ATC140: Interview with Voice of Princess Leia, Ann Sachs [#WorldAudioDramaDay Bonus Episode]

It's World Audio Drama Day so lets celebrate with a bonus episode! JD brings a solo episode with a newscast and an interview with Ann Sachs, the voice of Princess Leia in the NPR radio adaptations of the Star Wars trilogy. Ann shares how she got involved, some experiences from the studio, and thoughts on the value of a great director for a project of this scale.


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Newscast Segment

Ligonier Ministries has launched a dramatic podcast chronicling the life of Martin Luther titled Luther: In Real Time.

Volume 3 of Base Camp Adventures was released on September 14, 2020.

Austin Peachey recently posted a review of Seasons 1 and 2 of Base Camp Adventures.

Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre just released a new western comedy called Hoofbeats in My Heart.

Interview Segment

Ann Sachs

Actress, former President and CEO of the renowned theatre design firm Sachs Morgan Studio

Ann's Website - http://theatricalintelligence.com/

Ann in the studio recording Star Wars

Some of the Star Wars cast

Title page of one of the radio scripts

Star Wars Info

Star Wars Radio Drama Wikipedia page

Star Wars CDs on Amazon

Star Wars Podcast Feed


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