Wheeled Prisons was produced as a recognition of the First World War, the war to end All wars., But less than 20 years later we had World War 2. Two years ago, we all became affected by a war in the Ukraine…. and now ……? Unbelievably the dispute between Israel and Palestine has arisen again. In the Holy Land!
Wheeled Prisons make no comments on the wars – simply the people who are affected by them.
A Visit at Easter by Debra Wiess was originally written for the stage but fits the reflective mood of Easter beautifully.
Duration: 17m
Scriptwriter: Debra Wiess, Producer – Breanda Cross
Cast: Breanda Cross – Mother in Law, Wendy Kemp Daughter-in-Law
Four poems that are open to interpretation. The Calf Path begins many hundreds of years ago but finishes in major capital cities. The Law of the Land is not only a lesson in Climate Change tactics but also a metaphor for many aspects of life. The Learning Curve is just that, while Euthanasia begins with the line, “Today I nearly killed a woman.”
Duration: 9m.48s
Narrated by: Breanda Cross
The Book that Stole 2011. When I first decided to write the in-depth stories behind the 2011 Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley floods I had no idea what was awaiting me. My own personal journey from beginning to end would provide at least ten near-catastrophes that needed to be overcome, which concluded in a nail-biting last 24 hours trying to get the manuscript to the printer. I invite you to go back to that year while I take you through the highs and lows of being an oral historian.
Duration 47.33
Written and Narrated by: Breanda Cross
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The Good Die Young is a personal tribute to a good friend, a wonderful person, an incredible artist, and a heroic soldier. As the world is thrown yet again into the chaos of war, we should pause a moment for those who have sacrificed their lives in other combats. While this story is about one man, he represents so many who suffered before him, after, and will do so in the coming months. Sometimes we do not see their pain, yet in this case, the mental and physical suffering was captured and conveyed in 23 sketches which – once seen – will never be forgotten. Please go to https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C229056
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Champagne, Collecting and Collaboration is an audio drama inspired by real people and real events. Several decades ago the name of Florence Gould was very well known all over the world. Why? Because she was a millionaire American beauty living on the French Riviera who was a noted art collector and philanthropist. Even today, her good works live on through her Foundation. Despite them, however, her murky past during WWII casts doubt on her reputation and makes her very much of an enigma.
We welcome Hilary Kaiser to FastFiction with this intriguing play – and at the end – see if you can decide if Florence Gould was indeed “A Dangerous Woman”, as some have described her.
ScriptWriter: Hilary Kaiser, Produced by Breanda Cross, Duration 44m, Music: Jazz Mango
Cast: Pat – Reporter at San Francisco Chronicle – Kirsten Daniels
Herb – Veteran Reporter at San Francisco Chronicle – Alan Wagner
Editor-in-Chief San Francisco Chronicle – John Romano
Marcell – French Waiter – Matthieu Vinel
Florence Gould – Breanda Cross
FastFiction thanks all those who contributed their time for no more than the love of Audio Drama
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Lost Dog Open Door is another script from our new friend Will Anderson. It is the kind of story you should play on any cold winter night, especially if you are old and living in an isolated house….. Then again, perhaps not!.
Duration: 12m 52s
Script, Will Anderson, Produced by Breanda Cross
Actors: Old Woman, Breanda Cross, Young Woman: Wendy Kemp
Music: Ludwigs Steirishe Gaudi, Bin hier Zuhause
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Remit Payment is undeniably a little piece to add to the Halloween fun. But it does have a message. Not a subtle one it’s true. In fact, the message is rather dark and scary – and sort of potentially affects thousands, if not millions of people around the world. It’s a Cautionary Tale.
While the cast is all familiar with being part of the FastFiction team, we are delighted to introduce Will Anderson as the scriptwriter. Will hails from America, and while we don’t know too much about him as yet, I’m sure he will be a regular member, with a penchant for horror.
Duration: 8m.33s
Scriptwriter: Will Anderson Producer: Breanda Cross
Diesel: Mark Anthony
Mikka ; Julie Hoverson
The Official: Geordie Macdonald
Roxie: Breanda Cross
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Anya is lonely – and alone. Or is she? This simple monologue takes us through the heartbreak of a recently bereaved wife experiencing some odd occurrences.
Duration – 24m.22s
Written, Performed and Produced by – Breanda Cross
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The InJustice System: Have you ever been on jury duty? It’s actually quite difficult – not only to get on it – but also to stay alive afterward. And how would you deal with Boss Lady? A reflective, and slightly tongue-in-cheek reprise of an extraordinary experience.
Duration: 15.38
Monologue: Breanda Cross
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