Fully-dramatized productions of the top two scripts from our first International Audio +Theatre Script Competition (IASTC)

Boudica
by Lisa Humbertson
WINNER Grand Prize
2000 audio + theatre international script competition.
Lisa Humberson's breath-takingly eloquent and powerful historical drama Boudica is a true standout in contemporary audio theatre scriptwriting vision and technique. We are honored to present the tale of Boudica (also known as Boudicea), an ancient Iceni Queen who battled the invading Roman Empire, for our listeners. Take the story of one of history's most powerful (yet mostly unknown) female warrior queens, and spin it through the considerable talents of an unbelievably talented contemporary female playwright. Her use of language amazed us. Her use of sound as a living, breathing character awed us. You will be moved, enlightened, enraged, and humbled by the power of this story. Hers is a timeless tale of dignity and honor. “Boudica” will shock you with the sheer power of words and sounds.

The Unraveling
by Kevin James Miller

First Place Winner
2000 audio + theatre international script competition

Alice Hammond is living a nightmare. Who is the mysterious man who haunts her dreams? And why have strangers started following her? The answers are more shocking than Alice could ever imagine in The Unraveling, an inventive and compelling mystery noir by award-winner Kevin James Miller. Try to solve a mystery as it unravels in front of you. A brilliant new sci-fi flavored drama awaits!

Some of our best, and favorite work, is done in front of a live audience. Mind's Ear proudly presents two of our most memorable live performances!

Mitch in the Morning
by Joel Pierson

A "morning zoo" DJ, paying a visit to a small community station, opens up the phone lines to locals -- and gets more than he bargained for when a desperate woman calls in. Presented live on the air, this "audio verite'" production really ruffled some feathers in Bloomington last spring. The situation spins out of control, taking the audience on a wild theatrical ride -- presented as reality to unsuspecting radio listeners.

“Didn’t you people learn ANYTHING from ‘War of the Worlds?”
– irate listener who called in during the Mitch in the Morning broadcast

The Play Room
by Jay Bonansinga please visit Jay's website
Two Chicago detectives are dispatched to investigate a series of horrific, gruesome murders. A string of victims have been discovered, their bones ripped from their bodies, their skin turned inside out. They have no leads, no motive, no hope until a chance encounter leads them to an abandoned apartment building and a small frightened girl...who seems to be much more than she appears. From acclaimed screenwriter, novelist and filmmaker Jay Bonansinga!

When 25-year-old George Angell comes out of the closet at Thanksgiving dinner, his conservative Cincinnati family is thrown into chaos. His mother, Nancy, is in serious denial. His sister, Agatha, considers the gesture brave, but gauche. And Dad? He's hiding in the coat closet.

ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING!
Featuring the original cast from the world premiere production of this award-winning stage play. This show premiered in Bloomington, Indiana and was taken to Chicago for an encore run. Hear the entire original cast!