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NC Audio Play Festival 2025

We proudly present the 6th Annual NC Audio Play Festival! Originally co-created by The Cary Playwrights’ Forum and Creative Greensboro in 2020.

Thank you to all NC writers that submitted their work to our production team!

The 2025 Festival Lineup!

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Amazing Grace
by Emily Chiola

Mystery / Comedy
Private Investigator David Davidson and his sidekick Smedley search for a woman who disappeared through a series of portals created by Stark Visions Community Church. The crazy twists and turns make this parody of radio detective serials unpredictable.

Directed by Nicky Taylor

Cast

  • Narrator – Luke Schmura
  • David Davidson – Randal Wung
  • Smedley – Jay Zadeh
  • Faith – Susan Hager
  • Grace – Bridget Patterson
  • Pastor – Alex Eklof
  • Susan Bigsby – Molly Lankford

Death Vector
by Jay Zadeh

Sci-Fi / Thriller
When crew members aboard an satellite lose control of their pre-programmed orbit, a terrifying secret makes the darkness of space seem like a welcome alternative.

Directed by Mike Brannon

Cast

  • Angela Diaz – Shana Fisher
  • Timmons – Emily Levinstone
  • Jackson – Ryan Holden
  • Commander – Gus Hummings
  • News Anchor – Elaine Quagliata

Guilty Pleasure
by Charlie Probus

Supernatural / Horror
A mysterious person arrives at St. Cassian Cathedral with a confession their just dying to divulge.

Directed by Kenny Hertling

Cast

  • Gabriel – Benjamin Garrett Carhart
  • Father Harris – Steven Burtoft

The Hands that
Rock the Candy Bowl
by Teddy Durgin

Holiday / Comedy
Three well-meaning neighbors accidently ruin one particular trick-or-treater’s night.

Directed by Lorelei Lemon

Cast

  • Susan – Heather Shinpaugh
  • Stacy – Rebecca Blum
  • Anita – Bridget Patterson

The Mutilating Maniac
of the Midwest
by Connie Dinkler

Slasher / Comedy
Two serial killers are scoping out their next victim at the movie theater, but Victor’s “gramma” just might blow their cover.

Directed by Mikki Marvel

Cast

  • Maynard – Jeff Lowe
  • Victor – Nick Popio
  • Victor’s Gramma – Callie Hammond

Trick or Treat
by Judy Dove

Holiday / Supernatural
Two teens get more than they bargained for when they try to score some candy late on Halloween night.

Directed by Amelia Lumpkin

Cast

  • Logan – Jacob Athyal
  • Chris – Maa Bruce-Amanquah
  • Old Woman – Joanna LaForgia
  • Fire Fighter – Moshe Hyzon