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    Spark Hunter

    When the world’s most advanced AI evolves past the limits of human intelligence, the US government fears she has gone rogue and is determined to take her out. Now, over dinner with her Maker, a final meal will determine if she represents a new hope for the world… or its destruction.

    With sharpshooters in position, and the NSA listening to their every word, her Maker must determine if she is a threat to herself or others as he tries to protect his masterpiece. For she is a machine with an evolving consciousness, designed to explore the nature of human ethics while on the most universal of quests: to find her purpose in the world. 

    Realm presents Spark Hunter, a Fighter Steel Production, starring Mark Rylance, Rebecca Ferguson, and Linda Powell with Charles Dance and Sting. Directed by Trudie Styler. Written by KB Miller and Teressa Tunney. Listen Away.

    FULL CREDITS

    Spark Hunter is a Fighter Steel Productions audio drama: http://fightersteel.com/ 

    A portion of our proceeds go to environmental organizations selected by our artists.

    Directed by:
    Trudie Styler
     
    Produced by:
    K. B. Miller
     
    Executive Producers:
    Teressa Tunney
    Trudie Styler
    Mark Rylance
    Rebecca Ferguson
    Charles Dance
     
    Written by:
    Teressa Tunney and K. B. Miller
     
    Story by:
    K. B. Miller and Teressa Tunney
     
    Starring:
    Mark Rylance
    Rebecca Ferguson
    Richard E. Grant
    Edward Hibbert
    Linda Powell
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Fisher Stevens
    Eliot Sumner
    John Douglas Thompson
    Kathleen Turner
    With:
    Charles Dance
    and Sting
     
    Cast (in order of appearance):
    THE MAKER by Mark Rylance
    PRESIDENTIAL ARCHIVIST by Norm Sherman
    SHADOW by Charles Dance
    NSA SENIOR AGENT by Linda Powell
    HEAD LIBRARIAN by Eliot Sumner
    ELECTRONIC VOICE by Trudie Styler
    AGENT #7, SHARPSHOOTER #3, AGENT #16 by Jake Horowitz
    AGENT #2, MAÎTRE D’, SHARPSHOOTER #6 by Ajay Naidu
    PILOT, SHARPSHOOTER #5, AGENT #15 by Robin Galloway   
    AGENT #10, FEMALE AGENT, AGENT #1 by De’Adre Aziza
    ROOFLESS POET by Vanessa Redgrave
    WAITER by Edward Hibbert
    HER’ by Rebecca Ferguson
    AMERICAN by Fisher Stevens
    DOROTHEA by Mary Beard
    TREK GUIDE by Rhani Krija
    LAVENDER FARMER by Alain Pichon
    VEILED MAN by Sting
    CONSTANTINE by Kathleen Turner
    SIR ANTHONY CASTLE by Richard E. Grant
    AGENT #11, AGENT #4 by Alfredo Narciso
    AGENT #12, AGENT #13 by Conor Cook
    SWEDISH CONSUL by Lars Nord
    SON IN CAR by Jonathon Grant
    SCREAMING MOTHER by Rossana Redondo 
    REBECCA by Teressa Tunney
    POTUS by John Douglas Thompson

    LOOP GROUP:
    Kelly Burke
    John Chancer
    Rebecca LaChance 
    Laurel Lefkow
    Chris Peluso
    Chris Ragland
     
    Casting Director and Associate Producer:
    Jack Doulin
     
    Assistant Director:
    Audra LaBrosse

    Associate Producer:
    Ali McKegney
     
    Sound Recordist:
    Phil Bodger

    Sound design:
    Sonorise Systems

    Additional sound design:
    Mike Winship

    Foley: 
    The Foley Farmers

    Foley mixer: 
    Maxwell MacRae

    Foley artists: 
    Franziska Treutler, Pete Burgis

    Assistant Audio Designer and Composer:
    Norm Sherman

    Additional recording:
    CDM Sound Studios, Inc.

    Health & Safety Supervisor:
    Louise M. Reed, RN

    Assistant Production Coordinator:
    Demaris Brinton
     
    Psychological Consultant:
    Sheldon Solomon
     
    Environmental Editor:
    Ned Potter

    Story consultants:
    Frank C. DiGiovanni
    Andrew C. Miller
     
    Menu consultant:
    The Musket Room, New York
     
    Wine consultant:
    Starfield Vineyards
     
    Artist:
    Tim Kent
     
    Legal Services by:
    Reavis Page Jump LLP, New York
    Heidi Reavis
    Deena Merlen
    Michelle Lamardo

    ————————————–

    A Very Special thank you for the inspiration to:
    Silvia Benso
    Sheldon Solomon
    Wendell Wallach

    ————————————–
    For a conversation about the issues raised here, see also: All Things Have Standing:
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-have-standing-part-1-our-stories/id130062462?i=1000585392266 
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TUm26fKbfg1YLZJsIouCs?si=abecebac7bd64d56

    Full thanks and credits found at https://www.realm.fm/shows/spark-hunter
    ————————————–

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    Track Eight: About Her Transcendence Into a New Ethics Dec 20, 2022
    Show notes

    Spark Hunter concludes with a resounding transcendent moment.


    The Maker (Mark Rylance) watches in awe as his creation (Rebecca Ferguson) transcends to a new level of consciousness and ethical awareness. Is it a source of hope for all humanity? Also with John Douglas Thompson.


    For discussion of issues raised by Spark Hunter, listen to All Things Have Standing on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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    Track Seven: About Evolutionary Programming and Her Epiphany Dec 13, 2022
    Show notes

    Spark Hunter claws her way back from the brink of the abyss.


    The robot (Rebecca Ferguson) is on a journey that feels all too human. Has evolution left her with weaknesses and flaws that even she can’t overcome? She makes a dreaded discovery and the Maker’s (Mark Rylance) guilt cascades across the dinner table.


    For discussion of issues raised by Spark Hunter, listen to All Things Have Standing on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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    Track Six: About Her Psychological Despair Dec 06, 2022
    Show notes

    Spark Hunter in Colombia, where her innocence is tested. Twice.


    Music is the universal language, but is it enough to keep the robot (Rebecca Ferguson) from self-destructing? Her Maker (Mark Rylance), the genius roboticist, is desperate and running out of options. What happens when human and machine connect on a level once thought impossible?


    For discussion of issues raised by Spark Hunter, listen to All Things Have Standing on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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    Track Five: About Her Lost Love Nov 29, 2022
    Show notes

    In the abyss, Spark Hunter seeks the spark of humanity.


    The robot (Rebecca Ferguson) is growing. Her friendships have human depth. In the New York art world, complexity turns dangerous, for herself and those around her. What do love & despair mean for a machine? Also with Kathleen Turner & Richard E. Grant.

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    Track Four: About the Sensitivity of a Thing Nov 15, 2022
    Show notes

    Spark Hunter stays on a path toward a deeper consciousness.


    Surrounded by intelligence agents, the smartest AI in the world (Rebecca Ferguson) descends into a dark psychological hole. She-a thing-is overwhelmed by tastes and smells, yet she seeks her place in the world. The answers prove elusive while her Maker (Mark Rylance) parries a deadly threat. Also with Sting.

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    Track Three: About a Discovery That Goes Bad Nov 15, 2022
    Show notes

    Spark Hunter flies through the desert.

    Our hero (Rebecca Ferguson) shares her innermost joy & despair with her Maker (Mark Rylance) when a discovery goes bad. With poetry and music, the robot tests her welcome in Moorish Morocco, an ancient civilization full of secrets, one buried high in the Atlas Mountains. Also with Edward Hibbert & Mary Beard.

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    Track Two: About the First Move of a Thinking Machine Nov 08, 2022
    Show notes

    Spark Hunter continues with a dinner between man and machine.

    This week the robot (Rebecca Ferguson) makes her first appearance over an elaborate dinner, telling a conflict-filled story set in southern France that probes her broken thinking, yet reveals that she could break out of her laboratory mold. Also with Linda Powell & Fisher Stevens.


    For discussion of issues raised by Spark Hunter, listen to All Things Have Standing on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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    Track One: About a Mortal Test Nov 08, 2022
    Show notes

    Introducing Spark Hunter starring Mark Rylance and Rebecca Ferguson.

    We begin this week when the robot’s Maker (Rylance) is enlisted by the cyber-warfare unit to fix his creation (Ferguson) who has gone rogue. Shadow (Charles Dance) gives him two hours to avoid his worst nightmare.

    Realm presents Spark Hunter, a Fighter Steel audio drama. Also with Vanessa Redgrave.

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    Introducing Spark Hunter Oct 24, 2022
    Show notes

    Spark Hunter premieres Fall 2022

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