#677 The Beyond (WestWords)

This week, we continue our literary theme with part two (See part one here) of a showcase of the stories that came out of a collaboration between All the Best and WestWords. Stories in this episode deal with space beyond and within us. Whether it is literally outer space or the complexities of navigating an emotional space.

Here:
Our first story begins with navigating the complexity of inner emotional spaces. It features a woman trapped somewhere between reality and a dreamscape. And she is forced to decide which reality she wants to stay in and which she wants to escape from. Written and performed by Siham Dalila. Production and Sound Design by Felicity Weaver. 

From Beyond the Karman Line:
Our second story takes us to outer space. When the first female astronaut to undertake a solo mission is sent to the moon, she finds solace in recording her own voice clips. But alone and far from earth, she is forced to confront a haunting past. Produced by Kwame Slusher, written and performed by Myra A, and Sound Design by Thomas Lu. 

Octo:
Our third and final story takes us into that space of unrequited love. Too many legs. Too many eyes. Too many feelings. Unrequited love hurts, but interspecies unrequited love hurts harder. A spider falls for her housemate, hoping that one day her housemate will see her. Written and performed by Tabitha Laffernis. Produced by Mel Bakewell. Sound Design and original composition by Suzanne Derry.

All The Best Credits:
- Program Manager & Host: Kwame Slusher
- Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
- Programming & Community Coordinator:  Catarina Fraga Matos 
- Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
- Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
- Mixed & Compiled: Emma Higgins
- Cover Art: Ray Vo
- Special shout-out to our volunteers.

If you’d like to get involved this month, we are having our first Audio Club meetings for the year! All skill levels are welcome! And if you want to keep up with what is happening behind the scenes at All the Best, check out our Substack.