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Rabu, 19 Juni 2019

Short Stories Anecdotes Musings On Selected Shorts

Short Stories Anecdotes Musings On Selected Shorts


by Jose Baker


While there are a number of different formats when it comes to short stories, one of the most enjoyable can be listening to shorts on the radio. In fact, it was over 30 years ago, that the program Selected Shorts was created and quickly became one of the most popular radio shows of its kind. The show was conceived as a simple premise, to have actors of stage and screen perform radio scripts of stories by emerging and well known writers of short stories anecdotes musings and at times, comedic interruption.

The show, now in its 30th year on the air is a series broadcast live from the New York City Porter Theater At Symphony Space on Broadway. As the show is extremely popular, most productions sell out in advance. As such, if planning on attending a live performance from which the show is recorded, it is often advised individuals book reservations and tickets well in advance of arrival in the city.

The diversity of themes is most likely one reason the show is so popular. In addition, there are often multiple stories read aloud on one program. In most cases, the themes have personal, political or professional aspects. For example, in a recent performance on the theme of women's roles, Margaret Atwood would interrupt the reader to throw in more politically correct suggestions for various wording in a short story called "There Was Once."

Some recent readers and past performers have included BD Wong, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Josh Radnor, Joan Allen, Holly Hunter, Sigourney Weaver, Blythe Danner, Anika Noni Rose, Zachary Quinto, Jane Curtain, Paul Giamatti, Michael C. Hall, Maulik Pancholy, Michael Shannon, Claire Danes, Edie Falco, Kathleen Turner, Ellen Burstyn and many others. With each show being different, even when actors or well known artists reappear on the program, it is always a new experience.

For individuals whom can travel to New York City and see a live show, it is well worth seeing. Still, just being able to listen to different episodes live and on demand can provide hours of entertainment and enjoyment whether day or night. As such, downloading the KERA or other public broadcasting app so that shows can be listened to on an On Demand basis is often a great way to get started on an interesting and unique listening journey.

While some shorts work well over the radio waves, others need a larger platform. For example, stories which take longer than thirty to sixty minutes though are still shorter than most first run films are often better on film. For, when a story is that long, it can often be difficult for audiences to stay connected on a listening only basis.

For individuals whom want a broader selection of outlets for showing such films, entering a short into one of the many film contests in the world can also be a great way to have a short film seen by as many people as possible. For, whether a short story or short film, all have a story to tell. As such, it is important to find the right audiences for those stories.

Whether spending time listening to Selected Shorts, writing Flash Fiction, creating or watching a film, all can be entertaining and enjoyable experiences. In addition, if interested in keeping public radio alive and well, it can often be good to donate to a local station as there have been a number of cuts when it comes to other funding.




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