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The Theater of the Midnight Sun



Multigenre Full cast Anthology Audio Drama


Synopsis:

Science fiction & Fantasy audio dramas. A big frothy cocktail of catastrophe, cliffhangers, and comedy – two parts Asimov, one part Arthur C. Clarke, with a jigger of early Spielberg, a splash of satire, and a sprinkling of Monty Python. Ad-free.


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Anthology

Voices: Cast

Genres: Multigenre

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Episodes:

Trailer for “Theater of the Midnight Sun” - Sci-fi, Fantasy, Mystery Audio Dramas

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:11:17 -0700

Full-cast radio play podcast with cliffhangers, catastrophe, and comedy (All Ad-Free.)


BIG BUSINESS - Fantasy Comedy Audio Drama

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:07:30 -0700

When the Devil drops by to convince a regular Joe to "sell his soul," the young man -- familiar with the tired old Faust routine -- suggests a different sort of deal.

A Fantasy Comedy

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama podcast. Ad-free)

(Includes mild profanity)

With a cast of, oh, had to be thousands...

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Running Time:  26:32

Music by:

Clouseaux

Justin Gordon

and the wonderful Juggernaut Jug Band

 

 


UNIFORM: Episode 1 - Sci-fi Thriller Audio Drama

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:08:47 -0700

On the eve of the U.S.-Iraq War, a group of struggling research scientists in Turkey discovers a tiny object that proves to be incredibly old... So old, in fact, and so unusual, it could spell the end of life as we know it.

A Sci-fi Thriller with a Touch of Comedy

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama podcast. Ad-free)

(Contains mild profanity, sexual references, racial slur)

Cast:

Maggie Ervin

Otto Fung

Michael McGee

Written, produced, and directed by Michael McGee

Episode 1 - Running Time: 34:41

Music by:

Sara Alexander                Clouseaux 

The Divine Madness       Far East Peach 

George Hrab                      Intelect  

Lee Maddeford                 Solace  

Nijole Sparkis                   Tigertail  

Rob van den Berg            William Zeitler


UNIFORM: Episode 2 - Sci-fi Thriller Audio Drama

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:07:00 -0700

With their Istanbul lab undergoing strange transformations, Paul and his scientist friends try to make sense of it all and find some answers.

A Sci-fi Thriller with a Touch of Comedy

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama podcast. Ad-free)

(Contains mild profanity, car crashes, screams, racial slur)

Cast:

Maggie Ervin

Otto Fung

Michael McGee

Written, produced, and directed by Michael McGee

Episode 2 - Running Time: 28:50

Music by:

Sara Alexander                Clouseaux 

The Divine Madness       Far East Peach 

George Hrab                      Intelect  

Lee Maddeford                 Solace  

Nijole Sparkis                   Tigertail  

Rob van den Berg            William Zeitler

(Episode Note: Paul & his friends mention “18 billion years” as the proposed age of our universe because, in 2003 when the story takes place, this was the general belief among scientists. It has since been revised down to ~13.8 billion years. And yet… a new theory recently appeared stating the universe may actually be over 26 billion years old!)


UNIFORM: Episode 3 - Sci-fi Thriller Audio Drama

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:07:00 -0700

With Istanbul in chaos, Paul and his friends race against time to try and stop the end of human existence itself.

A Sci-fi Thriller with a Touch of Comedy

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama podcast. Ad-free)

(Contains mild profanity, explosions, scream)

Cast:

Maggie Ervin

Otto Fung

Michael McGee

Written, produced, and directed by Michael McGee

Episode 3 - Running Time: 37:04

Music by:

Sara Alexander                Clouseaux 

The Divine Madness       Far East Peach 

George Hrab                      Intelect  

Lee Maddeford                 Solace  

Nijole Sparkis                   Tigertail  

Rob van den Berg            William Zeitler


GOODBYE, CRUEL WORLD: Episode 1 - Sci-fi Comedy Audio Drama

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:33:35 -0700

When society starts taking its fairy tales a little too seriously, disgruntled civil servant Lester Melrose devises a plan to bring his whacked-out world to its knees. Only one thing stands in his way: a jolly old bastard in a bright red suit...

A Sci-fi Comedy

(Contains mild profanity and general not niceness to dragons)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Keith Davis

Jeffrey Hoffman

Michael McGee

Amy Sass

Anna Schneiderman

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 1 - Running Time: 27:55

Music for this two-episode story by:

Audiotechnica                   

Brain Buckit

Calvin Owens                     

Cello Tunes/Mozart

Dilbrent

DJ Griffin                

A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol

Dusty Hughes      

The Fabulous Heftones w/Brian and Lynn Hefferan

Gringo Motel

The Heftone Banjo Orchestra

The Hip Cola                       

Lee Harris

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Peter Tchaikovsky - performed by Kevin McLeod

Peter Tchaikovsky - performed & arranged by Molly Pauken & Rob Brumfiel

Science Groove                   

Tracey Helen

 


GOODBYE, CRUEL WORLD: Episode 2 - Sci-fi Comedy Audio Drama

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 09:07:00 -0700

Soon to arrive at Santa’s workshop, Lester Melrose prepares to set his dark plan in motion.

A Sci-fi Comedy

(Contains mild profanity, elf urp, wild elf parties, mild sexual references)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Keith Davis

Jeffrey Hoffman

Michael McGee

Amy Sass

Anna Schneiderman

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 2 - Running Time: 33:51

Music for this two-episode story by:

Audiotechnica                   

Brain Buckit

Calvin Owens                     

Cello Tunes/Mozart

Dilbrent

DJ Griffin                

A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol

Dusty Hughes      

The Fabulous Heftones w/Brian and Lynn Hefferan

Gringo Motel

The Heftone Banjo Orchestra

The Hip Cola                       

Lee Harris

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Peter Tchaikovsky - performed by Kevin McLeod

Peter Tchaikovsky - performed & arranged by Molly Pauken & Rob Brumfiel

Science Groove                   

Tracey Helen

 


BLUEBIRDS AND DEAD CANARIES: Episode 1 - Sci-fi Mystery Audio Drama

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 09:07:00 -0700

In the near future, a series of bizarre deaths leads a reluctant detective into a nightmare of questions about self, identity, and free will.

A Sci-fi Mystery

(Contains mild profanity)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Maggie Ervin

Tom Fahey

Michael McGee

Rick Salow

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 1 - Running Time: 23:19

Music for this story’s episodes are by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

Andrew Potterton

Audiotechnica

Benson Orchestra of Chicago                     

Derek Krawczyk

Derek Sonderfan

Devin Anderson                

DJOC

Dynamedion

The Elizabeth Lohninger Quintet

Emil Coleman & His Montmartre Orchestra

Father Rock

George Hrab                       

Irving Berlin

Jami Sieber

John Holowach

Kumar

Kevin MacLeod

Lee Maddeford

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Rob van den berg

Tyler Riggs

Vann Westfold

Vincent Leeds


BLUEBIRDS AND DEAD CANARIES: Episode 2 - Sci-fi Mystery Audio Drama

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:07:00 -0700

Detective Nab is introduced to an even stranger criminal case when a hijacked radio station is forced to broadcast deranged, centuries-out-of-date rants that result in one death and a stunning discovery.

A Sci-fi Mystery

(Contains mild profanity and a racial slur (in a historical context))

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Tom Fahey

Michael McGee

Rick Salow

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 2 - Running Time: 27:26

Music for this story’s episodes by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

Andrew Potterton

Audiotechnica

Benson Orchestra of Chicago                     

Derek Krawczyk

Derek Sonderfan

Devin Anderson                

DJOC

Dynamedion

The Elizabeth Lohninger Quintet

Emil Coleman & His Montmartre Orchestra

Father Rock

George Hrab                       

Irving Berlin

Jami Sieber

John Holowach

Kumar

Kevin MacLeod

Lee Maddeford

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Rob van den berg

Tyler Riggs

Vann Westfold

Vincent Leeds


BLUEBIRDS AND DEAD CANARIES: Episode 3 - Sci-fi Mystery Audio Drama

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 12:07:00 -0700

Nab and his police pals, in following a lead that connects two bizarre yet seemingly unrelated deaths, head to a mysterious building outside the city that’s shrouded in secrecy.

A Sci-fi Mystery

(Contains mild profanity, sexual references)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Maggie Ervin

Tom Fahey

Michael McGee

Rick Salow

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 3 - Running Time: 33:08

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

Andrew Potterton

Audiotechnica

Benson Orchestra of Chicago                     

Derek Krawczyk

Derek Sonderfan

Devin Anderson                

DJOC

Dynamedion

The Elizabeth Lohninger Quintet

Emil Coleman & His Montmartre Orchestra

Father Rock

George Hrab                       

Irving Berlin

Jami Sieber

John Holowach

Kumar

Kevin MacLeod

Lee Maddeford

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Rob van den berg

Tyler Riggs

Vann Westfold

Vincent Leeds


BLUEBIRDS AND DEAD CANARIES: Episode 4 - Sci-fi Mystery Audio Drama

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:07:00 -0700

Detective Nab returns late at night to the mysterious Ashland Institute, in hopes of secretly finding a way in, and gets a little surprise.

A Sci-fi Mystery

(Contains mild profanity, sexual references)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Michael Berringer

Maggie Ervin

Tom Fahey

Michael McGee

Cindy Rasmussen

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 4 - Running Time: 22:18

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

Andrew Potterton

Audiotechnica

Benson Orchestra of Chicago                     

Derek Krawczyk

Derek Sonderfan

Devin Anderson                

DJOC

Dynamedion

The Elizabeth Lohninger Quintet

Emil Coleman & His Montmartre Orchestra

Father Rock

George Hrab                       

Jami Sieber

John Holowach

Irving Berlin

Kevin MacLeod

Kumar

Lee Maddeford

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Rob van den berg

Tyler Riggs

Vann Westfold

Vincent Leeds


BLUEBIRDS AND DEAD CANARIES: Episode 5 - Sci-fi Mystery Audio Drama

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:07:00 -0700

After being arrested by the very police department he’s trying to help, detective Nab and the Enigma Boys decide on a dangerous, last-ditch gamble before the powers-that-be can shut down the entire investigation and fire everyone involved.

A Sci-fi Mystery

(Contains mild profanity)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Michael Berringer

Maggie Ervin

Tom Fahey

Michael McGee

Cindy Rasmussen

Rick Salow

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 5 - Running Time: 26:12

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

Andrew Potterton

Audiotechnica

Benson Orchestra of Chicago                     

Derek Krawczyk

Derek Sonderfan

Devin Anderson                

DJOC

Dynamedion

The Elizabeth Lohninger Quintet

Emil Coleman & His Montmartre Orchestra

Father Rock

George Hrab                       

Irving Berlin

Jami Sieber

John Holowach

Kumar

Kevin MacLeod

Lee Maddeford

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Rob van den berg

Tyler Riggs

Vann Westfold

Vincent Leeds


BLUEBIRDS AND DEAD CANARIES: Episode 6 - Sci-fi Mystery Audio Drama

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:07:00 -0700

After breaking into a secret warehouse to steal samples of a mysterious pharmaceutical, detective Nab is captured and will soon face the biggest test of his life.

A Sci-fi Mystery

(Contains mild profanity, gunshots, explosions)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Michael Berringer

Maggie Ervin

Tom Fahey

Jeffrey Hoffman

Michael McGee

Cindy Rasmussen      

Rick Salow

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 6 - Running Time: 31:35

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

Andrew Potterton

Audiotechnica

Benson Orchestra of Chicago                     

Derek Krawczyk

Derek Sonderfan

Devin Anderson                

DJOC

Dynamedion

The Elizabeth Lohninger Quintet

Emil Coleman & His Montmartre Orchestra

Father Rock

George Hrab                       

Irving Berlin

Jami Sieber

John Holowach

Kumar

Kevin MacLeod

Lee Maddeford

Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra

Rob van den berg

Tyler Riggs

Vann Westfold

Vincent Leeds

 


LEFT FIELD: Episode 1 - Sci-fi Comedy Audio Drama

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:07:00 -0700

Playboy J.P. Pooler has always fared well with the opposite sex, but that’s all about to change now that SOMETHING ELSE has taken a liking to him.

A Sci-fi Comedy

(Contains mild profanity, mild sexual references)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Tipperary Cork

Michael McGee

Claire Splan               

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 1 - Running Time: 24:19

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

AjT

Billy Murray

Blue Vagrants

Dmitri Kolesnikov (The Mountain)

Clogs

Clouseaux

..dog

Eric Frampton

Kaimoku

Lee Maddeford

Louis Gentile

Michal “Mirrored” Cielecki

Prent Rodgers

Pseudophone

Roman Senyk (RomanSenykMusic)

Stanley Lieber

Vitalii Korol (ArtMusic)

Yevhen Onoychenko


LEFT FIELD: Episode 2 - Sci-fi Comedy Audio Drama

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:03:00 -0700

In a house turned topsy-turvy, a desperate JP has called in an old ex-girlfriend, who’s none too pleased about it, in hopes of finding answers to the bizarre goings-on.

A Sci-fi Comedy

(Contains mild profanity, mild sexual references)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Michael Berringer

Tipperary Cork

Michael McGee

David Radin

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 2 - Running Time: 22:49

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

AjT

Billy Murray

Blue Vagrants

Dmitri Kolesnikov (The Mountain)

Clogs

Clouseaux

..dog

Eric Frampton

Kaimoku

Lee Maddeford

Louis Gentile

Michal “Mirrored” Cielecki

Prent Rodgers

Pseudophone

Roman Senyk (RomanSenykMusic)

Stanley Lieber

Vitalii Korol (ArtMusic)

Yevhen Onoychenko

 


LEFT FIELD: Episode 3 - Sci-fi Comedy Audio Drama

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 07:07:00 -0700

Plagued by odd events in his San Francisco home, and dreams with second lives, JP Pooler struggles to fend off the police and the local populace, AND save his sanity.

A Sci-fi Comedy

(Contains mild profanity, mild sexual references)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Michael Berringer

Phaedra Caruso

Tipperary Cork

Bruno de Montipulciano

Michael McGee

Martin Palomar

Claire Splan

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 3 - Running Time: 41:35

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

AjT

Billy Murray

Blue Vagrants

Dmitri Kolesnikov (The Mountain)

Clogs

Clouseaux

Coconut Monkeyrocket

..dog

Eric Frampton

Kaimoku

Lee Maddeford

Louis Gentile

Michal “Mirrored” Cielecki

Prent Rodgers

Pseudophone

Roman Senyk (RomanSenykMusic)

Stanley Lieber

Vitalii Korol (ArtMusic)

Yevhen Onoychenko

 


LEFT FIELD: Episode 4 - Sci-fi Comedy Audio Drama

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 08:07:00 -0700

Stranded in the netherworld of the Brane and with time running out, JP Pooler stumbles upon the greatest cache in all existence, as he struggles to find a way home -- or die trying.

A Sci-fi Comedy

(Contains mild profanity)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Michael Berringer

Tipperary Cork

Bruno de Montipulciano

Michael McGee

Martin Palomar

Claire Splan

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 4 - Running Time: 28:35

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

AjT

Billy Murray

Blue Vagrants

Dmitri Kolesnikov (The Mountain)

Clogs

Clouseaux

Coconut Monkeyrocket

..dog

Eric Frampton

Kaimoku

Lee Maddeford

Louis Gentile

Michal “Mirrored” Cielecki

Prent Rodgers

Pseudophone

Roman Senyk (RomanSenykMusic)

Stanley Lieber

Vitalii Korol (ArtMusic)

Yevhen Onoychenko

 


LEFT FIELD: Episode 5 - Sci-fi Comedy Audio Drama

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:07:00 -0700

Desperately searching for a way out of the Brane, JP Pooler races up the softest mountain ever known - and that’s just the start of his troubles.

A Sci-fi Comedy

(Contains mild profanity, explosion sounds, mild sexual references, scream)

(From "The Theater of the Midnight Sun" audio drama series. Ad-free)

Cast:

Michael Berringer

Phaedra Caruso

Tipperary Cork

Bruno de Montipulciano

Michael McGee

Martin Palomar

Claire Splan

Written, directed, and produced by Michael McGee

Episode 5 - Running Time: 39:19

The music for this story’s episodes was by the following artists (song & composition names can be found on the TOTMS Music page):

AjT

Billy Murray

Blue Vagrants

Dmitri Kolesnikov (The Mountain)

Clogs

Clouseaux

Coconut Monkeyrocket

..dog

Eric Frampton

Kaimoku

Lee Maddeford

Louis Gentile

Michal “Mirrored” Cielecki

Serge Pavkin (SergePavkinMusic)

Prent Rodgers

Pseudophone

Roman Senyk (RomanSenykMusic)

Stanley Lieber

Vitalii Korol (ArtMusic)

Yevhen Onoychenko


Bloopers and Behind-the-Scenes Fun

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:07:00 -0700

Bloopers and “backstage” fun from recording sessions of this season of The Theater of the Midnight Sun. 

Featuring Cast Members:

Michael Berringer

Tipperary Cork

Keith Davis

Bruno de Montipulciano

Tom Fahey

Michael McGee

Rick Salow

Running Time: 5:20

Music: 

“This Spy Surfs”

by Spectre Swing