Midnight in America is an anthology series of uncompromising audio dramas using horror and the uncanny to explore the darkest corners of the American psyche. No issue plaguing our nation is off-limits: race, homophobia, violence, gun control -- every rock will be turned over, and every nightmare confronted. Please take this as a trigger warning. These stories are full of uncomfortable content and are populated by flawed, desperate, and doomed humans who usually do and say the wrong thing... with tragic consequences.
A floundering poet's desperate search to boost his creativity leads to a horrific medical procedure in this provocative series of monologues by Tom Lavagnino. TREPANATION stars David Dietz, Bill Holtz, Brandon L.L. Bishop, and Heather Peloza. Questions about AMERICA AFTER MIDNIGHT can be directed to Matt Pelfrey at daspelf@gmail dot com.
The second chapter of four. Picking up where chapter one left off, Ian and Gil arrive at Adam and Lynn's cramped apartment in the middle of the night. Outside, the rain hammers down, and a vengeful presence draws near...Trigger Warning: Profanity saturates this story which deals with issues of sex and violence.
TRIGGER WARNING: This sonic drama is about flawed and damaged humans doing and saying horrible and tragic things to each other, just like in the real world. This means issues of language, sex, and violence. Also, there's a scene with a garbage disposal that will mess you up. Chapter 1 of 4. FREAK STORM was originally produced for the stage by Lodestone Theatre Ensemble in Los Angeles. More recently, the play was produced at A None Too Fragile Theatre in Akron, Ohio. For those interested in producing FREAK STORM for the stage, the rights can be obtained from BROADWAY PLAY PUBLISHING. Our amazing cast: Emily Botnen as Lynn, Kyle Irish-Gorvin as Adam, Andreas O'Roarke as Ian, Ryan Bergman as Gil, and Natalie Aurora as Amy. Thanks to Max Franko for production assistance and sound design. You can contact 99 SEATS IN YOUR SKULL at daspelf@gmail.com.
America After Midnight, Season 2: FrEaK StORM - coming September 2021.
On the edge of town, camping in the woods near a freeway onramp, a man, stripped of everything, is confronted by his son over a long-forgotten promise. Monkey was originally produced in Los Angeles at Moving Arts Theatre Company. Max Franco co-produced with 99 Seats in Your Skull.
On Christmas Eve, a mom and dad struggle with the pressures of the Christmas Season. But when a special visitor arrives down the chimney, they come face-to-face with the real meaning of the holiday. Originally produced for the stage at Artists Rep, Portland Oregon.
1998. Three friends in their parent's basement play violent video games, drink beer, and watch horror films. When they get their hands on a tape that is supposedly an authentic snuff film, they find the line between reality and entertainment is easy to cross. TRIGGER WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS VIOLENCE, PROFANITY, AND TRIGGERING SITUATIONS. Please listen with care. Special thanks to the BBC for the use of Hip Hop Music for a Horror Film.
Somewhere in the American heartland, two backpackers seek refuge in a remote 24-hour diner hoping for some warmth and a hot meal. What they find is a short-order cook losing his mind, and a hunger that will never be sated. Trigger Warning: This episode deals with race, racism, immigration, starvation, entitlement, and violence. Please do not listen to this episode if you do not wish to engage with these issues.
A man goes to a bar for a drink and finds himself confronting the horrors lurking under the flesh. This episode of America After Midnight was directed by Steve Wilson. Written by Matt Pelfrey. Starring John Michnya as Ted, Chris Potocki as Jack, Steve Wilson as Bruce, and Julianne Avolio as the waitress. Produced and edited by Venom in November.