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But at the same time, most of us are mourning the loss of something that we might not have even realized we valued so much: our connections to each other. Suddenly, neighbors seem as though they live halfway across the country, and friends and loved one can feel as though they’re millions of miles away. How do we deal with the broad chasms that have opened?

Closing the Distance is a series of ten short pieces that explores the sudden and seemingly uncrossable distance between people caused by our being sheltered in place. In each piece, individuals are faced with a lack of contact they hadn’t anticipated – from loved ones, from their community, from new and emerging relationships, from their way of making a living, etc. In each case, they struggle with the distance until they find some way to bridge it, often with surprising results. Fractious relationships are healed. Unexpected relationships are formed. Essential relationships are sustained.

A portion of the proceeds from Closing the Distance will be donated to two charities that resonate with us as writers and performers: The Actors Fund, which provides essential assistance to those in the entertainment field, and Save Indie Bookstores, which has been set up to help booksellers – such an invaluable part of our communities – stay afloat in these financially challenging times.

Closing the Distance is a series of emotionally resonant pieces. But more than that, it is an opportunity for us to acknowledge what we are missing and to envision a better outcome.]]>enDramaCopyright The Audio Drama Initiativehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fe87644cced6f2e3b2e2c099ba448ade.jpghttp://www.audiodramainitiative.comWed, 07 Apr 2021 16:37:46 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeThe Audio Drama Initiativefeeds@spreaker.comWe’re all watching the news. We’re all doing our part. Some are even putting their lives on the line to contribute. We’re learning how to work from our homes, and we’re contending with lost jobs and the temporary (hopefully) shutdowns of entire...
But at the same time, most of us are mourning the loss of something that we might not have even realized we valued so much: our connections to each other. Suddenly, neighbors seem as though they live halfway across the country, and friends and loved one can feel as though they’re millions of miles away. How do we deal with the broad chasms that have opened?

Closing the Distance is a series of ten short pieces that explores the sudden and seemingly uncrossable distance between people caused by our being sheltered in place. In each piece, individuals are faced with a lack of contact they hadn’t anticipated – from loved ones, from their community, from new and emerging relationships, from their way of making a living, etc. In each case, they struggle with the distance until they find some way to bridge it, often with surprising results. Fractious relationships are healed. Unexpected relationships are formed. Essential relationships are sustained.

A portion of the proceeds from Closing the Distance will be donated to two charities that resonate with us as writers and performers: The Actors Fund, which provides essential assistance to those in the entertainment field, and Save Indie Bookstores, which has been set up to help booksellers – such an invaluable part of our communities – stay afloat in these financially challenging times.

Closing the Distance is a series of emotionally resonant pieces. But more than that, it is an opportunity for us to acknowledge what we are missing and to envision a better outcome.]]>cleanserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-0-introducing-closing-the-distance--26231956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26231956Mon, 27 Apr 2020 21:58:57 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeGolden Globe winner Kathleen Turner introduces the series. Includes the complete version of the theme song, "The In-Between," written by Sam Tsui and Casey Breves and performed by Alex Blue, Casey Breves, and Sam Tsui.383coronavirus,covid-19,inspiration,kathleenturner,monologues,quarantine,shelterinplace,shortstories,socialdistancingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-neutral-corners-starring-sam-tsui--26661968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26661968Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:21 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeWhat happens when a relationship ends but circumstances prevent you from splitting? In this touching and illuminating piece by New York Times bestselling author Lou Aronica, a couple has called it quits but are stuck together in an apartment the size...839coronavirus,covid-19,endofrelationship,long-termrelationship,monologue,relationships,samtsuicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-being-seen-starring-kathleen-turner--26662068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26662068Tue, 05 May 2020 04:15:17 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeWhen you've built your entire life around being seen, how do you deal with circumstances that force you to stay out of view. In New York Times bestselling author Tawni O'Dell's poignant and funny piece, a self-described trophy wife comes to terms with...1012coronavirus,covid-19,kathleenturner,quarantine,relationships,self-image,self-perceptioncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-social-distancing-starring-william-hurt--26934117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26934117Sat, 09 May 2020 02:39:14 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeThe pain of distance can come without any notice. In Mitchell Maxwell's touching and insightful story, a man who has faced social distancing for longer than he ever wanted finds a way forward in the darkest times. Academy Award winner William Hurt...877coronovirus,covid-19,quarantine,shelterinplace,socialdistancing,williamhurtcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-the-man-who-couldn-t-google-starring-jason-alexander--27112912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27112912Tue, 12 May 2020 04:00:06 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativePeople need other people – sometimes in ways they never considered. In New York Times bestselling author Tawni O'Dell's tender and humorous story, a man who sees himself as an island comes to terms with how much he misses human contact when he...902coronavirus,covid-19,humor,jasonalexander,monologues,quarantine,socialdistancingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-working-from-home-starring-kelli-o-hara--27681825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27681825Mon, 18 May 2020 17:50:56 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeMothers have always needed to excel at dozens of roles at a moment's notice. And these days, their responsibilities have somehow grown greater. In New York Times bestselling author Tawni O'Dell's emotionally charged story, a woman needs to navigate...885childcare,coronavirus,covid-19,kellio'hara,motherhood,mothering,quarantine,shelterinplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-second-thoughts-starring-tony-danza--27807782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27807782Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:15 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeEven those of us who are completely alone have one constant companion: our thoughts. What happens when those thoughts take us places we've chosen not to go? In New York Times bestselling author Tawni O'Dell's incisive story, a man misses companions he...924coronavirus,covid-19,monologues,quarantine,quarantinestories,shelterinplace,taxi,tonydanza,who'sthebosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-wedding-day-starring-casey-breves-and-lesli-margherita--28385189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28385189Tue, 26 May 2020 20:29:12 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeOur plans comprise a critical part of our lives and take up a prominent place in our minds. And when those plans involve making commitments that will affect the rest of our lives, they mean more than just about everything. But regardless of their...666caseybreves,coronavirus,covid-19,leslimargherita,quarantine,shelterinplace,tawnio'dell,weddingscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-reunion-starring-arielle-jacobs--28569710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28569710Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:17 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeWhat do you do when you can't be there? How do you contend with critical life moments when you can't be present. In this story by New York Times bestselling author Lou Aronica, a woman a thousand miles away from her family finds surprising ways to...810ariellejacobs,coronavirus,covid-19,familyreunion,missingfamily,quarantine,shelterinplace,socialdistancingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-windows-starring-eden-brolin--29571015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29571015Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:10:32 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeSheltering in place has taught us much about ourselves. But what is it teaching us about others? In Tawni O'Dell's touching and insightful piece, two people who have been living in close proximity meet for the first time when an unexpected need...891coronavirus,covid-19,edenbrolin,neighbors,newfriends,quarantine,shelterinplacecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-yeah-good-question-performed-by-lou-aronica--33248704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33248704Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:14:46 +0000The Audio Drama InitiativeWhen his daughter asks, "What does the other side of this look like?" a man contemplates how we have changed and what this means for the future. Written and performed by New York Times bestselling author Lou Aronica.926coronavirus,covid-19,fathersanddaughters,lockdown,pandemic,quarantine,shelterinplacecleanfull