“ Horror is not simply a literary genre. It is a reality. ”
A.K. Kuykendall, The Possession
UNHALLOWED
short audio plays of the unusual
PROJECT BACKGROUND
UNHALLOWED: stories of the unusual is a collection of short audio plays written by playwrights across the country and performed virtually. These stories are spooky! Children under 13 are not recommended as audience members. Browse below to listen to them all.
We are excited to be continuing this year with UNHALLOWED: PART III!
2022 PLAYS
EPISODE 1
Road to Nowhere - written by Shellina Hefner
Four teenagers head into the woods to play an epic prank.
featuring: Marisa Taylor Scott, Carlos Silva, Paloma Carrillo, and
Kailey Agpaoa
11 Mile Drive - written by and featuring Mary Catherine Lopez
A woman ventures into the woods to wish the unimaginable.
Doctor Switch - written by James Pratt
When a man walks into a doctor's office, he's met with a cure and a choice.
featuring: Carlos Angel Barajas and Nathan Wetter
EPISODE 2
30 Minutes or Less - written by Max Udell
A couple decides what to get for dinner, and is interrupted by something impossible.
featuring: Max Udell, Lilia Porter, and Chris Martin
Reanimating Dad - written by Dana Hammer
Brother and sister gather to bring their father back to life, but should they?
featuring: Evan Mitchell and Jaeonnie Davis-Crawford
Twisted Tune - written by Lilia Porter
A located tape recorder tells us a horrifying story.
featuring: Justine Banal, Claire McNerney, and Alexis Park
EPISODE 3
Stay on the Line/Breaking News - written by Carlos Angel Barajas
What happens when a video goes viral?
featuring: Shellina Hefner, Anya Veach, Josh Jones, Chris Martin, and Aaron Yap
The Addict - written by Carlos Carrion
What if there were really demons in the addicts among us?
featuring: Hunter Brown, Amy Dell, and Aulio Ivan
Discover Lebanon Podcast: August 4th 2020 - written by
Ameen Beydoun
Documentation of a haunting story.
featuring: Ameen Beydoun, Leyla Beydoun, and Hisham Beydoun
2021 PLAYS
EPISODE 1
Lake Pontchartrain - written by Mary Catherine Lopez
A local radio station calls in to a man in prison with a strange story surrounding the mysterious deaths of his friends. What do you think happened?
featuring: Amanda Blair, Nathan Wetter, and Jasmin Haddad
Ascendance - written by Carlos Angel Barajas
When a private detective infiltrates a cult in hopes of finding a missing young woman, he meets someone he never thought he'd see again.
featuring: Robert Kapeller and Shellina Hefner
EPISODE 2
The Evil - written by Carlos Angel Barajas
A criminal defense lawyer enters her client's home in search of some answers.
featuring: Tamara Rodriguez and Yadira Correa
Heartstrings - written by James Pratt
In a private moment alone, Rory suddenly finds himself faced with someone he never wanted to hear from again.
featuring: Marc Caro-Wilcox and Christopher Hutchinson
EPISODE 3
Of Seance and Tragedy - written by Carlos Silva
Following the tragic death of a loved one, Lady Von Straum desperately seeks the help of Mother Ethel.
featuring: Alexis Park, Lolly Boroff, and Darvin Jennings
Fragment - written by Jermane Cooper
When young Henry fiddles with something he's not supposed to, everything begins to change.
featuring: Kevin Phan, Alyssa Anne Austin, and Sarah Alida LeClair
EPISODE 4
Self Control - written by Lucky Pents
When Tal gets a new watch to help them with their fitness goals, something goes horribly wrong.
featuring: Ell Rudgers, Katie Malone, and Kevin Phan
Go Viral - written by Shellina Hefner
What would three teenagers really do to go viral ? What would you?
featuring: Marisa Taylor Scott, Jaeonnie Davis-Crawford, and Ricky Flahive
2020 PLAYS
TAKE THE EXIT
written by: Mary Catherine Lopez
featuring: Carlos Angel Barajas and Shellina Hefner
Ever taken a weird detour on a road trip? Take the Exit follows Sam as she gets off the freeway to visit an abandoned and haunted town, on a dare and at the encouragement of her friend Lorenzo.
ALL AROUND YOU
written by Ell Rudgers
featuring: Kayla Morales, Andrew Walters, and Marisa Taylor Scott
All Around You explores artificial intelligence, and what might happen when Aspen's new navigation app takes them on an adventure they'd rather leave at home.
BRUCE
written and performed by Chad Beckim, starring Sydney
Who is her new friend? Bruce is a story you'll want to listen to with the lights on!