Tag: Norman Corwin

Between Americans

Norman Corwin (1910-2011) was the Grand Master of American Radio Theatre, and his final effort is extraordinarily timely today. In 1941, this program confronted an America more divided, more polarized, than at any time since the Civil War — and this new version, updated for the 21st Century, does the same. This brilliantly fascinating program reminds us to remember what we have in common, where we agree, and how we all still stand together — so we can tone down the anger and deal with our differences without hatred and violence.

A group of Americans from coast to coast talk about what the United States means, and try to discover how to deal with their differences without hatred and violence. This lively, fascinating and extremely timely production was the last script from Norman Corwin, acclaimed as the Grand Master of American Radio Theatre.

Sonic 211: Summer Parlour- Could Be

Tonight Richard Frohlich from Texas Radio Theatre joins the Amigos for an exploration into the most geopolitical radio show in the history of the Sonic Society, Norman Corwin‘s “Could Be”.

Have a listen yourself and consider whether you too could be part of a better future world!

Mentioned in the discussion:
H.G. Wells
Things to Come- The Movie
 The Anatomy of Tyranny- Timothy Snyder (Ideas)
Dan Carlin
Solarpunk
Afghans life expectancy

Note: Please excuse the poor audio as technical difficulties on skype are often unexpected

From Radio Play to Stage Play

theyflyThrough the years we’ve seen many adaptations from movies, stage, and novel form into the medium of audio drama. It’s rare to see the reverse, but Sam Wheeler from Bates College is taking Norman Corwin’s famous “They Fly through the Air with the Greatest of Ease” and adding stage directions and elements to contextualize to a stage play. In preparation, Mr. Wheeler read 25 scripts to get ready to bring the theatre of the mind to the theatre of the stage. Details can be found in Riley Hopkin’s article in The Bates Student.

Sonic Echo- 0117- Seasonal Plots

 
It may be December 26th, but there’s still one more chance to fill your stocking with Christmas cheer! Tonight on Sonic Echo we present “The Plot to Overthrow Christmas” by Norman Corwin and Edgar Bergin and Charlie McCarthy with their version of Disney’s “Snow White”. Happy Holidays to everyone and have a very happy New Year! All Christmas shows came from theChristmas Selection on archive.org!

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