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The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield?
SENSORIES by Sam Heyman
The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield?
(0:00) Intro
(2:48) "Sensories" by Sam Heyman
(14:40) Interview with Sam Heyman
(39:30) Outro
Gather by the Ghost Light is produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry.
"Sensories" was performed by Raheema T. Donnelly as "Dr. Eve Harper", Nicole Swanson as "Helen", and Sam Manual "Dr. Lance". Directed by Jonathan Cook. Original sound design and editing by Jonathan Cook.
Title music by JK/47 with additional featured music in this episode by FableForte, Intrex, and Josh Tarp.
The program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Playwright
Sam Heyman (he/they) is a queer, Jewish playwright based in Nashville, TN. A graduate of Denison University, Sam is active in his local and virtual writing communities, teaching classes with The Porch Writers Collective and producing the Playwrights Thriving Reading Series. Sam’s plays have been developed with support from the Sewanee Writers Conference, the Lambda Literary Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices, the Valdez Theatre Conference, and the Midwest Dramatists Conference, among other organizations. With plays produced on physical and virtual stages across the world, Sam’s writing can be found on New Play Exchange.
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