Moonlight Audio Theatre

THE ROAR OF THE CROWD (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE The Tunnels thrum, the city roars, and the Policies of HartLife are beside themselves - the long promised Launch Day has arrived. With the dastardly plans of Project Manager Charles Wynn revealed to a few and the Hendersonians closing in on the festivities on Level Omega, what will happen when the Hope of HartLife is finally set to its purpose? Find out, as the Fifth seasonal retelling of the history of Our Fair City comes to a close. Hartlife Studios NOTE: This Episode concludes Season 5

A SINGLE TWISTED SPOKE (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE As Launch Day for the Hope of HartLife draws closer, the intrepid Andrew Snidge digs deeper into the mystery that is the Big Dig project. What does Project Manager Charles Wynn have in store for Cassie and the rest of our meddlesome heroes? Find out as the story of Our Fair City continues. Hartlife Studios

LOAMY'S CHOICE (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE The warrens of Old Tunnel are vast, labyrinthine, and dangerous. One must take the utmost caution when traversing their mold-ridden expanses–unless, of course, you are the Mole Person designated Loamy. Then, barbeque sauce and a nursery song will have to do. Hartlife Studios

DINNER WITH THE GOOD DOCTORS (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE Tonight, we return to that lair of unnatural, unsupervised, and decidedly un-corporate science: the Montgomery Moro Museum and Memorial House, as we join the Doctors and Andrew Snidge as they welcome Cassie in for that most dangerous of gatherings: a home-cooked meal with the family. Hartlife Studios

DECLAWED (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE What dreams might rest inside the sleeping brain of a Mole Person? While you, loyal Policy, have surely never wasted valuable corporate time on such frivolous thoughts–rest assured, the company has an answer. Journey with us into…the mind of the MOLE. Hartlife Studios

ARTISTIC DIFFERENCES (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE Tensions begin to boil as a group of insurgents, know only as "The Hendersonians," prepare for a stunning display of corporate disloyalty and defiance. What horrors will they unleash on the good Policies of HartLife? What harm will they do to the mighty infrastructure of the Corporation? And most importantly–how will HartLife restore order and safety? Find out…as the story of Our Fair City continues. Hartlife Studios

GEONAUTICAL CONSOLE-TATIONS (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE Descend with the young Cassie Wilkins into the very bowels of the city, to the newly carved out Sector Omega. Thrill at being deeper than any policy has ever gone before- and marvel at the magnificent and mammoth Geoship that will take Policy Wilkins even deeper. Yes, loyal listeners- it is truly a new day of exploration for Our Fair City. Hartlife Studios

RISE AND SHINE (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE Policies, do not listen to the Outsider or Dissenter, who may tell you that your commute to work in the morning is unpleasant! With HartLife, all elements of the work-day experience have been finely crafted to encourage employee satisfaction, synergistic excellence, and above all, maximum productivity. Truly: who could not appreciate the gentle, warming lightrise as the daytime illumination slowly comes online? The clean, cool feel of the recirculated air, pumping gently through your tunnels? The first whiff of Algae-based coffee beverages, distributed at a compact, efficient kiosk in your PeopleMover station? But wait- who is that behind the kiosk desk? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City continues. Hartlife Studios

EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE The day begins unexpectedly for Doctor Emily Caligari, as she desperately attempts to avoid that high crime against Productivity, Tardiness. Will she arrive at her meeting on time? Will our friends, the newly underemployed riggers, find suitable occupations? Will Sandy and Clay settle down into co-habitating bliss? Will Elizabeth Rourke pass her Identity Variance exam? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City…continues. Hartlife Studios

THE RIGHT STUFF (SCI-FI / DARK COMEDY) LANGUAGE Our Fair City is a post-apocalyptic science fiction / dark comedy audio drama set in the not so distant future where the skies are stormy, and the landscape is a vast frozen tundra. Lightning rigs high above the city gather energy from thunderstorms, mad scientists walk the earth, and adorably monstrous Molepeople dig tunnels deep underground to expand the city’s habitable space. We rejoin the policies of HartLife as they bask in the warm glow of the power surplus created by the fusion reactor and Neal Henderson’s sacrifice. HartLife is not idle, however, what will the company do with this new bounty? What new joys will they bring their loyal policies? What pleasures will our dear friends experience during this time of plenty? Find out, as the Fifth Season of the HartLife Historical Records begins…. Hartlife Studios

CHILLIN’ (SUSPENSE) When eccentric recluse Simon Strong, who lives in a perpetually chilled state, vanishes (leaving some rather suspicious remains behind), his only known associate, a teenage delivery girl. is interviewed by the police! Inspired by the story "Cool Air" by H.P. Lovecraft. Written by Julie Hoverson. 19 Nocturne Boulevard

THE EMPTY DESK (MYSTERY) They say that familiarity breeds contempt, and history suggests that's pretty true. But what about a Girl Detective on her own in the big, bad city? What's the end result of that equation? When Trixie Dixon is ready to find out she can always ask The Empty Desk. Decoder Ring Theatre

THE LATE MR. JUSTICE (MYSTERY) Really, if you think about it, we are all just waiting to die. From the moment of birth, in a perpetual holding pattern to shuffle off this mortal coil sooner or later. Most of the time it doesn't bear thinking about. But then the wait suddenly becomes a whole lot less theoretical than it used to be. Decoder Ring Theatre

CARIBBEAN BLUE – PART 5 (SCI-FI) To escape Jacob’s Disc and to save the crew of the Phoenix, the Doctor and Maurice must find a lost soul in the darkness. Meanwhile, Emma discovers that the Doctor may not be telling the whole truth. Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

CARIBBEAN BLUE – PART 4 (SCI-FI) The Phoenix prepares to die. A desperate escape plan is concocted, but the race to the only shelter available will throw the survivors into terrible danger. Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

CARIBBEAN BLUE – PART 3 (SCI-FI) As The Doctor and Maurice take a trip into the great unknowns of Jacob’s Disc, Emma and the Crew of the Pheonix are left to fend the Corruptors. Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

CARIBBEAN BLUE – PART 2 (SCI-FI) On the edge of known space, the Doctor and Emma make a rather bumpy landing. On Jacob’s Disc, something is burrowing up from deep underground. Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

CARIBBEAN BLUE – PART 1 (SCI-FI) The Doctor and Emma get dangerously close to one of the most unique sights in the Universe. On the Planet of Jacob’s Disc, tensions run high and something is awakened. Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

THE DREAMERS – PART 3 OF 3 (SCI-FI) The Doctor has finally had it with the Taibhsi and their dream realm. Listen to the exciting ending of Dreamers! Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

THE DREAMERS – PART 2 (SCI-FI) The Doctor doesn’t want to be here. Emma doesn’t want to be here. They don’t want to be with each other. But where is everyone else, who’s after them and why? Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

THE DREAMERS – PART 1 (SCI-FI) The Doctor doesn’t want to be here. Emma doesn’t want to be here. They don’t want to be with each other. But where is everyone else? Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

SUMMER CUTAWAY (SCI-FI) Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

THE LEGACY OF GALLIFREY (SCI-FI) New Lords of Time have invaded Earth in search of the Legacy of Gallifrey. Jason Tate holds the means to stopping them. But to do so will mean his death. Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

THE LORDS OF TIME (SCI-FI) Jason Tate learns the truth about himself. While an age old menace rises from the shadows to claim dominance over creation. Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

THE LONG ROAD (SCI-FI) Jason Tate is your average fellow in his early thirties. He has a nice normal life and a nice normal girlfriend. There is nothing all that remarkable about Jason Tate. So why does he keep having nightmares about aliens … and why is Torchwood keeping tabs on him? Featuring David Ault as The Doctor. Darker Projects

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE (MYSTERY) There are certain immutable laws that govern the universe, and to put them to the test is a waste of time. To employ the firm of Justice and Dixon to do so on your behalf will cost you the sum of $39.99 a day and leave you sadder, but wiser, than you were when you came in the door. Decoder Ring Theatre

THOSE WHO WAIT (MYSTERY) It is said by some that good things come to those who wait. It’s an interesting idea, and like most interesting ideas, it’s sufficiently vague as to be effectively meaningless. We all wait, therefore we each see ourselves as the potential recipient of the aforementioned good things. And we find this good, so the adage becomes a truism. Thing is, as comforting as it is, it ain’t quite true. Decoder Ring Theatre

THE PERFECT PIGEON (MYSTERY) A classic style caper, chock-a-block with art theft, swindling and romance! Written by Julie Hoverson. 19 Nocturne Boulevard

WILLING TO TAKE THE RISK (SPECIAL FEATURE) Herald Jones struggles to win back the affections of Belinda Goodall. He started the romance as his alter ego, Malik Fraser. Soon he was forced to reveal his secret identity to Belinda, who's had enough for both of them. In this season finale, Anvil Steel tries to break them up for good. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

TO GRANDMOTHER’S HOUSE WE GO (SPECIAL FEATURE) In the rough and tumble streets of Concrete Falls, murder and revenge fuel a cycle of violence. Now, a grieving father seeks retribution for the murder of his only son. But for Herald Jones, vengeance isn't justice, even when the victim is a friend. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

A CUT ABOVE (SPECIAL FEATURE) Herald Jones gets the word on the street when he visits his favorite barber shop. Not all the news is good. The Mad Nabber's daring bank job right under the Pharaoh's nose is causing citizens to question his abilities. And the news gets worse for our unsuspecting hero. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

NIETCHZE'S SPAWN (SPECIAL FEATURE) Herald Jones is hoping to relax after busting a violent band of radical patriots. Alas, he will face once again the merciless cyborg Anvil Steel. This monstrous machine-man menace gets the Pharaoh's attention when he threatens our hero's friend Henry at Henry's Stop N' Go. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

INTENTIONS OF PATRIOTS (SPECIAL FEATURE) Last week, crime-fighting took a back seat to Herald's troubled love life. Now that he's revealed his secret identity to Belinda Goodall, the Pharaoh is back, and there's no time to lose. Right-wing terrorists, filling with Islamophobic hatred are threatening the security of Concrete Falls. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

LOVE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE (SPECIAL FEATURE) Things aren't going well between Malik Frasier and the woman he loves. Belinda Goodall has been stood up once too often. But she doesn't know that our humble bookstore clerk broke those dates on a hero's mission, playing his part as the Jade City Pharaoh. Malik's only hope is to reveal his secret identity, but will he do it, and can it save a failing romance? As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

SANCTUARY (SPECIAL FEATURE) As a crime fighter, Herald Jones knows not every moment of a heroes life is filled with adventure. Sometimes he has to run errands just like the rest of us -- except he can fly and we can't. But even a simple trip to the bank can turn to danger for the Jade City Pharaoh. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

LAST CALL (SPECIAL FEATURE) In our last episode, our hero chased The Beef Cooka and his driver to a fiery crash at a police roadblock. But somehow, the wily Beef Cooka escaped. Now, the search for the sinister fiend must wait as the green-caped avenger, the Jade City Pharaoh, embarks on a personal crusade to save his detective friend from destroying herself. It's a quest that threatens a budding romance. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

THE CHASE (SPECIAL FEATURE) We left our hero in the hospital, recovering from a brutal attack by his arch nemesis, The Beef Cooka. Though he survived, the Pharaoh fakes his death in hopes his enemy would get careless. For six months, he helped Detective Martina McCoy build a case. Now, the wait is over. It's time to take the fight to the very headquarters of The Beef Cooka. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

HARD TO KILL (SPECIAL FEATURE) At the end of Season One, our hero Herald M.F. Jones (aka The Jade City Pharaoh) was gravely wounded by his arch nemesis, The Beef Cooka. In this episode, Herald's closest friend, Supreme Intellect ('Preme) and police detective Martina McCoy wait anxiously at Herald's bedside as our hero pays an out-of-body visit to his long-deceased mentor. As aired on North Carolina Public Radio WUNC 91.5 FM

THE TELL-TALE HEART (HORROR) Summerstock Playhouse is a seasonal series in which fans of old time radio produce new presentations of OTR scripts. In the Summer of 2015, David Ault and Jack Ward brought this classic Edgar Allan Poe short to the Summerstock Playhouse. Co-starring Jack Ward, and special guest stars from The No Sleep Podcast, and showcasing the heart-stopping terror-filled music of Sharon Bee. Electric Vicuna Productions

THE MAN CALLED METHUSELAH (SCI-FI) When Stephen "Biff" Straker takes part in a secret experiment to prove Einstein's theory of relative time, he is thrown past the 1990's into the 31st century! Pulp action and adventure in the classic adventuring tradition of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon and Dan Dare. Biff and Captain Bara of the Rat Men fight over the Pool of Death and our heroes finally escape only to discover an incredible island in the clouds, ruled by the man called Methuselah! Electric Vicuna Productions

THE POOL OF DEATH (SCI-FI) When Stephen "Biff" Straker takes part in a secret experiment to prove Einstein's theory of relative time, he is thrown past the 1990's into the 31st century! Pulp action and adventure in the classic adventuring tradition of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon and Dan Dare. Commander Degan, Doctor Thermopoli and Doyen are arrested along with Biff and Varger the Patrol Hound by the Rahoad. Desperate to acquire the power of flight the Rat Men challenge Commander Degan in the Pool of Death! Electric Vicuna Productions

THE FALLEN ANGEL (SCI-FI) When Stephen "Biff" Straker takes part in a secret experiment to prove Einstein's theory of relative time, he is thrown past the 1990's into the 31st century! Pulp action and adventure in the classic adventuring tradition of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon and Dan Dare. Commander Angela Degan and Professor Ildeen Thermopoli with a secret "cargo" crash lands on Terra Prime and are pursued, along with Biff, by the Rat Men of Gueln Sector! Electric Vicuna Productions

THE HAUNTED WORLD (SCI-FI) When Stephen "Biff" Straker takes part in a secret experiment to prove Einstein's theory of relative time, he is thrown past the 1990's into the 31st century! Pulp action and adventure in the classic adventuring tradition of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon and Dan Dare. Waking up in the 31st century, Biff Straker is discovered and arrested by the Patrol Hound, Varger, and pursued by the Rat men gangs from the decayed ancient city of Guelph. Electric Vicuna Productions

THE FUTURE IS NOW (SCI-FI) When Stephen "Biff" Straker takes part in a secret experiment to prove Einstein's theory of relative time, he is thrown past the 1990's into the 31st century! Pulp action and adventure in the classic adventuring tradition of Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon and Dan Dare. Electric Vicuna Productions

TULPA (HORROR) Tulpa is a Jack J. Ward script that was produced by Chatterbox Audio Theatre for their 2014 Chatterbox Horror Live Show. Mr. Ward was a winner of the script writing contest with this original horror based upon the idea of the "tulpa" from Tibetan lore. A beautiful live performance you'll not want to miss! Chatterbox Audio Theatre

WENCE UPON A TIME (CHRISTMAS) Just in time for Christmas a New Holiday treat from a radio drama group based out of Kelowna, BC Canada. Find out what surprise awaits Good King Wenceslas and his loyal page when they venture out into that cruel and frosty night on the Feast of Stephen. Start a new Christmas tradition; cozy up with friends and family around the 'radio' and set your imagination free with this funny and heart-warming Christmas tale. Wence Upon A Time radio play script written by Andrew Smith, Tami Smith and Avery Smith. Original songs written by Andrew Smith © 2015 Andrew Smith (SOCAN) – Lake Studios

WHISPERS FROM HELL (HORROR/HALLOWEEN) Harmless pranks turn dark as a young woman fears a voyeuristic predator may be stalking her from the shadows of peaceful suburbia where a dreadful secret lies in the cemetery next door. Warning: Contains explicit language and frightening situations not suitable for younger audiences. Campfire Radio Theater

NIGHT DELIVERY (HORROR/HALLOWEEN) MATURE THEMES LANGUAGE A rookie late night radio DJ is entangled in the web of a beguiling young beauty in red and devilish reverse rock lyrics as a dark wave of violence sweeps 1980s Atlanta. Campfire Radio Theater

TWO IS TOO MANY (MYSTERY) They say that you can have too much of a good thing, my friends, and that is certainly true. There are few things in the world so wonderful that custom cannot stale their infinite variety. And when it comes to the subject of Hawthornes... well, perhaps Two Is Too Many! Decoder Ring Theatre

THE STING OF THE DARK TOWER – EPISODE 3 OF 3 (FANTASY) The writer C.S. Lewis is invited to visit a lab in 1940’s Cambridge England where he is shown a device called a “chronoscope” that does to time what a telescope does to space. The chronoscope shows strange images of a dark tower ruled by men with stingers on their foreheads. An accident with the machine results in minds being switched between Cambridge and the dark tower. In the present, a precocious teenager and her mysterious nanny explore and ultimately complete this work of fiction that was discovered after C.S. Lewis’s death. Voiced by professional actors and with an original score for classical saxophone quartet, The Sting of the Dark Tower will take you back in time, sideways in time, and perhaps get you to think about who are our own men with stingers. COILED STORIES