Babe of the Worlds - A Unique Dramatic Audio Presentation of the Christmas Story
This audio drama was produced and recorded in front of a live audience on December 12, 2014 in Phoenix, AZ. This radio play was written by Jeffrey Adams from Icebox Radio Theater and was produced and recorded with permission from him.
Babe of the Worlds is the Christmas story told in a way that you've probably never heard before. Imagine that the little town of Bethlehem had a radio station. Then imagine that the events leading up to and surrounding the birth of Christ are broadcast as news reports from that radio station. That is the world that is explored in this half hour dramatic audio presentation.
Reviews:
"You guys did a fantastic job! Our family listened last night as we drove around and looked at Christmas lights. And hearing your program made it even more special!" -Pat Roy, Producer & Co-Creator of Jonathan Park
"Congratulations! I don't see how you pulled such a show off on a STAGE in front of a LIVE audience!!!! I loved the radio twist on the Christmas Story...the Live Foley SFX's were a nice touch and way cool as well." -Tom Lamar, Host & Producer of Spinal Column Radio
"Fantastic stuff JD, cheers!" -Matthew McLean, Host of Audio Drama Production Podcast
Production Credits:
Cast
Host - Andrew Jones
KBHM Announcer - Michael Johnson
Carla Phillips - Jordyn Allison
Joseph - Kevin Duncan
Mary - Victoria Muth
Professor Pearson - Lael Wilkins
The Centurion - Ron Amaya
The Shepherd - Kyle Burbank
The Governor - Tim Muth
Reporter 1 - Daniel Ramirez
Reporter 2 - Jennifer Caldwell
Crew
Script Writer - Jeffrey Adams
Producer/Director - J.D. Sutter
Sound Designer - Roy Allison
Live Foley - Roy Allison, Andrew Jones
Pianist - Jennifer Muth
Photography - Kristin Sutter
Music
Theme music composed by Sam Avendaño
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Excerpted from track of the same name from the album "O Night Divine" by artist Cat Jahnke. You can learn more about her music at catjahnke.com.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, O Holy Night, Do You Hear What I Hear, and Angels We Have Heard On High - Performed live by Jennifer Muth
Away In a Manger - Performed by Roy Allison
Special Thanks:
Thanks to Rev. R.G. Garrett for the opportunity to produce and record this show at the Winter Banquet and for the use of the VPC facilities for rehearsals. Thank you to each member of the cast and crew; you guys and gals are AWESOME! Pamela, thanks for your encouragement. Thanks to Cat Jahnke for granting the permission to use her music in the show.
-JD Sutter, Producer/Director
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