Karen 1%

KAREN 1% Trailer

Coming May 30, 2023, Karen 1% is an audio drama about a woman who is absolutely killing it at work, and destroying herself in the process. From scientists falling in love with their own AI to secret space flights gone off-the-rails, Agent Karen James is on the case. This trailer features: Kathryn Allison as Karen JamesSleep Station and Kathryn Allison performing: "Fallen" and "In My Dying Days" Bassey Etim: NarrationCai Gwilym Pritchard: Sound EditingMember of the Faustian Nonsense Networkhttps://twitter.com/karenonepercenthttps://twitter.com/BasseyEhttps://www.instagram.com/therealbasseyetim/zs9iwYO0GlcwVV9X6oRr

Ep 0. Milton's Lament, A Prologue

In our crowdfunding promotion for the series, Milton discovers the “Karen 1%” audio, and shares it with Marcia. He introduces Karen in pursuit of someone, and a promotion. Karen takes down a sexual abuser, but not before stretching her legal and moral authority.CW: Sexual ViolenceThe Karen 1% theme song "I'll Be Fine" is by Mikey Way and David Debiak from Electric Century"I Wanna Be More" is written by Bassey Etim, composed by John Swan, and performed by Kathryn Allison.Featuring scene music by Ken RichCreator and Writer: Bassey EtimPrincipal Musician: David DebiakProduced by Ken Rich at Grand Street Recording in BrooklynScene music by John Swanwith Emily Wolfe as MarciaMember of the Faustian Nonsense Network https://twitter.com/karenonepercenthttps://twitter.com/BasseyEhttps://www.instagram.com/therealbasseyetim/

Ep 1. As If She Were Organic

Karen believes powerful forces are plotting to bury her work. She promises to tell the truth, to lay bare the extent of her manipulation and selfishness. Simon teaches Karen about love. The song "Karen 1%" is by Sleep Station.Featuring: Kathryn Allison as KarenEmily Wolfe as MarciaScene music from John SwanCreator and Writer: Bassey EtimProduced with Ken Rich at Grand Street Recording in BrooklynThe Karen 1% theme song "I'll Be Fine" is by Electric CenturyMember of the Faustian Nonsense Networkhttps://twitter.com/karenonepercenthttps://twitter.com/BasseyEhttps://www.instagram.com/therealbasseyetim/

Ep 2. Hello, My Friend

Karen discovers that Simon Zoller, the scientist hired to build an artificial intelligence flight machine, has instead constructed a sentient mechanical woman named Elba. Featuring:Kathryn Allison as KarenEmily Wolfe as MarciaScene music from John SwanCreator and Writer: Bassey EtimProduced with Ken Rich at Grand Street Recording in BrooklynAdditional Sound Design by Cai Gwilym PritchardThe songs "Hello" and "Land and Come for Us" are by Sleep StationThe Karen 1% theme "I'll Be Fine" is by Electric CenturyMember of the Faustian Nonsense Networkhttps://twitter.com/karenonepercenthttps://twitter.com/BasseyEhttps://www.instagram.com/therealbasseyetim/

Ep 3. Red Flowers, Brown Skin

Karen considers her past in a new light, Marcia’s first mission ends in bloody disaster.CW: Violence, Offensive LanguageFeaturing:Emily Wolfe as MarciaKathryn Allison as KarenScene music from DJ John Swan and Ken RichCreator and Writer: Bassey EtimProduced with Ken Rich at Grand Street Recording in BrooklynThe songs "The Frustration of Leaving" and "Hell Has Come With Me" are by Sleep StationTheme song: Mikey Way and David Debiak - Electric CenturyMember of the Faustian Nonsense Networkhttps://twitter.com/karenonepercenthttps://twitter.com/BasseyEhttps://www.instagram.com/therealbasseyetim/