Monday, June 24, 2019

Exploring Short Stories Anecdotes Musings On Radio

By Jose Baker


While it can sometimes be difficult to find the time to listen to a specific radio show, there are stations which provide an ON DEMAND option. In one case, as public broadcast radio has so many different shows and offerings, most public radio stations provide this platform. As such, when desiring to explore short stories anecdotes musings, locating the show Selected Shorts on one of these stations can often be a good way to listen to some great short stories.

The series is recorded live on Broadway at the Porter Square Theater at Symphony Space in New York City. Like the radio program, the live show is extremely popular with almost every show sold out well in advance of show date. While considered one of the premiere series in which reading plays a part, the associated podcasts also rates highly on iTunes and public radio.

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."

Recent actors and professionals whom have read on the show in the past include Ellen Burstyn, Kathleen Turner, Claire Danes, Edie Falco, Michael Shannon, Maulik Pancholy, Zachary Quinto, Anika Noni Rose, Sigourney Weaver, Blythe Danner, Joan Allen, Holly Hunter, Maggie Gyllenhaal and BD Wong. Whether reading for the first time, or returning to read additional stories, performances are always different.

Individuals whom can get to New York and see the series being recorded live in person often have a great experience. Whereas, just having the ability to listen to different episodes of the show on a PBS station or App any time day or night can often be a blessing. For, public broadcasting is something that many people are fighting to keep available now and in the future.

While radio is a good outlet for this type of programming, so too are films. One college in particular hosts a student run film festival and contest each year. The college being, Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. Not to suggest that there are not other colleges and universities which promote similar works, though to have a film accepted and shown at a local theater is often rare.

Independent filmmakers also like to make short films to submit to various contests and festivals around the world. In doing so, the film gets to more audiences, especially when the filmmaker can submit to multiple locations. For, whether a short story, book of short stories or film, each story needs the right audience.

Whether listening to stories over the air waves, watching on film or involved in the creation of a film, individuals can often have an enjoyable and rewarding experience. If interested in listening to Selected Shorts, there is often a weekly broadcast in different areas. Whereas, if looking to watch pre-recorded shows, ON DEMAND listings can be found on the KERA and other public broadcasting network's websites.




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