Bluebird Broadcast

Beth and Jude, a seemingly happy couple, prepare for a wedding reception in their Connecticut hotel room. As Jude begins work on his best man speech, he runs into a childhood friend, Violet. She’s happy to see Jude, and as the night continues on, befriends Beth too. But Violet knows secrets about Jude’s past. And what she knows could destroy those around her.  ROPE explores the wounds we carry, fo...

Ada may be hard-of-hearing, but she certainly isn't hard-of-fearing how her first date will go. Will Ada's new hearing aids aid and abet her insecurities? Or will they turn hearing impairment on its ear?   Written by Allison Fradkin and featuring the voices of Lora Hogan , Georgia Gabriele , and Amanda Stamm . #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music co...

In our fourth episode of the sub-series, we're joined by multi-hyphenate artist, acting educator, and Executive Producer of Outside Entertainment, DJ Davis! Hosted by Gracie Rittenberg and joined by Milena Karpukhina — Bluebird Theatre Company’s Artistic and Managing Directors.   Follow DJ on Instagram , browse his website , and check out Outside Entertainment . Contribute to DJ’s Kickstarter… FIG...

Two strangers meet by accident in a park. One's running, one's standing, but both are tangled in a dance. “The Active Oval does a beautifully moving job of providing us all with the humor of grief.” — Emma Goldman-Sherman    Written by John Mabey and featuring the voices of Carmo Bebiano and Vanessa Mazhangara . #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music...

An Audio “Geometrilogy” Friends, Ronnie and Suzie, meet 3 times across 60 years, exploring poetry, geometry, friendship, romance, and other complicated things.   Written by Ken Preuss and featuring the voices of Alice Corti and Anania Amoroso.  #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Compa...

23-year-old Deolinda has a moment of introspection when she breaks up with her boyfriend Gordon over the fact that he's a picky eater.   Written by Raisa Oliveira and featuring the voices of Hallie Chametzky and Josh Wesson.  #BluebirdBroadcast is created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Intro Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Follow the pl...

In our third episode of the sub-series, we're joined by artist/hypnotherapist extraordinaire, Rachel Collignon -- in an episode hosted by Bluebird's Gracie Rittenberg! Follow Rachel on Instagram , watch the Leave Me Tender teaser , and browse her website .   Alongside Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with artists we admire and learn more ab...

Alex Porter returns to her family’s summer home for the first time since her mother’s death 17 years ago because her younger sister is convinced that, like cicadas, their mom is coming back to life. As Alex assesses her sister’s sanity, she is forced to examine her own thoughts, feelings, and decisions and consider what all she buried when her mother died. Written by Carol Mullen and featuring the...

Three monologues reveal secrets about the same night. “An unspeakably sorrowful and beautifully written teenage Rashōmon, with three characters telling their three different truths of a tragic central event, their voices as distinct and unforgettable as their differing accounts. John Mabey’s play is a chilling and bleak beauty, a tear that freezes before it can fall.” — Vince Gatton Written by Joh...

In our second episode of the sub-series, we're joined by the two-hander team behind Midnight Cannoli , Maya Shoham and Max Cattana. For more about their production company, Naughty Cow Productions, visit www.naughtycowproductions.com   Maya Shoham is an Israeli/Australian actress, writer, producer, baker, and wine enthusiast who currently lives in New York City. The art she aspires to do will be t...

“There’s no such thing as good money or bad money. There’s just money.” — Lucky Luciano, American Gangster In late 1922, confident, independent Frankie takes a job forging documents for Mr. DiCarlo, the smooth-talking manager of the local speakeasy. When she demands to be paid what she knows she deserves, secrets are revealed that threaten to destroy the personas both have worked so hard to build....

Welcome to Bluebird Broadcast. Make sure to follow and rate the show 5 stars to let us know you're loving our work. Bluebird Broadcast is an ever-growing collection of audio theatre, full of original works written by a diverse spectrum of playwrights and performed by brilliant actors from an international casting pool. Bluebird Broadcast's mission is to perpetuate stories worth listening to -- inh...

A commercial jet is stolen from SeaTac airport. As it makes erratic maneuvers over Tacoma, an air traffic controller reaches out to an unlikely culprit: a luggage handler looking for answers at 17,000 feet. This hybrid fiction/found play is based on transcripts from the 2018 Horizon Air incident. Something in the Air premiered live as part of Sundog Theatre's “ The Originals 2023 ” Series. “An adv...

In this haunting and poetic duologue, two women emerge from a violent attack.  Content warning: Trauma, violence. Written by Allie Costa and featuring the voices of Amanda Stamm and Alexandra Rigby. Theme Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and edited by Milena Karpukhina. Brought to you by Bluebird Theatre Company.   Allie Costa is an actor, writer, director,...

You shouldn’t pick up hitchhikers. But Philip’s got a lot on his mind as he drives through this relentless night storm, so he opens his door to a woman on the roadside. She calls herself a collector, and she carries a little, clinking bag. But what is she collecting on a night like this? Will Philip make it to his destination, or does he even know where this dark road is leading him? One thing’s f...

The U.S. government has made a law stating that all marriages will be arranged by the government. A young outspoken writer, Irelynn, meets with her assigned husband to be, Bennett, hours before their marriage becomes legal. While having their first conversation together, the two of them share stories of past love, societal changes, and how love connects everything in their lives. Written by  Brent...

Lorraine and Lloyd are paid to keep an eye on the digital activity of their company's employees. Their directive is simple enough: "Observe and report -- no involvement, no interaction." Sometimes, though, that's easier said than done, especially when one employee is working on a screenplay on company time . . . and that screenplay is not up to their standards.   Written by Richard Lyons Conlon an...

Me and Sam follows the story of two men exploring the Alaskan wilderness, looking for gold. But it can get lonely out in the middle of nowhere, and strange things are bound to happen... Me and Sam is an adaptation of the poem "The Cremation of Sam McGee", by Robert W. Service, which is in the public domain.    Written by Mary Beringer,  featuring the voices of Wyatt Cohen and Lachlan Quertermous....

We've got a new sub-series for you, folks! Alongside regular Bluebird Broadcast audio theatre releases, tune in to Tell Me About It episodes as we chat with mightily talented people in the field. To kick us off in the inaugural episode, we're joined by Gracie Rittenberg: Playwright, Director, Actor, & Brooklyn native! Learn more on https://www.gracierittenberg.com   If you have any topics you'd lo...

There’s nothing quite like the prison of one’s own mind. When a seemingly normal woman begins to unravel stories of her past, she relives the moments and decisions which have put her in her current position.   Written by Milena Karpukhina and featuring the voices of Vanessa Mazhangara, Tom Harrison, and Georgia Gabriele. Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produced, and...

A joyous and chaotic punk rock journey.  Kate and Matthew, brought together through the riotous sounds of punk rock, discover just how much music means to them. Can their relationship stand the test of time - and parenthood?      Written by Lachlan Quertermous and featuring the voices of Josie Mura, Lachlan Quertermous, and Shreyans Shah.   Bluebird Broadcast Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Blu...

Climbing a mountain can be easier than saying those three words. The majesty of nature on an early morning hike inspires a young couple to have “the talk” and ultimately take a leap into the great beyond of love.     Written by Romain Mereau and featuring the voices of Jane Wirth, Romain Mereau, Alice Corti, and Anania Amoroso. Music composed by Emmett Carnahan. Bluebird Broadcast created, produce...

Alone in quarantine? All out of answers? Look to your pets for fresh wisdom! Set during the pandemic, a single woman's cat and dog can suddenly speak to her. Through a brief and hilariously grounded conversation  she finds the simple insights of each species are surprisingly appropriate for a human in crisis.  Written by Gracie Rittenberg and featuring the voices of Ally Rigby, Alice Corti, Carmo...

The start of something spectacular, no thanks to Tinder. Lola and Henry discover the joys of dating, both weird and wonderful. Getting to know each other in the age of dating apps — which they definitely did not use to meet — is not easy. The only thing more difficult in this place is getting served a drink! Written by Josie Mura and featuring the voices of Lachlan Quertermous, Josie Mura, Daniel...