All Hallows' Eve: A Special Presentation of The Poetry Nebula

For the Spooky Season, Telescope and company ventured deep and dark to find familiar, and unbeknownst works of poetry to get you into the Hallowe'en spirit. This production is in joint association with The Lexicon of Dread: Created in 2021, the Lexicon of Dread Podcast is the brainchild of Halifax-based actor and composer John O’Brien. It was created with the help of local filmmaker Israel Ekanem, the creator/host of the BlackOut Podcast. Its goal is to resurrect classic horror stories, and to make them as frightening today as when they were originally published. Season One consisted entirely of O’Brien’s chilling reading of H.P Lovecraft’s novella At the Mountains of Madness. It was scored with an eerie, atmospheric dark ambient soundtrack composed by O’Brien himself. Season Two will premiere later this year. Lexicon of Dread can be found on iTunes.

All Hallows' Eve: A Special Presentation of The Poetry Nebula features the talents of: Charles Bull, Skylar Sullivan, Justin Mozel, Heather Mills, Phil Reid & John O'Brien

Produced by Telescope
Directed by John O'Brien

(Released October 27, 2023)

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The Open Door

Unable to sleep, and the door kept open, Sir Geoffrey Transom confesses to his host's wife, Lady Gertrude Torminster, of his early departure, and of his affection for her. Rather than excusing herself and retiring to her room, she remains. Does she share his affections? Will passion win over duty?

Starring Jonathon Tyson and Lorraine Cantwell

Narration by Angela Butler
Written by Alfred Sutro (1863 – 1933)
Directing, Mixing by J. Clayton Law
Produced by Judy Reade

(Released July 13, 2023)

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Enigma

by Floyd Dell

An Audio Presentation produced by The Telescope Theatre Project. Directing, mixing, and sound effects by J. Clayton Law

They've reached the end; Paul is leaving Helen. Trying to break through his stoicism, Helen does her best to clarify why she cheated on him. Can she break through his walls and make him understand so that he doesn’t walk away hating her? Can Paul feel for her situation and get her to understand that he is indeed hurt? Do they actually even know what’s happening? Is her pain real? Has this relationship been transparent? It turns out to be quite the enigma.

Starring Bree Doubleday and Joshua Law.
Narrated by Jesse Robb.
Recorded at The Theatre Room in Lower Sackville, NS.

(Released February 2, 2023) 

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Behind the Beyond

An Audio Presentation produced by John O'Brien, and directed by J. Clayton Law

Join humorist Stephen Leacock for a night at the theatre with a production of the scandalous Problem Play, Behind the Beyond.

Lady Cicely is deprived of life, and seeking a way out of her languishing existence with her husband, Sir John Trevor, a politician in the House of Commons. With Jack Harding, Sir John’s secretary, she plots a way to run away with him. Meanwhile, Jack's mother, Margaret, has sent a letter to Sir John saying she is on her way, reminding him of his past deeds. How long can one run from reality? Can one truly hide from truths and revelations behind the beyond?

Based on the book, Behind the Beyond, and Other Contributions to Human Knowledge by Stephen Leacock, 1913.

Starring: Mark DeWolf as Sir John Trevor, Hannah Blizzard as Lady Cicely, Charles Bull as Jack Harding, Heather Mills as Margaret Harding and featuring Phil Reid as Prof. Stephen Leacock. With special appearances by Jenny Martynyshyn, coordinator of the Stephen Leacock Museum, and Bill VanGorder.

(Released July 22, 2022) 

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Village Wooing

By George Bernard Shaw

From the deck of the HMS Patagonia to the local village shop, a shop assistant pursues a travel writer for marriage in TAG's first inter-provincial production. Will she have the nerve? Will he see reason? 

Starring Chris Clarke, and Tamara Shortt

(Released 31 March, 2022)

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The Sun

By John Galsworthy

Jack, with the sun touching him, has returned home three years after WWI to marry his fiancee, Daisy, but she has jilted him for another man. Will Jack have the strength to fight for her, or the love to let her go? 

Starring Skylar Sullivan, Evan Toth-Martinez, and Justin Mozel

(Released 31 July, 2021)

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The Poetry Nebula: Series 2

In 2018, Telescope embarked on a journey in search of new and unknown pieces of poetry. It's time to get going again. Come with us as we hear tales of love, of loss, and adventure from Mesopotamia to the present day. 

(Released June 12, 2021)

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He Said/She Said

By Judy Reade

He's done it! Charles "H." Stone has written his first novel! Before he shares it with the world, it must face the scrutiny of Alice, his chief critic, and wife. What will she think of it? Will it pass her scrutiny, or would he have a better chance reading it to the dog? 

Starring: Cheryl Theriault and Tony Marshall

(Released 18 March, 2021) 

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Thought, Word, and Deed

By J. Clayton Law

In the quiet town of Cochrane, Ontario in the mid-1990s, rumours surround two young lovers, Chris and Cayleigh, after they left a birthday party one Saturday night. As the town speculates, Cayleigh is sneaking out, Chris has run off, and her brother Jeremy seeks justice. But what really happened that night? What really happened between Chris and Cayleigh at the bandstand.

Starring: Jacob Wilson, Eileen Woolley, Jennifer Robbins, Noel Guscott, Skylar Sullivan, Justin Mozel

(Released 23 August, 2020)

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First Date

By J. Clayton Law

A rewrite of Telescope's first audio play, and a deleted scene from Thought, Word, and Deed. Taylor has entered a pizzeria to wait for their blind date. The only other person in the room is their best friend, Charlie, also waiting for their date. Who are they waiting for really in this a-dork-able romantic comedy?

Starring Eileen Woolley and Evan Toth-Martinez

(Released 23 May, 2020)

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Fishing: The Mermaid

By J. Clayton Law

Stay, or go? Claire has woken up on a stranger's raft after getting rescued. As he tries to show his niceness, she digs to find his true colours. Does she stick around for lunch, or cut her losses and bolt?

Starring Rayna Smith-Camp and Joshua Law.

(Released 17 April, 2020)

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The Poetry Nebula

Join Telescope as they explore new and unknown pieces of poetry from the Dada movement, to The Rose Theatre, and to present day. Welcome to The Poetry Nebula

(Released January 2018) Click Here

Living the Cave

By J. Clayton Law

Ron has everything he's ever wanted: a home by the ocean, a beautiful, doting wife, and his dream job. But something is amiss. It's almost too perfect, and he hears voices calling him back. Back to where?

Starring Ayla-Monic McKay, Mat Tufts, Kiri Laing, Melinda Antle, and Joshua Law

(Released 3 April, 2016)

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