Bay Area Radio Drama

01/05/2021

No Live performances in 2020 you say?

Bay Area Radio Drama produced over 300 minutes of LIVE content THIS year!

All our artists and technicians were paid for their incredible work, and we need your financial help to produce more content!

If you missed any of our < 20 minute episodes, check them out under "BARDcast" wherever you get your podcasts.

And please consider donating via our website, bayarearadiodrama.com, so we can keep bringing you great live performances with professional Theatre Artists!

A podcast for Bay Area Radio Drama. Recordings of our live performances!

12/21/2020

Looking for something fun to listen to this holiday?

Watched EVERYTHING on Netflix?

Then check out our awesome podcast of BRAND-NEW Radio Dramas, written by incredible Bay Area playwrights and featuring amazing local Actors!!!

Find us under BARDcast wherever you listen.

https://open.spotify.com/show/1JSLsAxuTRcp4HNc1zbgAL

A podcast for Bay Area Radio Drama. Recordings of our live performances!

11/20/2020

Right Now!!! Check out this Amazing project featuring local theatre artists!!
https://newdealtheater.ticketspice.com/becoming-eleanor-roosevelt

A new Virtual play By William Lokke Directed by Misty Megia

11/18/2020

Check out the amazing exhibit, The Black Woman is God, for a couple more weeks at Somarts in SF. It’s free! And there’s a virtual experience if you can’t make it in-person.

10/30/2020

We've got some fantastic Sci-Fi stories to chill and thrill you just in time for Halloween!! Enjoy this FULL performance from our recent production or check out the individual episodes from some of your favorite Bay Area Theatre-makers! Did we mention they're free??
bayarearadiodrama.com

Here's the entire performance from our "DARK MATTER" performance, LIVE, from October 2020.Featuring: "The Seance" by Allison Mick, "A-M3" by Maryssa Wanlass, "The Physicist" by Dominique Gelin, "Self Driven" by Christian Haines, "Space Station Ind...

10/26/2020

Tonight, we'll be live on KALW 91.7 for an interview about our Radio Drama productions. Tune in to 91.7 FM from 6:45pm -7pm PST to listen in!

10/13/2020

People keep downloading our podcast! Check us out under "BARDcast" wherever you get your podcasts.

A podcast for Bay Area Radio Drama. Recordings of our live performances!

10/06/2020

Everyone's downloading the brand new episodes from our Sci-Fi series "DARK MATTER!"

Check them out wherever you get your podcasts under 'BARDcast', and don't forget to subscribe and leave a rating!

https://open.spotify.com/show/1JSLsAxuTRcp4HNc1zbgAL?si=vPRqPqTiTq-qW8bLwN_n-A

A podcast for Bay Area Radio Drama. Recordings of our live performances!

10/04/2020

We'll be live on Mixlr at bayarearadiodrama.com at 7pm PDT, Tune in for FREE!!!!

We are a brand new Live Online Radio Drama performance organization. Dedicated to bringing great voices and great stories into your living room, via online radio. Check out what we are up to next at: www.bayarearadiodrama.com

10/03/2020

It's your last chance to catch "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" Live!
Tune in at 7pm PDT on bayarearadiodrama.com
It's FREE and features an incredible cast performing stories by amazing writers!

10/03/2020

We’re live at bayarearadiodrama.com! Check out “DARK MATTER” tonight!

10/02/2020

Tune in to bayarearadiodrama.com and click the live player to hear four brand-new Sci-Fi radio plays and the trilling conclusion to "DARK MATTER!"

The Show is FREE! And Features:
"Space Station Indemnity" by Jess Thomas
"Post Mortem" by Melissa Keith
"2001 A Space Burglary" by Tirumari Jothi
"Miles to Go Before I Sleep" by Alexandria Love

Starring: Maryssa Wanlass, Phil Wong, Neiry Rojo, Kunal Prasad, Christopher Magee, Amy Lizardo & Michael Barrett Austin

10/02/2020

We'll be live on Mixlr at 7pm PDT (10pm EST) with "Dark Matter: Last Transmissions from Echo Base"
Tune in and listen for free online!

We are a brand new Live Online Radio Drama performance organization. Dedicated to bringing great voices and great stories into your living room, via online radio. Check out what we are up to next at: www.bayarearadiodrama.com

10/01/2020

Go to bayarearadiodrama.com and click the play button to listen live at 7pm PDT!
4 Brand New Sci-Fi Radio Dramas premiere tonight!

"The Seance" by Allison Mick
"A-M3" by Maryssa Wanlass
"The Physicist" by Dominique Gelin
"Self Driven" by Christian Haines

09/30/2020

It’s International Podcast day! Check us out where you get your podcasts under ‘BARDcast’ and Subscribe to hear more great radio drama!

09/29/2020

This week!
8 Brand New Sci-fi Radio Dramas bayarearadiodrama.com Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST

09/28/2020

Actor Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

KUNAL PRASAD is an Actor and Artist and uses Theater as a tool build understanding and relationships in a fun and easy manner. His IG is learn more at kunalized.com

09/28/2020

Visit bayarearadiodrama.com to register for your spot, and tune in October 1, 2 and 3 to hear 8 brand new sci-fi radio dramas, written and performed by Bay Area Theatre Artists!

09/27/2020

Actor Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

CHRISTOPHER MAGEE is the Artistic Director for the Moonrisers. He is from Montana.

09/26/2020

Actor Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

AMY LIZARDO is currently in Ashland, OR where she is a member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festivals’s acting company. During OSF’s hiatus Amy has been teaching virtually, performing in online zoom readings and recording video and audio for multiple theatre companies across the country.She is excited to return to the stage soon and, hopefully much sooner than later, and above all safe!

09/25/2020

Actor Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

MICHAEL BARRETT AUSTIN is a San Francisco Bay Area native who returned to stay after earning a BA from Whitman College and spending several years traversing the country, acting, writing, directing and exploring. In addition to being a member of (and frequent performer with) local companies Just Theater and PlayGround, Michael has worked with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, TheatreWorks, SF Playhouse, Center Repertory Theatre, San Jose Stage, 42nd Street Moon, Central Works, TheatreFIRST, and many others. Michael has also starred in several independent films, appeared on television series and been featured in many commercials and industrials.

He is married to a fantastic woman named Emily, and is the father of a beautiful daughter named Lucille. During these quarantine times, he's kept himself busy by trying to keep both of them sane and entertained and supported, as well as participating in several online readings and performances. Michael has also made it a mission to video record and post one "Sequester Song" per day online, just him and a guitar and the occasional special guest. He's nearing 200 now, and you can hear them all on his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/mbaustin22/videos

You can follow him on Instagram .

09/24/2020

Actor Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

NEIRY ROJO is a theatre artist interested in finding ways to challenge the status quo in the theatre industry and in the way people relate to each other outside of the theatre. She has most recently worked as an actress with OurDigitalStories, PlayGround Zoom Fest, and Central Works. She has previously worked with San Francisco Playhouse, Z Space, Marin Theatre Company, Livermore Shakespeare Company, Santa Cruz Shakespeare, PianoFight, and more. She has directed for ShotzSF, PlayGround Zoom Fest, and Ross Valley Players. She has worked as a teaching artist with American Conservatory Theatre and is a PlayGround company member. Theatre belongs to all. Black Lives Matter.

09/23/2020

Actor Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

PHIL WONG (he/him/his) is an actor, writer, and musician from Oakland, CA. Bay Area acting credits include work with Cal Shakes, TheatreWorks, SF Shakes, Word for Word, Shotgun Players, Bay Area Children's Theater, Hillbarn Theatre, Quantum Dragon, The EXIT, Palo Alto Players, Lamplighters, Killing My Lobster, Los Altos Stage, and Ray of Light. He is a graduate of Oberlin College, a member of the first Bay Area Cohort, and received his physical theatre training at the Accademia dell' Arte in Arezzo, Italy. Phil is also a Resident Artist with SF Shakes and co-founder of Bay Area Theatre Cypher, a collective of artists and activists who operate at the intersection of theatre and hip hop. Phil has been active in his theatre community since he was very young and is actively working to make his art more conscious, empathetic, relevant, and revolutionary.

09/21/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

Melissa Keith is a resident playwright with PlayGround, and 2020 recipient of their June Anne Baker Prize, honoring the year's top female playwright. In quarantine, Melissa has written a couple of plays for Zoom, but out of pandemic necessity, has spent the most time working on her resume.

09/20/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

ALEXANDRIA LOVE is a stand-up comedian, writer, and performer from Oakland, California. As a comedian, she's performed at clubs, colleges, and theaters all over California. As a writer, she's written numerous articles as a contributing writer that can be found all over the internet. She was also voted as a “Comedian to Watch” by the SFist in 2019. Oakland residents might know her as the 19-time winner of Tourettes Without Regrets Haiku Battle, the second most wins for any performer in history. You can see her writing, learn more about her, and book her as a comedy act through alexandriacomedy.com.

09/19/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our next production, "Dark Matter: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run up to our performances online on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

JESS THOMAS is an all-around theatre and film-type fella, holding a BA in Theatre and a BA in Film from Eastern Washington University. He is the Artistic Producer of Awesome Theatre.

He has worked with several local theatre companies, including SF Theatre Pub, AMIOS West, The Dark Room, and The Cutting Ball Theater as an actor, director, writer, producer, and stage manager. He has been seen onstage with Ross Valley Players, Quantum Dragon Theater, SHOTZ, Awesome Theatre, and First Person Singular.

09/18/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

Maryssa Wanlass is an Equity actor, director, writer, and educator currently based in New England. Selected credits include As You Like It (CalShakes); Hamlet, Winter's Tale, Macbeth (San Francisco Shakespeare Festival); Persuasion (San Jose Stage). She has also worked extensively in social justice theater, teaching improv workshops in correctional facilities with Red Ladder Theatre and directing at-risk young adults in Shakespeare productions with SF Shakes. As a playwright her work has been featured with ShotzSF.

09/17/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

Christian Haines has stayed busy producing Virtual Shotz, and acting in SF Playground. He also wrote, directed and edited the King Lear Green Show for SF Shakes.

09/16/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

Tirumari Jothi has been performing comedy for almost a decade, with stand-up as his first love, but he also loves improv and sketch comedy so please don't ask him to choose. You can find him either performing with the geeky comedy group he co-founded, Komedio Comedy; hosting videogame drinking tournaments/shows with the Super Trashed Bros live on Twitch; doing or teaching sketch comedy with Killing My Lobster; or online in a variety of random commercials, if you're specifically into watching commercials for some reason. If you want to hear his voice without any of the accompanying visual aspects, you can catch him regularly on Komedio's hit podcast; Nerd Rage: The Great Debates! If you can't find him doing any of that, then he's home playing videogames or watching cartoons but thinking about them academically so as to justify the habit.

09/15/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our newest production, "DARK MATTER: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run-up to our LIVE, online performances on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

Allison Mick is an LA comedian and writer from Oakland, CA. She draws from her upbringing and personal experiences to address topics like race, gender, basketball, and serial killers. Allison’s writing has been featured in Huffpo, The Hard Times, and Macaulay Culkin’s BunnyEars.com. She’s performed at SF Sketchfest, Out of Bounds Fest, and Bird City Comedy Festival and has opened for the Sklar Brothers.

In 1997, she was featured in the book “Humor Works” by Dr. John Morreall, the founder of the International Society for Humor Studies and has managed to stay very grounded despite this wild literary fame.

09/14/2020

Author Feature! We'll be highlighting all the amazing artists involved in our next production, "Dark Matter: Last Transmissions from Echo Base" in the run up to our performances online on Oct 1, 2 & 3 at 7pm PST.

Dominique Gelin is a comedian and writer based in Oakland who offers strong opinions on stupid things, -isms, and flip-flops. She has performed at the All Jane Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, KQED, and others. When she's not on stage, Dominique also writes for local sketch groups Nice Tan and Killing My Lobster.

09/14/2020

09/12/2020

Bay Area Radio Drama rockets back to the airwaves with 8 World Premiere Science Fiction stories! Listen for free online at BayAreaRadioDrama.com. Performances October 1-3 7pm.

09/07/2020

09/07/2020

We hope you're having a restful Labor Day! In preparation for our upcoming, brand-new show, "Dark Matter: Last Transmissions from Echo Base," please enjoy our first ever production, "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher. This classic thriller features the dynamic performance of Bay Area favorite Melissa Ortiz in the starring role!

https://www.bayarearadiodrama.com/previous-performances

Also available where you get your podcasts as "BARDcast"

https://open.spotify.com/show/1JSLsAxuTRcp4HNc1zbgAL?si=eaYOVWEtQOWlr7lHAV2lng

Listen to BARDcast on Spotify. A podcast for Bay Area Radio Drama. Recordings of our live performances!

08/12/2020

Here's a sneak peak at our promo shoot for our new upcoming show! More details soon!!

08/05/2020

The Buzz is out! We're in podcast form on Spotify, Apple podcasts and more!

A podcast for Bay Area Radio Drama. Recordings of our live performances!

07/21/2020

We're a podcast! Check out our first performance of the classic thriller: "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher on Spotify! (also on apple podcasts and iheart radio)

And if you enjoy the show and can send us $5, please consider donating through our Fractured Atlas Page: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/bay-area-radio-drama

Listen to BARDcast on Spotify. A podcast for Bay Area Radio Drama. Recordings of our live performances!