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Applied Stories

Applied Stories is a digital production company and consultancy that specializes in creating place-based audio dramas with an emphasis on social impact. The company was established in 2021 by Fin Kennedy, an award-winning playwright and producer.

Background
Kennedy began as a playwright and expanded his expertise to teaching, blogging, campaigning, fundraising, and dramaturgy. He served as the Artistic Director of Tamasha Theatre Company, where he founded Tamasha Digital and the Tamasha Playwrights group, contributing to the development of interactive audio drama formats and independent podcasts. Applied Stories was founded in 2021 by Kennedy and develops immersive audio dramas tailored for various settings, including schools, businesses, museums, and communities. Utilizing accessible technology such as earbuds and smartphones, the company offers a range of formats, including audio walking tours, installations, and podcasts.

The company prioritizes principles of inclusion, diversity, and social impact. Many projects involve collaborative content creation with community participants, seeking to bring to life untold stories and hidden places while fostering connections between individuals.

Applied Stories provides customized audio formats for different organizations and groups, offering off-the-shelf solutions to accommodate various budgets. The company collaborates with education professionals, councils and communities, arts organizations, museums, and heritage sites, and produces independent podcasts. It officially launched its "Museum of Stories" app in Bury Park, Luton.

Key Services

 * Audio Tours for Museums and Galleries
 * Audio Dramas for Podcasts
 * Workshops for Dramatic Writing
 * Listening Parties for Gathered Listening Experiences
 * Writer Support and Dramaturgy