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The 15th season of Sonic Summerstock Playhouse saw a season finale in two parts as Jack Ward adapted the classic "Bringing Up Baby" movie originally starring Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn both for Mutual Stage and the Playhouse! This week it's the conclusion!

The 15th season of Sonic Summerstock Playhouse saw a season finale in two parts as Jack Ward adapted the classic "Bringing Up Baby" movie originally starring Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn both for Mutual Stage and the Playhouse!

Darker Musings is an anthology series of fantastical mystery and terror.  Inspired by Rod Serling's Twilight Zone, Darker Musings always includes an air of another world that may be an alternate universe, or a terrifying nightmare, one in which the characters can not wake up.  During a pandemic, all sorts of people have ideas as to who they occur. Things were no different for Mrs. Bitters and Mrs. Sours in the Black Plague. Written and pFrom the Creator of the Sonic Society and the CEO of Mutual Audio Network, Jack J. Ward, writer and executive producer of Sonic Cinema Productions shares his workserformed by Jack J. Ward and John Bell.

EVP- 9- Firefly Old Wounds - 3 Continuing Sonic Cinema's first fanfiction was based on the cult popular TV series "Firefly". The series "Old Wounds" episode 3!

EVP- 8- Firefly Old Wounds - 2 Continuing Sonic Cinema's first fanfiction was based on the cult popular TV series "Firefly". The series "Old Wounds" episode 2!

EVP- 7- Firefly Old Wounds - 1 Sonic Cinema's first fanfiction was based on the cult popular TV series "Firefly". The series "Old Wounds" begins.

EVP- 6- Greed- Ghosts of the Present What happens when you're thrown out of time and space? The terror of "Ghosts of the Present" continues with the Deadly Sins Series and "Greed"

EVP- 5- Biff Straker and Spaceways Jack's second script was a parody of the great pulp heroes of the past. Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon move over, here comes Biff Straker and the Spaceways!

EVP- 4- Lust- Spin, Spin, Spin Continuing the series "The Deadly Sins", Jack looks at the sin of "Lust" with "Spin, Spin, Spin." A hilariously dark look at the world of smoking.

EVP- 3- Pride- And Low Thou I Walk The first series Jack wrote was "The Deadly Sins" series. The first "Pride" was also titled "And Low, Thou I Walk" looking back in the age of witches and witchcraft.

Shadowlands Theatre was the premiere original anthology series from Jack J. Ward. Combining Suspense and Dark Fantasy, this exciting series became the basis for the "Deadly Sins Series" and other compelling tales of mystery, and horror. Graves' Shift was the first radio play of Jack J. Ward and tells the story of a noir detective by the name of Phillipa Graves' casebook Starring: Ann Guy, Tim Dunn, David Louch, Dennis Brown, Aubrey Fricks, Pasha Ebrahimi, David Henry, David Rimmington, Manfred Onward, and Jack Ward. Production: Written: Jack J. Ward Directed: Pasha Ebrahimi and Jack J. Ward Produced: Andrew Dorfman Music: Sharon Bee, Shadowlands Theme by Christopher Moreno,

Shadowlands Theatre was the premiere original anthology series from Jack J. Ward. Combining Suspense and Dark Fantasy, this exciting series became the basis for the Deadly Sins Series and other compelling tales of mystery, and horror. Right Number, Wrong Party (EXTENDED)- The first original production of Shadowlands Theatres was this thriller written with a nod to the classic "Sorry, Wrong Number" Starring: Ryan Sadler, Jocelyn White, Tim Dunn, Justin Ju, Enrique Ferrol, Amanda Jonnz, and Jeff Brown Production: Written and Directed: Jack J. Ward Produced: Andrew Dorfman Music: Sharon Bee, Original Shadowlands Theme by Christopher Moreno

Darker Musings is an anthology series of fantastical mystery and terror.  Inspired by Rod Serling's Twilight Zone, Darker Musings always includes an air of another world that may be an alternate universe, or a terrifying nightmare, one in which the characters can not wake up.  Darker Musings may not always be horror, but it should always leave you thinking! In this Darker Musings episode from the original short story by Will Stanton, John Bell and Karim C. Kronfli bring you the tail of a very mischievious rat.

The Wave Front Anthology series is a science fiction collection that explores futuristic societies, distopic nightmares, technological travesties and bleak tomorrows and this month in a near future, jobs are scarce and robotic cars are everywhere. As the world falls apart, Jerry and Brooklyn race against time to save the world.. Written by Jack J. Ward. Produced by Richard Frohlich with rough editing by Austin Beach!

The Christmas Wreath Anthology are stories both classic and new about the holiday season and in this O. Henry classic remake by Jack J. Ward , John Bell produces with Tanja Milojevic, Erika Sanderson, David Ault, Jeff Billard and Joe Stofko performing for a Christmas tale!

At the twilight of humanity, a robot comes to the cabin door of an old woman to have her join the rest of the human species in the Singularity. Jack provides a short from the Wave Front series with "Trans-Humanity" starring Rissa M, Jeff Billard, and Lothar Tuppan!

It's horror month in the world of Audio Drama, and this month on SCP we have a classic tale adapted by Jack for your chills! It's of course "The Monkey's Paw" starring Joe Stofko, Jeff Billard, Sharon Grunwald, Lothar Tuppan and David Ault!

It's a new season as we eclipse many of the old shows and begin with many of the new ones more recently put together. In this Wave Front Short, Jack asks, "What if Aliens came and really saw who we are?" Starring Tanja Milojevic and introducing Duane Noch! Note: SCP will move to a monthly release at the begnning of each month as Jack gets used to country living and a new job!

In the Summer of 2019, Jack J. Ward and the Shadowlands troop put together a full length audio comedy of the classic pilot of "Our Miss Brooks" and "Another 5 Minute Mystery". With Summer behind us, let's add one more tale to our memories of the season!

From the Sonic Summerstock OTR Recreations of 2022, Jack and company produce through Zoom a delightful tale of life, death, life, death, and life again! All with a sour noted saxophone in "Here Comes Mr. Jordan!" introducing Tom Konkle.

This week The Amigos and Sonic Cinema Productions arrive at the Playhouse as your host David Ault introduces the feature recreation from the classic series Suspense with Murder on Mike! Revenge is a dish best served on radio!

Retro Rockets revisits the classic War of the Worlds from two Welles/Wells and brings its very own Jack J. Ward twist. The Martian invasion starts today!

The Amigos and Sonic Cinema Productions presents X-Minus One's Junkyard for this year's recreation.

From the Screen Director’s Guild Assignment and NBC Theater, Sonic Cinema Productions and the Shadowlands Players bring you an adaptation of the famous John Ford classic “Stagecoach!”. Western skies from Jack J. Ward and SCP!

We begin with a Christmas special from 2013 where Jack finds himself trapped in the Jack Benny show as Mr. Benny himself and ends with the short Who's on First? In the Summer of 2016, Jack J. Ward and Keith Morrison took a stab at the classic comedy sketch by the incredible and timeless Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.

The Tell-Tale Heart- In the Summer of 2015, David Ault and Jack Ward brought this classic Edgar Allan Poe short to the Summerstock Playhouse. and co-starring Jack Ward, and special guest stars from The No Sleep Podcast, and showcasing the heart-stopping terror-filled music of Sharon Bee.

 In the Summer of 2016, Jack J. Ward and the Shadowlands troop put together a full length audio comedy of the classic pilot of My Friend Irma"

Gunsmoke- In the Summer of 2016, Jack J. Ward and the Shadowlands troop put together a full length audio western of the classic episode "Sins of the Father" from Gunsmoke.

Candy Matson- The Black Cat- In the Summer of 2016, Jack J. Ward and the Shadowlands troop put together a full length audio detective show of the episode "The Black Cat" from Candy Matson

Right Number, Wrong Party- After 20 years of writing this script, Jack Ward and Lothar Tuppan reproduce this original noir once inspired from "Sorry, Wrong Number" from Suspense!

From The Dead Line Anthology Shorts series- John- An intimate encounter proves the final meeting of a long lonely road.

From The Deadline Shorts Anthology! Duel- Two men of wealth and influence from two different social spectrums meet to solve a problem- permanently.

Retro Rockets moves to the twilight of humanity as Cassie lives the last moments of her existence with her life-long partner, Paris. Her husband Paris is a robot, and he's part of the quiet removal of humankind.

From The Dead Line Anthology Shorts! Sherry- A terror-filled nightmare.

From the Dead Line Anthology Series- A cold bar, a visitor, and an unwanted anniversary.

From the Darker Musings Anthology series."Bravery" is a tale of fear about when a simple childhood prank crosses an urban legend. By Jack Ward and starring all three of his boys.

Gate- The Gate Between Worlds concludes this week with episode #10- Revelations!

The Grandfather Demon finally makes his move as part of the conclusion of Gate begins with episode #9- Grandfathering Clause!

Charles T. Conrad guest stars as episode #8 brings us "Runners High"!

Mac is in the hospital. Gate faces the El Toro demon. All this and this episode specially produced by Bill Hollweg!

Gate faces a new foe while greater danger creeps in from the darkness with episode #6- Street People!

Things become messy as Gate comes face to face with her destiny with Gate #5- Into the Woods!

Strange spiritual powers are drawn to our heroine and she's finally forced to realize her predicament with episode 4- Crossing the Lines!

Retro Rockets fires lifts off with "Summer Break". It's Summer time and the children are let out for summer break. But all aren't as they appear.

Gate's feeling isolated between what is happening at night and how she's seen at school. Meanwhile darkness is lurking around the corner with episode 3. Alone in a Crowd!

Gate has disturbing dreams and her friend Lyra has some schemes. Now on with episode 2- Out of the Shadows!

Fifteen years after its release, Jack J. Ward proudly presents his first attempt at an original coming-of-age fantasy series. Gate- The Gate between Worlds with the pilot "She's Just a Girl".

Darker Musings is an anthology series of fantastical mystery and terror. Inspired by Rod Serling's Twilight Zone, Darker Musings always includes an air of another world that may be an alternate universe, or a terrifying nightmare, one in which the characters can not wake up. Darker Musings may not always be horror, but it should always leave you thinking! The Chaser is an adaptation of the classic short story by John Collier about love and choices.  Adapted from the original short story by John Collier, this creepy short Darker Musings tale is produced by Scott Mosher and stars Jeff Adams, Joe Stofko, and introduces Carlos Mendoza.

The Wave Front Anthology series is a science fiction collection that explores futuristic societies, distopic nightmares, technological travesties and bleak tomorrows. Voting is Anonymous- In a dystopic future, voting is an earned right, "spoiling" ballots, means killing your political opponents. Written by Jack J. Ward. Produced by Lothar Tuppan and dedicated to Bill Hollweg- the John Carpenter of Audio Drama. Starring: Jeffrey Billard, Lothar Tuppan, Jan Didur, Pete Lutz, Tanja Milojevic and Jack Ward. Production: Written and Directed: Jack J. Ward Produced: Lothar Tuppan

Action Adventure Audio Theatre- Inspired by the Old Time Radio Series "Escape", Action Adventure Audio Theatre features stories of thrills and exotic locations, action-packed for the listener's imagination! From the classic short story by Richard Connell, "The Most Dangerous Game" tells the eternal story of man hunting man! Starring Guy Earle, Tom Lute, David Ault, Ginny Ward, and Mark Kilfoil, Written by Jack J. Ward and produced by Scott Mosher.