Around the Sun

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A scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential flare (and an all-star cast!). Whether consumed together or independently, the comedy, tragedy, and soul of Around the Sun embraces one character’s assertion that, “We’re never alone… even if it feels like the opposite is often true.” The anthology series is created by Brad Forenza, and produced via remote technology throughout the pandemic, and onward. -- Across seasons, Around the Sun features the voice acting talents of: Adassa (Encanto), Caroline Aaron (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), David Alan Basche (The Exes), Joanna Bonaro (Good 'n Screwed), Dolores Catania (RHONJ), Mindy Cohn (Facts of Life), François Clemmons (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood), Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening), Veanne Cox (Cinderella), Gretchen Cryer (Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road), Robert Funaro (The Irishman), Joe Gilford (Finks), Judy Gold (Kill Me Now), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Rent), Terry Hu (Zombies 3) Richard Kind (Mad About You), Richard Kline (Three's Company), Jennie Kwan (California Dreams), David LaRosa (Tale of Nicky Newark), Piper Laurie (Carrie), Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl), Cady McClain (All My Children), Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM), Estelle Parsons (Bonnie and Clyde), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Austin Pendleton (My Cousin Vinny), Taylor Purdee (Killian and the Comeback Kids), Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black), Jai Rodriguez (Queer Eye), Sarah Saltzberg (Putnam County Spelling Bee), Sally Struthers (All in the Family), Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos), Bruce Vilanch (Hollywood Squares), BD Wong (Jurassic Park), Ryan Wotherspoon (Fogg), and Brad Forenza (series creator: Around the Sun)… all playing humans (and a few aliens, constellations, etc.), yearning to connect. -- Around the Sun is a Best Version of Yourself production, as presented by the Broadway Podcast Network. Continue the conversation online (#AroundTheSunPodcast; www.AroundTheSunPodcast.com) and via series creator Brad Forenza (https://linktr.ee/bradforenza).

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403: Gods and Demigods (Joe Gilford & Sarah Saltzberg)

Sep 4th, 2024 9:00 AM

Will Zeus' plan to restructure the heavens yield more or less productivity for Hermes, the messenger? Starring prolific writer-performers Joe Gilford (Why Does the Screenwriter Cross the Road?) and Sarah Saltzberg (Gettin' the Band Back Together). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

402: Sister Stars (Sarah Saltzberg & Gretchen Cryer)

Sep 4th, 2024 8:30 AM

Will the prospect of independence be worth the risk of self-inflicted supernova for the sister stars of Orion's Belt? Starring Drama Desk winners Gretchen Cryer (Last Sweet Days of Isaac) and Sarah Saltzberg (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

401: Eternal Flames (Gretchen Cryer & Joe Gilford)

Sep 4th, 2024 8:00 AM

What's left to say between Andromeda and Perseus after a lifetime of love and marriage? Starring socially impactful writer-performers Gretchen Cyrer (I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road) and Joe Gilford (Finks). Hosted by Brad Forenza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

400. Artists Within (Epilogue Trailer)

Aug 28th, 2024 8:00 AM

Around the Sun (Artists Within, 2024) is set among the constellations, and the expanses of what is possible. Fittingly, Around the Sun: Artists Within features an ensemble cast of writer-performers, whose contributions to the American theater are prolific and celebrated. They include: Gretchen Cryer (Drama Desk Award for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac), Joe Gilford (Drama Desk nomination for Finks), and Sarah Saltzberg (Drama Desk Award for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), with Brad Forenza (series creator, Around the Sun) returning as showrunner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

307. Mountaintop (Estelle Parsons, François Clemmons, Brad Forenza)

Aug 24th, 2024 9:00 AM

Winter melts into spring, as life on Bibi's mountain adapts and grows with the times. Starring Estelle Parsons (Rachel, Rachael), François Clemmons (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood), and Brad Forenza (series creator: Around the Sun). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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