A Christmas “ghost story” is no doubt what Charles Dickens had in mind when he penned this fantastic tale of redemption. Each December since 2005, Kelly has performed this Christmas classic as a one-person performance piece across the U.S. This year, Kelly has created this audio play available online. You can also listen on Spotify […]

Sweeney Todd “A String of Pearls” “Easy shaving for a penny, as good as you will find any.” An audio drama based on the public domain work “A String of Pearls” featuring the infamous Sweeney Todd, abridged and performed by Kelly Ventura. Before Sondheim, Tim Burton, or Johnny Depp, Sweeney Todd lived in the pages […]

Treasure Island episodes 1-4 During the Summer of 2020 (at the height of the lockdown) I created my first audio play “Treasure Island”. These are the first four episodes I recorded back then. I hope you enjoy!

The Raven The classic poem from one of America’s most mysterious authors, Edgar Allan Poe. Just in time for the Halloween season! We present a fully dramatized version of the classic poem by Edgar Allan Poe, “The Raven”. Listen on Spotify and answer our audience question: In your opinion, what does The Raven in the […]

COMING SOON In Episode Three, the sovereignty of the newly crowned King Arthur is tested. The young King must unify the lords to defeat England’s fiercest enemies. Through the guidance of Merlin, Arthur learns mercy; and he is joined by Princess Guinevere in his quest to defend England from advancing enemy armies. Need to catch […]

NOW AVAILABLE “THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE” EPISODE ONE: “THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE” EPISODE TWO: “THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE” EPISODE THREE: audio trailer for “the strange case of dr. jekyll and mr. hyde” CAST LIST Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde Russ […]

KELLY VENTURA BACKSTAGE Kelly started directing shows when he was 18. And over the years, he’s had the privilege to work with some amazing actors. Kelly is joined on the show by his daughter Lauren who has directed several shows with her dad over the past few years. In this podcast they’ll catch up with […]

KING ARTHUR: Excalibur and The Lady of The Lake The legend of king arthur episode 2 Welcome to Episode 2 of “King Arthur” entitled “Excalibur and The Lady of The Lake”. In this episode, Arthur is crowned King, faces his first battle, and takes up the sword Excalibur! the legend of king arthur Episode One

Guided by the wizard Merlin, Arthur embarks on a journey to become King of England. This audio play is abridged and performed by Kelly Ventura. It is based on the book “King Arthur And His Knights” by Maude L Radford. Episodes will post throughout the year. From modern day super heroes to Jedi knights, they […]

Doctor Watson returns to the address of 221 B Baker Street to find his friend Sherlock Holmes near death. When Holmes reveals to Watson that he’s contracted a highly contagious virus, Watson races across London to secure the services of the only person alive who can save his friend! “The Dying Detective” is based on […]