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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #405 on: November 04, 2010, 04:48:24 AM »
i'm still confused.

since marie's new cd features only her and terry crawford than it's not an "audiodrama" but a "dramatic reading"? is that correct?

is there any attempt at continuity between the two "ranges" or do they function completely separately?

i'm very surprised to hear that there are those unfamiliar with the series but are listening to these readings.
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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #406 on: November 04, 2010, 02:50:09 PM »
Both ranges attempt to be consistent with the series and each other. The Doll House is set at some time shortly before the 1897 period or perhaps during the early portion of it. I'm not 100% certain where it falls. It's either a prequel or side story that takes place simultaneously with events seen on TV.  It is a dramatic reading.

The audio dramas all take place after the end of the series.

The dramatic readings are set at various times in the DS continuity. Some are set after the series ended: The Curse of the Pharaoh and The Path of Fate for example. Some, like The Doll House, The Skin Walkers and Blood Dance, attempt to fill in gaps.

I think they are all worth listening to.

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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #407 on: November 04, 2010, 06:42:53 PM »
thanks. i think i understand.

i think i'm going to give marie's new cd a listen. for what it's worth over on her facebook page she's promoting it as an "audiodrama" not a "dramatic reading" but i think i'm beating a dead horse. [hall2_wink]
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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #408 on: November 04, 2010, 06:50:35 PM »
Essentially it is an audio drama. You have two actors who are reading together. But they often are playing other characters like Quentin, Judith, Edward, etc. In the full cast audio dramas, there's no doubling up of characters. It's pretty much as the show was. Each character is played by a different actor. You may have the occasional minor character who's portrayed by a member of the cast, but I'm not even sure if that's the case. I don't think you can go wrong with starting with Marie's and Terrayne's. It's the backstory for Jenny in 1897. 

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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #409 on: November 25, 2010, 03:01:19 AM »
The We Love Soaps Web site (which is actually a friend of DS - both men who run the site are fans - and there are many archived articles about both the show and the stars) has posted an article about the audio dramas (with a photo of David Selby):

DARK SHADOWS Lives On In New Audio Version Starring Original Cast

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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #410 on: January 12, 2011, 05:36:01 PM »
I see where Big Finish has posted an update on the 6 upcoming audio dramas for 2011: Dark Shadows Returns in May

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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #411 on: January 12, 2011, 06:45:35 PM »
Roger Davis as CD Tate-- I pity the director of that dramatic reading who has to rein him in.

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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #412 on: January 12, 2011, 06:47:53 PM »
You've got that right! Perhaps we should start praying for him/her now.  [wink2]

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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #413 on: January 20, 2011, 11:50:18 AM »
I am sad that I haven't gotten the new series yet.  I hear it's so much better than the first. Perhaps one day...... [snow_cry] Wonder why new producers have taken over?

I am not really interested in the Josette one but I will love hearing Nancy B as Pansy Faye again! :)
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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #414 on: January 23, 2011, 03:37:57 AM »
I really enjoyed the first season, but the second season is so much better. Stronger plot, which carries across the four discs for a more epic story, and stronger character development really kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend it!

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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #415 on: January 23, 2011, 08:03:51 AM »
I have heard a lot of people say that Quentin! I am looking forward to getting them when my bank account will let me.  It gives me something to look forward to at least....
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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #416 on: January 24, 2011, 04:37:56 PM »
The Dark Shadows News Page is running a competition to win an original production script from the dramatic reading Clothes of Sand, signed by Kathryn Leigh Scott and Alec Newman. To enter, visit http://darkshadowsnews.blogspot.com
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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #417 on: January 27, 2011, 01:31:42 AM »
Thanks for letting us know Stuart!
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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
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Re: Dark Shadows: New Audio Dramas from Big Finish
« Reply #419 on: February 22, 2011, 07:49:32 PM »
Sounds very interesting. Thanks for posting the link.  [snow_smiley]