
A Theater in the Dark
A Theater in the Dark creates audio fiction--stories through sound. Proudly established in Chicago, 2019.Hear more of our work at atheaterinthedark.com !
Episodes
28 episodes
A Mattter of 5 Things: "Kind of its Own Thing"
We started this idea through A Theater in the Dark but now it's become its own thing! If you want more than this half-hour, search "A Matter of 5 Things" wherever you get your podcasts.--- A Matter of 5 Things: the comedy podcast t...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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31:57

"A Murder in the Court of Xanadu": Part 5
This is Part 5 (and final episode) of a multi-part series!In this episode: Ahmad confronts a ghost at the gate. Kane learns the depths of Ahmad's treachery. Marigold keeps the ship running.A Theater in the Dark P...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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21:05

"A Murder in the Court of Xanadu": Part 4
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series!In this episode: Ahmad presents Kane with a gift. Ahmad sees Old Bayan on his way out the door. Ahmad plans for the future. The diplomats return to fret about the future. Marla intro...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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17:06

"A Murder in the Court of Xanadu": Part 3
This is Part 3 of a multi-part series!In this episode: Marigold and Marla debate the best way to eat an elephant. Mara describes Xanadu's hierarchy. Old Bayan and Ahmad butt heads in a public setting. Ahmad pulls the woo...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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17:05

"A Murder in the Court of Xanadu": Part 2
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series!In this episode: Marla discusses Ahmad's greatest weakness. Kane shares his background. Jim-Gim confronts Ahmad directly. Kane and Marigold plan for next quarter. Marigold explains h...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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19:10

"A Murder in the Court of Xanadu": Part 1
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series!In this episode: Marla sets the stage. The voices of the dead start to speak aloud. Two diplomats lament Ahmad's brilliance. Kane makes his arrival.A Theater in the Dark Pres...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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18:53

Preview: "A Murder in the Court of Xanadu"
Enjoy the first twelve minutes of A MURDER IN THE COURT OF XANADU, enjoying its full release Nov 3! A Theater in the Dark’s new audio play, A MURDER IN THE COURT OF XANADU, is a tale of “murder most foul and spoiled revenge”, r...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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5:27

A Theater in the Dark Presents: "5 Things: Episode 1"
In a deviation from our usual audio plays, in this episode producer Corey Bradberry plays "5 Things" with A MATTER OF RED HERRINGS playwright Greg Garrison.What would your answers be?
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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54:16

Bonus Episode: The Rosary
Just in time for October... Playwright Mack Gordon weaves a spooky tale of ghosts and icons...THE ROSARYAdapted by Mack GordonSound Designed by Ross BurlingamePerformed by Mack Gordon and Claire HasselgraveHosted by Core...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:05

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapter 10: French for Downside of a Mountain (Bonus Cast Q&A)
A new day dawns on Chicago. Vesper acknowledges the kindness of others. A final card is revealed.This is Part 8, and the end, of a multi-part serial series!This episode also contains Part 1 of our cast Q&A. To hear Part 2, b...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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22:11

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapter 9: The Reason There Have Been So Many Shadow Metaphors
Looking for Chapter 8? There is no Chapter 8, that was a red herring. Steel confronts a ghost, then a troll. Mr. Ecshon is finally revealed.This is Part 7 of a multi-part serial series!To hear our story uninterrupted visit u...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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11:16

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapters 6 and 7: And the Winner Is...?
Rye waits for no man as Steel and Watley meet up at Bitter Bourbon Stadium. The race isn't as fast as Watley's beating heart. The Wrongs attempt one last scheme.This is Part 6 of a multi-part serial series!To hear our story ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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11:42

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapter 5: A Pair of Short Fuses Meet Their Match
Watley & Steel try a rematch against the Wrong Brothers. Valdoe can't be bothered. The only path forward? Alcohol. Lots and lots of alcohol.This is Part 5 of a multi-part serial series!To hear our story uninterrupted vis...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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13:38

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapter 4: Speakeasy and Carry a Big Stick
Detectives Steel and Watley patronize The Red Baroness, the best night club Prohibition never heard of. Does Vesper have the scoop? Laura Michele Erle delivers a show-stopping number as Vesper Kind.This is Part 4 of a multi-part ser...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:39

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapter 3: Down the Rabbit Hole
Hot on the scent of the Red Herring, Detectives Steel & Watley find themselves at Bitter Bourbon Stadium. Unfortunately they meet the Wrong Brothers.This is Part 3 of a multi-part serial series!To hear our story uninterr...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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9:47

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapter 2: The Red Herring
Steel and Watley meet their mustached employer and dig the scoop, but it pits them against bigger game than the quail they expected. Will they take the case?This is Part 2 of a multi-part serial series!To hear our story unin...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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9:21

"A Matter of Red Herrings" Chapter 1: Steel & Blank Private Investigations
Detective Steel makes a surprising acquaintance. Detective Steel is then visited by an old acquaintance. Detective Steel then makes plans to make a new acquaintance. It's a lot of acquaintances for one day but she's the best ball-buster in the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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11:08

Preview: "A Matter of Red Herrings"
Our next original audio play...Directed by Corey Bradberry and written by Greg Garrison, with original music by Paul Sottnik, the audio play follows Detective Stainless Steel as she trains a new partner facing down deadly criminals ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:01

"A War of the Worlds"--Part 4: Wreckage
Episode Synopsis: On Lake Michigan, Izzy watches a Martian tripod face off against the battleship Thunderchild. The Professor. In the wake of a murderous act, H.G. realizes what he's missed out on.This episode is the final episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:20

"A War of the Worlds"--Part 3: The Earth Under the Martians
Episode Synopsis: After wrecking his car stolen from a neighbor, H.G. finds himself rescued by an unlikely ally. Izzy, alone in Chicago, must find a way out as the Martian tripods arrive.This episode is Part Three of a four-part ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:13

"A War of the Worlds"--Part 2: The Arrival of the Martians
Episode Synopsis: With the Martian cylinder now opened, events continue to grow more dire. H.G. and Izzy seek the refuge of the big city but getting there isn't as easy as it seems.This episode is Part Two of a four-part series. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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18:15

"A War of the Worlds"--Part 1: The Coming of the Martians
This episode is Part One of a four-part series. Adapted from H.G. Wells' novel and directed by Corey Bradberry, A WAR OF THE WORLDS is audio theatre performed entirely without visuals; combining the human voice, recorded sound, li...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:34

Preview: A War of the Worlds: "The Martian Arrival"
Our next original audio play: Spend 70 minutes with us as we bring H.G. Wells' Martian invasion of Earth to life with actors performing in real time across 5,500 miles, with an incredible original score by Ben Zucker.With t...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:26

"A White Whale, or: Moby Dick"--Part Four: The Chase
"A final showdown as thrilling as a Spielberg epic." -Total TheaterEpisode Synopsis: Off the coast of Japan, Captain Ahab reflects on his own mortality as Ishmael confronts Leviathan in the flesh. Starbuck has a choice to make.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:04

"A White Whale, or: Moby Dick"--Part Three: I Saw Four Ships A-Sailing
Episode Synopsis: Aboard the Pequod, Ishmael encounters a number of ominous vessels as Ahab scours the greatest sea, the Pacific, for any trace of the cursed whale Moby Dick. This episode is Part Three of a four-part series...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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27:38
