Lights, Audio, Action!

About Lights, Audio, Action!

Immerse yourself in the minds of film, theater and television writers in raw performances of dramatic table reads. Hear new scripts come to life in the spirit of classic radio dramas with a modern approach from Missouri actors, directors and producers.

Publisher

St. Louis Public Radio

Category

arts · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2022

Latest episode

14 Feb 2023

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Feb 2023

   Stand Your Ground Act 2

   Today's Table Read is a timely piece that examines the justice system, cultural biases, and family values. It was written by Joel P. King of J.P.E.K. Creative Works theater. The Table Read is directed by Joel P. King and produced by Delilah Consuelo. The sound engineering was done by Sean Kilker and the production was made possible by Jade Harrell, the Director of On-Demand & Content Partnerships.

2. 

   14 Feb 2023

   Stand Your Ground Act 1

   Today's Table Read is a timely piece that examines the justice system, cultural biases, and family values. It was written by Joel P. King of J.P.E.K. Creative Works theater. The Table Read is directed by Joel P. King and produced by Delilah Consuelo. The sound engineering was done by Sean Kilker and the production was made possible by Jade Harrell, the Director of On-Demand & Content Partnerships. The talented actors are Joel P. King, Black Pearl, Olivia Neil, Zion Harrell, Zachary Scott Clark, Terry Kendrick, Aidan Mays, Shane Rice, Stephanie Smith, Seglinda Fox, Michael Paplanus, Colin McLaughlin. All the actors will be playing multiple roles. Remember that time in history and the killing of Trayvon Martin? In 2012, African-American playwright Joel P. King was immediately driven to put pen to paper. For him, it felt like we had gone backward in time. There was a lot of messaging going around, but Joel didn't feel like people were hearing what needed to be heard. Through this piece, Stand Your Ground aims to share other perspectives to enlighten and inspired change. Joel has written a film and a mini-series for this as well. This episode is historic for “Lights, Audio, Action!” as it is our first adaptation of a stage play. We are additionally proud to share the original work of this history-making Black man, Joel P. King. What’s more, we are showcasing the talent of local artists and creatives. Thanks to this partnership with the Missouri Film office, we continue to make a positive social and economic impact in our community.

3. 

   15 Nov 2022

   City of the Blues - Act 2

   “City of the Blues” written by Peter Mayer. Set in 1958 St. Louis, “City of the Blues” focuses on a blues club owner who finds himself in the middle of a war for control of the Mississippi Riverfront.

4. 

   15 Nov 2022

   City of the Blues - Act 1

   “City of the Blues” written by Peter Mayer. Set in 1958 St. Louis, “City of the Blues” focuses on a blues club owner who finds himself in the middle of a war for control of the Mississippi Riverfront.

5. 

   6 Oct 2022

   The Gashouse Gang (Part 2) Bottom of the Inning

   Continue with brothers Paul and Dizzy Dean as they contemplate their loyalties and worth. How will they lead the St. Louis Cardinals team to an unforgettable World Series run against the Detroit Tigers in 1934?

6. 

   6 Oct 2022

   The Gashouse Gang (Part 1) Top of the Inning

   Redbird fans! Journey with brothers and arch-rivals Paul and Dizzy Dean as they lead the underdog, oddball, St. Louis Cardinals team to an unforgettable World Series run against the Detroit Tigers in 1934.

7. 

   17 Jan 2022

   Don't Go There - Part 2

   On the coldest night in years, a violent man who has just murdered four people seeks refuge in what appears to be an empty home –only to discover that the elderly woman living there may be far more dangerous than anything waiting for him outside.

8. 

   17 Jan 2022

   Don't Go There - Part 1

   On the coldest night in years, a violent man who has just murdered four people seeks refuge in what appears to be an empty home –only to discover that the elderly woman living there may be far more dangerous than anything waiting for him outside.

9. 

   7 Jan 2022

   Introducing Lights, Audio, Action!

   Immerse yourself in the minds of film, theater and television writers in raw performances of dramatic table reads. Hear new scripts come to life in the spirit of classic radio dramas with a modern approach from Missouri actors, directors and producers.

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