Digital Stage and Wombwell Thespians

UPSTAGED - Legal Drama (Chapter 4)

Upstaged is a set of audio dramas based around the opening night of an Am Dram groups's latest play. This fourth chapter sees Frank have an unexpected visit from a solicitor with some troubling news about a previous liaison.

CAST:-

Frank - Joe Thomas

Jackson - Robert Wilson

Karen - Karen MacQuarrie

Mary - Hannah Studd

Featured Music:-

The play was recorded using socially distanced actors within JFYP Photo Studio at various times in 2020 as well as some over Zoom in 2021 with all the parts then edited together.

UPSTAGED - Direct Action

Upstaged is a set of audio dramas based around the opening night of an Am Dram groups's latest play. This third story shows the arrival of Barbara, a theatre critic, and she discusses the cast and a few other things with Roland the director.

CAST:-

Barbara - Morven Robinson

Karen - Karen MacQuarrie

Roland - Brett Barnett

The play was recorded using socially distanced actors within JFYP Photo Studio at various times as well as some over Zoom with all the parts then edited together.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

UPSTAGED - Stage Left

Upstaged is a set of audio dramas based around the opening night of an Am Dram groups's latest play. This second story introduces the rest of the cast and the director. Meet Frank who rates himself very highly, and much higher than everyone else rates him!

CAST:-

Frank - Joe Thomas

Mary - Hannah Studd

Sheila - Andrea Claire

Sarah - Karen MacQuarrie

Roland - Brett Barnett

John - Andy Harris

Karen - Karen MacQuarrie

Simon (Stage Manager) - Joe Thomas

Featured Music:-

The play was recorded using socially distanced actors within JFYP Photo Studio at various times with all the parts then edited together.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

UPSTAGED - Stage Fright

Upstaged is a new set of audio dramas based around the opening night of an Am Dram groups's latest play. This first story revolves around 2 of the performers waiting on the side of the stage for their cues to go on. They are nervous and excited although for different reasons.

CAST:-

Sarah - Karen MacQuarrie

John - Andy Harris

Simon (Stage Manager) - Joe Thomas

Featured Music:-

The play was recorded using socially distanced actors within JFYP Photo Studio at various times with all the parts then edited together.

The Importance of Being Earnest - Act 3 of 3

Following on from the Audio Performances of the Pandemic Stories, the Wombwell Thespians Amateur Dramatics Society (in association with Digital Stage), have produced a new set of recordings (audio broadcasts) on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest".  This is the full 3 act version and the whole cast is:-

Lady Bracknell - FIONA GOULTY

Algernon Moncrief - LEWIS CONWAY

Jack/John Worthing - ANDY HARRIS

Gwendolen Fairfax - HANNAH STUDD

Rev Chasuble - BRETT BARNETT

Cecily Cardew - KAREN MACQUARRIE

Miss Prism - ANDREA CLAIRE

Merriman - BRETT BARNETT

Lane - ANDY HARRIS

Note - not all actors are in all 3 parts (acts) - This is the final part - Act 3.

Described as a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, it is set in 1895 when attitudes were somewhat different, but love was still love. In the final act, all becomes clear on the names and there is some resolution on the many matters of love.

Featured Music

Prelude in C (BWV 846) by Kevin MacLeod

The play was recorded using socially distanced actors within JFYP Photo Studio at various times with all the parts then edited together. The audio quality is good but the loudness not always consistent.

The Importance of Being Earnest - Act 2 of 3

Following on from the Audio Performances of the Pandemic Stories, the Wombwell Thespians Amateur Dramatics Society (in association with Digital Stage), have produced a new set of recordings (audio broadcasts) on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest".  This is the full 3 act version and the whole cast is:-

Lady Bracknell - FIONA GOULTY

Algernon Moncrief - LEWIS CONWAY

Jack/John Worthing - ANDY HARRIS

Gwendolen Fairfax - HANNAH STUDD

Rev Chasuble - BRETT BARNETT

Cecily Cardew - KAREN MACQUARRIE

Miss Prism - ANDREA CLAIRE

Merriman - BRETT BARNETT

Lane - ANDY HARRIS

Note - not all actors are in all 3 parts (acts) 

Described as a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, it is set in 1895 when attitudes were somewhat different, but love was still love. Great confusion ensues with the 2 males vying for the name of Earnest whilst trying to capture the hearts of the 2 young ladies.

Featured Music

Prelude in C (BWV 846) by Kevin MacLeod

The play was recorded using socially distanced actors within JFYP Photo Studio at various times with all the parts then edited together. The audio quality is good but the loudness not always consistent.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

The Importance of Being Earnest - Act 1 of 3

Following on from the Audio Performances of the Pandemic Stories, the Wombwell Thespians Amateur Dramatics Society (in association with Digital Stage), have produced a new set of recordings (audio broadcasts) on Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest".  This is the full 3 act version and the whole cast is:-

Lady Bracknell - FIONA GOULTY

Algernon Moncrief - LEWIS CONWAY

Jack/John Worthing - ANDY HARRIS

Gwendolen Fairfax - HANNAH STUDD

Rev Chasuble - BRETT BARNETT

Cecily Cardew - KAREN MACQUARRIE

Miss Prism - ANDREA CLAIRE

Merriman - BRETT BARNETT

Lane - ANDY HARRIS

Note - not all actors are in all 3 parts (acts) 

Described as a Trivial Comedy for Serious People, it is set in 1895 when attitudes were somewhat different, but love was still love. Hear a great performance from Fiona as Lady B as she deals with the various situations and dilemmas the younger members present!

Featured Music

Prelude in C (BWV 846) by Kevin MacLeod

The play was recorded using socially distanced actors within JFYP Photo Studio at various times with all the parts then edited together. The audio quality is good but the loudness not always consistent.

Sponsorships: off for this episode

ORIGINAL AUDIO CAST RECORDING - PRODUCED 1 JUN 2020

Written by Andy Harris, Directed, edited and produced by Andy Harris

CAST

Annie - 80s - HANNAH STUDD

Tom - 30s, Tina’s husband, Annie’s Grandson - BRETT BARNETT

Tina - 30s, Tom’s wife - MORVEN ROBINSON

Judy - Care Home Manager - FIONA GOULTY

Luna - Care Worker - KAREN MACQUARRIE

Jenny - Annie’s great Granddaughter, Tom and Tina’s daughter - LAURAN THOMAS

Newsreader - male or female - KAREN MACQUARRIE

Incidental Music (Almost New, Rising Tide and Clear Waters)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The play was audio recorded using Zoom conferencing facilities and it's audio recording capabilities. There are some parts of the audio recording that are worse than others but this is understandable with the limitations of the internet connectivity and recording process. We ask your patience and understanding when listening. All actors were in their own homes, no get togethers at all except on-line.

ORIGINAL AUDIO CAST RECORDING - PRODUCED 28 APRIL 2020

Written by Andy Harris and Morven Robinson. Directed, edited and produced by Andy Harris

CAST

Incidental Music (Almost New - start and end and between scenes, and Rising Tide - start of news reports)

This is an original play, written by Andy Harris and Morven Robinson, and is set in the midst of the UK Corona Virus Pandemic. The play was audio recorded using in the main Zoom conferencing facilities and it's audio recording capabilities. There are some parts of the audio recording that are worse than others but this is understandable with the limitations of the internet connectivity and recording process. We ask your patience and understanding when listening. All actors were in their own homes, no get togethers at all except on-line.

ORIGINAL AUDIO CAST RECORDING - PRODUCED 4 APRIL 2020

Written, edited and produced by Andy Harris

CAST

Incidental Music (Almost New - start and end and between scenes, and Rising Tide - start of news reports)

This is an original play, written by Andy Harris and set in the midst of the UK Corona Virus Pandemic. The play was audio recorded using in the main Zoom conferencing facilities and it's audio recording capabilities. There are some parts of the audio recording that are worse than others but this is understandable with the limitations of the internet connectivity and recording process. We ask your patience and understanding when listening. All actors were in their own homes, no get togethers at all except on-line. The whole project from play writing to completing this audio performance was achieved in 7 days, and published here on the 8th day.