This week we were introduced to the aspect of Radio Drama and the Radio Drama studio.

The Radio Drama studio is so much different to the normal studios. We were told how to set up the microphones and to make sure to turn off Phantom Power before changing them. There are boards in the studio that help separate actors up. We have all decided on roles for the next workshop and have been given a script to use as a mini-radio drama. I have been given the role of Narrator.

For our Seminars we had to listen to 5 radio dramas. Some were obviously better than others, when listening to one radio drama I found that it didnt have much to keep me interested, and I didnt like how the birds was all first person it was like the story was just being narrated. I wonder whether this is just personal preference or others feel the same. I want to avoid using a first person narrative in our radio drama as I dont feel that it entirely effective.