Sound Stage Presents
Lit, Lore, and Living Stories.
"Writing molds and shapes concepts. Audio gives birth to a million images in a million brains."—dmillener
Sound Stage is a unique audio dramatization broadcast that transforms scripts written by teens into vibrant audio performances, voiced by teen actors in high schools across the US. Housed inside our Quarterly Lit Zine, we partner with high school theatre classes to proudly present 

Allow yourself to be immersed in a symphony of voices, the unfolding of your imagination, and the tales that dance between reality and fiction. Listeners will dive deep into narratives that pulsate with emotion and paints a world far beyond the ordinary.

​Tune in to Sound Stage’s audio performances: every listen becomes a journey, where stories aren’t just heard—they are experienced.
How Sound Stage Works
Sound Stage Submissions. Write a 5 to 15-minute script, then submit it to us for publication consideration. 

Sound Stage Production. Once we've chosen a script to publish, the Sound Stage team takes on the tasks of casting teen actors, orchestrating rehearsals, and eventually recording the script, bringing it alive in a rich auditory medium.

Feature In The #TWP Quarterly Lit Zine. Sound Stage-curated scripts are featured in our Lit Zine and includes a script synopsis, a bio of the budding playwright and actors, and a QR code leading readers to the online audio performance.
To Perform
  • Must be a high school student or up to a 2nd year college student to perform.
  • Submit a 1-2 minute audio recording. This could be a reading from a chosen script or a personal introduction. (Here, we are looking for: clarity, diction, enunciation, pronunciation, tone, range, adaptation to various characters or moods, inflection, pacing, rhythm, control, speed, flow, expression, emotion, versatility: ability to switch between different styles, accents, or character voices if necessary, consistency, quality, other unique qualities.)
  • Teacher Recommendation. This can come from any teacher at your school who knows you well. It must include the teacher's full name and school-issued email.
  • Statement of Interest and Resume. A brief written statement is required (200-300 words) explaining why you're interested in performing for Sound Stage and what you hope to bring to, and gain from, the experience. Your resume must detail any previous acting or voice-over experience. (Please provide this information in one document.)​
By embedding the Sound Stage productions into The #TWP Quarterly Lit Zine, we do more than just exhibit the written word. We champion the dynamic art of audio theater, giving teen scriptwriters a dual stage: one in print and the other in performance.
STORYTELLING: THE ROUX OF LIFE THE WAY YOU WANT TO SEASON IT.
delmetria millener