Sensories

RADIO PLAY, TEN MINUTE: The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the...

RADIO PLAY, TEN MINUTE: The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield?

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  • Christopher Plumridge: Sensories

    Unique and clever, this play sets itself up as the first episode of a series, I hope, for there is so much more to work with here.
    Smell can be so evocative and Sam explores this avenue to great effect.

    Do yourself a favour by listening to the great production by Gather by the Ghostlight Podcast!

    Unique and clever, this play sets itself up as the first episode of a series, I hope, for there is so much more to work with here.
    Smell can be so evocative and Sam explores this avenue to great effect.

    Do yourself a favour by listening to the great production by Gather by the Ghostlight Podcast!

  • Aly Kantor: Sensories

    This speculative horror short tugs furiously at the imagination and won't let up! Rich with subtle but specific worldbuilding, audiences are treated to a visit to a lab where a simple experiment reveals itself to be something more mysterious than it seems. There's no shortage of rich imagery to populate one's "theatre of the mind" as they place themselves in the protagonist's shoes. A haunting, nefarious twist leaves us with more questions than answers, hinting at a vast world beyond the story!

    This speculative horror short tugs furiously at the imagination and won't let up! Rich with subtle but specific worldbuilding, audiences are treated to a visit to a lab where a simple experiment reveals itself to be something more mysterious than it seems. There's no shortage of rich imagery to populate one's "theatre of the mind" as they place themselves in the protagonist's shoes. A haunting, nefarious twist leaves us with more questions than answers, hinting at a vast world beyond the story!

  • Ian Thal: Sensories

    Heyman's SENSORIES plays with its protagonist's perception of her own memories and reality, while also playing with the audience's perception of the audio drama medium and what counts as "real" within its fictitious world. I found myself thinking about the science-fiction writer Alfred Bester, whose classic short stories (and radio plays) similarly played with his perceptions of readers and listeners.

    Heyman's SENSORIES plays with its protagonist's perception of her own memories and reality, while also playing with the audience's perception of the audio drama medium and what counts as "real" within its fictitious world. I found myself thinking about the science-fiction writer Alfred Bester, whose classic short stories (and radio plays) similarly played with his perceptions of readers and listeners.

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Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Broken Arts Entertainment, Year 2025
  • Type Professional, Organization Theatrical Shenanigans, Year 2024