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SOLAR: The Podcast (2022)
Produced by Curtco Media
Writer and Creator, Co-director, Co-producer, Composer - CHRIS PORTER

The Award-Winning Podcast, SOLAR, starring Stephanie Beatriz, Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, Academy Award winner Helen Hunt and Jonathan Bangs, is a journey to the heart of the solar system and an exploration of the vastness of the human spirit. Disconnected from Earth and trapped on separate parts of their spacecraft, crew members must fight for survival following a disaster on board the ill-fated Aethon, a manned solar research probe sent to explore temporal distortion around the sun. As painful memories, forgotten dreams, technological challenges and blunt realities collide--they must work together to keep their hope alive in the face of growing darkness.

All 12 Episodes and Bonus Content are now available on all major podcast platforms.

“I love a good sci-fi that gives the listener not just high-octane drama to evoke tension, but also a bit of a Cluedo, who-done-it aspect. Add in a dash of potential corporate espionage, a twist of ghost sightings, shake, and what you have is a genius storyline set in space, directed by Jenny Curtis & Chris Porter. […] Starting with a solid theatrical storyline, its ace acting, and its truly exquisite cutting-edge sound. In an abridged roundup, SOLAR is a psychological space journey which warps reality, showcasing the true extremes of human nature, good & bad.”

-Tea in the Sahara Podcast Critic Writer

2023 Communicator Award of Excellence - Music, Sound Design, Sound Editing
2023 Communicator Award of Distinction - Writing
2022 Best Podcast Award - Samsung Galaxy Store Awards
2022 W3 Gold Winner
2022 Signal Awards Silver Winner
Top 22 Podcasts of 2022 - Great Pods
#1 Science Fiction Podcast on Apple Podcast
#1 Fiction Podcast on Amazon Music
Best of 2022 So Far Amazon Music Selection
2022 PopCon Best New Podcast

THE JOHNNY CYCLE PART 3: THE LIVING (2017)
CREATED BY THE SPEAKEASY SOCIETY
hEAD WRITER AND COMPOSER - CHRIS PORTER

Set amongst the marble hallways of the Mountain View Mausoleum in Altadena, California, the stunning conclusion to The Speakeasy Society’s critically-acclaimed The Johnny Cycle, based on Dalton Trumbo’s Johnny Got His Gun, immerses audiences in the mind of an injured soldier as his perception of reality blends with dreams, memories, and events from his author’s life. Johnny may speak for the dead, but who will listen?

“…an experience that honors the lives of the dead, and their value within the whole of existence.”
Doron Kipper, No Proscenium

THE KANSAS COLLECTION - THE VOW - CH. 5 (2018)
CREATED BY THE SPEAKEASY SOCIETY
HEAD WRITER, COMPOSER, AND SOUND DESIGNER - CHRIS PORTER

Ripped from the pages of the Frank L. Baum’s “Land of OZ” novels, The Speakeasy Society’s episodic and immersive retelling throws audiences into the middle of an alternate reality game (ARG) inspired experience that takes place in real time and evolves according to audiences' responses. The story spans ten chapters and productions have been ongoing from 2016 through 2019.

Chris’ efforts on this project not only included his work as a head writer with The Speakeasy Society, but included the composition of original hymns and propaganda music for The Emerald City, the creation of puzzle ARG challenges, video editing, and even live-texting as five different characters throughout the saga.

“The Speakeasy Society […] transports us to a magical place that I, along with many others, can’t get enough of.”
Lacey Rae, Media-geeks.com

WILD: A JAZZ AGE IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCE (2018)
Produced by the Speakeasy SOciety and THe Broad Stage
HEAD WRITER, COMPOSER, AND SOUND DESIGNER - CHRIS PORTER

It's 1926, and Ramon Navarro is hosting the must-attend event of the season to welcome F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald to Hollywood. The guest list is a who’s who of Hollywood’s Golden Age, and your name is at the top of the list! Break out your finest for an evening of song, dance, and salacious secrets in this immersive theatrical event. All of the Hollywood elite will be there: Buster Keaton, Fred Astaire, Josephine Baker and more! Hold on as these eccentric characters spiral out of control revealing their desires for wealth, fame...and each other.

“The actors, as usual with Speakeasy Society shows, were great in their one-on-one scenes, but also shone in their song and dance numbers as their personalities and grudges shimmered darkly beneath their fancy clothes.”
- Juliet Bennett Rylah, No Proscenium

MOOSE (2016)
WRITER, COMPOSER, SOUND DESIGNER - CHris porter

*Nominated for best dramatic short - 2016 Burbank international film festival

Eli finds something…interesting. Right when his life is falling apart…