PlayME

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PlayME

Welcome to your digital stage, where bold theatre meets cutting-edge audio drama. Each episode draws you into captivating stories brought to life by top actors, acclaimed writers, and cinematic sound design that places you at the center of the action.   Winner of the 2020 New York Festival Gold Medal winner for Audio Drama, PlayME has dozens of productions, from daring, original audio dramas to groundbreaking plays. We offer an experience for people who love theatre and audio fiction. Whether you like dark, atmospheric thrillers, raw emotional drama, irreverent comedies, or theatre that push boundaries, our carefully curated collection has something to captivate every adventurous listener. Plus, enjoy in-depth interviews with playwrights, offering unique insights into their creative processes and the stories behind the plays.

  1. Tunnel Runners, Part 5: Ghosting

    2 DAYS AGO

    Tunnel Runners, Part 5: Ghosting

    We pull him out. Covered in dirt and blood. He’s not moving. Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

    26 min
  2. Tunnel Runners, Part 4: Massacre of the Innocents

    NOV 13

    Tunnel Runners, Part 4: Massacre of the Innocents

    Don’t freak out. Don’t draw attention to yourself. Or her. Runners can’t have a witness. They’ll blame you. And Brooklyn. Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

    26 min
  3. Tunnel Runners, Part 3: Blood Oath

    NOV 6

    Tunnel Runners, Part 3: Blood Oath

    We need more people. If we don’t let them in, we disappear! We can’t keep losing to the Shadows- Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

    23 min
  4. Tunnel Runners, Part Two: Subterranean Glow-Up

    OCT 29

    Tunnel Runners, Part Two: Subterranean Glow-Up

    You’re 100 feet underground. In an enclosed hole in the wall. In the dark. With a stranger. -Anything could happen. Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

    24 min
  5. Tunnel Runners, Part One: The Red Door

    OCT 29

    Tunnel Runners, Part One: The Red Door

    I’ve been in abandoned buildings, on rooftops, through construction sites. But nothing beats the underground. Rules don’t exist down here. But I’m always looking for a bigger challenge. A new place to explore. Where no one’s ever been before. Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

    25 min

  6. OCT 17

    Introducing: Tunnel Runners

    When Cam, a gifted teen from Toronto, finds himself drowning in anxiety and depression, he turns to prescription meds and endless urban exploration videos on YouTube to numb the pain. After suffering a devastating panic attack at school, he escapes into the sprawling subway tunnels beneath the city, desperate for solace. Underground, he stumbles upon a shadowy world filled with a hidden subculture thriving in the darkness.  Tunnel Runners is a new seven-episode original series from the creators of the award-winning PlayME Podcast.

    3 min

  7. MAY 27

    Tribute to Gregory J Sinclair

    Last month, we lost our mentor, colleague, and friend, Gregory J. Sinclair, whose contributions to the world of audio drama and this podcast were invaluable. Greg was an internationally renowned producer and director of audio dramas for CBC Radio and Audible Canada. As Executive Producer at CBC Radio, he developed, produced, and directed multiple acclaimed audio series and specials, including Afghanada and the interactive Trust, Inc. We’ve dedicated this special episode to his legacy in radio drama, including tributes from some of his former CBC colleagues.

    22 min

  8. MAY 15

    Guilt (A Love Story) Interview with Diane Flacks

    Laura talks with writer and performer Diane Flacks about her latest solo show, Guilt (A Love Story). Diane opens up about turning her sometimes painful personal experiences into compelling plays. She shares how she thinks there’s a death of fun in theatre and why she pushes herself to take risks in her work and not play it safe. Diane also talks about her writing experiences for TV, including her stint for the hit series “Kids In The Hall.” Guilt (A Love Story) by Diane Flacks.

    58 min
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Welcome to your digital stage, where bold theatre meets cutting-edge audio drama. Each episode draws you into captivating stories brought to life by top actors, acclaimed writers, and cinematic sound design that places you at the center of the action.   Winner of the 2020 New York Festival Gold Medal winner for Audio Drama, PlayME has dozens of productions, from daring, original audio dramas to groundbreaking plays. We offer an experience for people who love theatre and audio fiction. Whether you like dark, atmospheric thrillers, raw emotional drama, irreverent comedies, or theatre that push boundaries, our carefully curated collection has something to captivate every adventurous listener. Plus, enjoy in-depth interviews with playwrights, offering unique insights into their creative processes and the stories behind the plays.

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