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Gem Radio Theatre
Welcome to Gem Radio Theatre, where the golden age of radio drama comes alive once again!
About Us: Gem Radio Theatre is dedicated to reviving the magic of vintage radio by bringing timeless stories and performances to the stage. We blend the nostalgia of old-time radio with the excitement of live theatre, creating a unique entertainment experience for all ages.
Our Recent Productions:
Love from Above, Series: Experience the charm of our fully revived series, including the much-anticipated “Love from Above, Part 2,” which has seen its third reincarnation to complete the beloved narrative.
Historical Dramas: Dive into history with shows like “Sybil Luddington, The Female Paul Revere,” which highlights the courage of a lesser-known hero from the American Revolution.
Behind the Scenes:
Foley Art: Ever wondered how the sound effects are made? Our foley artists, like Jason, demonstrate the art of creating sounds, such as the famous “creaky door,” live for our audiences.
Stay Connected: Join us in our mission to keep the spirit of radio theatre alive. Check our latest updates and upcoming performances on our Facebook page.
Contact: For more information or to inquire about performances, please visit our page or contact us directly through our social media channels.
To delve into whether the ethos, aesthetics, and imagined technologies of Steampunk could offer insights or solutions for today’s challenges, sparking innovation through a mix of nostalgia and speculation.
Proposed Panelists:
Someone with expertise in Victorian technology or history – Could provide context but also raise questions about applicability.
An inventor or engineer – Perhaps with an interest in sustainable or DIY tech, to explore if Steampunk’s principles might guide modern innovations.
An environmental scientist – To consider if the Steampunk fascination with alternate energy sources could inspire real-world environmental strategies.
A futurist or speculative designer – To discuss how Steampunk’s alternate realities might influence contemporary design and policy.
An artist or cosplayer from the Steampunk community – To showcase how art and fashion might educate or inspire sustainable practices.
A philosopher or social theorist – To ponder if Steampunk’s social critique could offer new ways of thinking about technology and society.
Potential Discussion Points:
Sustainability and Resource Use:
Could Steampunk encourage us to rethink resource consumption?
How might materials like brass and leather from Steampunk influence modern design?
Innovation through DIY Culture:
Is there value in the DIY ethos of Steampunk for today’s tech development?
Can grassroots innovation lead to practical solutions?
Energy Alternatives:
What if we explored Steampunk’s energy ideas like steam or aether in a modern context?
Could this inspire new approaches to renewable energy?
Aesthetic and Functional Design:
Does the Steampunk aesthetic promote a philosophy of beauty with function?
How can aesthetics change our engagement with technology?
Cultural and Educational Impact:
Might Steampunk narratives be used to teach science or history in an engaging way?
Could this genre shift our cultural narrative around technology?
Social Commentary and Critique:
What can we learn from Steampunk’s critique of Victorian society for our own time?
How might this critique inspire equitable tech development?
Format Suggestions:
Opening: A brief on what Steampunk might represent for modern problem-solving, but keep it open-ended.
Roundtable: Each panelist offers thoughts, leaving room for questions and uncertainties.
Q&A: Encourage audience interaction to add fresh perspectives.
Interactive Segment: Perhaps a suggestion for some form of live activity or discussion where panelists and attendees can brainstorm or prototype.
“For wrestling is truly the first lesson in courage and temperance, because one never plots against opponents but, contending with his whole body, it is safe to do harm, but not at all safe for a man to be harmed.” –Plato
Sing, O Muse, of Mal Havoc, the mighty thespian of the squared circle, a bard of the ring and the strings, whose name echoes through the halls of fame like the clash of titans. Born of earth and sky, his lineage traced back to the fierce warriors of old, Mal Havoc is not merely a man but a force, a tempest of talent that swept across the lands of wrestling and music alike.
In the time when heroes roamed and gods whispered in the ears of men, Mal Havoc emerged from the shadows of obscurity, his presence heralded by the roar of crowds and the strumming of his lyre. His journey began in the sacred groves of the wrestling academies, where he learned the ancient arts of combat from masters who had themselves been anointed by the gods of the mat.
His first conquests were in the arenas of the lesser known, where he battled with the ferocity of Ares, his body a canvas painted with the sweat and blood of his adversaries. Each match was an odyssey, a tale of struggle and triumph, where Mal Havoc, with his brutal elegance, would dance the dance of war, his every move a line of poetry in motion.
But Mal Havoc was not content with the laurels of mere wrestling. Like Apollo, he was drawn to the muse of music, his voice becoming a spear that pierced the hearts of listeners, his lyrics the saga of his life’s battles. With each chord, he wove tales of his victories, his defeats, and the eternal quest for glory. His music, a blend of the ancient and the modern, resonated in the taverns and halls, where warriors and poets alike would gather to listen, to feel the pulse of his adventures through his songs.
In the great coliseums where heroes are forged, Mal Havoc’s name was chanted like a sacred hymn. He battled giants and gods of the ring, each encounter adding to his legend. His signature move, the “Havoc Hammer,” was spoken of in whispers, a move so devastating, so poetic in its execution, that it was said to be inspired by Zeus’s own thunderbolt.
Yet, like all great epics, Mal Havoc’s journey was not without its trials. He faced the Hydra of injuries, the labyrinth of personal demons, and the siren call of fame’s fleeting embrace. But with the wisdom of Odysseus, he navigated these perils, his resilience and creativity his most valiant armor.
His life was a tapestry of victories in the ring, where he claimed titles with the might of Hercules, and triumphs on stage, where his songs were sung by bards across the land. He was both a gladiator and a minstrel, a unique figure whose legacy would be sung for generations to come, his story a beacon for those who dare to dream of merging the worlds of might and melody.
Thus, Mal Havoc became not just a name but a mythos, a saga of strength, art, and the eternal human spirit’s quest for greatness. His tale, like the Iliad or the Odyssey, would be recounted in times of peace, in times of war, a testament to the enduring allure of those who live fiercely, love deeply, and leave behind a legacy as vast as the ocean, as enduring as the stars.
“Divination is the art of seeing what is not apparent to the naked eye.”
– Paracelsus
Visit Cardinal Connections With Jess at Wonderplace Alpha for an experience in understanding. Jess, with her background in intuitive arts and spiritual exploration, offers a sanctuary for those seeking to deepen their connection with themselves and the cosmos. Through her workshops, one-on-one intuitive readings, and sacred storytelling, Jess helps navigate the cardinal directions of your life’s journey, blending creativity with spirituality. Her sessions are not just about self-discovery but about weaving your personal narrative into the larger tapestry of the universe. Whether you’re an artist looking to infuse your work with deeper meaning or someone on a quest for personal growth, Jess’s offerings at Wonderplace Alpha are your gateway to aligning your soul’s compass with the wonders of the world around you.
The Spellbinder Orchestra is a melodious fit for our xenodochial multi-genre show.
With intricate arrangements that move from rousing and joyful to thoughtful and dreamy, Spellbinder Orchestra aims to enchant in an age of disenchantment. Born in the bay area, California, the group blends original folk music with elements of classical, cabaret, eastern European and rock. The group features a variety of instruments like ukulele, guitar, fiddle, cello, percussion, mandolin, harmonica, with both female and male lead vocals. Their music has been termed “Cowboy Victoriana,” “Folk-Noir,” and “Bohemian Folk-rock.” You decide, but be forewarned! A sprinkling of high octane vintage covers may suddenly interrupt your astral reverie and make you reach for fire water and dancing shoes.
Now a bicoastal collective, the band has appeared in both parts of the world including Woodstock’s Bearsville, Pearl Moon and Colony, Beattie-Powers House, The Great Halloween Festival, Burning Man’s Decompression, San Francisco’s Edwardian Ball, WDST Radio Woodstock, The SF Free Folk Festival and SXSW unofficial showcases.
With a background in social work and therapy, bandleader Alzara Getz finds inspiration in how people heal, or don’t. Lyrics often flow from the uncensored mythical realm of the human psyche, or languish in the modern wasteland with a touch of poetry and whimsy. She is the daughter of rock drummer Dave Getz, original drummer of Big Brother & The Holding Co. (Janis Joplin) and Nancy Baysinger, one of the first female recording engineers in the San Francisco bay area.
She formed the band, also known as Brother Spellbinder, with guitarist Jamie Wilson. Wilson was raised on roots music, bluegrass jams and high mountain music festivals since he was a wee pup. He is an early graduate of School of the Arts that spawned the likes of Margaret Cho and Sam Rockwell and will be airshipping to the east coast for this show. Cellist and soundshifter Cornelia Logan, a Hudson Valley native, has played with Hudson Valley groups Mamalama, Earth Opera and Free River band. Dedication to this trade, led drummer Al Muller to the shores of Cuba and New Orleans along with apprenticeships under Elvin Jones, Mel Lewis and John Riley.
Rocking the upright bass and mandolin, Chuck Jacob, has musical associations with Phil Hirschi, cello player in the second John McLaughlin/Mahavishnu Orchestra, and jazz pianists Anthony Davis and Larry Hamm. Altogether, the ever rotating Spellbinder crew delivers a unique blend of old world ache and a healthy dose of new age angst. For a taste of their sonic palette, go to www.spellbinderorchestra.com
The seminar titled “The Business of Cosplay: Tips on how to make money in the Imagination Industry” is presented by Alfonso Todd III of Imagination Nation. Here’s an overview based on available information:
Alfonso Todd III: Alfonso Todd III is the founder and managing partner of Imagine Nation Concepts, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and his passion for turning creative hobbies into legitimate businesses. His profile on LinkedIn highlights his role and his eclectic approach, blending street-level creativity with corporate strategy, focusing on community organization without political ambitions. This background makes him particularly suited to discuss the business aspects of cosplay, given his experience in both creative and business environment.
Seminar Overview:
Title: “The Business of Cosplay: Tips on how to make money in the Imagination Industry”
Focus: This seminar is aimed at providing insights into transforming the passion for cosplay into a profitable venture. It explores various avenues for monetization within the cosplay and broader imagination industry.
Content Highlights:
Making Money through Cosplay: The seminar would likely delve into multiple strategies for generating income from cosplay, such as:
Selling Cosplay Merchandise: Including costumes, wigs, props, and digital content like tutorials or patterns.
Content Creation: Utilizing platforms like YouTube, Twitch, or Patreon for monetizing through ads, sponsorships, and memberships.
Event Appearances: Participating in conventions for both performance and selling opportunities, offering custom services or workshops.
Brand Partnerships: Engaging with brands for modeling or promotional activities at events.
Building a Career: Insights on how to transition from a hobbyist to a professional cosplayer, including:
Networking and Community Engagement: Understanding the importance of social media presence, community involvement, and networking at conventions.
Skill Development: Tips on enhancing one’s skills in costume creation, performance, and digital marketing to increase marketability.
Economic Considerations: Practical advice on managing the costs associated with cosplay while aiming to make it a sustainable income source.
Innovative Approaches: Given Todd’s knack for turning hustles into businesses, the seminar might also discuss:
Innovative Business Models: Exploring new ways to monetize creativity, perhaps through unique cosplay-related services or products.
Using Imagination for Business: How imagination can be leveraged not just for cosplay but for any entrepreneurial venture within the creative industry.
Expected Takeaways: Attendees would leave with a better understanding of how to professionalize their passion for cosplay, learning from Todd’s experience in merging creativity with business acumen. The seminar would likely encourage participants to think outside the conventional cosplay box, pushing for entrepreneurial thinking in the imagination industry.
This seminar would be particularly beneficial for those looking to turn their cosplay hobby into a part-time or full-time career, offering both inspiration and practical steps from someone who has navigated similar paths.
“I remember my first convention, and it was terrifying. I walked into this room, and there were all these people, and they were all looking at me. I thought, ‘What am I doing here? I don’t have a script.’ And then I realized, they were there because they loved the show. It was overwhelming, but in a good way.”
~William Shatner
Music. Writing. Art. Swinging pillows at monkeys. These are some of the most classic of human art forms, and our Guests of Honor will come together to talk about their creativity, their struggles, their advice for others, and, really, anything they want; they’re our guests of honor, we can’t exactly tell them what to do.
Buckle up, earthlings, for a cosmic collision of creativity at our Guest of Honor panel! We’ve summoned a motley crew of wizards, bards, and other dimension-hopping artists for a spectacle that’ll make your neurons dance. Prepare for tales that’ll warp your mind, from battling writer’s block with a magic quill to jamming with intergalactic beats. They’ll spill the beans on how to conjure art in an age where AI might just be your next collaborator, or archenemy; who knows?
General Creativity and Inspiration
What are some unusual sources of of inspiration for your works?
How do you overcome creative blocks or periods of low inspiration? Is murder essential, or just a good idea?
Can you describe a moment when you felt your work truly resonated with an audience?
Cross-Genre Exploration
Which genre outside of your primary one would you love to explore or have explored, and why?
Do you use other genres for inspiration or ideas?
Process and Technique
What’s the most challenging aspect of your creative process, and how do you tackle it?
Can you share a technique or tool that has significantly changed how you create?
In your field, what’s one thing you wish you knew when you were starting out?
Wisdom for new creators, potentially touching on both successes and mistakes.
Collaboration and Influence
Have you ever collaborated with someone from a different art form? What was that like?
Explores the dynamics of inter-disciplinary work and its challenges or benefits.
Who or what has been the biggest influence on your style or approach to your work?
The Future and Adaptation
How do you see your medium evolving in the next decade?
What’s the most exciting project you’re working on currently, or planning for the future?
With the rise of AI and new technologies, how do you see these tools affecting your creative process?
Audience Interaction
What’s the most memorable feedback you’ve received from a fan or critic?
If you could give one piece of advice to someone who wants to follow in your footsteps, what would it be?
“The secret to great jerky lies in the balance of spices and the quality of the meat. It’s an art form that every chef should master.”
– Anthony Bourdain
The Matt-Hat Jerky story began long before I was born. My Grandpa Kuplack was making some amazing jerky when my Dad was little. He did not sell it, but he gave it to everyone he liked.
(If you were one of those people, consider yourself lucky and if you knew him, but didn’t get any jerky, well, now you know why.)
Grandpa gave his secret recipe to many people and he told them “Shhh…I am only giving this recipe to you”. After Grandpa died in 2013 my dad compared the “Secret Recipe” he was given with the “Secret Recipe” many others were given only to find out that no one had been given the real secret recipe at all!
“Good old Grandpa! He is funny even now! I watched my Dad make some pretty good jerky trying to duplicate Grandpa’s. When I decided that I would like to start a business, making a Jerky business just made sense because I had helped my Dad make batches of jerky for so long. I started changing my Dad’s recipes around for a while until finally I had zeroed in on the flavor that I liked most. It is savory, chewy and delicious with just a little kick of heat. My sisters Kayla and Katrina (Twins – 3 years old than me) agreed to help with the business and we started making batches and selling them around the neighborhood and to the teachers and students at school. Since then this crazy jerky business has grown like crazy with reviews from chef icons Guy Fieri and Andrew Zimmern! Opening a store and selling more jerky than I ever thought possible is a lot to think about but it’s all good! Happy Chewing!”
~ MATT
p.s. Here are some Matt Hat flavors:
Here are the flavors of Matt-Hat Jerky:
Version 1.0.0
Original
Spicy Original
Black Truffle
Slap Yo’ Grandma Spicy
Sweet Heat
Traditional Japanese Teriyaki
Gourmet Keto Original
Gourmet Keto Spice Original
Gourmet Keto Black Truffle
Gourmet Flank Spicy Original
Gourmet Flank Mild Original
Hatch Chile
Roasted Garlic
Gourmet Pinch Yo Grandma Spicy
These flavors offer a range from mild to intensely spicy, with unique gourmet options and those tailored for keto diets. Beloved by Orcs, Trolls, Goblins, Elves, and Pookas.
“Jerky is what happens when you take the essence of meat and concentrate it into a chewy, flavorful adventure.” – Emeril Lagasse,
“But art is the distillation of intelligence, the essence of human understanding. It is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Art is the opposite of chaos. Art is the enemy of chaos. It’s what we do to keep from going insane. We create order out of chaos, patterns out of randomness, beauty out of the mundane.” -Harlan Ellison
Embark on an extraordinary journey where film, music, and literature converge into a celebration of the bizarre. In “Weird Worlds: A Symphony of Abductions, Hauntings, and Tales Beyond Reality,” we invite filmmakers, musicians, and writers to weave together a narrative of the uncanny, exploring:
Creative Fusion: How do these artists blend their crafts to create a universe where alien abductions harmonize with ghostly symphonies, and literature paints pictures of the surreal?
Discussion Topics:
Storytelling Techniques:
How do you visually depict the indescribable in film, or musically score an encounter with the unknown?
What narrative devices do writers use to make bizarre fiction resonate with audiences?
Interdisciplinary Inspiration:
Can the melody of an alien language inspire a new story arc or a film scene?
How does the rhythm of prose influence the pacing of a film or the composition of a song?
The Weird Experience:
What makes a story, song, or film truly “weird”? Is it the setting, the characters, or the twist in the narrative?
How do you balance humor, horror, and the surreal to keep an audience engaged?
Psychological Impact:
How does the weird affect our perception of reality in each medium?
What ethical considerations come into play when depicting the otherworldly or the supernatural?
Practical Applications:
What are some practical tips for creating an atmosphere of the weird in your work?
How can sound design in films mimic or enhance the eerie elements of a literary piece?
Collaboration and Influence:
How have these artists collaborated in the past, and what unique challenges did they face?
Can we see examples where music inspired a plot twist, or where a film scene led to a new musical composition?
The Role of Audience:
How can audience feedback shape the direction of weird art across these mediums?
What role does the reader, listener, or viewer play in completing the weird narrative?
Workshop Element:
A hands-on session where panelists might start with a weird concept, and each adds their layer – a writer with a plot twist, a musician with a theme, and a filmmaker with a visual.
Audience Interaction:
An open Q&A where participants can ask about personal experiences with weird art or how to begin their journey in these genres.
We may be able to convince some of the performers to create something spontaneous, like a song or a dance or an Omniversal Universal Destructoo-Device. Something cool.
Panelists:
A group of artists known for their boundary-pushing work across film, music, and literature, with a history of collaboration or mutual influence.
