HPT Audio Plays

Hyde Park Theatre
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From Austin, Texas, the New Play Capital of the World,* it’s HPT Audio Plays. These audio plays-in-your-pocket are produced by Hyde Park Theatre, a 30-year bedrock of Austin’s innovative theater scene. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The NEA. To donate https://hyde-park-theatre.square.site

Episodes

  1. 06/19/2024

    Between Starshine and Clay by Taji Senior

    When a woman's car breaks down in Demmings, New Mexico, she explores her memories that have led her to where she is today. Written by Taji Senior Directed by Simone Alexander Featuring Taji Senior and Judd Farris Produced By Megan Thornton Sound Design By Robert S. Fisher

    20 min

  2. 05/05/2022

    Pizza Apostrophe, by Katherine Catmull

    Oh how could you not tell from the ache in my voice that I wanted extra cheese? Written by Katherine Catmull and featuring Valoneecia Tolbert. Directed by Ken Webster. Produced by Megan Thornton. Audio engineering and sound design by Robert S. Fisher. Music by Tom Catmull.

    16 min

  3. 04/21/2022

    Fatherhood, by Briandaniel Oglesby

    A pregnant dudebro deals with the anxieties of impending fatherhood – and the mystery of what impregnated him. Was it an angel, or does he just have a beer belly? Featuring Ben G. Bazán as Thad and Will Douglas as Errol. Produced and Directed by Megan Thornton. Audio engineering and sound design by Robert S. Fisher.

    12 min

  4. 04/05/2022

    Not This White Woman, by Adrienne Dawes

    November 2016, rush hour: Zoe, Regina, and Mackenzie find themselves on the same subway car - and Mackenzie needs connection. Directed by Marcus McQuirter. Featuring Oktavea Williams as Zoe, Amber Quick as Mackenzie and Michelle Alexander as Regina. Produced by Megan Thornton. Audio engineering and sound design by Robert S. Fisher.

    13 min

  5. 03/22/2022

    Ground, by Sarah Saltwick

    Somewhere in East Texas, Shelby and Martin search for the perfect resting place. Featuring Valoneecia Tolbert as Shelby and Joseph Garlock as Martin. Written by Sarah Saltwick. Directed by Ken Webster. Produced by Megan Thornton. Sound design and audio engineering by Robert S. Fisher.  This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit us at hydeparktheatre.org

    9 min

  6. 03/08/2022

    Future Is F*****, by Adrienne Dawes

    In a government tech bro office of the near future, Ronnie and Margaret commiserate over their increasingly hostile work environment. But Ronnie's new program could take down a toxic work culture - for generations to come. Featuring Hayley Armstrong as Ronnie, Eva McQuade as Margaret and Chase Brewer as Cenac. Written by Adrienne Dawes. Directed by Megan Thornton. Audio Engineering and sound design by Robert S. Fisher. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit us at hydeparktheatre.org

    11 min

  7. 11/04/2021

    Port Arthur, by Ken Webster

    ....Port Arthur was written and directed by Ken Webster. It features Robert S. Fisher and Ken Webster, with sound design and sound engineering by Robert S. Fisher. Port Arthur is dedicated to the memory of our friend, Noah Neal. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts.

    13 min

  8. 09/30/2021 · BONUS

    The Hunchback Variations, by Mickle Maher

    Capital T Theatre presents Mickle Maher's chronicling of two unlikely famous personalities and their attempt at an impossibility. Featuring Robert S. Fisher and Ken Webster. Directed by Mark Pickell. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts.

    28 min

  9. 07/25/2021

    A Man Wakes Up, by Patrick Shaw

    A man wakes up into an O. Henry Dream:  He searches for his missing sister in the bleak magic of a long-gone Austin. Written by Patrick Shaw and directed by Megan Thornton. Featuring Judd Farris, Matrex Kilgore, Valoneecia Tolbert, and Ken Webster. Sound design and audio engineering by Robert Fisher. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit us at hydeparktheatre.org

    23 min

  10. 07/25/2021

    The Alamo, by Katie Bender

    The Alamo is based on the historically documented women, children and enslaved people who survived the battle of the Alamo. It is an intimately drawn look at the surprising alliances necessary to survive in a mercurial democracy. Written by Katie Bender and directed by Ken Webster. Featuring Liz Beckham and Judd Farris. Sound design and audio engineering by Robert S. Fisher.  This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit hydeparktheatre.org

    7 min

  11. 07/24/2021

    Where Beats Are Born, by J. Isabel Salazar

    Late at night in the record studio, Subatomic confesses to Eddie that his car wreck might have more to do with his burst in creativity than he led on. Written by J. Isabel Salazar, directed by Megan Thornton. Featuring John Christopher and Matrex Kilgore. Audio engineering and sound design by Robert S. Fisher. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit us at hydeparktheatre.org.

    11 min

  12. 07/24/2021

    It Is Decidedly So, by Raul Garza

    A comfortable but not-so-happily married couple must deal with the consequences when they dare to let a Magic 8 Ball decide the fate of their relationship. Written by Raul Garza, directed by Ken Webster. Featuring Karina Dominguez and Mical Trejo. Sound design and audio engineering by Robert S. Fisher. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit hydeparktheatre.org

    13 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
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About

From Austin, Texas, the New Play Capital of the World,* it’s HPT Audio Plays. These audio plays-in-your-pocket are produced by Hyde Park Theatre, a 30-year bedrock of Austin’s innovative theater scene. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by an award from The NEA. To donate https://hyde-park-theatre.square.site

Information

  • Creator
    Hyde Park Theatre
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hyde Park Theatre
  • Show Website
    HPT Audio Plays