Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

05/08/2025

ALICE IN WONDERLAND Full Cast Audio Theatre Production By Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre is now in the collection of the Toronto, Sudbury, Calgary, Richmond-BC, New York, Brooklyn-New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Singapore, Qatar, Western Australia, Zhongshan-China, and many other Public Libraries across North America. It is also available as a Digital Download wherever audiobooks are sold.

CAST:
Barbara Rosenblat, Georgia Lee Schultz, Alexander Poole, Michael Dick, Bob Telfer, Brady Van Vaerenberg, Alaina Walker, Bill Tye, Keith Burnett, Norm McLeod, David Farquhar, and Greg Sheen.
Adapted for Audio by Diane Vanden Hoven

Co-directed by Pat Gough, Laura Van Veen, and David Farquhar
“My Garden Back Home’, music and lyrics by George Zarr. Used by permission.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

A LIBRARY JOURNAL EDITOR’S PICK OF FABULOUS LISTENS

GOLD AWARD - 2014 HEAR Now: Audio Fiction and Arts Festival USA

FEATURED AUDIO DRAMA - 2014 Atlanta Fringe Audio Festival Atlanta, Georgia

BOOKPHONIC picked ALICE IN WONDERLAND as one of their favourtie audiobooks for children

LIBRO.fm Recommended audiobooks for children.

‘Alice In Wonderland is very well done! Bravo!” -Catherine Rinella, host and producer, Midnight Audio Theatre WCBE 90.5 FM – NPR Columbus, Ohio

04/30/2025

**NEW RELEASE**
Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre

4 CLASSIC CHILDREN'S STORIES
By Marie Le Prince De Beaumont, Ruth Stiles Gannett, Hans Christian Andersen, and Margery Williams
Read by Noelle Dupuis
Directed by George Zarr

4 CLASSIC CHILDREN'S STORIES features four engaging stories that will entice the imaginations of children of all ages! Includes the all-time classics BEAUTY AND THE BEST, THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, THE WILD SWANS, and MY FATHER'S DRAGON, magically brought to life by Noelle Dupuis.

AVAILABLE WHEREVER AUDIOBOOKS ARE SOLD

Total Runtime: Approximately 3.5 hours

Publisher: Design Sound Productions / Blackstone Publishing

Children's Classic Fiction

Release Date: April 29, 2025

04/25/2025

SNOW WHITE – Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre
I am thrilled to announce that our audio theatre production of SNOW WHITE is now in the LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY collection. And as it turns out, there is even a waiting list. SNOW WHITE was also awarded GOLD at the 2017 HEAR NOW: The Audio Arts and Fiction Festival USA

CAST

GEORGIA LEE SCHULTZ as Snow White, MARY ELLEN HERDER as the Evil Queen, MICHAEL DICK as Albrecht the Owl / Narrator, KEITH BURNETT as King Kaspar, NOELLE DUPUIS as Queen Rosalinde, BRADY VAN VAERENBERGH as Ragnar the Raven, JAN WALKER-HOLT as the Magic Mirror, AISLYN KING as Deidre the Dove, JAMES HEBBLETHWAITE as Udo the Huntsman, OLIVER GEORGIOU as the Prince and Keith Burnett, Bill Tye and David Farquhar as the Dwarfs.

Adapted for audio by Diane Vanden Hoven

Directed by Laura Van Veen and David Farquhar

02/23/2025

TOP DRAMATIZED CLASSICS FOR CHILDREN ON AUDIBLE.com

I am thrilled to announce that Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre and The First Noelle Productions (THE SECRET GARDEN) have FOUR audio theatre productions on AUDIBLE.com’s classic children’s stories list.

POPULAR CLASSIC CHILDREN’S STORIES DRAMATIZED
THE SECRET GARDEN
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
SLEEPING BEAUTY

CHECK IT OUT!

https://www.audible.com/search?crid=ccf8006a153e4614a215330275469c04&i=na-audible-us&k=dramatized+classics+for+children&keywords=dramatized+classics+for+children&ref=nb_sb_noss_1&sprefix=dramatized+classics+for+children%2Cna-audible-us%2C165&url=search-alias%3Dna-audible-us&page=1&ref_pageloadid=I9ibaEvjNGb43KGK&pf_rd_p=1d79b443-2f1d-43a3-b1dc-31a2cd242566&pf_rd_r=S6629DRYM2H4MFBZ6NGF&plink=390cvG2ZmjGYnT6J&pageLoadId=gukTMRE02kCvP5VD&creativeId=18cc2d83-2aa9-46ca-8a02-1d1cc7052e2a

02/11/2025

NEW RELEASE Coming March 11, 2025!
-A VISITOR FROM EGYPT- Full Cast Audio Theatre
Adapted from a short story by Frank Belknap Long, Jr., this story takes place in 1930s Boston, where a fastidious museum curator is visited by a world-famous British Egyptologist who turns out to be not entirely who he seems!

A VISITOR FROM EGYPT is a co-production of Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre (David Farquhar) and The Narada Radio Company (Pete Lutz). Featuring the voice talents of John Bell, Nick Wommack, Pete Lutz, Andy Hartson-Bowyer, Laura Van Veen, Angela Marie Young (as Cadavera Quivry), and Trevor Rines (as Announcer).

] AVAILABLE AS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD WHEREVER AUDIOBOOKS ARE SOLD |

Distribution By Blackstone Publishing

01/09/2025

IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL DICK (1947 – 2024)
In late December 2024, I learned the sad news that Michael had passed. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find his Obituary. Michael was a joy to work with, and he will be missed.

Not only was Michael a fine stage actor (Theatre Kent), but he also excelled as a voice actor. Here are the audio theatre productions that Michael performed in for Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre over the years.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009) – Ebenezer Scrooge

ALICE IN WONDERLAND (2012) – White Rabbit
GOLD AWARD – HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction and Arts Festival 2014 USA

SNOW WITE (2016) – Albrecht The Owl
GOLD AWARD – HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction and Arts Festival 2017 USA

HURRY! HURRY! IT’S ALMOST CHRISTMAS! (2016) – Grandpa Paul Cook & Theatre Patron

CINDERELLA (2018) – Narrator
GOLD AWARD – HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction and Arts Festival 2019 USA

“…Narrator Michael Dick’s seasoned voice is ideal as the story quickly shifts from Cinderella’s kindness to the competitive jealousy of Esmé and Agatha, her stepsisters…” -AudioFile Magazine

Michael’s voice was also heard on a number of audio drama programs broadcast on commercial and public radio stations across North America. You can check out his shows by visiting - https://www.voicesinthewind.ca/

01/06/2025

ALICE IN WONDERLAND – By Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre
As we follow Alice’s journey around the globe, we find the full-cast dramatization of ALICE IN WONDERLAND available at the QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY in Qatar.

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a West Asian country. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. To the south, it shares its sole land border with Saudi Arabia, and the rest of its territory is surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Because of its vast oil reserves, Qatar is one of the wealthiest countries in the world.

Ebooks, audiobooks, music and video available to borrow via Overdrive as arranged by the Qatar National Library

01/01/2025

I am honoured and thrilled to announce that KAT JOHNSON OF AUDIBLE.com in the United States has selected THE SECRET GARDEN by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre as one of the BEST 20 CLASSIC AUDIO DRAMAS OF ALL TIME. You can read her blog at https://www.audible.com/blog/article-best-classic-audio-dramatizations

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO WAS A PART OF THIS OUTSTANDING AUDIO THEATRE PRODUCTION.

CAST:
GEORGIA LEE SCHULTZ (St. Catharines, Ontario) as Mary Lennox
BARBARA ROSENBLAT (New York City) as Mrs. Medlock
MICHAEL CROUCH (New York City) as Colin Craven
JOHN JARVIS (Toronto, Ontario) as Ben Weatherstaff
LAURA VAN VEEN (Chatham, Ontario) as Martha
LIAM WIGNALL (Toronto, Ontario) as Dickon
KEITH BURNETT (Chatham, Ontario) as Dr. Craven
BILL CRAVEN (Chatham, Ontario) as Mr. Craven
NOELLE DUPUIS (Huntsville, Ontario) as Mrs. Sowerby
JAN HOLT (Sarnia, Ontario) as Mrs. Crawford
PETE LUTZ (Texas) as the Colonel
JOHN BELL (Alabama) as the Sergeant
ELLEN WALLIN (Chicago) as the Schoolyard Bully

ADAPTED FOR AUDIO BY: Diane Vanden Hoven
DIRECTED BY: George Zarr
POST PRODUCTION: David Farquhar
Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes / Digital Download / CD

12/23/2024

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – By Charles Dickens
It's that time of year again for that nasty old miser Ebenezer Scrooge to make an appearance! You can catch the penny-pinching character played by SIR MICHAEL (Dick) in Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre's full cast production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL featuring BOB TELFER, BILL TYE, NORM MCLEOD, JAN HOLT, OLIVER GEORGIOU, NOELLE DUPUIS, KEITH BURNETT, LAURA VAN VEEN, Alex Tomaszewski, Alexandra Poole, Pat Gough, Hope O'Brien, Shanessa Harris, Burke Bechard, and Celeste Dupuis as Tiny Tim. Available everywhere, audiobooks are sold!

LISTEN TO A PREVIEW!
https://www.voicesinthewind.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/A-Christmas-Carol-Preview.mp3

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Website Page
https://www.voicesinthewind.ca/3413-2/

REVIEWS:

Great performance!
"I loved this version almost as much as the Radio Theater version. It was just a shorter version of it but it captured the feeling quite well, especially at the end. Excellent and highly recommend!" –Audible USA Listener

"…Zarr and Dupuis' (direction) for the Canada-based Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre was notable for its lack of sentimentality: despite the happy ending, they emphasized the significance of Christmas as the time of year when individuals should take a long hard look at themselves and consider whether they need to reform. Would that everyone could follow Scrooge's example." - Laurence Raw, Radio Drama Reviews Online

"Perfect from the (beginning) to the very last."— WKAR Chicago on A Christmas Carol

"A Christmas Carol" has been adapted into a radio drama by many people over the years, but few better than Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre from Canada." - Fred Greenhalgh, Host of the USA Based Radio Drama Revival Podcast."

A CHRISTMAS CAROL was featured on the following Radio Stations and Podcasts:
• Sound Affects: A Radio Playground hosted by Jerry Stearns on Public Radio Station KFAI 90.3 FM Minneapolis and 106.7 FM St. Paul, Minnesota.
• The Sonic Society Broadcast/Podcast hosted by Jack Ward and David Ault on CKDU 88.1 FM Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• The New 99.1 CKXS FM Wallaceburg, Ontario.
• Midnight Audio Theatre hosted by Catherine Rinella, WCBE 90.5 FM – NPR Columbus, Ohio
• KWBC 1550 AM / 98.7 FM Texas
• WKAR 90.5 FM Public Radio - Lansing, Michigan

Runtime: 60 Minutes / Digital Download - PUBLISHER: Design Sound Productions / Blackstone Publishing

12/17/2024

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY – Full Cast Audio Theatre
Featuring KEITH BURNETT, NOELLE DUPUIS, BILL CRAVEN, LAURA VAN VEEN, GEORGIA LEE SCHULTZ, EMMA MCDONALD, Denise Benoit, Sarah Buchanan, Georgia Craven, Sam Craven, Will Craven and Celeste Dupuis.

The Spirit Of Christmas Day is an uplifting and humorous story filled with an inspirational message of hope. John, a stressed-out working father (Keith Burnett), embarks on a journey of reconnection with the true meaning of today's Christmas. This full-cast dramatization features engaging sound effects accompanied by original music. A new holiday tradition for the whole family to enjoy! Available everywhere, audiobooks are sold!

LISTEN TO A PREVIEW!
https://www.voicesinthewind.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Spirit-of-Christmas-Day-Preview_Final.mp3

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY WEBSITE PAGE
https://www.voicesinthewind.ca/3389-2/

REVIEWS:

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the work that went into "The Spirit of Christmas Day"....I'm sure many other families with similar stories all over the (broadcast) area that LIFE covers were able to share this important message with their loved ones because of your efforts. - Cathy Faubert, LIFE 100.3 FM

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY was featured on The Sonic Society Broadcast/Podcast hosted by Jack Ward and David Ault on CKDU 88.1 FM Halifax, Nova Scotia.

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY was featured on the radio drama progm MIDNIGHT AUDIO THEATRE hosted by Catherine Rinella on National Public Radio (NPR) station WCBE 90.5 FM in Columbus, Ohio.

12/10/2024

**NEW RELEASE – December 10, 2024**
MOONLIGHT TALES OF HORROR & SUSPENSE
Runtime: 3 hrs and 16 minutes / Digital Download / CD

This Anthology of Horror & Suspense features SEVEN spine-tingling stories to entice your imagination, including EVERY NOW AND THEN by George Zarr, THE TELL-TALE HEART by Edgar Allan Poe, HOW TO SHED 180 POUNDS by Pete Lutz, PERSONAL DELIVERY by George Zarr, A VISITOR FROM EGYPT by Frank Belknap Long Jr, DARK ROAD TO NOWHERE by Joey Ouellette, and THE BLACK CAT by Edgar Allan Poe. Sound effects and music chillingly enhance each story. Available everywhere, audiobooks are sold. Scary!

LISTEN TO A PREVIEW if you dare!
https://www.voicesinthewind.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/A-VISITOR-FROM-EGYPT_Preview.mp3

Produced by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre and The Narada Radio Company.

12/01/2024

THE PRINCESS COLLECTION (Audiobook) – Performed by Noelle Dupuis
Everyone loves a Princess story! This collection of TEN classic fairy tales is sure to please any Princess, big or small. Includes Thumbelina, The Princess and the Frog, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Pea, The Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, The Wild Swans, Snow White and Rose Red, and Sleeping Beauty.
https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Princess-Collection-Audiobook/B0CT46XDK3?qid=1733077520&sr=1-6&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=38DR5PXY35X6STKJXX8V&plink=H9vFPXbxQZfsHQsL&pageLoadId=2UpdV8HuZ7dqJt1q&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_6

Runtime: 4 hours 30 minutes / Digital Download / CD
Voice Recording by Under The Stairs, Huntsville, Ontario
Directed by George Zarr, Chicago, Illinois
Produced by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre, Chatham, Ontario

Also available everywhere audiobooks are sold, including the following online sites: Amazon, Apple, Audible, Audio Editions, Audiobook Store, Audiobooks Now, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, Children’s Book World, Chirp Books, Downpour, eStories, Google Play, Chapters Indigo, Kobo, Libro.fm, Playaway, Speechify, Spotify, Storytel, and Walmart (select titles only).