8 episodes

Welcome to our the start of something new. Welcome to "Theater for the Mind", an exploration into the craft that is aural storytelling. Each episode we will explore something new and exciting, including the IA Theater, which is an improvisational audio drama.

Future releases will come on a non-scheduled basis. Since these often take a good amount of time to create, it would not be advantageous of the art-form to try and rush things.

Theater for the Mind Wayland Productions

    • Fiction
    • 4.1 • 24 Ratings

Welcome to our the start of something new. Welcome to "Theater for the Mind", an exploration into the craft that is aural storytelling. Each episode we will explore something new and exciting, including the IA Theater, which is an improvisational audio drama.

Future releases will come on a non-scheduled basis. Since these often take a good amount of time to create, it would not be advantageous of the art-form to try and rush things.

    Evil LTD - From USC THTR 499 Fall19

    Evil LTD - From USC THTR 499 Fall19

    Hello, and welcome to Theater for the Mind. This episode features the talents of the Students of USC THTR 499 Fall 2019.


    More student work to come as we feature other productions from my audio classes.


    If you’re interested in attending one of my other classes, I teach at the USC School of Dramatic Arts in the fall with an Audio Drama Production Class, followed by Audio Techniques at Chapman University in the Spring, and another session of Writing for Audio.


    For more information on the show and other productions, please visit our website www.waylandproductions.com



    "Theater for the Mind" is a trademark of Wayland Productions INC.





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    • 10 min
    The Coin Toss & The Bickersons - from the Hear Now Festival Workshop

    The Coin Toss & The Bickersons - from the Hear Now Festival Workshop

    Hello, and welcome to Theater for the Mind. This episode features two very special scenes, The Coin Toss scene from the film No Country for Old Men, and the comedy skit "The Bickersons" re-imagined in the world of Theater for the Mind, created by the students in Workshop 101 at The Hear Now Festival in KC Missouri, June 2019. If you're interested in next years workshop, please visit: http://www.hearnowfestival.org.


    More student work to come as we feature other productions from my audio classes.


    If you’re interested in attending one of my other classes, I will be teaching at the USC School of Dramatic Arts this fall with an Audio Drama Production Class, followed by Audio Techniques at Chapman University in the Spring, and Hopefully another session of Writing for Audio, a creation of what you’re about to hear. For those of you interested in my other audio productions, my ten-part epic adventure series We’re Alive Goldrush Launches this September 10th, with a live event in LA on Saturday September 7th. Tickets available at werealive.com; to join us on the launch of this ground-breaking theater for the mind series.



    "Theater for the Mind" is a trademark of Wayland Productions INC.





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    • 13 min
    Tumbleweed Station

    Tumbleweed Station

    Hello, and welcome to Theater for the Mind. This episode features a very special pilot from my audio writing and audio techniques students at Chapman University called “Tumbleweed Station”. More student work to come as we feature other productions from my audio classes. If you’re interested in attending one of my classes, I will be teaching at the USC School of Dramatic Arts this fall with an Audio Drama Production Class, followed by Audio Techniques at Chapman University in the Spring, and Hopefully another session of Writing for Audio, a creation of what you’re about to hear. For those of you interested in my other audio productions, my ten-part epic adventure series We’re Alive Goldrush Launches this September 10th, with a live event in LA on Saturday September 7th. Tickets available at werealive.com; to join us on the launch of this ground-breaking theater for the mind series.


    And with that, we’re ready to begin. Enjoy, “Tumbleweed Station”.


    A lone radio operator does his daily routine, only to discover something new on the horizon.


    Featuring:

    Meir Parent as Johnny Doe.

    Erika Bronwell as Delilah.

    Tanner Agnew as Boomstick.

    Parker Apple as Chet.

    Melissa Cho as Shelly

    Ashlynn Zurilgen as the recorded voice.

    Robin Beck as additional voices.


    Tumbleweed station was created by Hunter Rasmussen. Written by Hunter Rasmussen, Jake Moody, Joe Hansen, Ricky King, and Tristan Dochterman.


    Edited by Ricky King and Chapman University’s Audio Techniques Class, Spring 2019.


    Executive Produced by Kc Wayland / Wayland Productions


    Music provided by Killer Tracks.


    This is the pilot episode of Tumbleweed Station. If you are interested in developing or distributing the series, please contact Katie@waylandproductions.com . Thank you."


    "Theater for the Mind" is a trademark of Wayland Productions INC.





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    • 17 min
    The Listeners

    The Listeners

    Hello, and welcome to Theater for the Mind. This episode features a very special pilot from my audio writing and audio techniques students at Chapman University called “The Listeners”. More student work to come as we feature other productions from my audio classes. If you’re interested in attending one of my classes, I will be teaching at the USC School of Dramatic Arts this fall with an Audio Drama Production Class, followed by Audio Techniques at Chapman University in the Spring, and Hopefully another session of Writing for Audio, a creation of what you’re about to hear. For those of you interested in my other audio productions, my ten-part epic adventure series We’re Alive Goldrush Launches this September, with a live event in LA on Saturday September 7th. Tickets available at werealive.com; to join us on the launch of this ground-breaking theater for the mind series.


    And with that, we’re ready to begin. Enjoy, “The Listeners”.


    "A reclusive young hacker finds herself forced into the spotlight when she decodes a cryptic message and stumbles upon a secret surveillance organization that taps into everyone's microphones and listens to conversations all around the world.


    This is the pilot episode of The Listeners. If you are interested in developing or distributing the series, please contact Ryan Good at rcgood@gmail.com. Thank you."





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    • 27 min
    Possessions

    Possessions

    Surrounded by his possessions, a boy struggles to leave the safety of his own home. His outside world is filled with so many uncertainties. While he struggles with his own convictions, the conveniences of modern everyday household items continue to persuade him in both directions.


    Written and Directed by Kc Wayland

    Produced By: Chris Dole, James Oliva, Kc Wayland, Steve Schneider


    Starring:


    James Hussey as the Clock

    Jack Terbush As the Boy

    Alexis Crystal Harris as the Cat

    Joshua Petersdorf as the Door

    Emilie Doring as the Phone

    Shannon Estabrook as the Fan

    John F. Thomas as the TV

    Bev Bailey as the Couch

    James Oliva as the Game

    Laura Riley as the Fridge

    Vincent Caso as the Internet

    Ari Litman-Weinberg as the Bed

    Kc Wayland as the Can Opener

    Christopher Dole as the Sink


    Sound Recordist: Katie Wayland

    Music Composed by: Dani Berkov Hopkins

    Sound Designed and Edited by Kc Wayland & Katie Wayland

    Assistant Editors James Oliva & Christopher Dole

    Script supervisor: Steve Schneider

    Casting by Vanessa Knight





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    • 24 min
    The Telltale Heart

    The Telltale Heart

    A creative rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's The Telltale Heart, performed by Kc Wayland and edited in the style of Theater for the Mind where the world of sound is built around the story by Wayland Productions


    Warning: This is not for the faint of heart… ;)





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    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

Patrick McCue ,

Fantastic

Another wonderful production by KC Wayland!

Vinny from VA ,

What's old is new again.

This podcast is a refreshing take on story telling. I pittied my parents when they would tell me about listening to radio programs before they got their first tv. Now, I feel like I've been the one missing out. The sound effects are detailed enough to let your mind paint the pictures. Your imagination can make the story as intense, frightening or joyful as you can take.

Bigdefense02 ,

Keep it up!!!

Very cool concept, great small episodes with new ideas, but with the same great quality as We're Alive. Check it out!!!

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