Audio Theatre Central | Exploring Family Friendly Audio Drama

Recorded in front of a live audience at Sonic-Con 2020, this episode is a first in many ways. Our first live show, our first time at Sonic-Con, and the first time for Michael Schroeder to guest host the show with JD. In the episode we share a gigantic newscast with all the latest happenings in the space and then we welcome Executive Director of RiverCross, Cindy Finley, to the show to talk about their work of using audio drama as a ministry tool for broken and abused children in the African continent. We talk about the miniseries Holding Esther, share some clips of their newest project, Jabota Bridge, and Cindy explains how you can get your copy of the program. Then we cap off the episode with some feedback from Ian, Emily, Malachi, and live feedback from the audience.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/141What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call o

It's World Audio Drama Day so lets celebrate with a bonus episode! JD brings a solo episode with a newscast and an interview with Ann Sachs, the voice of Princess Leia in the NPR radio adaptations of the Star Wars trilogy. Ann shares how she got involved, some experiences from the studio, and thoughts on the value of a great director for a project of this scale. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/140What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us a recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrece

Buckle up for a long ride! Today we're celebrating the 10th birthday of Audio Theatre Central! We also review Album 68 of Adventures in Odyssey and we even have some disagreements about this album. We share several interesting audio drama tidbits and address some feedback from E.Z., Nathan, and Dominic. And on top of all that, we decided to do a bunch of giveaways so be sure to listen in!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/139 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find

We've got a packed episode today! JD and Roy go over a bunch of exciting audio drama tidbits first of all. Then they review The Legend of Quetzalcoatl from the series called Tales from Davy Jones Locker. This is a really interesting audio drama production that was brought to our attention by listener Samuel. And if all that wasn't enough, Chad Reisser, voice of Monty Whittaker on Adventures in Odyssey joins the show for a great conversation about his AIO experiences and his thoughts on how Christians can approach making art. We cap that off with some feedback from Nathan M. Don't miss this fun episode!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/138What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi

JD is flying solo today...sort of. He shares several Audio Drama Tidbits regarding Hold Esther, Lifeline Audio Dramas, Adventures in Odyssey, and Eternal Future Productions. And then JD shares a pre-recorded segment in which JD, Roy, and Andrew discuss their picks for the Top 5 Multi-part AIO Episodes of the Last Decade. He also shares some feedback from a listener in Australia. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/137 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the we

If you missed the broadcast for the 3rd Annual ATC Seneca Awards on July 24th, we are sharing it here in the ATC feed so you can hear the great speeches and other fun segments.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/136 What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770. Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode: Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email your recording to feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com.

Roy returns to the show today and joins us for our first ever review of an Adventures In Odyssey Club episode. We discuss the two-part story, Unsinkable, written by Kathy Buchanan. We also share some behind the scenes information on the ATC Seneca Awards. We talk about how it started, why we are doing it, and ask for some feedback on the awards going forward. We also have a few tidbits to share and we address feedback from Josh, Emily, and Malachi.NOTE: At 49:42 JD said the Seneca Awards was an "upstart venture", but he meant to say "startup venture". Please pardon the error.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/135What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think!Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.Record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [Y

This is a fun, informative, and extra-long episode. We are thrilled to be joined on the show by voice actress Chris Anthony Lansdowne. We chat with her about getting into voiceover, her experiences as the voice of Barbie, tips for creating character voices, her love of working on Adventures in Odyssey, the recent resurfacing of Madge and Guy on AIO, and much more. Also in this episode, Christopher Green fills in for Roy and we discuss the Top 5 mistakes that indie audio drama producers make. We also address feedback from E.Z. and John, JD delivers the newscast, and we have some very important tidbits to share. Come join the fun!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/134What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.You can record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use

We're talking about Series 14 of the Jonathan Park audio drama titled The Greatest Power in this episode. Austin Peachey fills in for Roy again and we do a deep dive into this 12-episode set of action-packed adventures in which the Parks and Brenans travel around the globe chasing Dr. X. We also have a few tidbits to share, JD tackles the newscast in Roy's absence, and we address feedback from John, E.Z., and Eliah. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/133What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.You can record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produ

Roy plays hooky today so Austin Peachey fills in for him as we discuss My Golden Ship from Lamplighter Theatre. There were some very differing opinions as we did a deep dive into this production. JD takes over the newscaster responsibilities for this episode and we also address feedback from Emily, Joshua, and Paul. We have a few tidbits to share including an opportunity to win a Discovery Mountain patch. Tune in to find out how!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/132What are your thoughts on the topics we addressed in this episode? Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.You can record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The

Today we're back with a review of the fan-favorite audio drama, Adventures in Odyssey. We dive into a spoiler-filled discussion on album #67, More Than Meets the Eye. But that's not all! Roy delivers a newscast, JD shares several audio drama tidbits, and we address feedback from Aaron, booklearner, EZ, Ben, and Jeremy. This is a fun, packed episode and we hope you enjoy it and join in the conversation.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/131Send us your feedback! We’d love to hear what you think! Email us at feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com or give us a call or text to 623-688-2770.You can record our show credits for a future episode. Send us your recording of you reading the following and we'll use it in a future episode:Script: "Hi! This is [YOUR NAME] from [YOUR CITY AND/OR STATE]. Audio Theatre Central is a production of Porchlight Family Media. The theme music was composed by Sam Avendaño. The show is produced and edited by J.D. Sutter. Find the website at audiotheatrecentral.com."Email

Wise King Media continues to create some fantastic biblical audio drama with their series The Adventum. Today we discuss volume 2 of this amazing program. We address feedback from Gabe, John, E.Z., and Christopher. Roy delivers a stupendous newscast, JD shares a few tidbits, and we also manage to somehow mention the importance of coffee in our lives.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/130feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

For our first episode of 2020, we are joined in the studio by audio engineer and sound designer Todd Busteed of GAP Digital in Chicago, Illinois. We chat with Todd about how he got started in the audio drama space, some of the productions he's worked on, his philosophy of sound design, and much more. Roy delivers a newscast, we address feedback from E.Z., Malachi, and Dominic. We also play in its entirety, a short audio drama produced by the Lamplighter Guild students. This is a jam-packed episode full of great info from Todd and lots of laughs so don't miss it! And please pass it on!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/129feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

We are joined by Darby Kern, creator of the Jake Muller Adventures, in this bonus episode. Darby is an audio drama scriptwriter who has written for Lamplighter Theatre, Heirloom Audio Productions, Kids Corner, Left Behind, and more. Among the things he shares with us over the course of this interview are his approach to adapting novels into audio drama, the impetus for creating the Jake Muller Adventures, some of his favorite Old-Time Radio shows, and where to get the best fried cheese curds in Green Bay, WI. Don't miss this fun and informative conversation.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/128feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

We dive deep in quicksand in this episode...or more accurately, we dive deep into a review of Quicksand: Getting to the Bottom from Lamplighter Theatre. We also share the new trailer for Mockingbird Meadows and address feedback from E.Z., Ben, Lee, and Garrett. In addition to that, we have a packed newscast delivered by JD for once. We hope you enjoy the penultimate episode of 2019.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/127feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

We're back with a review of Series 13 of the Jonathan Park audio drama called Light in the Shadows. This show has really improved over the last few releases and we're thrilled to talk about it. Roy also shares a colossal newscast, we address feedback from Big Bob, Aimee Lilly, Micah, Darby, and booklearner, and in the course of the episode, we learn that we must visit Portillo's restaurant.NOTE: We had some electronic interference at a couple points during the recording of this episode. We did as much as possible to minimize the noise and we hope it doesn't detract from your enjoyment of the program.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/126feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

It's a World Audio Drama Day bonus episode of Audio Theatre Central! To celebrate this great holiday, we bring you a chat about novels that you want to see adapted into audio drama. We also share some of the books we've got on our audio drama wishlist. And then we share an episode of one of our favorite Old Time Radio westerns, The Six Shooter.Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/125feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

The much-anticipated first release of the Jake Muller Adventures series, titled Unidentified, is the topic of conversation today. Unidentified was written by long-time audio drama writer, Darby Kern. We chat about our thoughts on this release, Roy shares a newscast, and we respond to feedback from E.Z., Antonio, D.D., Dominic, and booklearner. Lots of audio drama goodness in this episode so don't miss it!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/124feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

Today we're reviewing The Legends of Robin Hood from the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre. This nearly 6-hour audio drama was highly anticipated and we're excited to talk about it. Also in this episode, we're joined by actor, writer, director, and professor, Chris Nelson who is spearheading a new audio drama convention called Sonic-Con. And we have lots of feedback from E.Z., Big Bob, John T., Antonio, Kyle and Michael C. And in the midst of all of this, we also mention Nintendo video games and donating cars. Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/123feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770

We break from our normal format and bring a discussion episode instead of a review in this episode. We talk about ways to build a following and distribute your audio drama in this modern era and we chat about the 4 pillars of quality audio drama. Also, ATC contributor Austin Peachey conducted an interview with the creator of the Discovery Mountain audio drama, Jean Boonstra. We also have feedback from Dominic, Jaxon, Shandon, and Big Bob. Join us for this packed episode!Full show notes at http://www.audiotheatrecentral.com/122feedback@audiotheatrecentral.com623-688-2770