiny Tim), Lilly Davis (The Three Spirits), Sam Rodd (Ebenezer/Undertaker), Will Evans (Dick Wilkins/Peter/Company), Colin Wasmund (Mr. Fezziwig/Old Joe), Abigail Brazier (Mrs. Fezziwig/Ms. Dilber), Georgia Reichard (Belle), Lexi Yauch (Belinda/Company), HK Wall (Mrs. Cratchit/Company), Rachel Sabo Hedges (Clara), Payton Miller (Emily/Company), Max Mortar (Young Lad/Company), Tyler Garner (Caroler)
produced by Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen in collaboration with WCU’s Commercial Music & Audio Production program
New Light radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen
presented by New Light Theater Project
A Ghost of Christmas Past (part 1)
A Ghost of Christmas Past, a new femme-forward adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
A festive ghost story and cautionary tale, Fan, Scrooge’s often forgotten younger sister, takes center stage as the feminine and ethereal guide to restore balance in the unbalanced world and heart of Ebenezer Scrooge. Fan illuminates the notion that our individual and prime responsibility as humans is to examine how our inner phantoms, our histories, our words, and our actions affect those around us.
adapted & directed by Ashlee Wasmund with original music, lyrics, & music direction by Kristen Hedberg
with sound design by Zay Jarrett, sound editing by Matt Williams, & sound engineering by Jim Elenteny
assistant music direction by Tyler Garner & assistant sound editing by Logan Strahley
with stage management by Bryson Peele & assistant stage management by Mickie DeRiggi
dialect coaching by Claire Eye
The orchestra consists of Sabrina Kumar (flute), Martha Gardner (violin), Franklin Keel (cello), Sarah Fowler (piano), & David Bruce (percussion)
The cast consists of Micah Patt (Fan), Breanna Smith (Caroler/Martha/Company), Kirsten Beach (Caroler/Charity 1/Company), Lyndell Finger (Caroler/Topper), Brennen Foerst (Caroler/Marley), Stephen A. Gonya (Scrooge), Tyler Ledbetter (Bob), Lily Gaddis (Charity 2/Laundress/Company), Caleb Spainhour (Fred), Wyatt LaVoie (Tiny Tim), Lilly Davis (The Three Spirits), Sam Rodd (Ebenezer/Undertaker), Will Evans (Dick Wilkins/Peter/Company), Colin Wasmund (Mr. Fezziwig/Old Joe), Abigail Brazier (Mrs. Fezziwig/Ms. Dilber), Georgia Reichard (Belle), Lexi Yauch (Belinda/Company), HK Wall (Mrs. Cratchit/Company), Rachel Sabo Hedges (Clara), Payton Miller (Emily/Company), Max Mortar (Young Lad/Company), Tyler Garner (Caroler)
produced by Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen in collaboration with WCU’s Commercial Music & Audio Production program
New Light radio drama theme by Andy Evan Cohen
presented by New Light Theater Project
Interview #6: Erikka Anderson and Leighton Samuels
Our first 2 in 1 episode! New Light company member Erikka Anderson interviews Leighton Samuels, then Leighton Samuels interviews production assistant Erikka Anderson about their respective work on the 10 minute radio drama, Promesa Promesota.
Calendar Girl
Cary believes his new phone app can put him in the right place at the right time. But by giving up control, is he actually sealing his fate?
Calendar Girl is a 10-minute play written by Owen Panettieri with direction by Janet Bentley. The cast features Viet Vo as “Cary" & Leila Ben-Abdallah as “Moira". Sound Design & Music by Andy Evan Cohen, and produced by New Light Theater Project.
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Interview #5: Bertha Leal and Owen Panettieri
New Light company member Owen Panettieri interviews voice actor Bertha Leal for the 10 minute radio drama, Promesa Promesota.
Interview #4: Fernando Gonzalez and Will Sarratt
New Light company member Will Sarratt interviews voice actor Fernando Gonzalez for the 10 minute radio drama, Promesa Promesota.
Interview #3: Jon Mulhearn and Ricki Lynée
New Light company member Ricki Lynée interviews sound designer Jon Mulhearn for the 10 minute radio drama, Promesa Promesota.
Interview #2: Kaitlin Paige Longoria and Sarah Norris
New Light Artistic Director Sarah Norris interviews director Kaitlin Paige Longoria for the 10 minute radio drama, Promesa Promesota.
Interview #1: Gama Valle and Bethany Geraghty
New Light company member Bethany Geraghty interviews writer Gama Valle for his 10 minute radio drama, Promesa Promesota.
Promesa Promesota
Carlos has put distance between himself and his loved ones. He has made New York City his shield, but his almost anonymous big city life is threatened when his older sister Isa moves to the Big Apple and imposes herself in Carlo’s world.
Promesa Promesota is a 10-minute play written by Gama Valle with direction by Kaitlin Paige Longoria. The cast features Bertha Leal as “Isa", Fernando Gonzalez as “Carlos" & Leighton Samuels as “Neighbor”. Sound Design by Jon Mulhearn, Music by Andy Evan Cohen, Production Assistance by Erikka Anderson, and produced by New Light Theater Project.
Please be advised that Promesa Promesota contains content on depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
If you enjoy listening, please consider making a tax deductible donation, big or small, by visiting our website at NewLightTheaterProject.com, or Venmo @NewLightTheaterProject. For monthly support, consider signing up through our Patreon page.
All donations are earmarked for artist fees.