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Follow Plato down into the proverbial cave on this retelling of his most famous Socratic dialogue, the “Allegory of the Cave”. Written by Plato in 375 BC, the conversation between Socrates and Plato’s brother highlights the importance of education and philosophy in creating a healthy modern society — and healthy individuals. Unsurprisingly, the lessons still resonate with eerie precision even now, so grab a seat in our digital Greek garden as Dennis Jerz and Edward Roberts read this allegory out of Plato’s Republic. Hosted by Michael Steele. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre. Music Used: "Evening Fall (Harp)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A conflicted teen runs off to the forbidden forest to jot down her fickle feelings in her diary. Unfortunately, in the dark, she loses her way — and her diary! — and must beckon fairy guides to help her find her way out. Will they help her, or will they read the strange, half-blank human book they find? Be in the know by listening to “Knock On Wood,” a fantasy tale written by Tim Papciak. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

A once peaceful kingdom becomes chaotic when a malicious spell transforms various humans – including the king and prince! – into a variety of animals – like crows, spiders, and deer. Can a perplexed princess avoid the ire of her mother the queen and help her brother and father find the cause, break the spell, and restore the order before it’s too late? Learn the answer in this fantastical fantasy story “Animal Kingdom,” written by Tim Papciak. A production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

After fleeing a field of battle during the Civil War, an embarrassed Union soldier pauses for a moment of self-reflection. Join us for the first episode of our new series Out of Literature to hear from Henry Fleming, the conflicted main character of the classic, bestselling novel The Red Badge of Courage. Listen in as he shares his internal struggles with war, with nature, and with himself. Written by Stephen Crane in 1895 and read by Daniel Bendix. Hosted by Peg Bryan. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

On St. Patrick’s Day, one young woman is making a sacrifice to stand in solidarity with her sister. But this particular day is far from a celebration. In a world that appears to be lacking in miracles and where there’s no reason to hope, what, if anything, can help change the attitude of someone who has given up? All those questions are answered in our latest production, “Green Hair, Don’t Care” written by Tim Papciak. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Alice has returned for a tea party with the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the rest of the local residents of Wonderland. But this time Alice won’t be trying to find her way home. This time she’s trying to help solve a mystery! What happened? Who did it? Will there be justice? Or will everyone just go mad? Find out in this entertaining adaptation of these classic characters, “A Mousetery in Wonderland” by Albert Saenz. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre

What happens when a decades old marriage starts to feel like things are not like they used to be? They make a choice to go on a wild adventure to rekindle the fire and the romance they once knew. Follow this story as one such married couple finds their way into what becomes not only a trip down memory lane, but a day accompanied with the right amount of suspense. Enjoy listening to “The Wild Hearts Hiking Trail” by Tim Papciak. A special thanks to the Army & Navy Story of Latrobe for helping with props for this production. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre

An aging man has one last chance to strike it big in one of the last gold rushes of the early 20th century. He enlists the help of a down-on-his-luck pilot to help him make the trip. Adventure and peril are their companions on the journey. And what seems like a missed opportunity turns out to be something neither one could have foreseen. Enjoy "Flying Down a Rainbow" by Homer King Gordon. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre

Two friends reunite after a separation of twenty years. Each has lived their own unique life. On this night they will come together and discover that time was never an obstacle to their friendship but that the choices made in each other's own paths would cost more than they could have imagined. Enjoy the classic story, "After Twenty Years" by O. Henry. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Experience Christmas through the eyes of Charles Dickens in his classic story, “A Christmas Carol.” Enjoy this production performed with full cast and live foley effects! Episode 4 – The Ghost of Christmas Future:  The chilling Ghost of Christmas Future is Scrooge’s last visitor of the night, bringing Ebenezer face-to-face with the consequences that await him if he does not change his wicked, miserly ways. Adapted for audio by We Are One Body® Audio Theatre Cast members in order of appearance: Peg Bryan as the Narrator; David Seremet as Ebenezer Scrooge; Tony Chiappetta as the 1 Businessman; Edward Roberts as the 2 Businessman; John Kenyon as Joe; Cindy Lou Fiorina as Mrs. Dilber; Kolbe Foss as Peter; Kelly Doman as Mrs. Cratchit; Margaret Butina as Martha; Helen Butina as 1 Cratchit Child; Annette Steele as 2 Cratchit Child; Albert Saenz as Bob Cratchit; Albert Saenz III as the Young Boy; Cletus McConville as Fred; Shantel McConville as Fred’s Wife; and Kelly Burd as Fred’s Wife’s Friend. Foley Effects Artists were Cori Beredino, Lawrence Cuda and Matthew Mann. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Experience Christmas through the eyes of Charles Dickens in his classic story, “A Christmas Carol.” Enjoy this production performed with full cast and live foley effects! Episode 3 – The Ghost of Christmas Present:  The Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge on a journey to witness true happiness in places he least expected to find it. Adapted for audio by We Are One Body® Audio Theatre Cast members in order of appearance: David Seremet as Ebenezer Scrooge; Peg Bryan as the Narrator; Scott Walton as the Ghost of Christmas Present; Kelly Doman as Mrs. Cratchit; Margaret Butina as Martha; Helen Butina as 1 Cratchit Child; Annette Steele as 2 Cratchit Child; Albert Saenz as Bob Cratchit; Donovan Saenz as Tiny Tim; Kolbe Foss as Peter; Cletus McConville as Fred; Shantel McConville as Fred’s Wife; Edward Roberts as Fred’s Wife’s Friend 1; Kelly Burd as Fred’s Wife’s Friend 2; and Heather Walton as Fred’s Wife’s Friend 3. Foley Effects Artists were Cori Beredino, Lawrence Cuda and Matthew Mann A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Experience Christmas through the eyes of Charles Dickens in his classic story, “A Christmas Carol.” Enjoy this production performed with full cast and live foley effects! Episode 2 – The Ghost of Christmas Past:  The Ghost of Christmas Past dives into Scrooge's life as a young boy, forcing the curmudgeonly man to remember the joy and love that used to fill his life. Adapted for audio by We Are One Body® Audio Theatre Cast, in order of appearance: David Seremet as Ebenezer Scrooge; Peg Bryan as the Narrator; Lillian Kenyon as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Fan; Keith Bodayla as Young Scrooge; Joe Potts as Fezziwig; Daniel Bendix as Jim Wilkins; Susan Potts as Mrs. Fezziwig; Taryn Yutzy as Sarah Fezziwig; Rachel Bodayla as Belle; and Lisa Thackrah as the Fiddler. Foley Effects Artists were Lawrence Cuda and Matthew Mann A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Experience Christmas through the eyes of Charles Dickens in his classic story, “A Christmas Carol.” Enjoy this production performed with full cast and live foley effects! Episode 1:  Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold-hearted miser, cannot be warmed even by the good cheer of the Christmas season. But a ghostly visit from his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, is about to make him look at the season in a whole new light. Adapted for audio by We Are One Body® Audio Theatre Cast, in order of appearance: Peg Bryan as the Narrator; David Seremet as Ebenezer Scrooge; Albert Saenz as Bob Cratchit; Cletus McConville as Fred; Sean Reilly as the First Charitable Person; Karen Merritt as the Second Charitable Person; and Paul Fox as Jacob Marley Foley Effects Artists were Lawrence Cuda, Karrie Fetter, Matthew Mann, and Edward Roberts Auto Cue Operator was Shantel McConville A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Bravery and faith turned a young boy into a hero.  Learn how good can prevail against the odds by listening to the children’s production of “David and Goliath.”  Adapted from the First Book of Samuel Chapter 17.  Cast in order of appearance: Lisa Thackrah as the Narrator; Peter Vitale as Goliath; Henry Liske as Jesse; Fletcher Dias as Israelite 1; Hunter Wilford as Israelite 2; Henry Kristobak as Israelite 3; Matthew Sobota as David; Joey Little as Eliab; and Brody Carmichael as Saul.  A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.

Trust and friendship develop when you marry into a family.  See this demonstrated as you listen to this children’s production of "The Loyal Daughter-in-law" that was adapted from the Book of Ruth, Chapter 1: Verses 1 -19. Cast in order of appearance: Renee Stockberger as the Narrator; Annette Steele as Naomi; Ava Parrish as Ruth; and Myra Parrish as Orpah. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre.