Chatterbox Audio Theater

Chatterbox's ten-year story reaches its final chapter with this classic horror tale. The vindictive Montresor has been insulted by the obnoxious Fortunato. Montresor's taste for revenge leads the two men deep into the catacombs below his palazzo, where Fortunato will face a shocking reckoning.

A man travels a thousand miles to a particular rain-swept city street in order to keep an appointment made two decades before. A classic tale from O. Henry.

In this modern take on the Cinderella story, a young girl searches for her talent while suffering at the hands of her tone-deaf stepmother and crass step-siblings. But an impulsive wish on a dandelion introduces her to her magical, brassy, Southern fairy godmother, who might just hold the key to her self-discovery.

A desperate family struggles to stay together and stay alive in the face of an overwhelming force. The choices they make will determine their survival. Script developed through the Mabou Mines/SUITE Resident Artists Program; mentored by Ruth Maleczech and Terry O'Reilly. Awarded BBC's "Top Prize of the Americas." Available for theatrical production from Samuel French (http://www.samuelfrench.com/p/9811/nature-of-captivity-the).

A young man rides his bike to the neighborhood park in order to carry out a peculiar plan.

This historical vignette takes the form of a blues song recounting a 1927 natural disaster and the efforts of Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover to address it.

Two soldiers struggle to understand their confounding new mission.

Two asylum doctors debate the best course of treatment for a particularly bizarre patient.

A bus passenger tries to share the story of his journey.

In this short tale, two rural youths prepare for an otherworldly invasion.

In this micro-show, a nursing home resident searches for someone who can answer her question.

In the first of our series of "micro-shows," a man suffering from tinnitus cannot escape a particular musical note.

Through candid interviews and archival recordings, three women tell the story of the inescapable evil that haunts their family. As each subsequent generation suffers new horrors, they also begin to piece together an understanding of the curse that flows down their bloodline.

George McWhirter Fotheringay is just a regular bloke... until he discovers the ability to make things happen simply by thinking about them. He tries to use his power for good but can't quite seem to get it right. An original musical adaptation of H.G. Wells's comic story.

This live performance follows Jason and his heroic band of Argonauts on their quest to claim the golden fleece. Along the way, they will encounter powerful gods, fearsome warriors, nightmarish creatures, and other thrilling challenges. Part two of two.

The deceased residents of Spoon River, Illinois, reflect on their lives, recounting their stories from beyond the grave. Together, they paint a picture of a quintessential American town at the turn of the 20th century. Part 2 of 5.

This live performance follows Jason and his heroic band of Argonauts on their quest to claim the golden fleece. Along the way, they will encounter powerful gods, fearsome warriors, nightmarish creatures, and other thrilling challenges. Part one of two.

Dottie, an imaginative young girl, takes a trip to the magical land of Oz without ever leaving her room. Instead of a scarecrow and a tin man, she encounters creatures made of socks and soda cans, and together they will embark on a quest to meet the wizard who lives under her bed. A fun, family-friendly tale inspired by The Wizard of Oz.

Two men sit in a rented room, waiting. One is calm, the other nervous. To pass the time, the men play a game of checkers -- and the stakes are much higher than they first appear. A Chatterbox original.

The brave but untested Gawain sees a chance to prove his valor when King Arthur's court is visited by a mysterious, monstrous Green Knight. Will the Knight's strange bargain prove to be Gawain's opportunity -- or his undoing?

As his creations inexplicably malfunction, an aging clockmaker feels his heart winding down toward death. How far will he go to restore his clocks' vitality -- and ensure his own eternal life? Part two of two.

Ten years later, a school shooting survivor reconnects with her former classmates to explore how the event has continued to shape their lives. How do they deal with the repercussions? And how have they each moved on in the wake of tragedy? Based on actual events. Part 2 of 2.

As his creations inexplicably malfunction, an aging clockmaker feels his heart winding down toward death. How far will he go to restore his clocks' vitality -- and ensure his own eternal life? Part one of two.

Ten years later, a school shooting survivor reconnects with her former classmates to explore how the event has continued to shape their lives. How do they deal with the repercussions? And how have they each moved on in the wake of tragedy? Based on actual events. Part 1 of 2.

John Claverhouse's strange appearance and grating laugh are enough to get under anyone's skin. But how far will his neighbor go in order to get rid of the jolly, moon-faced man? A surprising and darkly comic tale from Jack London.

A Fisherman and a Mermaid fall in love, but they cannot be together as long as he retains his immortal soul. The Fisherman's quest to rid himself of his soul will have far-reaching consequences that neither of them could foresee. A rich, poignant, and surprising fairy tale by the great Oscar Wilde.

A very nearly scary story with jazz, featuring The Lady Who Lives in the Curtains. Arthur, Maggie, and Conroy find themselves in a big, drafty house with their parents gone, a donut shop next door, and a radio that only plays jazz. What is the secret of the house, and of the mysterious shadows that snoop around at night? A fast-paced comic adventure for all ages.

In a dystopian future, three paper pushers get the assignment of their lives. If those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it, what becomes of those who erase the past? An original and unique dark comedy.

A restless woman is forced to live in a mysterious old house, where she discovers the horrors and the madness that can emerge from the most innocuous of patterns.

Sojourner Truth relates the formative memories and moments from her life, which put her on the path toward history. Vivid characters, surprising encounters, and inspiring moments of courage populate this one-woman show, written and performed by Jazmin Miller.

Various lives intertwine through the telephone time service in late-1930s New York. A recreation of an Old Time Radio broadcast originally aired on The Columbia Workshop on August 24, 1939.

An Athenian prince and four of his countrymen are locked in a maze as a sacrifice to an unspeakable monster. But these sacrifices will not go quietly. A high-octane, adventure-style take on the iconic myth. Sponsored by The Levit Family.

Partridge is leaving his pear tree to visit his family for the holidays. But before he arrives home, he is determined to find the perfect gift for his loving parents. On his journey, he'll meet several feathered friends who will help him find exactly what he's looking for. This interactive show was performed live at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on December 12, 2010.

The deceased residents of Spoon River, Illinois, reflect on their lives, recounting their stories from beyond the grave. Together, they paint a picture of a quintessential American town at the turn of the 20th century. Sponsored by Karen Strachan. Part 1 of 5.

Haunted by an old man's "evil eye," a woman commits a shocking act of violence. But although she conceals the crime, the old man's presence is not so easily forgotten. A classic tale of madness and murder from the great Edgar Allan Poe.

Bookworm Marjorie is jealous of her sister's birthday present. So she travels through a series of great stories from classic literature in order to find the magic words that will help her. A family-friendly tale about the power of language and stories.

Hungry demons, depraved murderers, lonesome spirits, vicious monsters, and other strange beings stalk this terrifying anthology show. These nine original tales were performed as a live broadcast on 91.1 WKNO-FM on October 31, 2014. Not for the faint of heart!

Two men, a scientist and a dictator, are sealed in a metal sphere and plunged into the ocean, hoping to break a record. What they discover in the depths will lead them into the depths of their own fears, hopes, and spirits. A timeless political thriller from radio playwright Arch Oboler, originally produced on November 18, 1939.

This energetic, family-friendly performance brings to life three tales of folklore collected by the Brothers Grimm: "The Old Woman in the Woods," "Little Red Cap," and "The Three Little Birds." Performed live at the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival on May 24, 2014, in collaboration with Theatre Memphis's ShoWagon.

Youth performers from the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center's TheatreKids program recreate Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy tale in this live production. Featuring commercial interludes written by the cast. Performed live on November 24, 2012.

We just released our live soundtrack to the classic horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Listen for details, and visit chatterboxtheater.org for the full production!

Mathilde dreams of mingling with high society. When her husband secures an invitation to a ball, she finally gets the opportunity to live out that dream. But her taste of privilege -- and the borrowed necklace that enables her to look the part -- come at an enormous cost. Also available in French as "La Parure."

Mathilde dreams of mingling with high society. When her husband secures an invitation to a ball, she finally gets the opportunity to live out that dream. But her taste of privilege -- and the borrowed necklace that enables her to look the part -- come at an enormous cost. Also available in French as "La Parure."

The king of Thebes investigates an act of violence that has angered the gods -- but the truth he uncovers threatens to destroy him. Chatterbox presents Sophocles' seminal tragedy in a contemporary translation by Ian Johnston. Act three of three.

The king of Thebes investigates an act of violence that has angered the gods -- but the truth he uncovers threatens to destroy him. Chatterbox presents Sophocles' seminal tragedy in a contemporary translation by Ian Johnston. Act two of three.

The king of Thebes investigates an act of violence that has angered the gods -- but the truth he uncovers threatens to destroy him. Chatterbox presents Sophocles' seminal tragedy in a contemporary translation by Ian Johnston. Act one of three.

This live performance, a collaboration with the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention and the Memphis College of Art, tells the story of a robot vampire and the unexpected friendship that helps him discover his true function. Featuring renowned voice actor Tom Kenny.

Chatterbox's fifth annual Halloween broadcast on 91.1 WKNO FM looks back to highlights from the previous four years before offering a live performance of the brand-new tale "A Voice from the Woods."

Recorded in collaboration with Voices of the South, this performance piece is drawn from the writings of women incarcerated in the Shelby County Correctional Center. Their true stories provide a glimpse into the circumstances, actions, and emotions that make up their lives.

A series of confessional theater pieces asking people of various ages and backgrounds to share their views on a universal topic. This episode explores the many dimensions of fear. How do we cope with the most frightening aspects of our lives, our world, and ourselves?

The adults in a small village are far too busy to spend time with their children. They're dealing with a whole range of problems, including a growing rat population. When a mysterious stranger arrives, he seems to offer the perfect solution. But things are not as they seem, and the stranger will ask the villagers to make a difficult decision. This interactive show was performed live at the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival on May 26, 2012.