DRAMA - an aural experience

About DRAMA - an aural experience

DRAMA: An Aural Experience™ is an indie anthology of immersive “cinema for your ears” audio dramas; each season features a new standalone storyline, cast of characters, and setting. Connected by a recurring cast of actors from Broadway, the West End, and Film & TV, with writing by NYT best-selling author Jeffrey James Keyes (Killer Chef with James Patterson), an original music score by Mexico City-based composers Manuel Pelayo & Giancarlo Bonfanti, and direction, audio design & editing by Aaron Salazar, presented by AKS IMMERSIVE in New York City. WHAT’S ON Season 1: ANTHOLOGY Each haunting, stand-alone episode draws you deeper into the supernatural, the paranormal, and the unexplained. Starring TV & Broadway’s Jason Veasey (TV: “George Brady”, Best Medicine, “Jonathan Bridgecroft” Only Murders In The Building, Broadway: A Strange Loop, The Lion King) & Tony® Nominee L Morgan Lee. UP NEXT: Season 2: Sophocles’ ANTIGONE coming Winter 2026. Learn more about our cast & team: www.drama-pod.com/cast-creatives, www.aksimmersive.com Instagram Us: @drama_pod, @the_listening or instagram.com/drama_pod/ Executive Producer: Aaron Salazar DRAMA: An Aural Experience™ is made under a SAG-AFTRA agreement

Publisher

AKS IMMERSIVE

Category

arts · fiction · fiction

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 May 2024

Latest episode

20 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Mar 2026

   BONUS: Behind the Scenes with Jason Veasey of THE LISTENING

   About This Episode Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of THE LISTENING (https://experiences.aks-tickets.com/THE-LISTENING-HOME/), the much-anticipated world premiere immersive audio experience, with leading star JASON VEASEY and creative producer Kate McLeod. In this candid conversation, Jason shares what excites him about stepping into this intimate, sonic storytelling universe and how exploring his speaking voice in an immersive setting challenges and inspires him as an artist. Learn how THE LISTENING uniquely blends live performance with audio-driven storytelling, what it means to work within the AKS Immersive collaborative, and why this show is “unexplored terrain” for performers and audiences alike. Whether you love innovative performing arts, want to hear about the creative process from Broadway talent, or are curious about what makes THE LISTENING such a bespoke event, this episode is for you. Key Highlights: - Jason reveals what draws him back to the AKS Immersive family and why the collective creative approach is so meaningful - The thrill and vulnerability of making the human voice the “camera” in sonic storytelling - How performing live, intimately and with headphones, is an entirely new theatrical challenge: “a double event” for both artist and audience - The value of venturing into the unknown, and why Jason feels like “an astronaut or a deep-sea diver” leading this production - What it means to truly listen to yourself, your collaborators, and your audience, in the purest sense About THE LISTENING THE LISTENING (https://experiences.aks-tickets.com/THE-LISTENING-HOME/) is a unique live sonic storytelling experience presented by AKS Immersive, written by NYT Best Selling Author Jeffrey James Keyes (Killer Chef with James Patterson), running for one week only: April 7–12, 2026, at the East Village Basement in NYC. Tickets & more info at: the-listening.com (https://experiences.aks-tickets.com/THE-LISTENING-HOME/) Listen now for inspiration, insight, and a fresh perspective on what the future of hybrid audio fiction can sound and feel like. Socials: Follow the journey on Instagram: @the_listening (https://www.instagram.com/the_listening) instagram.com/the_listening (https://www.instagram.com/the_listening) Credits Episode: DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE™ – Behind the Scenes of THE LISTENING Guest: JASON VEASEY (Broadway’s A Strange Loop, The Lion King, TV’s Best Medicine, Only Murders in the Building) Guest Host: Kate McLeod (Creative Producer of THE LISTENING, Creator of Authenticated, 6'2 Productions, and ME³) Producer & Host: Aaron Salazar (Producing Artistic Director, AKS Immersive) Presented by: AKS Immersive

2. 

   26 May 2025

   Zelda

   L Morgan Lee embodies Zelda, a psychic medium who guides a troubled visitor through a supernatural cleansing ritual, confronting dark forces to achieve personal liberation in this audio drama.

3. 

   26 May 2025

   Graveyard Shift

   Jason Veasery portrays a security guard on Manhattan's lighthouse overnight shift, facing inexplicable occurrences that blur the line between supernatural events and personal fears.

4. 

   13 Dec 2024

   When They Sleep

   Dara Kramer takes a late night laundry run that unexpectedly becomes a journey into the unknown, revealing the secrets that lie when people sleep.

5. 

   22 Nov 2024

   Dusk In The Park

   Aaron Salazar presents an immersive aural experience in 'Dusk In The Park', where the boundaries of sound and storytelling blur in a captivating sonic journey.

6. 

   25 Oct 2024

   The Runner

   DRAMA an aural experience (Episode 4) Title: The Runner Starring: David Israeli Written by: Jeffrey James Keyes Original Score by: Manuel Pelayo & Giancarlo Bonfanti Marketing Director: Madeline Corcoran Engineering: Aaron Salazar Associate Producer: Matthew Solomon Directed, Created & Executive Produced by: Aaron Salazar ... Presented by AKS IMMERSIVE ***Please wear headphones for the best experience @drama_pod (https://www.instagram.com/drama_pod) drama-pod.com (https://www.drama-pod.com/)

7. 

   11 Oct 2024

   Imaginary Friends

   DRAMA an aural experience (Episode 3) Title: Imaginary Friends featuring: CATURAH BROWN, DARA KRAMER & SAMANTHA LACEY JOHNSON Written by: Jeffrey James Keyes Original Score by: Manuel Pelayo & Giancarlo Bonfanti Marketing Director: Madeline Corcoran Engineering: Aaron Salazar Associate Producer: Matthew Solomon Directed, Created & Executive Produced by Aaron Salazar ... Presented by AKS IMMERSIVE ***Please wear headphones for the best experience @drama_pod (https://www.instagram.com/drama_pod) drama-pod.com (https://www.drama-pod.com/)

8. 

   27 Sept 2024

   Stanley Hotel

   DRAMA an aural experience (Episode 2) Title: Stanley Hotel featuring DARA KRAMER as Sofia & Aaron Salazar as Devan Words: Jeffrey James Keyes Music: Manuel Pelayo & Ginacarlo Bonfanti Marketing Director: Madeline Corcoran Engineering: Aaron Salazar Associate Producer: Matthew Solomon Directed, Created & Executive Produced by Aaron Salazar ... Presented by AKS IMMERSIVE ***Please wear headphones for the best experience @drama_pod (https://www.instagram.com/drama_pod) drama-pod.com (https://www.drama-pod.com/) Mentioned in this episode: Cast & Creatives

9. 

   13 Sept 2024

   Crossing

   DRAMA an aural experience - Premiere Episode (Episode 1) Title: Crossing - featuring GILLIAN SAKER as Marigold Words: Jeffrey James Keyes Music: Manuel Pelayo & Ginacarlo Bonfanti Marketing Director: Madeline Corcoran Engineering: Aaron Salazar Associate Producer: Matthew Solomon Directed, Created & Executive Produced by Aaron Salazar ... Presented by AKS IMMERSIVE ***Please wear headphones for the best experience @drama_pod (https://www.instagram.com/drama_pod) drama-pod.com (https://www.drama-pod.com/)

10. 

    17 May 2024

    Introducing DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE — Season 1: Anthology

    Step into a world of the supernatural, the paranormal, and the delightfully mysterious with DRAMA: AN AURAL EXPERIENCE — Season 1: Anthology, a cinematic audio drama series sonically crafted for headphones and designed to transport you into spine-tingling soundscapes and richly layered short-form storytelling. Featuring a cast from Broadway, Film & TV, West End & Immersive Theatre. Written by New York Times Best Selling Author Jeffrey James Keyes (Killer Chef with James Patterson). Directed and executive produced by Aaron Salazar. Original score by Manuel Pelayo & Giancarlo Bonfanti. Co-produced by Matthew Solomon, Marketing by Madeline Corcoran, Presented by AKS Immersive (https://www.aksimmersive.com). Learn more about our Cast & Creative Team: drama-pod.com/cast-creatives (https://www.drama-pod.com/cast-creatives) Instagram Us: @drama_pod (https://www.instagram.com/drama_pod/)

11. 

    17 May 2024

    Introducing DRAMA - an aural experience

    Returning Winter 2024 AKS IMMERSIVE presents DRAMA - an aural experience. Enter into the world of the supernatural, paranormal, and mysterious in this new short story audio drama series, sonically designed for your headphones to create an unforgettable immersive audio experience. Written by New York Times Best Selling Author Jeffrey James Keyes (Killer Chef with James Patterson). Directed by Aaron Salazar Featured in the New York Times, NY Post, NY Daily News, TimeOut New York & Wall Street Journal & Winner of the Immersion Nation Award for Best Environmental Immersion 2019, & Best Shows and Experiences 2019 from No Proscenium. Original Score by Manuel Pelayo & Giancarlo Bonfanti The cool winds are whispering in your ears. Join us as we journey into the unknown. Recorded and produced in New York City.

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YouTube views

1,440

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

28

Social presence

91

YouTube

65

Engagement

51

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