For SyFy channel exec Gary Morgenstein is also an accomplished author. Who knew? His Sci-Fi Adventure Series Mad Mel and The Marradians is now a Podcast. Just in time for the 2016 presidential election — which some people believe features aliens as candidates — acclaimed audio drama producer-director Mike Sargent is bringing Gary Morgenstein’s four-part sci-fi political series Mad Mel and the Marradians to radio. Episode one is available at madmelsavestheworld.com beginning Saturday, October 15.
In Mad Mel and the Marradians, Mel Worthington (Gys de Villiers/Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) has become a prolific best-selling author by inventing endless books about the Marradians, who he claims are ancient aliens. However, there really are Marradians. Led by the ruthless Do-nald of the Bewailment (Eric Rausch/Brecht’s The Roundheads and the Pointheads), they’re planning to conquer Terra (Earth). All that stands in their way is the pompous Worthington and his fiery girlfriend Anita (Marlene Villafane/Oklahoma). Will humanity remain free — or become enslaved?
Said Sargent, “The resurgence of radio drama has ushered in a new golden era, building upon the worldwide popularity of podcasts. Radio provides a galaxy of imaginative possibilities. All you have to do is close your eyes (unless you’re driving, of course) and listen. Mad Mel and the Marradians, with its timely and provocative political themes, smart dialogue, funny larger-than-life characters, and wonderfully gifted cast, is one terrific series.”
Mike Sargent produced and directed Mad Mel and the Marradians, which is adapted by Gary Morgenstein from his stage play, first presented at the Midtown International Theater Festival.
And for those wondering just who are the Marradians, here is renowned extraterrestrial expert Dr. Ilil Arbel: http://madmelsavestheworld.com/blog/.