Chatterbox Audio Theater

Various lives intertwine through the telephone time service in late-1930s New York. A recreation of an Old Time Radio broadcast originally aired on The Columbia Workshop on August 24, 1939.

An Athenian prince and four of his countrymen are locked in a maze as a sacrifice to an unspeakable monster. But these sacrifices will not go quietly. A high-octane, adventure-style take on the iconic myth. Sponsored by The Levit Family.

Partridge is leaving his pear tree to visit his family for the holidays. But before he arrives home, he is determined to find the perfect gift for his loving parents. On his journey, he'll meet several feathered friends who will help him find exactly what he's looking for. This interactive show was performed live at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on December 12, 2010.

The deceased residents of Spoon River, Illinois, reflect on their lives, recounting their stories from beyond the grave. Together, they paint a picture of a quintessential American town at the turn of the 20th century. Sponsored by Karen Strachan. Part 1 of 5.

Haunted by an old man's "evil eye," a woman commits a shocking act of violence. But although she conceals the crime, the old man's presence is not so easily forgotten. A classic tale of madness and murder from the great Edgar Allan Poe.

Bookworm Marjorie is jealous of her sister's birthday present. So she travels through a series of great stories from classic literature in order to find the magic words that will help her. A family-friendly tale about the power of language and stories.

Hungry demons, depraved murderers, lonesome spirits, vicious monsters, and other strange beings stalk this terrifying anthology show. These nine original tales were performed as a live broadcast on 91.1 WKNO-FM on October 31, 2014. Not for the faint of heart!

Two men, a scientist and a dictator, are sealed in a metal sphere and plunged into the ocean, hoping to break a record. What they discover in the depths will lead them into the depths of their own fears, hopes, and spirits. A timeless political thriller from radio playwright Arch Oboler, originally produced on November 18, 1939.

This energetic, family-friendly performance brings to life three tales of folklore collected by the Brothers Grimm: "The Old Woman in the Woods," "Little Red Cap," and "The Three Little Birds." Performed live at the Memphis Children's Theatre Festival on May 24, 2014, in collaboration with Theatre Memphis's ShoWagon.

Youth performers from the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center's TheatreKids program recreate Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy tale in this live production. Featuring commercial interludes written by the cast. Performed live on November 24, 2012.

We just released our live soundtrack to the classic horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Listen for details, and visit chatterboxtheater.org for the full production!

Mathilde dreams of mingling with high society. When her husband secures an invitation to a ball, she finally gets the opportunity to live out that dream. But her taste of privilege comes at an enormous cost.

Mathilde dreams of mingling with high society. When her husband secures an invitation to a ball, she finally gets the opportunity to live out that dream. But her taste of privilege -- and the borrowed necklace that enables her to look the part -- come at an enormous cost. Also available in French as "La Parure."

The king of Thebes investigates an act of violence that has angered the gods -- but the truth he uncovers threatens to destroy him. Chatterbox presents Sophocles' seminal tragedy in a contemporary translation by Ian Johnston. Act three of three.

The king of Thebes investigates an act of violence that has angered the gods -- but the truth he uncovers threatens to destroy him. Chatterbox presents Sophocles' seminal tragedy in a contemporary translation by Ian Johnston. Act two of three.