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Title: "The required text for the course is Scharpling & Wurster's The Art of the Slap"
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on February 26, 2009, 04:06:56 PM

I was determined to do this eventually, but I didn't know it would happen so soon (http://www.hollins.edu/grad/playwriting/courses.html):

THEA 550 Special Topics in Playwriting: Radio Drama (4) Grote
Detailed examination of the golden age of radio drama as well as contemporary international markets for the audio play. Students will receive intensive instruction in the special demands of writing drama for a non-visual medium, and create a new radio drama or comedy ready for recording. Students should familiarize themselves with the Acousmatic Theater Hour and The Dusty Show. Also, students are encouraged to poke around on Joe Frank's website for further examples of the kind of work the instructor plans to create with students. The required “text” for the course is Scharpling & Wurster's CD The Art of the Slap.

Title: Re: "The required text for the course is Scharpling & Wurster's The Art of the S
Post by: yesno on February 26, 2009, 04:13:16 PM

I would assign the entire run of The Archers.

Title: Re: "The required text for the course is Scharpling & Wurster's The Art of the Slap"
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on February 26, 2009, 04:18:16 PM

Good call.  I could have them listen to all 15,718 episodes while I run out to do some errands.  In Brooklyn.  In the future.

Title: Re: "The required text for the course is Scharpling & Wurster's The Art of the Slap"
Post by: Martin on February 26, 2009, 04:27:48 PM

This is a beautiful thing.

Title: Re: "The required text for the course is Scharpling & Wurster's The Art of the S
Post by: yesno on February 26, 2009, 04:37:55 PM

I believe we've discussed Rambling with Gambling (http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,1565.60.html) before.  I've been making my way through that archive.  Converting some of the old reel-to-reels to a more Zune-friendly format has been trying but I would be happy to lend anyone technical support.  Soon, I'll be putting together a "Rambling Redux" podcast inspired by Best Show Gems.  

On a more serious note, I know they don't fit in with the style of the Acousmatic Theater Hour, but I enjoy the old Dimension X (http://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_Dimension_X) and X Minus One (http://www.archive.org/details/OTRR_Certified_X_Minus_One) programs.

On a seriouser note, what a cool idea for a class, Grote.  Long live radio!

Title: Re: "The required text for the course is Scharpling & Wurster's The Art of the Slap"
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on February 27, 2009, 04:46:01 AM

Grote ... RAD!!! 8) 8) 8)