Chatterbox Audio Theater

Argonautica, Part 2

Apollonius of Rhodes — 15 Apr 2012 16:13:00 GMT

This live performance follows Jason and his heroic band of Argonauts on their quest to claim the golden fleece. Along the way, they will encounter powerful gods, fearsome warriors, nightmarish creatures, and other thrilling challenges. Part two of two.

Argonautica, Part 1

Apollonius of Rhodes — 25 Feb 2012 14:22:34 GMT

Meridian 7-1212

Irving Reis — 22 Jan 2012 15:07:34 GMT

Various lives intertwine through the telephone time service in late-1930s New York. A recreation of an Old Time Radio broadcast originally aired on The Columbia Workshop on August 24, 1939.

The Shadow: The Little Man Who Wasn't There

Alfred Bester — 14 Dec 2011 20:22:12 GMT

The classic radio and pulp hero takes on his toughest case when a criminal learns the secret of invisibility. A recreation of an Old Time Radio broadcast originally aired on April 8, 1945.

Halloween Show 2011

Robert Arnold, Deborah Hyatt — 16 Nov 2011 22:14:35 GMT

Chatterbox's fourth annual Halloween performance on 91.1 WKNO FM. This spine-chilling show features four original tales of horror that were performed live on the air: "Free Me," "Leila," "Food for Worms," and "Happy Harry."

Sight Gag 04: If You're Hearing This, Then I Must Be Dead

Robert Arnold — 21 Sep 2011 20:41:23 GMT

Three guys in a surrealist bar, a post-apocalyptic stand-up set, and the return of the Evil Genius: All are featured in the fourth show by Sight Gag, Chatterbox's own sketch comedy group! Recorded live at TheatreSouth on September 25, 2010.

Feathertop

Nathaniel Hawthorne — 04 Aug 2011 19:14:44 GMT

In this "moralized fable" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a witch is so proud of the scarecrow she builds that she decides to bring it to life. Disguising her creation as a gentleman, she sends him out into the world to make mischief. Will he be able to pass unnoticed among the other "empty-headed" people in the town?

The Bremen Town Musicians

Marques Brown — 28 Jun 2011 23:54:24 GMT

A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster team up to create a rockin' musical quartet. They set off for the big city in search of fame and fortune -- and find some surprises along the way. Performed live (with help from the audience) at the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival on May 28, 2011.

Markheim

Robert Louis Stevenson — 03 Jun 2011 10:02:24 GMT

In this Robert Louis Stevenson tale, a suspicious, erratic man visits an antique shop on Christmas Day. There, his desperate actions will bring him face to face with a mysterious visitor who seems to know his every thought -- and who will ask him to make an eternally binding choice.

The Human Experience 01: Love

Kyle Hatley — 14 Feb 2011 02:14:02 GMT

A series of confessional theater pieces asking people of various ages and backgrounds to share their views on a universal topic. This episode explores love in all its complexity, excitement, messiness, and poignancy.

Sight Gag 03: Nobody Beats Our Prices

Robert Arnold — 01 Feb 2011 11:33:07 GMT

A vanishing baby, an ode to Facebook stalking, and a dead dog named Mecal Fatter: Sight Gag returns in a big way with this sketch comedy show, recorded live at TheatreSouth on September 25, 2010.

Partridge's Perfect Present

Marques Brown — 23 Dec 2010 10:19:09 GMT

Partridge is leaving his pear tree to visit his family for the holidays. But before he arrives home, he is determined to find the perfect gift for his loving parents. On his journey, he'll meet several feathered friends who will help him find exactly what he's looking for. This interactive show was performed live at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on December 12, 2010.

Halloween Show 2010

Robert Arnold — 6 Nov 2010 19:15:15 GMT

Chatterbox's third annual Halloween performance on 91.1 WKNO FM. This terrifying production features five original tales of horror, all performed and broadcast live.

Pinocchio, Book 3: Fathers and Sons

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 27 Oct 2010 15:50:22 GMT

The classic tale reimagined for adults. A widowed carpenter pours his grief into the crafting of a marionette, who is soon lost in a seductive, dangerous world. Book Three of Three.

Pinocchio, Book 2: The Devil You Know

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 29 Sep 2010 14:30:40 GMT

The classic tale reimagined for adults. A widowed carpenter pours his grief into the crafting of a marionette, who is soon lost in a seductive, dangerous world. Book Two of Three.

Pinocchio, Book 1: Between God and Evil

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 30 Aug 2010 11:24:44 GMT

The classic tale reimagined for adults. A widowed carpenter pours his grief into the crafting of a marionette, who is soon lost in a seductive, dangerous world. Book One of Three.

The Shepherd of Clouds

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 06 Jul 2010 19:19:22 GMT

The hapless Giles stumbles onto the home of the Shepherd of Clouds, who is responsible for creating and controlling the weather. The powerful Shepherd decides to keep Giles as his servant. Will Giles be able to escape in time to save his wife and his village from an invading army? This interactive show was performed live at the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival on May 29, 2010.

Moon-Face

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 18 Apr 2010 08:05:09 GMT

John Claverhouse's strange appearance and grating laugh are enough to get under anyone's skin. But how far will his neighbor go in order to get rid of the jolly, moon-faced man? A surprising and darkly comic tale from Jack London.

Mythologia, Episode 03: The Aesir and the Building of the Wall

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 4 Mar 2010 13:50:50 GMT

In this Norse myth, Odin and his family create a home for themselves in Asgard. But to keep themselves safe, they'll need to build a wall -- a wall that can only be built by magic, and whose construction comes at a great price.

Snow Globe, Act Two

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 4 Feb 2010 11:22:19 GMT

A Christmas fable for grownups. An estranged daughter returns home on Christmas Eve after discovering what she believes to be a message from beyond. Act two of two.

Snow Globe, Act One

chatterboxtheater@gmail.com — 5 Jan 2010 19:16:00 GMT

A Christmas fable for grownups. An estranged daughter returns home on Christmas Eve after discovering what she believes to be a message from beyond. Act one of two.

King Me

Robert Arnold — 1 Dec 2009 12:02:55 GMT

Two men sit in a rented room, waiting. One is calm, the other nervous. To pass the time, the men play a game of checkers -- and the stakes are much higher than they first appear. A Chatterbox original.

The Separate Self

Robert Arnold — 1 Dec 2009 11:20:55 GMT

A man comes to believe that he possesses extraordinary powers -- powers that he can only activate by putting himself in harm's way. But what will happen when he decides to test his theory? A Chatterbox original.

Halloween Show 2009, Part 2

Kell Christie, Robert Arnold, Ambrose Bierce, Wyllis Cooper — 6 Nov 2009 11:20:55 GMT

Chatterbox's second annual live Halloween performance on 91.1 WKNO FM. The second half of this terrifying anthology show features the stories "Silent Retreat," "Hypnosis," "The Damned Thing," and "The Thing on the Fourble Board."

Halloween Show 2009, Part 1

Robert Arnold, Deborah Hyatt, Tony Isbell — 6 Nov 2009 11:20:19 GMT

Chatterbox's second annual live Halloween performance on 91.1 WKNO FM. The first half of this terrifying anthology show features the stories "In the Rainbow Room," "Boil," and "The Download."

Dead and Gone

James Joyce — 30 Sep 2009 16:16:58 GMT

A Southern retelling of James Joyce's classic story "The Dead." In early-20th-century Memphis, an insecure schoolteacher struggles to navigate the social currents at his aunts' holiday party. But before the night is over, several unexpected encounters and one stunning revelation will change the way he views his family, his friends, and himself.

Mythologia, Episode 02: Annie Christmas

Kell Christie — 31 Aug 2009 07:50:50 GMT

Keel boat pilot Annie Christmas rescues her crew from the devious Ekrom Edgerton and helps her cousin Caleb stand up to bully Jabez Mulligan in this American tall tale.

Surfacing, Episode 3: Through the Looking Glass

Kyle Hatley — 30 Jun 2009 19:19:20 GMT

Something terrifying is happening in Deacon Falls, Missouri, both under the ground and in the hearts of its residents. A tragedy at the local mine leads to the discovery of a presence deep below the earth -- a presence that threatens to bring the town's dark secrets to light. Part three of three.

Esmerelda the Ugly Princess

Teresa Morrow — 30 Jun 2009 11:21:42 GMT

Esmerelda is a princess, but she acts more like a spoiled brat. Her dad, the king, is afraid of her, and no one knows how to control her -- until a strange family arrives and takes Esmerelda under their wing. Performed live at the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival on May 23, 2009.

Stone Soup

The Brothers Grimm — 30 Jun 2009 11:02:02 GMT

The city was getting crowded, so everyone moved to the country. And so the country got crowded too. But while the people are busy fighting, a clever stranger shows up with a plan to make things better for everyone. Performed live at the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival on May 23, 2009.

The Sonic Environment

Various — 19 Apr 2009 19:50:40 GMT

The presidents play poker, two sisters wake up in Baghdad, and Superman gets fired in this vignette-style performance piece based on the writings of students from East High School, Millington Central High School, and Houston High School. Performed live at Germantown Community Theatre on February 14, 2009.

Surfacing, Episode 2: Down the Rabbit Hole

Kyle Hatley — 16 Mar 2009 13:16:21 GMT

Surfacing, Episode 1: The Judgment of Cambyses

Kyle Hatley — 30 Jan 2009 22:02:01 GMT

Chatterbox Showcase, Episode 02

Various — 7 Jan 2009 20:50:01 GMT

Three short plays: "The Interview" by Jim Thompson; "The Prague Winter" by Rebecca Bates; and "The Sun" by John Galsworthy, updated by Robert Arnold.

Halloween Show 2008, Part 2

Marques Brown, Kyle Hatley, Robert Arnold — 10 Nov 2008 18:29:21 GMT

Performed live on Halloween night on 91.1 WKNO FM, this chilling anthology show marks Chatterbox's broadcast radio debut. The production's second half features stories by Marques Brown, Kyle Hatley, and Robert Arnold.

Halloween Show 2008, Part 1

Robert Arnold, Tony Isbell, Chris Davis — 10 Nov 2008 18:22:50 GMT

Performed live on Halloween night on 91.1 WKNO FM, this chilling anthology show marks Chatterbox's broadcast radio debut. The production's first half features stories by Robert Arnold, Tony Isbell, and Chris Davis.

Master Zacharius, Part 2

Jules Verne — 24 Sep 2008 13:06:54 GMT

As his creations inexplicably malfunction, an aging clockmaker feels his heart winding down toward death. How far will he go to restore his clocks' vitality -- and ensure his own eternal life? Part two of two.

Master Zacharius, Part 1

Jules Verne — 29 Aug 2008 10:33:09 GMT

As his creations inexplicably malfunction, an aging clockmaker feels his heart winding down toward death. How far will he go to restore his clocks' vitality -- and ensure his own eternal life?

Sight Gag 02: Show #2

Sight Gag — 21 Jul 2008 20:21:02 GMT

More audio-based hilarity from Chatterbox's own original sketch comedy troupe! Recorded live at the Germantown Community Theatre on March 21, 2008.

The Queen Bee

The Brothers Grimm — 21 Jun 2008 16:10:19 GMT

Can the brave but none-too-bright prince Simpleton save his brothers from an evil enchantment? This special interactive performance was recorded live during the 2008 Memphis Children's Theatre Festival presented by Voices of the South.

Sight Gag 01: The Show to End All Shows

Sight Gag — 23 May 2008 09:06:12 GMT

Chatterbox proudly presents the inaugural performance of its very own original sketch comedy troupe, Sight Gag! Recorded live at the Germantown Community Theatre on March 21, 2008.

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Rudyard Kipling — 5 May 2008 13:03:42 GMT

Rikki-Tikki the mongoose protects his adoptive family from a pair of evil cobras. Chatterbox presents its adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale from The Jungle Book.

In the Penal Colony

Franz Kafka — 24 Mar 2008 23:03:42 GMT

A traveler to a penal colony witnesses the horrific punishment inflicted upon those who break even the smallest of laws. But when a new leader rises to power, will the merciless be treated with mercy?

Rip Van Winkle

Washington Irving — 19 Feb 2008 15:03:42 GMT

A nagging wife, a mysterious stranger, and a taste for drink lead the hapless Rip Van Winkle to a rather long nap.

The Dead Girl, Episode 3: The Man Who Carries the Water

Kyle Hatley — 4 Dec 2007 21:00:39 GMT

Father Hugh Brooks, a faithless, alcoholic priest, stumbles into the town of Bloody Springs, Louisiana and becomes entangled in the aftermath of a tragic -- and mysterious -- drowning. Part three of three.

The Dead Girl, Episode 2: The Eyes of God

Kyle Hatley — 15 Nov 2007 21:00:39 GMT

The Dead Girl, Episode 1: Welcome to Bloody Springs

Kyle Hatley — 31 Oct 2007 21:00:39 GMT

Roman a Clef, Part 2

Robert Arnold — 30 Sep 2007 21:00:39 GMT

So a guy walks into a bar and... nothing happens. Chatterbox presents an original comedy about thunderstorms, dictionaries, and the expectations of entertainment. Part two of two.

Roman a Clef, Part 1

Robert Arnold — 14 Sep 2007 21:00:39 GMT

So a guy walks into a bar and... nothing happens. Chatterbox presents an original comedy about thunderstorms, dictionaries, and the expectations of entertainment. Part one of two.

Chatterbox Showcase, Episode 01

Julia Hinson, Cheryl Wolder, Katherine Whitfield — 14 Sep 2007 20:50:39 GMT

Three original plays by Memphis authors: "Baby Boy" by Julia Hinson, "The Flower Tender" by Cheryl Wolder, and "Cinema Verite" by Katherine Whitfield.

Six

Kyle Hatley — 14 Sep 2007 20:40:39 GMT

An underground society offers the ultimate thrill: a deadly game of chance. But their world of strict probabilities is shaken by the intrusion of the impossible.

Homestead

Robert Arnold — 14 Sep 2007 20:30:39 GMT

During a final visit to their childhood home, three siblings face up to their past -- and to each other. A Chatterbox original.

Mythologia, Episode 01: Cupid and Psyche

Apuleius — 14 Sep 2007 20:20:39 GMT

You'd think a romance with the God of Love would be easy, but Psyche discovers otherwise in this ancient tale of jealous goddesses, talking ants, and timeless love.

The Yellow Wallpaper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman — 14 Sep 2007 20:10:39 GMT

A story of the horrors and the madness that emerge from the most innocuous of patterns. Best listened to in a large, dark room on a windy night.

Bartleby the Scrivener, Part 2

Herman Mellville — 14 Sep 2007 20:00:09 GMT

Melville's classic tale of an inscrutable copyist who nearly brings down the whole system -- by doing nothing at all. Part two of two.

Bartleby the Scrivener, Part 1

Herman Mellville — 14 Sep 2007 19:50:09 GMT

Melville's classic tale of an inscrutable copyist who nearly brings down the whole system -- by doing nothing at all. Part one of two.