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SKETCH [All Ages] A look into the work of Irayna, an urban cryptozoologist tracking one of nature’s most mysterious creatures. Half flower, half feline- the Lilly Kitten is as striking as it is elusive. This segment covers Irayna’s work, as well as that of her colleagues in the field of urban cryptozoology.

This story was created in our voice acting and storytelling class, Stories In Stereo. To learn more about upcoming classes and enrollment, visit us at www.HilariousYouth.com.

Credits:

Irayna (Cryptozoologist): Anouka

Barbara Darcy (Journalist): Miranda

Concerned Homeowner: Gabriela

Dr. Wanda Reese: Gabriela

Grace (Convention Kid): Maile

Grace’s Mom: Maile

Closing Credits Voice: Gabriela

Storyline Created By Anouka

Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design and Editing: Phillip Laurent

Student Vocals Recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco

SKETCH [All Ages] This story follows bounty hunter Aquanina Tina on a trip to the local prospectors’ supply store in search of a metal detector. She regales a friendly clerk with a tale of stolen riches. Detecting tall tales is part of the job description for any clerk in the prospector’s supply business, but nobody said it would be easy.

This story was created in our voice acting and storytelling class, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is open at www.HilariousYouth.com!

Credits:

Aquanina Tina: Miranda

Clerk: Maile

Officer 1: Gabriela

Officer 2: Anouka

Bernadette Wiggins: Anouka

Xanathan X: Gabriela

Storyline Created By Miranda

Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip Laurent

Student Vocals Recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco, CA

SKETCH [All Ages] This story follows Xanathan X- a space alien and intergalactic bounty hunter on her search for the Rogresto Ruby. In an effort to gather intel on the whereabouts of the Ruby, Xanathan has disguised herself as a cucumber merchant at a farmers market on planet Earth. Maintaining her disguise while hunting for the ruby is no easy task, especially as she must quickly train her assistant in the ways and customs of the humans at the market or risk having her cover blown.

This story was created in our voice acting and storytelling workshop, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is open at www.HilariousYouth.com!

Credits

Xanathan X: Gabriela

Customer 1: Miranda

Customer 2: Maile

Junior Operative X: Anouka

Smoothie Maker (Ruth): Maile

Merchant 2 (Bake Stand): Miranda

Customer 3: Miranda

Storyline Created by Gabriela

Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design and Editing: Phillip Laurent

Student vocal performances recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco, CA

SKETCH [All Ages] This story follows Bella and her friend, Ink the Octopus, as they take part in the 55th Annual Sea Scout Scavenger Hunt. The pair encounters several creatures of the deep as they race to find an item that fits the mysterious scavenger hunt clue: “A Rock With A Lock”.

Credits:

Bella: Maile

Ink (The Octopus): Gabriela

Bella’s Mom: Miranda

Announcer: Anouka

Rockfish: Miranda

Crab: Miranda

Clam: Anouka

Blob Shoob (The Stingray): Anouka

Baxter and Mutton (The Horseshoe Crabs): Miranda

Team Shrimp: Anouka, Gabriela, Miranda

Storyline Created by Maile

Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design and Editing by Phillip Laurent

Vocal Performances Recorded at Bird Records in San Francisco, California

AUDIO-DRAMA [Ages 9 +] The exciting conclusion of our story following the “The Characters Of Popular Imagination” along their journey to confront their troubled origins.

This work was created in our class, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is now open! To find out more, visit us at HilariousYouth.com!

Credits (In order of Appearance)

Todd (The Turtle): Clayton

Ash (Dragon): Jane

Becca (Mermaid): Maile

Luna (Museum Truck Driver… Werewolf): Miranda

Wolf (in rehearsal): Maile

Little Pig: Anouka

Dr. Lisa Macomb: Gabriela

Hydra: Miranda

Guard 1: Jane

Mysti (The Big Benevolent Wolf): Gabriela

Demeter Bufallanti (Film Director): Anouka

Chad MontHarvey (Interviewer): Clayton

Guard 2: Maile

Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip Laurent

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Greetings and Announcements 

(00:00:41) Scene 1 - The Mainland 

(00:06:36) Scene 2 - Rehearsal

(00:09:11) Scene 3 - Support Group Hideaway  

(00:14:08) Scene 4 - Rise of Cat-Scratch

(00:16:18) Scene 5 - At The Gates Of Macomb’s Lab

(00:17:22) Scene 6 - The Breakout

(00:18:11) Scene 7 - Wheels In Motion

(00:18:53) Scene 8 - The Reckoning 

(00:23:02) End Credits 

AUDIO-DRAMA [Ages 9 +] Meet the Make Believes, a class of bio engineered individuals transformed from their common animal states into "The Characters of Popular Imagination" by mad scientist, Dr. Lisa Macomb. Her vision? A one of a kind theme park, where fables and their characters are brought to life. But what happens when her creations no longer want to play the roles into which they've been cast? What begins as an escape from a laboratory turns into a quest for justice and self actualization; a quest...to be real.

This work was created in our class, Stories In Stereo. Enrollment for our Summer Session is now open! To find out more, visit us at HilariousYouth.com!

Credits (In order of Appearance)

Guard 1: Jane

Guard 2: Maile

Guard 3: Anouka

Dr. Macomb (Mad Scientist): Gabriela

Todd (The Turtle): Clayton

Demeter Bufallanti (Film Director): Anouka

Greta (Assistant): Maile

Luna (Museum Truck Driver): Miranda

Becca (Mermaid): Maile

Ash (Dragon): Jane

Chad MontHarvey (Interviewer): Clayton

Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip Laurent

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) Greetings and Announcements

(00:00:27) Story Introduction

(00:01:30) Scene 1 - Escape From Macomb’s Lab

(00:05:15) Scene 2 - The Truck Driver Is Here

(00:08:39) Scene 3 - Beachside Rescue Mission

(00:13:23) Scene 4 - The Ballad of Dr. Macomb

(00:15:25) Scene 5 - A Full Moon Rises

(AUDIO - DRAMA) This story follows a group of circus performers attempting to craft acts built around their own unique talents, all while staying within the good graces of their troupe. It’s no easy task. Spellbound and disgruntled, enterprising and cosmopolitan- ruffled, wily, and downright otherworldly… this crew has its share of larger than life personalities. 

Credits (In order of appearance):

Susan (Magician): Miranda *

Circus Goer 1 (Mom) : Gabriela

Circus Goer 2 (Kid 1) : Anouka

Circus Goer 3 (Kid 2) : Tanis

Herb (6 Foot Tall Ant): Clayton *

Pursniffany Hopscotch (Talking Fox): Jane *

Dedrick (Hen): Anouka

Francis (Hen): Tanis

Jacob Wootama (Traveling Face Salesman): Tanis *

Zoe (Talking Fox): Gabriela *

Arania (Shapeshifter): Anouka *

(The Ant Friends):

Ant 1 : Miranda

Ant 2 : Gabriela 

Ant 3 : Jane

* Actor also created the character  

Script, Original Soundtrack, Sound Design, and Editing by Phillip Laurent

Recorded Remotely

TIMESTAMPS

(00:01:00) Chapter 1: Starstruck

(00:04:26) Chapter 2: The Visitor

(00:05:48) Chapter 3: How Work Is Never Done

(00:08:35) Chapter 4: The Standout

(00:11:30) Chapter 5: Showtime

(00:13:55) Chapter 6: Team Meeting

(00:16:26) Intermission and Recap

(00:17:12) Chapter 7: Z is for Zoe

(00:20:40) Chapter 8: Strictly Business

(00:22:54) Chapter 9: The Face-Off

(00:27:28) Chapter 10: Birds Of A Feather

(00:29:19) Chapter 11: The Discovery

(00:31:27) Chapter 12: The Showdown

Before we dive into the stories, let’s kick things off with a bit of non-fiction. In this brief explainer, host - Phillip Laurent, shares some background about Hilarious Youth and our process for creating the work featured in this podcast, as well as an overview of what to expect from our first season.