96 - The Last Dragon to Avondale

Size: 38.7M, Duration: 26:51
Fresh off our performance at the Academy Theatre comes the 2010 update of The Last Dragon to Avondale by Thomas E. Fuller.  We'd like to take just a moment to thank Bob Zimmerman for turning around the post-production of this piece so quickly for the podcast.
We're entering into the offseason for ARTC now, taking a break from the stage to get back into the studio.  Full details about what we're recording and how we're progressing will be available via our newsletter, Breaking Radio Silence.  Sign up here!
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The Last Dragon to Avondale was performed as a benefit for the Georgia Aquarium.  Thanks to everybody who came out to support audio drama and the study of endangered species.  And what's more endangered than the last fire-breathing dragon in the world?

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95 - The Worst Good Woman in the World

Size: 16.5M, Duration: 35:03
The Worst Good Woman in the World by Kelley S. Ceccato.  Also, Caught by our special musical guest for March, Rooke!  Rooke can be found on MySpace and Facebook.
Come be a part of our podcast!  We draw all of our material from our live performances, and we have another show coming up at the end of March.  Witness one of the few audio drama ensembles in the country that performs live!
The Last Dragon to Avondale by Thomas E. Fuller (Also on Audible.com) March 27, 8:00pm March 28, 2:30pm Academy Theatre 119 Center Street Avondale Estates, GA 30001 Tickets: $10
Also featured: The House Across the Way by Kelley S. Ceccato, with guest violinist Paul Mercer.  All this with Rory Rammer, Space Marshal: The Colour of the Shadow of the Outsider over the Mountains of Madness out of Space.
ARTC is pleased to benefit the Georgia Aquarium with this performance.  25% of ticket sales will go towards their efforts to study and protect endangered species.
ARTC is also proud to offer free admission for the visually impaired and half-price admission for their sighted friends and family through a partnership with the Center for the Visually Impaired here in Atlanta.
Performance calendar.
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In 'Mind Movies,' the Word Picture Continues to Appeal to Eager Ears

via online.wsj.com

It's no surprise to me that the Theater of the Mind still has the power to enthrall listeners. I suspect you're aware of it as well.
I did find it a bit startling to learn that Susan Loewenberg, the head of L.A. Theatre Works, isn't a big fan of the genre.
"Mind movies"? That's the label the Wall Street Journal likes for what we do?

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94 - Omnilingual by H. Beam Piper

[Time: 32.23] [Size: 31.1MB] [Classic Science Fiction] from Dragon*Con 2009: "Omnilingual" written by H. Beam Piper & adapted for audio by Daniel Taylor.
Speculative science fiction: Follow the first archaeologists to land on Mars. How do they decode what they find there, with no similar cultures to compare it to?
Direct download: Omnilingual.mp3

93 - Rory Rammer Space Marshal: Enemies Within!

[Time: 22:23] [Size: 26.9 MB] [Genre: Sci Fi/Comedy] Another part of our 2 performances at DragonCon 2009, we present Rory Rammer, Space Marshal: Enemies Within! Written by Ron. N Butler, directed by Neil Butler.

This episode draws heavily from a previous episode of Rory Rammer, Space Marshal: Luna Shall Be Dry!

Comments? Questions? Requests? By all means, email us: podcast [at] artc [dot] org There is Adventure in Sound!
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Mars Hugg-A-Planet - The Space Store

via thespacestore.com

How much do you lo-o-ove Mars?

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It's not what you think

via flickr.com

You're thinking, yeah, yeah, seen it before. It isn't that hard to do. You select an area and desaturate the color in that area. It seems to be a lot of folks' favorite image editing trick. But that's not what's going on here.
If you follow the link back to her Flickr photostream, you'll see several other angles on the same people, including one taken for the San Francisco Chronicle. It's a gray Santa suit, a gray wig, gray body paint, and gray contact lenses. you have to get really close in to see the only color she couldn't cover, the pink corners of her eyes.
Awesome.

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"But the producer told me I sound better this way"

via failblog.org

He might be lipsyncing. Just a thought.

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92 - TV Christmas

Length: 10:26, Size: 7M
Hey, everybody, thanks for another year of podcasting.  A real low-key entry for this month, but we'll be back in full force in January.

In the meantime, don't forget to give the gift of imagination this year with ARTC and audio drama.  Mail order here and downloads here and our newsletter here.

Also, we're on the radio!  If you're in Atlanta, try us on 1010AM WGUN or stream the shows at www.wgunradio.com.  We'll be on Saturdays and Sundays at 7pm, so tune in for more of your favorite audio drama.

Merry Christmas and There is Adventure in Sound!
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Abandoned NASA projects

Gallery - Failure to launch: abandoned NASA projects - Image 1 - New Scientist

Man, 96, holds pre-emptive wake

BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 16 (UPI) -- A 96-year-old photographer in Oregon said he decided to plan and hold his own wake prior to his death so he could attend the event.
Hugh Ackroyd, 96, said he held the wake for family and friends Sunday at the Beaverton home of friend Edda Sigurdar, The Oregonian reported Monday.
"Well, why not?" Ackroyd said of leading his own wake. "Why bother when (I'm) dead?"
Ackroyd, a father of two whose wife died about 12 years ago, sat in his padded wheelchair and greeted his friends as they arrived for the event. He said one of his favorite items at the wake was a wreath bearing a ribbon reading: "Eventually, Hugh, rest in peace."
"It's quite magnificent," Ackroyd said of his wake.

via upi.com

Now we can advertise the Bumpers Crossroads episode "Bradbury's Funeral Home" as being "ripped from tomorrow's headlines". Although, Ron, I have to say I'm sorry you didn't think of that wreath.

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Here's a photo from the Portland Oregonian.

91 - The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft (part 2 of 2)

[Time: 19:11] [Size: 23 MB] [Genre: Horror] Recorded Live at a performance at DragonCon 2009, The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company presents "The Call of C'thulhu" written by H.P. Lovecraft, adapted for audio by Ron N. Butler. This is Part 2 of 2.

Folks, by now you all know about all the stuff I usually post here and the links go on for several posts, so I'm not going to repeat them again this month.  I just want to thank everybody for another (almost) year of great podcasting and appreciation of audio drama.  The fact that you're still listening makes it all worth it.

We've got one more podcast left for this year, in December, and then it's off to 2010.  One goal I'd like to try to achieve for the coming year is more interaction with our audience.  What do you want to hear from us?  How can we improve?  There's lots of changes coming and we've got some interesting ideas, but we want to make sure we're doing the right ideas and changing in the right ways.

So how are we doing?  Everything ok?  We'd like to hear from you, so go ahead and send us that email or comment on this post.

Just two links this month.  First, in the spirit of that increased interaction I just talked about, we've done a survey to find out what you want to hear from us out of the studio next. 

And second, a reminder to join our mailing list, "Breaking Radio Silence"!  Sign up at artc.org/ and stay current on all the latest audio drama and ARTC news!

Next live show: An Atlanta Christmas at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates, GA.  December 5 and 6.

Check our performance calendar at artc.org and comment on this podcast
at podcast@artc.org.

Thanks again!

--
David Benedict and Bob Zimmerman, your podcasting team.

There is Adventure in Sound!
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Phrenotherapy on the go

via techeblog.com

Apparently they've chosen to go with the "happiness hat" instead of "electroyamulke" or "phrenobeanie".

Is this a joke? I'm not sure, but I don't think so.

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The Amazing Adventures of Lil' Cthulhu

via toplessrobot.com

I'm... speechless.

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Lovecraft 101: Get To Know The Master of Scifi-Horror

You've heard about Cthulhu, and you've probably heard about the man who created this tentacled horror, H.P. Lovecraft. Now you want to try delving into the world of Lovecraft, but where to start? Let us help you.

via io9.com

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Noises Off II

via newsfromme.com

Last December, the above-referenced production of That Christmas Play went before the boards, although according to Mark Evanier it might have been better to have the boards go first and let the play follow as best it could.

Ya wanta know the topper? The same producer is trying to put it together again this year as a road show (as if the technical and mechanical problems will be easier to fix in a different venue every two or three performances), but two of the six planned cities have not booked yet, and a third just cancelled. 

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ARTC on PBA Atlanta

• This is Atlanta with Alicia Steele

Atlanta Radio Theatre Company

The popularity of radio theatre waned with the advent of television, but a group of actors, writers, and sound technicians in Atlanta is maintaining this largely forgotten art form.

The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (or ARTC, pronounced “Art-see”) has entertained, amused, thrilled, and terrified audio drama enthusiasts since 1984. Although specializing in horror and science fiction, ARTC shows its mastery of the art and craft of audio drama in any number of genres. Bill Ritch, the group’s president, says the appeal of radio theatre lies in the storytelling tradition. ARTC is just spinning a spooky tale around the campfire, so to speak, but with sound effects!

ARTC shows have been featured on a number of radio stations in Atlanta, but currently the best way to experience them is via CD or podcast. Or, for the full-on ARTC experience, you can attend one of their live shows at Stage Door Players in Dunwoody. There, you can see just how they craft their sound effects and manipulate microphone placement to achieve their atmospheric audioscapes and create adventures in sound.

www.artc.org

artcpodcast.org

www.stagedoorplayers.net

Watch the video here »

via pba.org

Hey, Mom, I'm on TV!

Actually, these days, our live shows are at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates. In fact, there's one coming up this Saturday and Sunday, and you should drop everything and head over there. Right now. Hey, you want a good seat, right?

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Hide, a cow's outside

via bizarrocomic.blogspot.com

There has to be a way to work this into a "Bumpers Crossroads" story.

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It's always nice to know a second language

via thedw.us

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90 - The Call of C'thulhu, Part 1 of 2

[Time 33:50] [Size: 24.4MB] [Genre: Horror] Recorded Live at a performance at DragonCon 2009, The Atlanta Radio Theatre Company presents "The Call of C'thulhu" written by H.P. Lovecraft, adapted for audio by Ron N. Butler. This is Part 1 of 2.

And now the obligatory self-promotion:

H.P. Lovecraft's "Call of C'thulhu" will be repeated at the Academy Theatre in Avondale Estates GA on October 24, 2009 (8PM) and October 25, 2009. (2:30PM) Come see us Live!

We've got a brand new mailing list, "Breaking Radio Silence".  Sign up at artc.org/lists and stay current on all the latest audio drama and ARTC news!

If you're enjoying these podcasts, don't forget that ARTC is supported by people like you through the sale of our studio productions.
We're easy to find in the following places:
artc.org
iTunes
Audible.com
and now Amazon!

You can now also show your support for quality, original audio drama to the world with our expanded line of merchandise at Woodrow's Mercantile, hosted by Cafe Press!

It's also easier than ever to spread the word about audio drama, New Old-Time Radio, and ARTC.
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Check our performance calendar at artc.org and comment on this podcast
at podcast@artc.org.

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