Broken Arts Entertainment Festival Eligible Shows

CHOOSE THE BEAR — EPISODE 1 “TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES” | Official Sci-Fi Audio Drama Welcome back to CHOOSE THE BEAR, the cinematic sci-fi audio drama set deep inside Zenith Aerospace — the most powerful private defense + space corporation on Earth. Episode 1, “Technical Difficulties,” follows new recruit Callie “Bear” Winter on launch day as she battles malfunctioning tutorials, an overly cheerful...

Welcome to CHOOSE THE BEAR — a cinematic, immersive sci-fi audio drama set inside the ultra-mysterious walls of Zenith Aerospace, the most powerful private defense + space corporation on Earth. This prologue episode (“AWOL”) follows Lieutenant Callie Winter — a desperate, war-traumatized soldier with nowhere left to go — as she arrives at Zenith for a life-changing interview that could determine t...

Choose Love No Matter What! Written by Hannah Lee DeFrates Starring: Yana Ramos - Janet Jack Dumas - Adam Karin Orenstein - Betty Gabriel Blaze - Cruiser Jackie Youm - Deedee Directed by Bernie Horton Sound Engineered by Yana Ramos Graphic Design by Cathy Tran Executive Producers: Joe Swenson and Cole Dzubak

4 grad students find a cheap rental, what could go wrong? Written by Joe Swenson Starring: Jack Dumas - Jamie Hannah Lee DeFrates - Rosa Jamie Lee - Clara Gabriel Blaze - Drew Dana Sharrow - Professor Grimsby Melissa Watson - The Spirits Directed by Cole Dzubak Sound Engineered by Yana Ramos Graphic Design by Cathy Tran Executive Producers: Joe Swenson and Cole Dzubak

The final show of The Future Audio Fiction Podcast Anthology is reANIMA by Aly Kantor. Aly's imaginative approach to capturing the human consciousness surrounding the conversation with artificial intelligence will blow you away. The acting is tremendous as the chemistry between the two main characters is relatable and really top notch. Written by: Aly Kantor Produced by: Lora Hogan (Appetizers or...

In a dystopian world where Big Brother and topics require approval, can opposites find each other? Written by Erin Moughon Directed by Jamie Orenstein Produced by Adam Ferguson Starring: Antonella Perez Ferrero - Brianna Sean Polite - Matt Soundscape Engineer: Yana Ramos Scenic Graphic Design: Cathy Tran Introduction: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

It's that time and there's only 10 minutes left before you go, so what you do in those 10 minutes could be the most important 10 minutes of your life. Written by Evan Baughfman (3rd show with BAE) Directed by Jack Davis Produced by Bernie Horton Starring: Cole Dzubak - Grant Antonella Perez Ferrero - Theresa Adam Ferguson - Announcer Soundscape Engineered by Yana Ramos Cover Art Graphics by Cathy...

Somewhere out in deep space, Menzies has awoken after surviving a horrific attack. But how did Menzies survive at all? How did anyone? Written by Scott Sickles Directed by Joe Swenson Produced by Jamie Swenson Starring: Steve Mize – Menzies Molly McGill – Wheeler Soundscape Engineer – Joe Swenson Graphic Design – Cathy Tran Introductions by – Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer – Joe Swenson

From the imagination of the writer that brought us the Award Winning and multiple award nominated reANIMA, comes a show that will get you thinking all the way to the end. Written by Aly Kantor Starring: Gwenyth Fraser (Kim) Hannah Lee DeFrates (Leta) Sean Polite (The Voice) Directed by: Antonella Perez Fererro Producer: Adam Ferguson Soundscape Engineer: Yana Ramos Graphic Design By: Cathy Tran Sh...

Where is the line drawn between reality and imagination? Written By: Sam Heyman Starring: Ray Fletcher (Dr. Harper) Dan Sharrow (Dr. Lance) Claire Shadrawy (Helen) Directed by: Randy Hunt Produced by: Ian Ashland Soundscape Engineer: Yana Ramos Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

Written By: Debra A. Cole Starring: Dana Hall (Janice) Shelby Parker (Joy) Keira Sawyer (AI-MEE) Directed by: Ian Ashland Produced by: Hannah Lee DeFrates Soundscape Engineer: Joe Swenson Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

Written By: Ken Preuss Starring: Steve Mize (Max) Emily Morse-Lee (Elle) Directed by: Jamie Orenstein Produced by: Jack Davis Soundscape Engineer: Yana Ramos Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

Written By: John Busser Starring: Steve Mize (John) Jamie Swenson (Alexa) Helen Cheng Mao (Echo) Directed by: Jack Davis Produced by: Yana Ramos Soundscape Engineer: Joe Swenson Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

"Time Went By” by Tom Misuraca  - Saturday 8 p.m. Eastern Time (Tom previously wrote "A Serious Scurry of Fluffles"for Good Vibes Summer Season 1!) CAST: Antonella Pérez Ferrero – Antonella is from Georgiaand is involved in several projects with the University of Georgia. Her BAE experience has been quite a ride. Including, joining the incredible ensemble of A Fragile Mind by being in the recently...

In a world rebuilt on ashes, love may be the most dangerous weapon of all. Written by Larry Bliss Directed by Joe Swenson Produced by Cole Dzubak Starring: Derek Kingsley - Sgt. Treadwell Brady Thompson - Pvt. Baucas Emily Morse-Lee - Cpl. Clyburn Emma Eukitis - Harmony Bentley Swenson - Serenity Adam Ferguson - Various Voices Soundscape Engineered by Joe Swenson Introduction by Paul Dela Ross Gra...

When love, loss, and technology blur—perfection comes with a deadly price. Written By: Erin Osgood Starring: Jacqueline Youm (Townsend) Sean Polite (McNally) Jamie Swenson (A298, A452, A671, Maeve) Directed by: Derek Kingsley Produced by: Ian Ashland Soundscape Engineer: Yana Ramos Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

The world may have ended, but fandom never dies! Written By: Greg Lam Starring: JP DeGennaro (Mason) Dan Sharrow (Jed) Emily Morse-Lee (Majesty) Directed by: Randy Hunt Produced by: Bernie Horton Soundscape Engineer: Yana Ramos Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

In a future ruled by machines, one man’s final tour reveals the truth behind the eyes of OTTO. Starring: Jamie Lee (OTTO) Derek Kingsley (Edwin) Directed by: Cole Dzubak Produced by: Bernie Horton Soundscape Engineer: Joe Swenson Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer: Joe Swenson

Is there a date in the future that you're anticipating most of all? Well for Nanci, it's her wedding day. Starring: Hannah Lee DeFrates (Nanci) Rosemarie Slade (Carrie) Kevin Lowney (Peter) Paul Dela Ross (Atwood) Bernie Horton (Braeden) Directed by: Jamie Swenson Produced and Soundscape Engineered by: Yana Ramos Graphic Design by: Cathy Tran Show Introduction by: Paul Dela Ross Executive Producer...

Hannah Lee DeFrates isn't really making her debut as a writer for Broken Arts Entertainment, but is involved in nearly every aspect of Broken Arts. Written By: Hannah Lee DeFrates Directed By: Steve Mize Produced By: Bernie Horton Sound Engineering: Steve Mize Starring: Jenna Jane is nominated for an award for her role in A Date with the Devil, In Time with Michael Peterson, stars in Empowered Min...

“Badger and Frame” by Scott Sickles Get ready for our largest cast to date, a story with brains, bite, and a big heart. Written by Broken Arts favorite Scott Sickles—the mind behind Outpost, Appetizers, On an Island Somewhere, and Guten Tag! Baby—this story brings depth, laughs, and a little bit of chaos. 🎬 Directed and sound-designed by Joe Swenson, and produced by Jack Davis Starring: Kim Gordo...

It's hard being a father to a teenager and a tween at the same time. Especially in the wake of the reality they have been thrust into. Written by Cam Eickmeyer Directed by Jack Davis Produced by Ian Ashland Starring: Randy Hunt Emma Eukitis Bentley Swenson

"Guten Tag, Baby!" by Scott Sickles (Scott is an Emmy Winner and this is his third show with BAE!) CAST: Kim Gordon – A veteran actress with an astounding five-decade career in theater, film, and television. Her performances in Quarantine 2038, Table 27, and Right as Rain speak to her unparalleled talent. Jamie Lupien Swenson – A classically trained singer with a breathtaking voice, Jamie has shon...

Season 2 of A Fragile Mind follows the life of Samantha Saunders, the Keeper of the Rules of Telepaths. Sam is a natural that befriended Stephanie in Joe Swenson's novel Letter #3. Season 2 covers a massive expanse in time. From their time hiding away at a cabin in 2028 to the two timelines that were revealed in Season 1 (2038 and 2040). Rules of the Keeper is more than just a story about Sam, it'...

Justin Thyme (yes, that’s really his name) races to catch a flight while battling the ultimate enemy: TSA boredom. Isabella’s boyfriend is a cartel general, Juan Bad Dude, while Justin gets grilled harder than airport fajitas. He tries CIA badges, fake senator IDs, and even busts out an Irish wrestling persona — all to no avail. TSA Agent Joe King (also a real name, apparently) slow-scans him like...