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(Willard Asylum (Blue Chevigny))
We bring you the voices of the dead, but also the voices of birds, dogs, and … Zero Boy, a species unto himself. Blue Chevigny brings us the memories of people who lived in and around a psychiatric hospital founded in 1869. Actor Sam Waterston stands at the podium where Abraham Lincoln stood, and recites the hour-long political "stump speech" Lincoln gave there in 1860. Sound artist Pamela Z makes birdsongs. And Zero Boy is back to bring to life the "sound cartoon" scenarios presented to him by listeners.
The Dog Has Spoken
A new company is offering a pet cloning service. We consult with one expert, Lulu, on whether or not such a service seems desirable. Translation provided by Lulu’s owner, Daniel Pinkwater.
Holding Forth at Cooper Union
Back in Willard
When Willard Asylum was first built in upstate New York in 1869, there was no one around to say “not in my backyard.” Rather, the town of Willard grew up around the institution. And ...
Rhyming in the Ring
Everyone has their methods when it comes to perfecting a skill. Tony Pelligrino is no different. Now 62 years old, he’s been boxing at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn for the past fourteen years, and he uses a rather surprising technique to master the fancy footwork. Produced by Jamie York.
Zero Boy Rises Again
Birdsong
Glory of the Seas
Writer David Cale brings us another one of his fictional scenarios about little moments with big repercussions in the lives of ordinary people. This time we meet Judith Feldman on a boat, in the Atlantic Ocean, and in love. Judith is played by actress Laura Esterman. Produced by Emily Botein.
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