Making a serious subject entertaining

UAB's Lee Shackleford

He has written plays, books and even stories for Star Trek: The Next Generation. He's the UAB Theatre Department's Playwright-in-Residence. He's a teacher of scriptwriting courses and play analysis. Lee Shackleford's latest creation is called BodyLove.

In remarks to AMP members during their March 13th Writing for the Ear Workshop, Lee talks about an exciting new radio drama on the air Wednesday evenings in Birmingham on WJLD, AM 1400. It's a venture with a very serious side and one that Lee hopes just might save a life one day--and it just might bring back a few memories, too!

Writing for the Ear

WBHM's Steve Chiotakis

A master of weaving solid journalism with sound, WBHM morning anchor Steve Chiotakis offers his philosophy about electronic story telling, and shares the story of a group of sight-impaired children getting to experience a piece of Birmingham's culture in a special way.

Steve is the winner of numerous honors, including the Edward R. Murrow Award, and is a familiar voice to tens of thousands of central Alabama residents. And oh yea--Steve talks about wearing the dreaded frog suit!

The power of radio

Its power long overlooked, radio still has the ability to mesmerize us through compelling stories. One person who knows that perhaps best is Birmingham's Courtney Haden, a veteran broadcaster, journalist and sound expert. Listen as Courtney shares insights into the nuts and bolts of telling stories broadcast-style in a way that grabs and holds your attention.

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