Saturday, June 22, 2019

Short Stories Anecdotes Musings On Selected Shorts

By Jose Baker


When it comes to short stories some can be fun to read while others can be more fun to listen to. The latter is the case when it comes to Selected Shorts, short stories anecdotes musings which can be found on a number of public broadcast stations in the United States. In fact, after 30 years on the air, it remains one of the most popular radio shows of its kind.

The series is recorded live on Broadway at the Porter Square Theater at Symphony Space in New York City. Like the radio program, the live show is extremely popular with almost every show sold out well in advance of show date. While considered one of the premiere series in which reading plays a part, the associated podcasts also rates highly on iTunes and public radio.

One reason the show is so popular is due to the diversity of themes on which stories are based each week. In most cases, the themes tie into personal and political affiliations. Most recently, women's roles in which Margaret Atwood throws out comedic politically right corrections during a performance of "There Was Once, " currently available on public radio stations around the United States.

While the Selected Shorts stage has been graced by the likes of Kathleen Turner, Ellen Burstyn, Michael Shannon, Michael C. Hall, Claire Danes, Jane Curtain, Zachary Quinto, Paul Giamatti, Anika Noni Rose, Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, Blythe Danner, Josh Radnor, Joan Allen, BD Wong and Maggie Gyllenhaal, there have also been numerous others perform and read these stories on stage.

For individuals whom can travel to New York City and see a live show, it is well worth seeing. Still, just being able to listen to different episodes live and on demand can provide hours of entertainment and enjoyment whether day or night. As such, downloading the KERA or other public broadcasting app so that shows can be listened to on an On Demand basis is often a great way to get started on an interesting and unique listening journey.

While radio is a good outlet for this type of programming, so too are films. One college in particular hosts a student run film festival and contest each year. The college being, Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. Not to suggest that there are not other colleges and universities which promote similar works, though to have a film accepted and shown at a local theater is often rare.

Whether looking to make or watch short films, it can often be a fun though involved process. In some cases, these films are produced as student films by college students as part of a theater arts program. Whereas, others are made by independent artists whom then submit films to various contests and festivals such as Sundance or South By Southwest.

Whether listening to stories over the air waves, watching on film or involved in the creation of a film, individuals can often have an enjoyable and rewarding experience. If interested in listening to Selected Shorts, there is often a weekly broadcast in different areas. Whereas, if looking to watch pre-recorded shows, ON DEMAND listings can be found on the KERA and other public broadcasting network's websites.




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