Around The Sun

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A scripted, episodic audio drama that explores human connections, made and missed, with an existential flare. Whether consumed together or independently, the comedy, tragedy, and soul of Around the Sun embraces one character’s assertion that, “We’re never alone… even if it feels like the opposite is often true.” The anthology series was created by Brad Forenza, and produced via remote technology throughout the pandemic, and onward.

About Season 3

Season 3 of Around the Sun (Pinecones, 2023-2024) brings us to a snowy mountain region, where the absence of a matriarch forces one family to adapt, grow, and evolve with the times. The EGOT-winning ensemble includes: François Clemmons (Grammy Award for Porgy and Bess), Robert Funaro (The Irishman, The Sopranos), Judy Gold (Emmy Awards for The Rosie O’Donnell Show), Wilson Jermaine Heredia (Tony Award, Rent), Terry Hu (Disney’s first non-binary lead: Zombies 3), Cady McClain (Emmy Awards for playing three unique roles across daytime television), Estelle Parsons (Academy Award for Bonnie and Clyde), Jai Rodriguez (Emmy Award for the original Queer Eye), and Brad Forenza (series creator of the award-winning Around the Sun franchise).

About Season 2

Season 2 of Around the Sun (Desert People, 2022-2023) features nuclear meltdowns, alien invasions, and even an apocalypse or two. It adds Caroline Aaron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Edward Scissorhands), Adassa (Encanto; reggaeton artist), Mindy Cohn (The Facts of Life; Scooby Doo), Richard Kind (Curb Your Enthusiasm; Mad About You), Richard Kline (Three’s Company; Wicked), Jennie Kwan (California Dreams; Avatar: The Last Airbender), Piper Laurie (The Hustler; Carrie), Taylor Purdee (Killian and the Comeback Kids), and Bruce Vilanch (Hollywood Squares; Get Bruce), to the celebrated ensemble, with Brad Forenza reprising his role as narrator and showrunner. 

About Season 1

Season 1 of Around the Sun (Urban Dwellers, 2021-2022) features an “existential New York flare” and an all-star ensemble from stage and screen. This includes the voice acting talents of: David Alan Basche (The Exes), Joanna Bonaro (Good ‘n Screwed), Dolores Catania (Real Housewives of New Jersey), François Clemmons (Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood), Lilli Cooper (Spring Awakening), Veanne Cox (Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella), David LaRosa (Clandestine), Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl), Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), Austin Pendleton (My Cousin Vinny), Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black), Sally Struthers (All in the Family), Maureen Van Zandt (The Sopranos​), BD Wong (Jurassic Park), Ryan Wotherspoon (Fogg), and Brad Forenza (A Case of Blue)… all playing New Yorkers, yearning to connect.

Production Credits

Brad Forenza (series creator) is an award-winning actor/writer, whose artistic style blends observational humor and existential contemplation. His original films include: Awakening ArleneBreaking Points, and The Lady Yang. His plays have been presented by Broadway Bound, Emerging Artists, Fresh Fruit, Gallery Players, The Hollywood Fringe, Primary Stages, and United Solo. He is the author of over 50 articles, a concept album (The Public Figure Songbook), and several books (including Vignettes, which provides the source material for Around the Sun). “Thank you to every single soul who brought Around the Sun to life.” www.AuthenticallyBrad.com

Suzanne Ordas Curry (consulting producer) has owned a PR firm for decades and was introduced to entertainment by a client about 10 years ago. Since then, she has become a producer on many levels for independent films and series. She often serves as Producer of Marketing and Distribution. She takes pride in choosing films carefully and is involved in many narratives and documentaries with a social impact. She also holds leadership positions on several non-profits, of note are CASA for Children and Artists for Change. She writes about her projects and promotes females in entertainment on her site, www.SuzeeBehindtheScenes.com

Jean Epiphan (conceptual art) is an empathic artist who transforms feelings into art. Her ever-changing style experiments with differing media and technique but consistently portrays the spiritual and physical connections between life, emotion, and the world around us. She is best known for album art for Leonard Dillion the Ethiopian, the Aggrolites, 10ft Ganja Plant, and Ghosts of Jupiter.  Jean also donates her designs to local nonprofits that conserve forests and nature.

Melanie Hibbert (graphic design) is a higher education administrator, who directs the Sloate Media Center at Barnard College. She is a lifelong lover of the arts.

Shane Curry (theme music) is owner of ShaneCurryProductions. He is a musician, producer, and engineer. His music has appeared in several independent films. He produces various artists and bands in the tri-state area. He can also be seen playing in indie bands in Jersey and NYC.

Around the Sun is a Best Version of Yourself production, as presented by the Broadway Podcast Network. Continue the conversation via #AroundTheSunPodcast, www.aroundthesunpodcast.com, and series creator Brad Forenza (fb: @BVOYLLC; insta @BradForenza; tw: @BradForenza).

Cast

Adassa

Adassa

Bruce Vilanch

Bruce Vilanch

David LaRosa

Jennie Kwan

Jennie Kwan

Maureen Van Zandt

Maureen Van Zandt

Robert Funaro

Alysia Reiner

Cady McClain

Dolores Catania

Joanna Bonaro

Mindy Cohn

Mindy Cohn

Ryan Wotherspoon

Vincent Pastore

Austin Pendleton

Caroline Aaron

Caroline Aaron

Estelle Parsons

Judy Gold

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Sally Struthers

Veanne Cox

Veanne Cox

BD Wong

Christine Nagy

Christine Nagy

Francois Clemmons

Lilli Cooper

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Taylor Purdee

Taylor Purdee

Wilson Jermaine Heredia

Brad Forenza

David Alan Basche

Jai Rodriguez

Marsha Mason

Richard Kline

Richard Kline

Terry Hu

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Episodes

101. Park Bench

101. Park Bench

Two retirees have conflicting ideas about the road ahead, as they contemplate life near the Central Park reservoir. Starring two-time Golden Globe winner Marsha Mason (The Goodbye Girl) and two-time Drama Desk winner Austin Pendleton (The Last Sweet Days of Isaac). Hosted by Brad Forenza ...
102. Subway Car

102. Subway Car

A “seen it all” passenger on the 1 Train, hell-bent on proselytizing her lovesick compatriot, finally sees something she's never seen before. Featuring two-time Emmy winner Sally Struthers (All in the Family) and singer/songwriter Ryan Wotherspoon. Hosted by Brad Forenza ...
103. Off-Broadway

103. Off-Broadway

The conversation gets real in the infamous Bard’s Diner with theater friends and Shakespearean Servers at divergent points in their careers. Starring Tony nominees Lilli Cooper (Tootsie) and Veanne Cox (Company). Hosted by Brad Forenza ...
104. Red Light

104. Red Light

A seedy motel room hosts a chance encounter that leads to questions of choice, destiny, and the futu ...
105. Upper West

105. Upper West

How well do parents know their children? A surprising discovery turns life upside down for a pair of professors who learn a little too much. Starring SAG Award winner Alysia Reiner (Orange is the New Black) ...
106. Apothecary

106. Apothecary

When a woman thinks she’s out of options, her Eastern medicinal practitioner offers one last window to heal an old wound. Starring Christine Nagy (106.7 Lite FM) and Tony winner BD Wong (M. Butterfly) ...
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