Washington, DC, September 2011. A city as renowned for pushing papers as for pushing deadlines.But even now, with the capital city clinging to its archaic traditions, 21st century technology is forcing even this town to adapt -- upending industries once deemed indispensable. That said, change in the heart of American government still occurs at a glacial pace.

Rated AD-PG, so parental guidance is suggested
Contains multiple variations of someone being called an ass, one instance each of “son of a bitch” as well as “crazy bitch” and taking JC’s name in vain. Plus, misogyny, car crashes and related violence, and cold calculations that affect human lives.

"The Old Nurse's Story" (Part 2 of 2) by Elizabeth Gaskell, performed by Carol McCaffrey

"The Old Nurse's Story" (Part 1 of 2) by Elizabeth Gaskell, performed by Carol McCaffrey

"The Rats in the Walls" (Part 2 of 2) performed by William R. Coughlan

"The Rats in the Walls" (Part 1 of 2) performed by William R. Coughlan

"Tailypo" performed by Brooks Tegler & "The Open Window" performed by Bjorn Munson

"The Ugly Duckling" performed by Jasmine Curry

"The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood" performed by Belen Pifel

"A Tale of the Tontlawald" read by Anna Coughlan

For this inaugural episode, we’ll have a variety of stories, plus a preview of what’s to come.

• “The Street Musicians” by Andrew Lang, read by Tom Kramer
• “The Fox and the Grapes” by Aesop, read by Bjorn Munson
• “The Owl and the Pussycat” by Edward Lear, read by Kim Davenport
• “The Ant and the Dove” by Aesop, read by Bjorn Munson

The JAT crew got a chance to return to Escape Velocity this past Memorial Day and do a special live production in honor of the 40th anniversary of both Alien and the TV show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (as you’ll hear, we reference some of the earlier adventures of Rogers as well). Basically, it’s a send up of every space opera story you know where a crew investigates a derelict spacecraft and mayhem ensues.

Bjorn and Bill talk about the end of season, two of Rogue Tyger, some of the shows coming up for the rest of the year and 2020 as well as pause to ask for your help in keeping all this audio theater going.

Narrowly escaping enemy agents in the Imperial capital on Acheron, the crew of the Tyger search for a safe haven for themselves and Princess Nalini.

In space, amid the wrecks of hundreds of past space battles, the Tyger faces an enemy armada. Beneath the Imperial capital on Acheron Prime, the remaining crew try and get Princess Nalini to safety.

While the Tyger remains in the Hrageddor system, most of the crew --hidden aboard a Coutharian vessel-- have landed covertly on Acheron Prime. Will they be able to escort Princess Nalini al-Zamin to safety?

Can the crew of the Tyger deliver Princess Nalini al-Zamin safely to Acheron?

Rescuing the Royal Princess Nalini al-Zamin from deadly peril, the Tyger races back to the safety of the core systems.

Will the Tyger escape before they are completely surrounded by the ships of the Zenocrate Cartel?

Trapped in a nebula, the crew of the Tyger search for a way out as enemy ships begin to close in.

Trapped in a nebula surrounded by enemy ships, the crew of the Tyger search for a way to escape.

Confronted by an old enemy at the edge of a nebula, Captain Macorum must decide to fight or flee.

Rescuing the Royal Princess Nalini al-Zamin from deadly peril, the Tyger races back to the safety of the core systems.

On a rescue mission on a distant moon, the crew finds they may have come too late.

On a rescue mission to a far-off moon, is the crew too late?

On a mission to rescue royal diplomats, the crew journeys to a distant moon. Will they arrive in time?

Trying to evade the vengeful Sylvia Malabar and her ship, the Silver Star, the crew of the Tyger follow a course given to them by a mysterious robot. 

Enling, Tormar, and Aidan have just escaped a wrecked ship before it careens into a minefield. With them is a mysterious robot. But can they be picked up before their enemies aboard the Silver Star get them first?

Catch up with all the important events of season one of Rogue Tyger before season two starts!

Bjorn and Bill talk about all the shows that will be coming up for our 2019 season including a special live performance in the DC area on May 25th at Escape Velocity.

In which JAT artistic director, Bjorn Munson, mentions we're a month away from the 2019 season, and a little bit of what's in store then... and before then!