It has been a long time coming, but we are thrilled to finally share the complete list of fabulous voice talent who are going to help bring the story of the Hardy Boys to life! Over 25 actors are participating in The Tower Treasure and we'll be moving into the recording phase soon.

We will be sharing more about the post-production team as we get closer to that stage of the project.

You can see the full cast list and check out the actors here. Stay tuned to that page for production progress updates.

We are excited to announce that casting for The Tower Treasure is nearly complete. We will be sharing the full cast soon, but today we are thrilled to share the talented folks who will be voicing the four members of the Hardy family.

Our main characters of Frank and Joe Hardy will be voiced by Dominic Treis and John Tuttle III. These two young actors have been involved in numerous audio dramas so far in their voiceover careers and have been active members of our group for years now. We are looking forward to hearing them take on these iconic characters.

The boys' parents, renowned detective Fenton Hardy and his wife Laura, will be played by Peter Fazzari and Alicia Hansen. Both of these talented voiceover artists have many roles under their belts and we are confident in their ability to bring these characters to life for this production.
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About the Actors

​Dominic Treis has been fascinated with audio drama and voice acting for almost as long as he can remember. When he was a young boy, he would often reenact whole audio drama scenes from memory, subjecting his parents’ ears to a repetitious clatter that often ended with him being told to “Control your mouth.” He has since channeled that energy towards his voice acting career, and has lent his voice to numerous productions including Lamplighter Theatre’s Shipwrecked, HeartMatters’ "A Far-Off Planet" and "David vs Joseph," and Eternal Future Productions’ Venture, Pirateers, and Robin Hood: Rising to Honor. He is so excited to play Frank in the first-ever audio drama adaptation of The Hardy Boys!

John Tuttle III is a voice actor with credits in a variety of audio dramas, including productions for the ministry HeartMatters, the podcast FaithFilled Stories, and short dramas for the Audio Drama Alliance. His work also includes “Christmas at the Canteen” and the series Shadows and Daylight. John delivers authentic and skilled performances that bring stories and characters to life.

Peter Fazzari’s passion is bringing complex characters to life in immersive audio drama productions. His dedication to connecting with audiences shines through in every performance, making him a trusted voice for creators and listeners alike. Most recently, his voice has been guiding listeners to peace and relaxation through meditations and scripture readings on the popular Amen app by the Augustine Institute. Now, Peter is thrilled to be taking on the role of Fenton Hardy in The Hardy Boys and The Tower of Treasure, produced by the Audio Drama Alliance!

Alicia Hansen has been voice acting since 2019 and enjoys bringing authenticity to the characters that she plays. She can be heard in HeartMatters productions as Eve in “The Serpent from the Beginning,” and Beth in “The Darkness Duology.” She can also be heard as Fay Rogers in AudioImagination77 Productions’ Operator, Maid Marian in LRT and Eternal Future Productions’ Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, The Slave Girl in Markiewitz Audioworks’ Artaban and the Quest for the King, Rachel in FaithFilled Stories “The Innkeeper’s Son,” and Bonnie Kate in Triple Cord Productions’ “Bonnie Kate.” She has also voiced several characters for First Acts Productions and Dominion Artists. Alicia is interested in growing as a voice actor, and more importantly, doing it with the purpose of bringing glory to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

We are excited about this cast and we look forward to working with them on this project. We're also looking forward to sharing the rest of the cast very soon! Stay tuned for more and please tell a friend about this project!

Attention mystery fans: the final draft of the script for The Hardy Boys and The Tower Treasure audio drama is now complete! 

Our writers have been working hard to bring this exciting story to life for a new generation of Hardy Boys fans, while also ensuring that the adaptation remains faithful to the beloved source material. The script is based on the original 1927 edition of the book, and the story will be appropriately set in that era. To mark this milestone in the production process, we wanted to use the occasion to introduce our talented writing team!

Craig Hart (Robin Hood: Rising to Honor, Heritage) was our lead writer who coordinated the writing team and outlined the script assignments for each member. He was joined on this project by Bethany Baldwin (Pat Walker Mysteries, To Be Remembered), Austin Peachey (Sonic Comics, FaithFilled Stories), and Josh Rodriguez (Yours Truly, Johnny Denarii). These four writers worked on The Tower Treasure for months in addition to all of their regular day job duties and other creative projects. They labored on this script because they all love these stories and wanted to help bring them to life in the audio drama medium.

For the past many months, the Audio Drama Alliance (ADA) has been quietly working on something big. Today, we are thrilled to announce our most ambitious project yet: The Hardy Boys and The Tower Treasure! 

Based on the beloved book first published in 1927 under the pen name of Franklin W. Dixon, this thrilling adaptation brings the story to life with a full cast, detailed sound design, and original score, offering a faithful and immersive retelling of the very first Hardy Boys mystery. With all the suspense, intrigue, and classic twists that have captivated readers for nearly a century, this audio drama promises to be a nostalgic journey for longtime fans and a gripping experience for new listeners alike.

The Hardy Boys and The Tower Treasure follows young detectives Frank and Joe Hardy as they take on their first case and follow in the footsteps of their renowned detective father, Fenton. Tower Mansion has been burgled and the owner thinks he's got the culprit, but the boys and Fenton have their doubts. Will they discover who stole the treasure and recover the loot?

This project from the Audio Drama Alliance has been in the works ever since the Hardy Boys entered the public domain. Exact details about the talented people involved will be announced in the coming weeks, with casting starting very soon! The writing, sound design, music composition, and acting will all be produced by our skilled ADA members under the direction of Craig Hart, with J.D. Sutter serving as executive producer. Our production team is committed to preserving the charm and excitement of the original book while enhancing the story with a new level of excitement and energy that only audio drama can provide.

The group participated in our second audio production challenge in April, in which we had to produce an audio piece by the end of the month. It could not exceed 5 minutes in duration and it had to be around the theme of "Spring".

Below is a roundup of the pieces that members are ready to share publicly. We hope you enjoy these short pieces of audio.

Member: Christopher Green
Title: New Life (Could it be Spring?)
Description: ​I've had fun making songs lately as a way to process thoughts and feelings. So I decided to approach the subject of spring along the lines of new life, and the idea of having a chance to restart. As we age we have regrets or life becomes mundane and I was thinking about this idea with this song. There are elements based on real life for me, including the photo in the lyric video which I took at the mountain I was referring to in the song.​​

Member: Micah Touchet
Title: Hope Springs Eternal
Description: It’s never too late to hope — springtime is coming.

I thought about what spring means and the juxtaposition of hope and regrets from the perspective of a man who has regrets but still has hope to make a change. I did have to cut a lot from the script to hit the 5:00 mark. Originally, I was at 5:45. Some great stuff on the edit floor...​

Member: Austin Peachey
Title: Ordinary Joe​
Description: The way I followed the prompt was to make the word “spring” an acronym. Early on, I knew I wanted to do something with superheroes. The biggest challenge for me this time was writing something more serious and heartfelt. I’m more comfortable writing comedy than I am drama. Also, this was my first time writing a superhero story.

Member: Clint Brahms
Title: Springing Up!​
Description: The piece has a certain Spring feel to it, but it primarily applies the prompt by "springing" into a more upbeat pace halfway through each section (there are five sections).

Member: Jonathan Cooke
Title: Rise and...Yikes.
Description: I've always been a huge Looney Tunes fan, and when I saw the theme was "Spring," instantly what came to mind was the middle section of the William Tell Overture used in many cartoons to depict a cheerful morning or springtime day. I knew I had to start with that, and I knew that if I did, it had to be something cartoony and pretty silly, and the rest just kind of fell into place.

In pondering on spring, it made me think of things in nature waking up and coming to life, and, "What if it was more of a rude awakening?"
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What I really wanted to try for this challenge was creating/recording as much of the foley and effects as I could. So, aside from the background ambience, birds, and the buzzing bumble bee, all the footsteps, movement, etc., were created specifically for this.
A special thanks to Alicia Hansen for voicing the Young Bunny. I asked for assistance, and she "hopped" right on it. :D

Member: Alicia Hansen
Title: The Eyes of Spring
Description: I originally intended to compose a music piece for this theme, but ran into some technical issues with recording it, so I had to change my direction entirely. With just a few days left before the deadline, I didn't think I'd make it in time, so I was about to forgo the challenge. But after a few ADA members encouraged me to stick with it, I gave it a shot. And then, I got inspired.

This piece is about a woman named Spring, who experiences personal growth in her life as she deals with tragedy. This story represents new life in more ways than one. 

I've personally grown myself while producing this. I enjoyed writing it and connecting with the character emotionally, and I tried some new things from a technical aspect, such as EQ and cleaning lines. Thank you to my dear friend, Jonathan Cooke, for lending his incredible voice to this project.​

Member: Bethany Baldwin
Title: Mysteries of Spring
Description: Ancient Greece: Damaris prepares to dedicate herself in service to Persephone, goddess of Spring, but is interrupted by encounters with a pig and a mysterious stranger.

The Eleusinian Mysteries were an initiation to join the cults of Persephone and Demeter. These two Greek goddesses were known for their connection to the earth and life. For Damaris, a farmer's daughter, life is important, for raising healthy crops sustains her family. Spring is a time associated with life and Persephone, and while the actual Mysteries probably took place in the fall, that theme of life connected to springtime is one we can all understand. As Christians, we know that there is a greater meaning to life than what grows upon the earth and that true life has nothing to do with a goddess known as Persephone, but from the One who gives all life: God Himself, Jesus Christ.

Member: Betsy Nicholson
Title: Appalachian Tales: Bonnie Kate
Description: After watching a video on Appalachian Culture I wanted to focus on incorporating a story set in the heart of local Appalachian History. The story of Bonnie Kate happened in the late 1700s at Fort Caswell later renamed Fort Watauga. There are two forms of the word "Spring" in this Micro-Audio Drama. I hope you enjoy a taste of local Tennessee History!​

Member: Tamara Green
Title: RE: SPRING
Description: "RE: SPRING" is a philosophical allegory relating passion week, salvation and the afterlife to major seasonal events.

In January, the group participated in an audio production challenge in which we had to produce an audio piece by the end of the month. It could not exceed 5 minutes in duration and it had to be around the theme of "Lost and Found".

Below is a roundup of the pieces that members are ready to share publicly. We hope you enjoy these short pieces of audio.

Member: Betsy Nicholson
Title: The Overlook
Description: ​Quick One-shot - Following the story of Kellen, May, Ember, and Bandor. When their leader loses faith in the cause and God who will carry on and find it?

Member: J.D. Sutter
Title: Another Year Older, Another Year Wiser
Description: This piece is essentially a vignette of a 30-year-old man in a small, Midwest town as he's trying to build a life after the loss of his father. What will he find along the way? (As a little bonus, there's a very obvious reference to the theme in here as well.)

Member: Micah Touchet
Title: The Chasm​
Description: A man, four days before the Shakespearean play he is in opens, stops by his local fast food restaurant for a badly needed Frosty, the perfect pick-me-up — but is horrified to find the straw missing.

This is true randomness, although I personally have done too many Shakespeare plays.

To further challenge myself, I decided on 3 hours of total time — writing, recording, sound designing and composing. I went over this by 1 hour. I also decided to give myself a shorter, fixed length for the piece. At first, I was thinking 25% of the limit, but thought 1:25 might be too short, so I went with 1:45 and it happened to work.

Member: Bethany Baldwin
Title: Stitched Together
Description: Cindy lives with her grandma and they are two very different people. But there is no denying the thread that ties them together.

This short piece shows a literal item being lost, but also reflects on the loss in relationships when we grow apart from others due to changing interests or lifestyles. It also shows us that both of those things can be found if we only open our hearts.

Member: Clint Brahms
Title: The Resurgent​
Description: This piece has a classical, even slightly Italian flair, and builds slowly from beginning to end. How does it incorporate the theme of "Lost and Found?" It begins with the foundational melody on violin. As the piece progresses, chords and accompaniments are added, until the melody is no longer distinguishable. Eventually, it is removed entirely, with the listener none the wiser. The very foundation of the piece, the starting place from which every other note was derived, has been lost. Nearing the end, the music comes to an abrupt halt, there's a key change, and the music rushes back in, with the once-forgotten but now resurgent melody soaring back to the forefront. The lost melody has been found.

Member: Craig Hart
Title: Lost Frequency​
Description: I approach the theme from multiple angles. First, we have the lost soldier, separated from his squad and hoping to be found. Second, SPOILER! we have the kid at the end who is found by his father, who has been looking for him. Finally, we have the theme of lost innocence--being the imagination of my youth in the 80s--being found once more in the medium of audio drama. There is some real poignancy to this, for me at least, because this type of play and imagination seems to have been "lost" in the world today, and that makes me sad.

Benjamin Burnett did some fantastic work on the sound design and mixing of The Most Important Passover. He also worked very quickly to get this project completed in time for a release for Easter. The final result of his work with the sfx and foley, Marc Mulcahy's music, and the actor's voice tracks was just great.

For the past several weeks, Benjamin has been sharing some behind the scenes videos of his workflow and process on the various aspects of the post-production for this audio drama. We've collected all four parts and embedded them below.

Here are a few photos of the Foley-recording sessions that Benjamin shared with us.

If you want to hear the final audio drama, click here.

​Coming very soon from the Audio Drama Alliance, an original, full-cast audio drama written by Darby Kern and directed by Craig Hart.

We are thrilled to announce that the ADA will be launching a new show. This new program will be released via the ADA podcast feed and will be written, acted, and produced entirely by our members. It is a comedy show we're calling Sonic Comics: The Comic Strip for Your Ears and will feature sketches and short comedic stories in the 5 to 10 minute range.

Our first episode is currently is post-production and will be released soon. The script was written by Ben Kempf based on a short story by Austin Peachey. Titled "The Lucky Penny," the episode is a really fun short piece and we're looking forward to sharing it with you soon. Stay tuned!

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JD Sutter, ADA Creative Director

The Audio Drama Alliance is looking for composers and sound designers, here's ADA's Elisabeth to explain.

God bless!