Santa’s Workshop is in turmoil – the number of kids on the nice list has dropped to 0 – the ListCheck 3000 says so! And, what’s worse, Santa is nowhere to be found. Can a plucky little housekeeping elf solve the mystery and get Santa back in time to save Christmas?

Christmas in Crisis was written by Blair Cadden and stars, in order of appearance:

* Todd McNerney as the Narrator

* Marissa Rothfarb as the Announcer

* Jodi Riley as Elf 1

* Mark Borelli as Elf 2

* Heather Jane Hogan as the Head Elf

* Sarah Callahan Black as Holly Berry

* Steven Cardinal as Walter

* Fred DeJaco as Santa

* Ambria Rogers as Ella

* Gavin Lahmon as Shawn

* Samille Basler as Ethel

* Nat Jones as Norm

Just a quick announcement about upcoming projects, our recent nominations for the Audio Verse Awards, and a question for our listeners about developing more Crosswired. The Audio Verse Awards ballot is available at http://audioverseawards.net Our production company, Aural Traditions, got 16 nominations (in order they’re on the ballot). Best Audio Engineering for a self-contained Production:...

The people of Hamelin were plagued with rats until a feisty piper came to town with a promise to rid them of their problem… for a fee. Please enjoy our adaptation of the Robert Browning poem that teaches the lesson that one must keep a promise. If you vow to pay the piper, pay her you shall.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin was adapted by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance):

* Boyd Barrett as Martin

* Sarah Golding as The Pied Piper

* David Carlson as Sigfried

* Chris Rowe as the Cook

* Russ Gold as the Mayor

* Kessi Riliniki as the Cheesemonger

* Scooter Mann as the Baker

Additional background voices performed by Cary Ayers and Owen McCuen (Twitter).

Music:

Alberto Ginastera – Impresiones de la Puna Danza

J.S. Bach – Partita in A minor, BWV 1013 – III. Sarabande performed by Scott Goff (link, license)

J.S. Bach – Partita in A minor, BWV 1013 – IV. Bourrée anglaise performed by Scott Goff (link, license)

Be sure to check out these talented actors in their other works, which include:

* The Audio Drama Production Podcast

* Roswell B.C. (Before the Crash)

* Anansi Storytime

* Edict Zero

* Psychic Stu

O. Henry’s classic tale of love, sacrifice, and giving has been adapted to the world of Audio Drama.

The Gift of the Magi was written by O. Henry and adapted for audio drama production by Steven Cardinal. It stars:

* Nat Jones as the Narrator

* Marissa Rothfarb as Della

* Teralyn Tanner as Madame Sofronie

* Steven Cardinal as Jim

Sometimes a magic hat is more than just a magic hat. And sometimes, you don’t always get the real story the first time. Frosted is our attempt at correcting the story you may have heard of that particular frozen fellow.

Frosted was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance):

* Teralyn Tanner as Hocus Pocus

* Brian Turner as Henry Hinkle

* Maddie Casto as Valerie Hinkle

* Ambria Rogers as Karen Hinkle

* Eric Johnson as the Announcer

* Marrisa Rothfarb as Harriet Meany

* Stephanie Merrill as Tammy

* Gavin Lahmon as Billy

* Jay Harper as the Ticket Agent

* C. Michael Whaley as the Snowman

* Jonathan Hawkins as Santa Claus

Hansel and Gretel faced many challenges in life: an evil step-mother, a hen-pecked father, and let’s not forget ending up on a certain witch’s menu. In this film-noir-themed take on the classic tale, Gretel is kicking butt and taking names. No one takes Gretel’s cookie.

Candy Haus was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance):

* Ambria Rogers as Hansel

* Aubrey Rogers as Gretel

* Andrea Rausch as the Step-mother

* Nat Jones as Papa

* Beth Curley as the Witch

Music:

Come Here by Jay Man www.ourmusicbox.com

Prohibition Blues by Purple Planet Music www.purple-planet.com

Sound effects from Freesound.org by:

senorsolo007, inspectorj, fenrirfangs, alienistcog, danhelbling, kbnevel, zermonth, nhaudio, hintringer, frankie01234, glaneur-de-sons, flathill, castironcarousel, tmkappelt, uataudio, benboncan, rempen

Mellow Yellow is a cat of distinction with an exciting adventure ahead of her. Join her on her trip through the neighborhood in this family-friendly audio drama from Straight Talk Entertainment.

Mellow Yellow – A Cat’s Tale was written by Steven Cardinal and stars (in order of appearance):

* Lorilyn Harper as Lily

* Chris Noland as the Narrator

* Megan Fife-Malasky as Mellow Yellow

* Courtney Pierce as Marjorie

* Samille Basler as Sylvia

* Jonathan Hawkins as Murphy

Music: Too Excited by Jay Man www.ourmusicbox.com

Sound Effects from Freesound.org by: bpolat, bsmacbride, damianminnie, everythingsounds, fedefrede, galarne, ghaelen, , ane53126, otakua, owlstorm, reinsamba, rmsound, soundmary, tdude9000, , heshaggyfreak, trautwein, uataudio, yap-audio-production