Host Your Own Old Time Radio Drama
Drama for the dinner table
For the appetizer — Mutineer’s Brandy Snaps a la Crème (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the United Kingdom during Victorian era of the late 1800s. Buy some rolled Brandy Snaps from the supermarket and follow the instructions below regarding the cream for the filling, or — if you […]
Chapter 4 – Getting things done The story so far (An obstacle overcome) Episode 2 “Something’s wrong here” muttered Dr Herbivore. “You think?” noted Jake Stead, sarcastically. The little group were staring up at the lurid five pointed star painted on the main door of Franco Gionelli’s dock-side warehouse. The slight coppery smell made it […]
Below we present the complete text of Amy and Maynard – An Old Fashioned Tale of Young Love; episode 2 of Experimental Plays. EXPERIMENTAL PLAYS EPISODE #2 – AMY AND MAYNARD – AN OLD FASHIONED TALE OF YOUNG LOVE by Philip Craig Robotham Cover Illustration by Miyukiko Unedited Draft Copyright 2013 Philip Craig Robotham Creative Commons […]
Step 8. Modify the character to accommodate any special conditions encountered during play (as required) These rules only apply if your character is a subject to illness, injury, a disability (which can be identified at character creation to allow a gain of two more hero points) or if your character has been the victim of […]
Below we present the complete text of Another Day in the Jungle; episode 1 of Experimental Plays. EXPERIMENTAL TALES EPISODE #1 – ANOTHER DAY IN THE JUNGLE – A TALE OF SUSPENSE by Philip Craig Robotham Cover Illustration by Miyukiko Unedited Draft Copyright 2013 Philip Craig Robotham Creative Commons Attritubution Non Commercial No Derivatives (CC […]
Step 7. Modify the character to accommodate special items and abilities (as required) The following rules really only apply if your character has the capacity to invent special items; scientific effects, enchanted items, or spells and potions etc. If this does not apply to your character then skip to Step 8. If you are a […]
The Script Hiatus at weirdworldstudios is being interrupted this month because my 10 year old son (Jack Robotham) has written his first Audio drama script (and I’m extremely proud). Here it is folks, in all its comic glory… CINDERELLA IN THE STUDIO – by Jack Robotham SCENE 1: INT – RADIO STUDIO (JEFF, BRUCE) […]
Step 5. Create skills and assign skill points If you have completed the questionnaire above you will have already identified a minimum of 6 skills for your character (drawn from their life experiences). If you didn’t complete the questionnaire you will need to invent your skills now. This is easy. Just invent a minimum of […]
For dessert — Enchanted Almond Rice Custard (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 2 cups raw rice • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 quart (950 ml) fresh milk • 1 cup sugar • 4 egg yolks • ½ teaspoon cinnamon […]
For the appetizer — Puckish Orange Goblin Biscuits (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons shortening • 5 teaspoons baking powder • 16 small lumps sugar • 1 orange, juice and grated rind • […]
For the main course — Pork of the Darkened Realm (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 3 pounds (1.5 kg ) pork shoulder • 2 onions • ½ cup ketchup • 1½ teaspoons salt • ¾ teaspoon tabasco sauce • […]
As a side dish — Black Market Sweet Potatoes and Carrots (Serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. • 8 carrots • honey • olive oil • 300 g (11 oz) grated cheese • salt to taste Method: Choose the most tender, […]
