Of Spacious Skies is an audio drama anthology series set in the American west, with stories spanning eras and genres.
The first episode tells the story of Katharine Lee Bates’ journey to Colorado and how she came to write the poem that would become “America the Beautiful” from the top of Pikes Peak. Other episodes include: the story of a father and son’s relationship with the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (and one another), an epic tale of a failed summit attempt, an encounter during a Black Lives Matter protest, the parable of a benevolent dragon, and more!
The FAC Theatre Company is packaging up joy and merriment and sending it your way! From our homes to yours, we’re bringing love, light, laughter, and a few surprises direct to your kitchens and living rooms for the FAC’s 2020 holiday production. We’re happy to provide this audio version, but hope you will also watch the cabaret, in order to take full delight in the performances. Available at fac.coloradocollege.edu
14 Dec 2020
Love in the Hate State
by Marisa D. Hebert
Spanning 23 years, this play proves that love is love is love.
10 Dec 2020
Cog Dogs and Dog Trails
by Jessica Kahkoska
Stuck in New York City since COVID began, Jessica Kahkoska brings us a play based on the process of creating this play. And, she plays herself.
3 Dec 2020
No Politics, Please
by Mickey Burdick
This episode was recorded and takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2020 – two evenings following Election Day.
19 Nov 2020
INVASION!!!
by Jonathan Andujar & Jess Weaver
They came 250 million miles from outer space to hold the world spellbound with new and startling powers from another planet. You will never be able to forget…INVASION!!!
12 Nov 2020
Wide Open Spaces
By Xochitl Portillo
The mountain sees and hears all. Here are a few stories, based on conversations with real people, about the power of growing up and living in Colorado Springs.
22 Oct 2020
Leonidas
by Jonathan Andujar
It’s the turn of the 20th century, and Leonidas Frank Chaney, one of Colorado Springs’ most famous sons, is about to make the big choice that will lead him to become Lon Chaney, the man of a thousand faces.
15 Oct 2020
To Slay The Dragon: A Parable
by Mickey Burdick
There was once a neighborhood known as the Conejos district that held a small playground featuring a dragon sculpture. The dragon loved the city, and the kids all came to play with it. It was a kind, reasonable dragon. But one day, a knight in yellow-gold armor showed up on horseback to slay the dragon.
8 Oct 2020
Just Keep Breathing
by Marisa D. Hebert
The summer of 2020 will be remembered for a lot of things, not least of which is the amplification of the Black Lives Matter movement and the protests that reached every community across our nation. In this episode, a father and daughter attend a protest in Colorado Springs.
1 Oct 2020
Turn 87
by Jess Weaver
The year is 2021, and Toc Withers—with his championship racing dad by his side—is getting ready to compete in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race.
24 Sept 2020
Expedition Log
by Jessica Kahkoska
A “trail bro” brings us along on his EPIC ascent of the most awesome mountain in the region. A modern, comedic interpretation of the real-life trek of Zebulon Pike, the man for whom Pikes Peak is named, and his small crew. A parody of adventure bro culture, and an incisive look into what is considered to be “classic” Colorado history.
17 Sept 2020
Beautiful
by Mêlisa Annis
It’s the summer of 1893, and Katherine Lee Bates is traveling with her companion, Katharine Coman, by train to Colorado Springs, where she becomes inspired to write the poem that would become the lyric to AMERICA, THE BEAUTIFUL
16 Sept 2020
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Of Spacious Skies is an audio drama anthology series, with stories spanning eras and genres, exploring the past, present, and future of Colorado Springs through stories converging around Pikes Peak.
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