In this premiere episode of the Transportica Tapes, we meet Blue, the front person to local Phoenix band Vampire State Evacuation Plan, as they get everything in order for their bands show that night. A touring band from Texas is coming in, and if this show isn't a success the bad press will not be good for the band.
This episode is the first in a 5 episode arch that ends with the titular Lost Cat Show. Come along for a bizarre musical adventure!
The Transportica Tapes are created, written and directed by Ben Schifano
Sound mixing and mastering by Dean Simpson
Musical composition by Ben Schifano
Cast:
Ben Schifano - The narrator, Blue, Mr. Hardpress, JIF, Therapy Booth
Tessa Ramirez Keough - Vanessa
David Kaptur - drive thru attendant
Dean Simpson - Spitz
Connor Franklin Rey - Printco Employee
Ben Conley - Randy, Rick
Valerie Constantine - backing vocals on "The Theme To Superbikeway66"
For the companion Zine to this episode, see our substack: https://thetransporticatapes.substack.com/p/the-transportica-file
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