Creative License Podcast

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The Creative License Theater Collective, a boutique theater company based out of Albany, NY, offers a variety of live performances and digital content to its audience. Exploring new ways of telling stories and engaging audiences, the Creative License Podcast presents three series: UpStage NY, a fun and provocative library of original works; Tales of Old Albany: a look at some of the Albany area's most significant historical events and people, and Murder Tonic, a wink and nod true crime spoof that fixes its on gaze on cinema's most heinous "crimes". Don't forget to subscribe for the latest!

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Murder Tonic - The Windsor College Murders

With the horrors of the Woodsboro massacre behind her, survivor Sidney Prescott was just trying to move on with her life at Windsor College, some 2500 miles from Woodsboro. Someone, or some ones, had other ideas. A new pair of killers, a new group of young victims and Woodsboro survivors Sydney, Gail, Dewey and Randy are all thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse across the college campus. Sadly, not everyone will survive. Settle in as Chet and Clem slice up the next chapter in this incredib...

Mar 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Murder Tonic - Mini-Murders

We've got a DOUBLE-FEATURE for you crime lovers this week! First, Clem takes a deep dive into the shocking murder of one of our favorite mystery writers, Harlan Thrombey and she uncovers a most dysfunctional family, while Chet takes us on a wild ride with a group of friends whose night of fun turns into one of LA's most notorious crimes sprees. Mix that cocktail, settle in and get your KNIVES OUT for this is a GAME NIGHT you won't soon forget! Join former Harvard academics (dropouts) Chesterfiel...

Sep 01, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Murder Tonic - The Woodsboro Murders

As you hear the story of the Woodsboro Murders, you might get the tiniest sense of recognition. In the late 90’s, this grizzly series of crimes, perpetrated by the most nightmarish of teen boys, devastated the community, made national headlines, turned a tabloid journalist into a star, and made an innocent Halloween mask a symbol of terror! Forget the popcorn, you’ll want to lock the doors and switch off your phone for this one. Trust us, it’s a real SCREAM! Join former Harvard academics (dropou...

May 13, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Upstage NY - "The Games We Play"

"The Games We Play" By Casey Polomaine Featuring Aaron Holbritter, Casey Polomaine and Isaac Newberry It's New Year's Eve 1899 and a young man and young woman on different journeys collide at a crowded restaurant. As a changing world bustles around them, can they find their place outside of the customs and traditions that have dictated their lives so far? Originally produced by Creative License as "Timeline" - December 30th, 2016 at the University Club of Albany Recorded at the Albany Barn Music...

Dec 31, 2020•24 min

Upstage NY - Old Acquaintances

Sylvia and Bill, both seeking solitude as the countdown to 1950 nears, find one another, a kindred spirit, and a surprising connection. And be sure to stay tuned after the episode for a brief chat with the creators. Starring Casey Polomaine as Sylvia Ian LaChance as Bill With Isaac Newberry as the Bandleader And Aaron Holbritter as Father Written and Directed by Aaron Holbritter Produced by Casey Polomaine and Aaron Holbritter Originally presented as part of Timeline, presented by Creative Licen...

Dec 31, 2019•42 min

Tales Of Old Albany - 04 - The Next Generation

Series 1: The Schuylers and the Ten Broecks Episode IV: The Next Generation Within ten months in 1772, three new babies were born in the Schuyler and Ten Broeck households: Susanna Willinger Roseboom, Elizabeth Ten Broeck, and Rensselaer Schuyler. Susannah is the eldest surviving child––who we know of––of Britt and Will, who were enslaved by the Ten Broecks and Schuylers respectively, Elizabeth is the eldest surviving daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth Ten Broeck, and Rensselaer is the youngest s...

Apr 11, 2019•38 min

Tales Of Old Albany - 03 - The Battles of Saratoga

Series 1: The Schuylers and the The Broecks Episode III: The Battles of Saratoga What happened at the Battles of Saratoga would decide if the American cause would live to see another day. If the Battles of Saratoga were won by the British, they could easily advance to Albany and take the city. If Albany was lost, New York as a whole would be controlled by the British, cutting off the Northern Colonies from the Southern Colonies, and effectively ending the war with a British victory. We’ll explor...

Apr 10, 2019•35 min

Tales Of Old Albany - 02 - Philip and Brom, A Lifelong Friendship

Philip Schuyler was born on the corner of what is now State and Pearl Street on November 20th, 1733, to Johannes and Cornelia Schuyler. Abraham Ten Broeck was born on the corner of Columbia and Market Street on May 13, 1734, to Dirck and Margarita Ten Broeck. Both Philip and Abraham came from large families, but they were each the eldest surviving son. Both the Ten Broeck and Schuyler families came from rather humble origins. Back in the Netherlands, the Schuylers were bakers and the Ten Broecks...

Oct 22, 2018•28 min

Tales Of Old Albany - 01 - My Now Departed Friend, The Death of Alexander Hamilton

Nearly everyone now knows the story of Alexander Hamilton thanks to the popular Hamilton: An American Musical. What many people don’t know about are Hamilton’s connections to Albany. From the moment he married Elizabeth Schuyler, Hamilton’s history would be forever intertwined with Albany’s. Hamilton was not only Eliza’s husband, but he was Major General Philip Schuyler’s son-in-law. Hamilton was frequently in Albany, both at the Schuyler Mansion and trying cases in the Supreme Court. He, Eliza,...

Aug 31, 2018•30 min

Upstage NY - Killer Summer

Leah and her friends have landed the perfect summer job as lifeguards at a remote beach. But their plans of sunbathing and surfing are interrupted when an unknown killer starts to terrorize the teens, slowly murdering them one by one. Will the gang make it to see their senior year, or will this summer be their last? Written by Casey Polomaine (From a short story by 12-year-old Casey Polomaine) Directed by Aaron Holbritter Produced by Casey Polomaine and Aaron Holbritter Featuring: Brigitta Giuli...

Jul 31, 2017•40 min

Upstage NY - Getting Caught in the Rain

A broken relationship leads two people to seek the company of others. As the storm grows, they find themselves in the company of a grizzled bartender in an isolated bar. A twist of fate changes everything...

May 01, 2016•39 min

Upstage NY - Ringing Out The Dead

"Ringing out the Dead," written by Eric Ward and featuring Isaac Newberry, Aaron Holbritter and Ian LaChance offers a chilling tale best heard with the lights down low.

Oct 27, 2015•58 min

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