Around the Sun: An Episodic Audio Drama
Presentation
GenreRadio Play
Created byBrad Forenza
Length10-15 minutes per episode
Production
ProductionBest Version of Yourself, LLC
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes27
Publication
Original releaseOctober 21, 2021 (2021-10-21)
Related
Websitearoundthesunpodcast.com

Around the Sun: An Episodic Audio Drama is a scripted podcast series. Each anthology episode pairs two characters in a short scene that addresses a specific social issue. Production began during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[1]

Production

Around the Sun is written and produced by Brad Forenza. The first season was co-produced by Suzanne Ordas Curry and Brian Dashew and launched via the Broadway Podcast Network in October 2021.[2] In September 2022, Forenza and Adassa announced on NPR Illinois that a second season would premiere that autumn.[3]

Around the Sun (Season 1 Logo)

Season 1 (2021-22)

Season 1 premiered on October 21, 2021, via the Broadway Podcast Network,[4][5] with episodes taking place throughout New York City.[6] A special video version of Episode 8: "The Museum," starring Forenza and Vincent Pastore, was produced as an addendum to the season.[7]

Season 1: Episode Guide
EpisodeTitleStarringSynopsisThemes
101Park BenchMarsha Mason,[8] Austin Pendleton[9]Manhattanites consider their futuremarriage, retirement
102Subway CarSally Struthers,[10] Ryan Wotherspoon Happenings on the 1 traincommitment, existential panic
103Off-BroadwayLilli Cooper,

Veanne Cox

 Fellow theatricals meet at a crossroadsfriendship, ambition
104Red LightDolores Catania,[11] David LaRosaA sex worker stays wary on a professional datedestiny, purpose
105Upper WestDavid Alan Basche, Alysia Reiner[12]College professors discover the unexpectedparenting, thwarted plans
106ApothecaryChristine Nagy,[13] BD Wong A woman explores Eastern medicineinfertility, heartache, intercultural connection
107Wall StreetJoanna Bonaro, Maureen Van Zandt[14]Neighbors root for their home teamsreciprocity, coercion
108The MuseumBrad Forenza,

Vincent Pastore[15]

 A janitor confronts an uninvited guestchildhood memory, acceptance
109MarathonFrançois Clemmons[16]A runner tackles the NYC Marathondevelopment, aging, life course approach
110Be Here NowMarsha Mason,

Austin Pendleton

 A cosmic reunion occursthe afterlife, infinity
Around the Sun (Season 2 Logo)

Season 2 (2022-23)

Season 2 premiered on October 26, 2022, via the Broadway Podcast Network.[17][18] The season featured a new cast, with episodes unfolding in and around the American Southwest.[19] Episodes 6 and 10 starred three-time Oscar nominee Piper Laurie in her last credited roles.[20][21]

Season 2: Episode Guide
EpisodeTitleStarringSynopsisThemes
201Red Earth RealtyAdassa,[22] Richard Kind[23]A retiree trades New York City for life in the desertserenity, ambition
202Fallout GirlsCaroline Aaron, Jennie Kwan[24]Two Earth Warriors contemplate their fatecompassion fatigue, protest
203Area 51Taylor Purdee,[25] Bruce Vilanch[26]Military personnel have different interpretations of their oathhierarchy, value conflicts
204Off the ReservationRichard Kline, Jennie KwanA father chases his youth at a desert music festivalempty nest syndrome, dissociation
205MirageMindy Cohn,[27] Taylor A. PurdeeA hydroponic farm says goodbye to its first internyouth, sustainability
206CoyotesPiper LaurieA grandmother regales her grandson with natural stimuliintergenerationality, grandparenting
207Lonely PlanetMindy Cohn, Bruce VilanchTwo Trekkies ponder life beyond their conventionunrequited love, suspension of disbelief
208After the ApocalypseCaroline Aaron, Richard KlineAn estranged husband and wife confront each otherrunning away, rejection
209Borrowed LandAdassa, Richard Kind A semi-retired realtor enforces her "no refunds or exchanges" policyrole reversal, balance
210Intelligent LifeBrad Forenza,[28] Piper LaurieOn their return trip, two aliens reflect on their visit to "miserable" planet Earthperspective, the human condition

Season 3 (2023-24)

Season 3: Pinecones premiered on October 18, 2023, via the Broadway Podcast Network. In October 2023, the Season 3 announcement was confirmed by cast member Jai Rodriguez on WPIX television.[29] The season features a mostly new cast with two performers (Forenza, Clemmons) returning to the project in new roles.

In a first for the show, Pinecones will follow a single story arc,[30] with each episode offering a different conversation between varying members of an extended family (along with members of their local community). The narrative takes place in an undisclosed mountain town in the American Northeast during the winter holiday season and makes literal and thematic references to Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life.

Season 3: Episode Guide
Episode Title Starring Synopsis Themes
301 Prologue Estelle Parsons Family matriarch Bibi ponders life on the mountain transition, end of life
302 Advent Robert Funaro, Judy Gold, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Cady McClain, Jai Rodriguez, Brad Forenza Spike contacts his siblings and struggles to keep his own plans in place death, sibling rivalry, family dynamics, self discovery, winter holidays
303 Cold Snap Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jai Rodriguez Andrew and Kyle face two different types of tundras jealousy, acceptance, grief

References

  1. ↑ "Interview: Filmmaker/Writer Brad Forenza Talks about Creating his Around the Sun Podcast Series During the Pandemic - A Scripted Series about Social Issues with Known Actor from Stage and Screen". Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  2. ↑ "Around The Sun | Broadway Podcast Network". 19 October 2021. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  3. ↑ "Beyond the Mouse speaks to Brad Forenza and Adassa about "Around the Sun"". NPR Illinois. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  4. ↑ Spangler, Todd (2021-10-21). "Jon Favreau Podcast About Solving 'Our Hellish Online Existence' Gets Premiere Date (Podcast News Roundup)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  5. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "LISTEN: Marsha Mason, Austin Pendleton, Sally Struthers & More Star in AROUND THE SUN Audio Drama". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  6. ↑ "Audio Drama Preview: "Around the Sun" Brings Egot Winners and Nominees Together in an Original Audio Drama". Theatre Reviews Limited. 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  7. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "AROUND THE SUN Sets YouTube Premiere Starring Vincent Pastore and Brad Forenza". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  8. ↑ Berk, Dr Nancy (2022-02-21). "Marsha Mason Talks Acting, Directing, Attitude, and Mentoring, Plus Brad Forenza on Plays and Podcasts - Episode 565". Dr. Nancy Berk. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  9. ↑ "Austin Pendleton Returns to Broadway in 'The Minutes' - Inside Broadway". iHeart. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  10. ↑ "See "All in the Family" Star Sally Struthers Now at 74". www.yahoo.com. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  11. ↑ Journal, David Menzies | The Jersey (2021-11-11). "'Around the Sun' podcast series from Jersey City resident features quite an ensemble, including RHONJ Dolores Catania". nj. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  12. ↑ "The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales". The Theatre Podcast. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  13. ↑ Christine Nagy Ep #102, 2022-03-16, retrieved 2022-07-15
  14. ↑ Around the Sun - Brad Forenza, Francois Scarborough Clemmons and Maureen Van Zandt, retrieved 2023-02-03
  15. ↑ Papadatos, Markos (2022-02-04). "Vincent Pastore of 'The Sopranos' talks about 'Around the Sun' podcast". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  16. ↑ Kenyan (2022-03-20). "Sunday Inspiration: Dr. François S. Clemmons AKA "Officer Clemmons" From 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' Talks His Amazing Journey". We Are Entertainment News. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  17. ↑ Journal, David Menzies | The Jersey (2022-10-27). "JC resident's audio drama series 'Around the Sun' returns with voices of familiar stars". nj. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  18. ↑ ""Around the Sun" podcast to Release Season 2 Episodes". NewJerseyStage.com. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  19. ↑ "Brad Forenza's Around The Sun Podcast Season Features the Voices of Richard Kind, Caroline Aaron, Richard Kline, Adassa, Mindy Cohn, Jennie Kwan, Piper Laurie, Taylor Purdee and Bruce Vilanch". Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  20. ↑ Bailey, Jeremy (2023-10-14). "Piper Laurie, Oscar-Nominated 'Carrie' and 'The Hustler' Actress, Dies at 91". TheWrap. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  21. ↑ Tenreyro, Tatiana (2023-10-14). "'Carrie' and 'Twin Peaks' Star Piper Laurie Dead at 91". Parade. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  22. ↑ "DDP Today: Episode 263: Interview with Adassa from Encanto and Brad Forenza on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  23. ↑ Wild, Stephi. "Listen: Adassa and Richard Kind Kick Off New Season of Brad Forenza's AROUND THE SUN". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  24. ↑ Jennie Kwan, California Dreams, Avatar: The Last Air Bender, Around The Sun on The Jim Masters Show, retrieved 2023-02-03
  25. ↑ Friday Wrap Up Show...Apple Cider Day, Married To a Scorpio Support Day, Mickey Mouse Day!, retrieved 2023-02-03
  26. ↑ Bruce Vilanch & Brad Forenza from Around the Sun Podcast | Full Interview, retrieved 2023-02-03
  27. ↑ "Interview: Five Questions for Actress Mindy Cohn - She Talks about her New Role in Brad Forenza's Around the Sun Podcast, The Facts of Life and a New Venture". Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  28. ↑ Season 4 Kickoff! François Clemmons, Brad Forenza, and Yolanda!, retrieved 2023-02-03
  29. ↑ "Jai Rodriguez takes a trip 'Around The Sun'". PIX11. 2023-10-30. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
  30. ↑ Around the Sun with Brad Forenza, retrieved 2023-09-28
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