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In this new series, Jennifer Bonaparte (the voice of President Aliel Smbarak) talks about her work on the show, acting, creating a character, and offers tips for professional development.  In this episode, Jennifer introduces the series and herself. An accomplished writer and performer, she looks at how actors develop a character and offers tips on the creative process.   Support the show The Amba...

In this series, Jennifer Bonapart, the voice of President Aliel Smbarak for our featured show: The Ambassador - reads from her original work The Dreamer and talks a bit about how she came to write it. Support the show The Ambassador takes place in a world where integrity and honor matter, trust is earned, wits matter more than firepower, friends are the best, everybody gets a seat at the table, an...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 8: Origins In this episode: The Ambassador is trying to write her trip report. She calls Beth and N'amani to help her with it. They get the report started. Beth and N'amani both want to learn more about her training program.  The Ambassador goes to the arboretum...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 5: Endings and Beginnings Part 1 - Consultations In this episode: The Ambassador and President Smbarak talk about the increasing threat from the Olmeri. The Ambassador comes up with a plan. She and her team go out for what she tells them are 'consultations.' The...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 6: Endings and Beginnings Part 2 - The Old Guard In this episode: The Ambassador and Galen returned to the Magellan just in time to avoid the Olmeri. They go to join a briefing with the others. Galen is surprised to find Sentar, Maru, and B'ani on board. Kell arrives...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 7: Endings and Beginnings Part 3 - Going Home In this episode: The Ambassador and her old friends look back at who they were. She talks with Maru about what they have planned. Maru gives her an idea. The Ambassador arranges a reception for the Aldaran pilots. She presents...

In our feature story, the charter the Ambassador and her team have includes developing agricultural trade and promoting sustainable practices on the worlds they visit. That is what Sustainable Harvest International does in the real world. They work with farmers to promote local, sustainable and regenerative farming practices. Their program helps subsistence farmers and small family farmers grow th...

Pat Jones is the voice of Commander Sara Brandon  on THE AMBASSADOR, our radio drama. In this interview, she talks a little about her character and her insights for how she is approaching her work on the role. Getting to know the character through the other characters and bringing lived experience to the role are two of her techniques. Great discussion how to begin developing a character.  Support...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 4: Interlude In this episode: The Ambassador and Kell have gone to Pelscara to try to sort out a trade negotiation. It didn't go well. They go to a small cafe for something to eat and talk about what has been going on. The Ambassador invites Kell to come with her when...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 3: A Dinner Party Part 2 - Guests In this episode: The Ambassador and her team arrive on Ka'len to discover what they thought they knew about their civilization is mistaken. The Ambassador meets First Minister Bo'ran and Science Minister Norla. They enter they ci...

Mike Hall is the composer and sound engineer for THE AMBASSADOR, our radio drama. In this interview, he talks about his approach to the sound design and the way in which the sounds (or lack thereof) contribute to the experience. The ability to identify which sounds belong, which don't, and which are going to enhance the story is essential. This is a must-listen for any sound artist on working...

Jennifer Bonaparte is the voice of President Aliel Smbarak  on THE AMBASSADOR, our radio drama. In this interview, she talks a little about her character - President Smbarak  and her insights for how she approached developing the role. This is a must-listen for any actor on how the actor's insights help define not only the voice but the nature of the character.  Support the show The Ambassado...

Ricky Boyles is the voice of Dr. Marcus Gray on THE AMBASSADOR, our radio drama. In this interview, he talks a little about his character - the Doctor and how his own background helped him define the role. This is a must-listen for voice craft and how the actor's insights help define the voice of the character.  Support the show The Ambassador takes place in a world where integrity and honor...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 2 : A Dinner Party Part 1 - Preparations In this episode: The Doctor discovers that Ka’len has cinchona trees which can be used to make quinine to treat malaria. He goes to tell The Ambassador. She is more than pleased. The treatment could make it possible to get the treat...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Chapter 1: Departure Day In this episode: The Central Alliance High Council has called First Contact Ambassador Micha Lawrence for a dangerous mission. The invading Olmeri have been spotted just outside the Local Neighborhood, near the Hyades Cluster.  The High Council wants her t...

The Central Alliance High Council has sent First Contact Ambassador Micha Lawrence on a dangerous mission. She is going to distant Ka’len to try to get a treaty and to find out what the invading Olmeri are up to. In the previous episode, the Ambassador appeared before the High Council and was given her assignment. She spoke with her friend, President Aliel Smbarak about the problem. N'amani c...

An older woman leads a tight-knit team to protect the Local Neighborhood. Together they must stop the invading Olmeri. Let's go for a ride. It'll be ... Fun! Ambassador Micha Lawrence has been called before the Central Alliance High Council. They are sending her on a dangerous First Contact mission to distant Ka'len in the Hyades Cluster. Her good friend, President Smbarak calls the...

An adventurous young woman joins an elite training program on a primitive world. To succeed, she must learn to trust herself and her four new friends. Chapter 3: Five Become One - Part 1   In this episode: On the way back from the village, Micha and B’ani find Maru dumped in a ditch and severely beaten. They use their skills get her back to the Training Compound. Galen stays with Maru while B’ani,...

An adventurous young woman joins an elite training program on a primitive world. To succeed, she must learn to trust herself and her four new friends. Chapter 3: Five Become One - Part 2 In this episode: Sentar, Micha, and B’ani find the thugs that beat Maru. They teach them a lesson. Sentar helps Micha understand a different lesson. By the time they return, Maru has gotten worse. Galen can’t help...

An adventurous young woman joins an elite training program on a primitive world. To succeed, she must learn to trust herself and her four new friends. Chapter 1: In the Land of Mist In this episode: Micha Lawrence arrives on Ras 2 to begin training for the Ambassador program. She meets Sentar, Galen, B'ani, and Maru. They are all selected by Master Tai Aragon, Master of the House of Tu, Keepe...