Be Happy; Be Heard

A scene from Shakespeare starring Michael Spencer as Othello and Bridget Gentry as Desdemona   Mike Cosh - audio engineer Lau Lapides - producer/director

A scene from Shakespeare starring Indrani Kowlessar as Angelo and Stacy Berro as Isabella.   Mike Cosh - audio engineer Lau Lapides - producer/director

A scene from Shakespeare starring Todd Stark as Titus Andronicus and Bridget Gentry as Tamora.   Mike Cosh - audio engineer Lau Lapides - producer/director

A scene from Shakespeare starring Diana Kennedy as Kate and Bill Gunnin as Petruchhio.   Mike Cosh - audio engineer Lau Lapides - producer/director

A scene from Shakespeare starring Jason Oskenhendler as Antipholous and Carole Alpert as Lucianna.   Mike Cosh - audio engineer Lau Lapides - producer/director

A scene from Shakespeare starring Jason Oskenhandler as Titania, Joshua Ringel as Bottom, and Matthew Pelligrini as Cobwebb, Mustardseed, and Peaseblossom   Mike Cosh - audio engineer Lau Lapides - producer/director

A scene from Shakespeare starring Hans Cummings as Cornelius, Elizabeth Young as Queen, and Joshua Ringel as Gentlewoman.   Mike Cosh - audio engineer Lau Lapides - producer/director

Our take on Lewis Carroll's classic Alice in Wonderland!     Crew:   Lau Lapides - executive producer Joel Hunter - writer/script adapter Mike Cosh - audio engineer Ryder De La Rosa - analytical dramaturg   Cast:   Uduak Inuyang - Tweedledee Michael Spencer - Tweedledum Leigh Laird - Alice Stacy Berro - Alice  Stayce Wagner - Lorina Tristin Garvin - White Rabbit Suzanne Thomas - Mouse Carole Alpert - French Interpreter Chris Szeto-Joe - Dodo Pat Kennedy - Duck Elina Feliu - Lory Evelyn McCauley - Eaglet Kaitlyn Alborn - Caterpillar Tristin Garvin - Fish Footman Art Dent - Frog Footman Lee Colee - Duchess Stacy Berro - Baby/Pig Briget Gentry - Cook Trenton Bennett - Cheshire Cat   

Today we chat with Paul Castagno... or Sensei Paul.  He is the founder and owner of Revolution Martial Fitness.  He is a multi-style martial artist, classical pianist, TED speaker, anti-bullying educator and mentor to both kids AND adults.  

This old school audio comedy is about getting lost at the store and finding yourself in a fantasy!  All this is guaranteed to provide a little extra joy in your day. Cast: Isaac Rathbone, Gary Laib, Evan Kelly, Bo Powell & Jodie Rachman Written by: Isaac Rathbone

This audio comedy is about a Zoom meeting in the most unlikeliest of places.  This is guaranteed to help you find a little extra joy in your day!   Cast: Susan Murphy, Carole Alpert, Suzanne Roantree, Paola Sainopulos and Samantha Desuze Written by Jessica Rainville

This audio comedy is about a Private Investigator who gets tangled in a web of mystery!  This is guaranteed to provide a little extra joy in your day! Cast Vladimir Louissaint, Karin Trachtenberg, Jodie Rachman, Joel Hunter, Buzz Anderson & Pete Paton. Written by Isaac Rathbone

Jessica Rainville/RadJess VO is a voice actor, audio drama producer, writer, seamstress, wife, mom to two corgis and a Maine coon cat, car enthusiast, previous paranormal investigator, obsessed with the 90’s, lover of all things anime and animation.  Catch her on Instagram @radjessvo.    Listen to our chat about how she is able to separate her writing from her performing!

Today's audio comedy features an office IT department that's a little awkward to be around.  All of this is guaranteed to put a little extra joy in your day! Cast- Julie Urda Lisa Strykowski Chris Looney Leslie Hallowell  Written By: Isaac Rathbone

This interview, we chat with Keith Alpert of Athletist.  As a trainer of High School and College athletes, Keith talks about his ability to fit his training to anyone and how finding that method is what makes him happy!

This weeks audio comedy features a ream of paper with a LOT of personality!  All this time will help a little extra smile in your day!   Cast: Susan Murphy Katie Perkins Joel Hunter Buzz Anderson Julie Urda Chris Looney Written by Jessica Rainville

This audio performance about a wayward voyage... to a shopping plaza!  All this is guaranteed to put a smile into your day!    CAST Captain Todd - Isaac Rathbone First Mate Ken - Gary Laib Sirens - Jodie Rachman, Rebecca Millman & Karin Trachtenberg Written by: Isaac Rathbone

This interview is with the impeccable Samantha Desuze.  Listen to her story of how she both followed in her father's footsteps and blazed her own trail at the same time!

Happiness is everywhere, but sometimes we all need a little help finding it!  Today's show features an audio comedy about being inodiated by outdated technology.  All this is guaranteed to provide a little extra joy in your day! CAST: Mundane Molly - Jess Rainville Narrator - Karin Trachtenberg Manager & Dot Matrix Printer - Gary Laib Floppy Disk - Buzz Anderson Carbon Paper - Max Rubin Written by Jess Rainville

Today's Show features an audio comedy about former band mates finding their way to a reunion.  All this is guaranteed to help you find a little extra joy in your day CAST- Jesse - Gary Laib Bill - Buzz Anderson Tina - Jodie Rachman Laurie - Susan Murphy Alan - Tyler Scales Written by: Isaac Rathbone

Welcome to the Staples Connect Podcast Recording Studio, you're listening to Be Happy Be Heard!  Our guest today is Judith Nelson Dilday!  Listen to Judith as she discusses her journey from attending school all the way to becoming the first African American Judge in a MA family court and the hurdles that were encountered during her journey!

Our guest this episode is Vladimir Loussaint.  Vladimir is a client of lau lapides company and we discuss the building blocks that has allowed him to expand his Voice Over career, and how his current career in law enforcement has guided his own direction for the VO work he continues to do.  Enjoy!

You're listening to Be Happy, Be Heard, produced by the lau lapides company.  Happiness is everywhere, but sometimes we all need a little help finding it.  Today's audio comedy is about a motivational white board, a grumpy stapler and a woman who just needs to get through the day. CAST- Julie Urda - Mundane Molly Carole Alpert - Narrator Max Rubin - Stapler Lisa Strykowski - White Board Manager - Katie Perkins Written by - Jessica Rainville

Today's episode features an audio comedy about an office chair that provides some magic, fun, and even romance!  All this is guaranteed to provide a little extra joy in your day! Credits- Joel Hunter - Magic Chair Chris Looney - Employee Lisa Strykowski - Customer #1 (Pool Player) Susan Murphy - Customer #2 (Piano Player) Rebecca Millman - Customer #3 (Office presenter) Written by: Isaac Rathbone