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Public Domain Players


25 episodes


Multigenre Anthology Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Bringing public domain works to life, in full audio!


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Anthology

Genres: Multigenre

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Episodes:

DRACULA - Episode 7

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0500

The story ends.

You can follow Public Domain Players on Twitter at @publicplayers and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers.

You can also support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/publicdomainplayers.

This episode was written by William Meurer, and directed by James Weippert.

The cast appeared in the following order:

John Martin as Johnathan Harker Twitter: @johntheatreguy, http://johnmartinproductions.co.uk/

Robert Fleet as Van Helsing

Larry Oblander as Arthur Holmwood (larryoblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander)

Chris Dunlap as Quincy Morris (Twitter: @VariousVOs)

Andrew Biss as Jack Seward (adbvoiceover.com)

Anna May as Mina Harker (IG: @annamay_actor)

Stuart Parks II as Count Dracula (facebook.com/stuart.parks.II)

Kyra McFarland as the First Bride (IG: @kfmcf, kyramcfarland.com)

Eyrun Eliasdottir as the Second Bride (Tiktok: eyrun3, Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1dVaf5Dpx7Q1XxsFDdrsg

Morgan Moffitt as the Third Bride

The #PDPDracula artwork and the Public Domain Players logo were designed by Bad Otter Design (IG: @bad.otter)

This episode used the following music under a Creative Commons license:

Final Count by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3753-final-count License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Halls of the Undead by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3846-halls-of-the-undead License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Music: Feral Chase by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3746-feral-chase License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Betelgeuse by Sascha Ende® Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5780-betelgeuse License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaos License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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DRACULA - Episode 6

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Dracula has arrived in England, and he is bringing the fight directly to our heroes...

 

You can find Public Domain Players on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers. Be sure to post about the show with the hashtag #PDPDracula!   This episode was written by William Meurer, and produced and directed by James Weippert.   The cast appeared in the following order:   Anna May as Mina Harker (Twitter/IG: @annamay_actor)   Robert Fleet as Van Helsing   John Martin as Johnathan Harker (Twitter: @johntheatreguy, johnmartinproductions.co.uk)   Chris Dunlap as Quincy Morris (Twitter: @VariousVOs)   Andrew Biss as Jack Seward (www.adbvoiceover.com)   Larry Oblander as Arthur Holmwood (www.larryoblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander)   James Weippert as Renfield (Twitter: @j_m_sw__pp_rt, IG: @xjamesweippertx)   Stuart Parks II as Dracula (www.facebook.com/stuart.parks.II)   Francis Broudie Oldridge as the Nurse  

The Public Domain Players logo and the Dracula artwork were created by Bad Otter Design (IG: @bad.otter).

This episode used the following music under a Creative Commons license:

Final Count by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3753-final-count License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaos License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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DRACULA - Episode 5

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Johnathan returns to England, but all is not well, and things are beginning to stir in the dead of night...   You can find Public Domain Players on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers.   This episode was written by William Meurer, and produced and directed by James Weippert.   The cast appeared in the following order:   Robert Fleet as Van Helsing   Anna May as Mina (Twitter/IG: @annamay_actor)   John Martin as Johnathan Harker (Twitter: @johntheatreguy, johnmartinproductions.co.uk)   Ash Fox as the Newsboy   Stuart Parks II as Dracula (www.facebook.com/stuart.parks.II)   Chris Dunlap as Quincy Morris (Twitter: @VariousVOs)   Andrew Biss as Jack Seward (www.adbvoiceover.com)   Larry Oblander as Arthur Holmwood (www.larryoblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander)   Ash Fox appearing again as the Child   Kyra McFarland as Lucy (IG: @kfmcf, KyraMcFarland.com)   The Public Domain Players logo and the Dracula artwork were created by Bad Otter Design (IG: @bad.otter).   This episode used the following music under a Creative Commons license: Final Count by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3753-final-count License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaos License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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DRACULA - Episode 4

Mon, 30 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Lucy's condition continues to rapidly decline, so Dr. Seward calls on an old friend and mentor in the hopes that he might be able to help...

 

You can find Public Domain Players on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers.

You can also support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/publicdomainplayers.

This episode was written by William Meurer, and produced and directed by James Weippert.

The cast appeared in the following order:

Andrew Biss as Jack Seward (www.adbvoiceover.com)

Chris Dunlap as Quincy Morris (Twitter: @VariousVOs)

Robert Fleet as Van Helsing

Kyra McFarland as Lucy (IG: @kfmcf, KyraMcFarland.com)

Francis Broudie Oldridge as the Nurse, and Mrs. Westenra

James Weippert as Renfield (Twitter: @j_m_sw__pp_rt, IG: @xjamesweippertx)

Timothy Simpson as the Driver

Larry Oblander as Arthur Holmwood (www.larryoblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander)

The Public Domain Players logo and the Dracula artwork were created by Bad Otter Design (IG: @bad.otter).

This episode used the following music under a Creative Commons license:

Final Count by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3753-final-count License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Fall by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaos License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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DRACULA - Episode 3

Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Our story shifts in focus now, as we arrive in London and begin to learn what Mina Murray and her best friend, Lucy Westenra, have been up to...

 

You can find Public Domain Players on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers.

You can also support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/publicdomainplayers.

This episode was written by William Meurer, and produced and directed by James Weippert.

The cast appeared in the following order:

Robert Fleet as Van Helsing

Anna May as Mina Murray (Twitter/IG: @annamay_actor)

Kyra McFarland as Lucy Westenra (IG: @kfmcf, KyraMcFarland.com) Larry Oblander as Arthur Holmwood (www.larryoblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander)

 Chris Dunlap as Quincy Morris (Twitter: @VariousVOs) Andrew Biss as Jack Seward (www.adbvoiceover.com)

Stuart Parks II as Dracula (www.facebook.com/stuart.parks.II)

Frances Broudie Oldridge as the Nurse James Weippert as Renfield (Twitter: @j_m_sw__pp_rt, IG: @xjamesweippertx)

 

The Public Domain Players logo and the Dracula artwork were created by Bad Otter Design (IG: @bad.otter).

This episode used the following music under a Creative Commons license:

Final Count by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3753-final-count License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaos License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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DRACULA - Episode 2

Mon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 -0500

You can support The Sarah Grace Foundation at the following link: www.thesarahgracefoundation.org/shop-donate

You can find Public Domain Players on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers.

You can also support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/publicdomainplayers.

This episode was written by William Meurer, and produced and directed by James Weippert.

The cast appeared in the following order:

John Martin as Johnathan Harker (Twitter: @johntheatreguy, johnmartinproductions.co.uk)

Kat Leroy as the Szgany Woman and the Villager (Twitter/IG: @girlartistgeek) Kyra McFarland as the First Bride (IG: @kfmcf, KyraMcFarland.com) Eyrún Eliasdottir as the Second Bride (Tiktok: eyrun3, Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1dVaf5Dpx7Q1XxsFDdrsg ) Stuart Parks II as Dracula (www.facebook.com/stuart.parks.II)

Morgan Moffitt as the Third Bride

 

Additional Voices by Kat Leroy and James Weippert (Twitter: @j_m_sw__pp_rt, IG: @xjamesweippertx)

The Public Domain Players logo and the Dracula artwork were created by Bad Otter Design House (IG: @bad.otter).

This episode used the following music under a Creative Commons license:

Final Count by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3753-final-count License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaos License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Public Domain Players DRACULA - Episode 1

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Our journey begins as Johnathan Harker travels to a mysterious castle in Transylvania... You can sign up for the Hugs For Sarah 5k at the following link: www.thesarahgracefoundation.org/shop-donate You can find Public Domain Players on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers. You can also support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/publicdomainplayers. This episode was written by William Meurer, and produced and directed by James Weippert. The cast appeared in the following order: Robert Fleet as Van Helsing

John Martin as Johnathan Harker (Twitter: @johntheatreguy, johnmartinproductions.co.uk)

Morgan Moffit as the Innkeeper

Stuart Parks II as Dracula (www.facebook.com/stuart.parks.II)

Michael Curry as the Driver

Jerry Schultz as the Passenger (JerrySchultzvoiceactor.com)

Additional Voices by Kat Leroy (Twitter/IG: @girlartistgeek) and James Weippert (Twitter: @j_m_sw__pp_rt, IG: @xjamesweippertx)

The Public Domain Players logo and the Dracula artwork were created by Bad Otter Design House (IG: @bad.otter).

This episode used the following music under a Creative Commons license:

Final Count by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3753-final-count License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Land of Phantoms by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3966-land-of-phantoms License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Night of Chaos by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4127-night-of-chaos License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

 

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TRAILER - Public Domain Players ”DRACULA”

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Something wicked is coming this way...

 

Stay tuned soon for the premiere of Public Domain Players' newest production...DRACULA.

 

Written by William Meurer with direction by James Weippert.

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The Boy With The Box

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500

The Boy With The Box was directed by James Weippert, written by James Weippert, adapted from the original short story by Mary Griggs van Voorhis.   The cast appeared in the following order: Jerry Schultz as The Narrator (www.jerryschultzvoiceactor.com) Armand Lane as Tom (www.ArmandLane.com, IG: @armand.lane) Aubrey Quinn as Rachael (Twitter: @aubreyequinn) Kyra McFarland as Harvey (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf) Caroline Aimetti as Mrs. Reynolds (www.CarolineAimetti.com, IG: @carolaim) Larry Oblander as Mr. Reynolds (www.LarryOblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander) Evelyn Dumont as Mrs. McGinnis (www.evelyndumont.com, IG: @dumontevie) Rachael Feldman as Kitty (IG: @rachaelfeldman) Kylie Woodlock as Josephine (IG: @kyliewoodlock)   The PDP logo, as well as the art for this episode, were designed by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at @bad.otter.   You can find us on Twitter at @PublicPlayers, and on Instagram at @PublicDomainPlayers. You can also support the show on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.   Thank you again for listening and supporting us this year! If you have the time, make sure to share it with friends and family, and leave us a good review on the podcast platform of your choice.

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The System of Dr. Tarr and Professor Fether

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

An intrepid reporter heads to a hospital in France to research a particular system, but some things don't quite add up upon her arrival... This episode was directed by James Weippert.   This episode was written by James Weippert, based off the original short story by Edgar Allen Poe.   The main cast of this episode appeared in the following order:   Armand Lane as The Narrator, Pierre, and The Guard. (www.ArmandLane.com, IG: @armand.lane)   Kevin R. Free as Dr. Maillard (Twitter: @kevinrfree)   Kaila Galinat as The Reporter (www.KailaGalinat.com, Twitter: @kailabagel, IG: @kgallonhat)   Cameo appearances were made by the following guest actors: Lucas Iverson  Larry Oblander (www.LarryOblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander) Ethan Jesse (Twitter: @WEAintSeenIt) Caroline Aimetti (www.CarolineAimetti.com, IG: @carolaim) Kyra McFarland (www.KyraMcFarland.com, Twitter/IG: @kfmcf) Evelyn Dumont (www.evelyndumont.com, IG: @dumontevie)   The PDP logo, as well as all the Halloween show art, was designed by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at @bad.otter.   The following songs were used under a Creative Commons License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/:   Krampus's Workshop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5518-krampus-s-workshop   Dance Of The Tuba Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5516-dance-of-the-tuba-plum-fairy   Meatball Parade by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4993-meatball-parade   The Waltz Of The Kindness by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6283-the-waltz-of-the-kindness   Fall by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4836-fall   You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers, and on Instagram at @PublicDomainPlayers. If you'd like to support the show, you can do so on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.   Please leave a good review of the show, and share it with your friends and family!   And make sure you go VOTE!

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The Demon Spell

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Two friends participate in a seance that takes a dark turn, when the spirit they contact has a dire warning... The Demon Spell was adapted from the original short story by Hume Nisbet, with a script written by James Weippert.   This episode was directed by James Weippert.   The cast, in order of appearance, is as follows: Larry Oblander as The Narrator (www.larryoblander.com, Twitter/IG: @larryoblander) Michael Bradley as Mr. Brown (Twitter: @MichaelLBradley)   Christopher Trindade as Mr. Weston (IG: trindibago, IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4401561/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1)   Evelyn Dumont as The Medium (www.evelyndumont.com, IG: dumontevie)   Kyra McFarland as The Spirit (www.kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/IG: @kfmcf)   The art for this episode, as well as the PDP logo, were done by Bad Otter Design House (IG: @bad.otter).   There were two songs used in this episode: Creepy Hallow by Alexander Nakarada   Ancient Rite by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5739-ancient-rite License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   You can find us on Twitter at @PublicPlayers, and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers. Or support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers!   Please be sure to leave a good review, and to share the show with your friends and family!   Also make sure you are registered to VOTE! Check your voter registration status here: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

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The Pale Man

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

A man checks into a quiet hotel, in a quiet town, but both the hotel and it's other residents are not what they appear to be...

This episode was written by James Weippert, adapted from the original short story by Julius Long.

The Pale Man was directed by James Weippert.

Additional story supervision was provided by both Anket Kohli and Scott Pero.

The cast appeared in the follow order:

Caroline Aimetti as The Narrator. (www.CarolineAimetti.com, IG: @CarolAim, and host of Poor Unfortunate Podcast [IG: @poorunfortunatepodcast])

Lucas Iverson as The Clerk

Ethan Jesse as The Man (Host of We Ain't Seen Nothin Yet, Twitter: @WEAintSeenIt)

Kyra McFarland as The Bartender (www.KyraMcFarland.com, Twitter/IG: @kfmcf)

You can find Public Domain Players on Twitter at @PublicPlayers, and on Instagram at @publicdomainplayers.

A special thanks to Bad Otter Design House for designing both the PDP logo as well as all the Halloween posters, you can find them on Instagram at @bad.otter.

This episode features two songs in the Public Domain:

Cool Vibes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3553-cool-vibes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Night on the Docks - Trumpet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4130-night-on-the-docks---trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Please rate and review the show, as well as sharing it with friends and family! If you really like us, you can support us on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.

Make sure you are registered to VOTE! Check your voter registration status here: https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/

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"Treasure Island" Blooper Reel!

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Hey everyone!

So, this is the kind of thing you can expect to find if you support us on our Patreon, at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers!

We actually encourage our actors to leave their mistakes in when recording, because it's one less thing for them to worry about, and it's something fun for us to hear as we work.

So here's a sneak peek at some of the goodies that you'd find if you support us on Patreon! Hope you enjoy!

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"Treasure Island," Episode 8

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0500

Jim and Long John Silver nearly have the fabled treasure at hand, but one last trick awaits them on Treasure Island... Treasure Island is adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Written and directed by James Weippert.   Treasure Island is produced by James Weippert and David Coonan.   The cast of this episode, in order of appearance: Larry Oblander as Adult Jim (larryoblander.com, Twitter/Instagram: @larryoblander)  Jerry Schultz as Long John Silver (jerryschultzvoiceactor.com)  Kyra McFarland as Young Jim (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf)  Tim Simpson as Pirate 4  William Barreto as Pirate 1 (Twitter: @TrueWillBarreto, Instagram: @will_barreto_experience)  Michelle Stahl as Pirate 5  Cormac Joyce as Ben Gunn (CormacJoyce.com, Instagram: @cormacajoyce)  Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey (TiffanyReneeBear.com, Instagram: @tiffanyreneebear)  Caroline Hertz as Arrow (CarolineHertz.com, Instagram: Hertz_sogood)  Michael Curry as Squire Trelawney  Conrad Bear as Captain Smollett (ConradBear.com)    You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at PublicDomainPlayers.     Both the Treasure Island and Public Domain Players logos were created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter.    You can support PDP on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.   There were three songs used in this episode, all created by Kevin MacLeod and used under a Creative Commons license:   Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Americana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3361-americana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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"Treasure Island," Episode 7

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500

As the crew recovers from their battle with the pirates, Jim sets out on a dangerous solo mission.

Treasure Island  is adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Written and directed by James Weippert. 

Treasure Island is produced by James Weippert and David Coonan.

The cast of this episode, in order of appearance:

Larry Oblander as Adult Jim (larryoblander.com, Twitter/Instagram: @larryoblander) 

Kyra McFarland as Young Jim (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf) 

Conrad Bear as Captain Smollett (ConradBear.com

Caroline Hertz as Arrow (CarolineHertz.com, Instagram: Hertz_sogood) 

Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey (TiffanyReneeBear.com, Instagram: @tiffanyreneebear) 

Michael Curry as Squire Trelawney 

Cormac Joyce as Ben Gunn (CormacJoyce.com, Instagram: @cormacajoyce) 

Evelyn Dumont as Morgan (EvelynDumont.com, Instagram: @dumontevie)

Jerry Schultz as Long John Silver (jerryschultzvoiceactor.com

William Barreto as Pirate 1 (Twitter: @TrueWillBarreto, Instagram: @will_barreto_experience) 

Michelle Stahl as Pirate 5 

Tim Simpson as Pirate 4  

You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at PublicDomainPlayers.  

You can support PDP on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.

Both the Treasure Island and Public Domain Players logos were created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter

There were two songs used in this episode, both created by Kevin MacLeod and used under a Creative Commons license:

Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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"Treasure Island", Episode 6

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Danger crests to a head as violence breaks out between the crew and the mutineers on the shores of Treasure Island! Treasure Island  is adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Written and directed by James Weippert.    Treasure Island is produced by James Weippert and David Coonan.   The cast, in order of appearance: Larry Oblander as Adult Jim (larryoblander.com, Twitter/Instagram: @larryoblander)   Cormac Joyce as Ben Gunn (CormacJoyce.com, Instagram: @cormacajoyce)   Kyra McFarland as Young Jim (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf)   Conrad Bear as Captain Smollett (ConradBear.com)   Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey (TiffanyReneeBear.com, Instagram: @tiffanyreneebear)   Michael Curry as Squire Trelawney   Michelle Stahl as Pirate 5   Jerry Schultz as Long John Silver (jerryschultzvoiceactor.com)   Caroline Hertz as Arrow (CarolineHertz.com, Instagram: Hertz_sogood)   Emily Buza as Pirate 3 (Twitter: @emilyofarden)   Andrew Parrella as Israel Hands   Joe Azzari as Pirate 2 (Twitter: @voicesbyjoe, Instagram: @voicesbyjoe)   William Barreto as Pirate 1 (Twitter: @TrueWillBarreto, Instagram: @will_barreto_experience)   You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at PublicDomainPlayers.     Both the Treasure Island and Public Domain Players logos were created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter.    You can support PDP on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.   There were two songs used in this episode, both created by Kevin MacLeod and used under a Creative Commons license: Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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"Treasure Island", Episode 5

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500

With danger quickly rising to the surface, the Hispaniola's arrival at Treasure Island is now fraught with peril, and Jim finds himself face to face with a stranger...

Treasure Island  is adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Written and directed by James Weippert. 

Treasure Island is produced by James Weippert and David Coonan.

The cast, in order of appearance:

Larry Oblander as Adult Jim (larryoblander.com, Twitter/Instagram: @larryoblander) 

Conrad Bear as Captain Smollett (ConradBear.com)  

Jerry Schultz as Long John Silver (jerryschultzvoiceactor.com)  

Caroline Hertz as Arrow (CarolineHertz.com, Instagram: Hertz_sogood) 

The Pirate Crew was voiced by William Barretto  (Twitter: @TrueWillBarreto, Instagram: @will_barreto_experience), Joe Azzari  (Twitter: @voicesbyjoe, Instagram: @voicesbyjoe), Emily Buza  (Twitter: @emilyofarden), Tim Simpson, and Michelle Stahl. 

Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey (TiffanyReneeBear.com, Instagram: @tiffanyreneebear)   

Michael Curry as Squire Trelawney  

Kyra McFarland as Young Jim (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf)  

Austin Schumacher as Black Dog (Instagram: @awesome_schu)

Cormac Joyce as Ben Gunn (CormacJoyce.com, Instagram: @cormacajoyce)

You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at PublicDomainPlayers.  

Both the Treasure Island and Public Domain Players logos were created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter

You can support PDP on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.

There were two songs used in this episode, both created by Kevin MacLeod and used under a Creative Commons license:

Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Treasure Island, Episode 4

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 07:30:00 -0500

The Hispaniola sets off for the journey to Treasure Island, but worries abound, and a dangerous threat is brewing...

Treasure Island  is adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Written and directed by James Weippert. 

Treasure Island is produced by James Weippert and David Coonan.

The cast, in order of appearance:

Larry Oblander as Adult Jim (larryoblander.com, Twitter/Instagram: @larryoblander) 

Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey (TiffanyReneeBear.com, Instagram: @tiffanyreneebear)   

Michael Curry as Trelawney 

Ethan Jesse as Sailor

Conrad Bear as Captain Smollett (ConradBear.com

Kyra McFarland as Young Jim (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf) 

Jerry Schultz as Long John Silver (jerryschultzvoiceactor.com

Evelyn Dumont as Morgan (evelyndumont.com, Instagram: dumontevie) 

Andrew Parrella as Israel Hands

Caroline Hertz as Arrow (CarolineHertz.com, Instagram: Hertz_sogood) 

The Pirate Crew was voiced by William Barretto  (Twitter: @TrueWillBarreto, Instagram: @will_barreto_experience), Joe Azzari  (Twitter: @voicesbyjoe, Instagram: @voicesbyjoe), Emily Buza  (Twitter: @emilyofarden), Tim Simpson, and Michelle Stahl.

You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at PublicDomainPlayers.  

Both the Treasure Island and Public Domain Players logos were created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter

You can support PDP on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.

There were two songs used in this episode, both created by Kevin MacLeod and used under a Creative Commons license:

Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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"Treasure Island", Episode 3

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Jim and Dr. Livesey set off for Bristol, where they meet a colorful cast of characters, including one rather remarkable sailor.

Treasure Island is adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Written and directed by James Weippert. 

Treasure Island is produced by James Weippert and David Coonan.

The cast, in order of appearance:

 Larry Oblander as Adult Jim (larryoblander.com, Twitter/Instagram: @larryoblander) 

Michael Curry as Trelawney

 Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey (TiffanyReneeBear.com, Instagram: @tiffanyreneebear) 

 Kyra McFarland as Young Jim (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf) 

 Kate Fallon as Mrs. Hawkins (Twitter: @KateMFallon6, Instagram: Kate_M_Fallon_6) 

 Emily Buza as Pirate 3 (Twitter: @emilyofarden) 

Conrad Bear as Captain Smollett (ConradBear.com)

Caroline Hertz as Arrow (CarolineHertz.com, Instagram: Hertz_sogood)

Michelle Stahl as Pirate 5

Jerry Schultz as Long John Silver (jerryschultzvoiceactor.com)

Evelyn Dumont as Morgan (evelyndumont.com, Instagram: dumontevie)

 You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at PublicDomainPlayers

 

Both the Treasure Island and Public Domain Players logos were created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter.

There were three songs used in this episode, both created by Kevin MacLeod and used under a Creative Commons license:

Sonata 17 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4392-sonata-17 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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"Treasure Island" - Episode 2

Fri, 29 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Jim's life has been unsteady since the Captain arrived, but things aren't about to get any easier. Smooth seas never made a skilled sailor...

Treasure Island is adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson. Written and directed by James Weippert. 

Treasure Island is produced by James Weippert and David Coonan.

The cast, in order of appearance:

Larry Oblander as Adult Jim (larryoblander.com, Twitter/Instagram: @larryoblander)

Michael Bradley as Billy Bones (Twitter: @MichaelLBradley)

Kyra McFarland as Young Jim (kyramcfarland.com, Twitter/Instagram: @kfmcf)

Matt Creason as Pew (Mattyseesvoices.com, Twitter: @Mattyseesvoices, Instagram: @mattcreason)

Kate Fallon as Mrs. Hawkins (Twitter: @KateMFallon6, Instagram: Kate_M_Fallon_6)

William Barreto as Pirate 1 (Twitter: @TrueWillBarreto, Instagram: @will_barreto_experience)

Tim Simpson as Pirate 4

Emily Buza as Pirate 3 (Twitter: @emilyofarden)

Joe Azzari as Pirate 2 (Twitter: @voicesbyjoe, Instagram: @voicesbyjoe)

Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey (TiffanyReneeBear.com, Instagram: @tiffanyreneebear)

Patrick Cogan as Mr. Dance (patcogan.net) You can find PDP on Twitter at @PublicPlayers and on Instagram at PublicDomainPlayers.

Both the Treasure Island and Public Domain Players logos were created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter.

There were two songs used in this episode, both created by Kevin MacLeod and used under a Creative Commons license:

Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheide License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Celtic Impulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3484-celtic-impulse License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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"Treasure Island" - Episode 1

Fri, 15 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Please enjoy the first episode of Treasure Island! Hear Jim Hawkins begin to tell you his tale of adventure, beginning when he was just a boy and an old pirate showed up at the Admiral Benbow Inn...   This episode was directed by James Weippert, and adapted from the original novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.   Treasure Island is produced by both James Weippert and David Coonan.   This episode stars, in order of appearance: Larry Oblander as Adult Jim Michael Bradley as Billy Bones Kate Fallon as Mrs. Hawkins Kyra McFarland as Young Jim Tiffany Renee Bear as Dr. Livesey Austin Schumacher as Black Dog   You can learn more about all our actors by visiting our Instagram page, publicdomainplayers, or our Twitter page, @PublicPlayers.   The Public Domain Players logo, as well as the Treasure Island logo, was created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at bad.otter.   You can support PDP on Patreon at Patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers.

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"Treasure Island" - Teaser

Tue, 12 May 2020 07:00:00 -0500

Get excited for the newest production from Public Domain Players...Treasure Island! Coming to a podcast platform near you, very soon.

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A Christmas Carol

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0500

Hello, everyone!

For this holiday season, we're bringing you a very special production of "A Christmas Carol," which was first produced and aired two years ago. This was prior to the creation of Public Domain Players, but in a way, this production was the impetus that created this very show! We hope you enjoy, and share with your friends, and we will see you with BRAND NEW WORK in 2020!

Adapted by James Weippert

Direction by James Weippert

Produced by James Weippert and Dave Coonan

JOHN MADDALONI as Scrooge/Young Scrooge

CHRISTOPHER TRINDADE as Grandpa and Belle's Husband

LAUREN MELORO as Child

EVELYN DUMONT as Christmas Present and Martha Cratchit

ALEX AUG as Christmas Past and Niece

TIM SIMPSON as Cratchit

KYRA MCFARLAND as Marley and Fan

STEVE ZUCCARO as Fred

KAILA GALINAT as Collector, Belle, and Tiny Tim

MICHAEL BRADLEY as Fezziwig and Man 1

NICOLE SHAW as Mrs. Cratchit and Belinda Cratchit

ARMAND LANE as Peter Cratchit and Man 2

ERICA LANCE as Young Boy

Our logo was created by Bad Otter Design House, who you can find on Instagram at @bad.otter.

All sounds either recorded specifically for this production or used freely under a Creative Commons license from FreeSound.com with no changes made.

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Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:59:52 -0500

Direction by James Weippert

Adapted by James Weippert

Produced by James Weippert and Lauren Meloro

CAST:

The Narrator - Caroline Aimetti

Caroline can be found at: CarolineAimetti.com or @carolaim on Instagram

Ichabod Crane - Kyra McFarland 

Kyra can be found at: KyraMcFarland.com or @kfmcf on twitter

Brom Bones - Ethan Jesse

Katrina van Tassel - Samantha Bowen

Samantha can be found at: SamanthaBowen.com or @itssambowen on all social media platforms

Baltus van Tassel - Lucas Iverson

Children - Nicole Elyse Shaw, Rebecca English, Joanna Georghiou

Nicole can be found at: @nicole_shaw22 on Instagram

Rebecca can be found at: @beccalynne94 on Instagram

Joanna can be found at: Adelphi University's "The Importance of Being Earnest" running from 10/29-11/3

Public Domain Players was founded and is run by James Weippert. 

The show can be found at:

Instagram: @PublicDomainPlayers

Twitter: @PublicPlayers

Patreon: patreon.com/PublicDomainPlayers

All sound effects created by James Weippert, except for the following used with permission from Freesound users: InspectorJ, Foxen10, dobroide, swiftoid, Herbert Boland, brunobeslli, asalferov, ecfike, JohnsonBrandEditing, truflabart

 

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TRAILER - "Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:20:36 -0500

Public Domain Players is proud to announce our very first audio production - Washington Irving's Legend of Sleepy Hollow!

Produced from a brand new script adapted straight from the original short story, this audio play will be premiering very soon...just in time for Halloween!

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