3D Audio Theater

What if reading a story felt less like doing homework and more like a movie inside your mind?

3D Audio Theater, by the team at Documentary First, takes the best of classic radio, literature, drama, modern stories, and launches it into the 21st century with:^{- Immersive, three-dimensional sound- A seasoned voice cast- Original music and rich sound design- Storytelling that’s fun, meaningful, and family-friendly}

Beyond Audio: Multi-Platform Potential

Every 3D Audio Theater project can be a launchpad:^{Audio drama ➜ Podcast seriesAudio + script ➜ Animated or AI-enhanced visual contentStory world ➜ Books, workbooks, and curriculumIP ➜ Live events, retreats, or in-person experiences}We can scale concepts and budgets to fit:^{Small pilotsFull-season productionsOne-off specials}

3D Audio Theater is storytelling you can feel around you, not just in front of you.

Using advanced recording and mixing techniques, we create soundscapes where listeners can:^{Hear footsteps behind themFeel the echo inside a cave or mineSense a storm or a flood moving from one side to the otherIt’s like sitting inside the scene, using your ears and imagination instead of a screen.}Perfect for:^{Read-along companions (book + headphones)Bedtime and quiet timeRoad trips and family listeningHistory and literature classes that want more than just text on a page}

Documentary First’s 3D Audio Theater can bring a wide range of stories to life:

Literary Adaptations
We Adapt:^{Classic works in the public domainModern books and original IP}Into full-cast, immersive audio dramas that:^{Stay true to the heart of the storyAre engaging enough for kids, teens, and adultsWork beautifully as “read and listen” experiences}History & True Stories
We specialize in history and real-world storytelling. With 3D audio, we can:^{Take listeners onto a WWII battlefield, into a colonial town, or inside a spy ringTurn primary documents and historical events into narrative audio journeysCreate companion pieces for documentaries, museums, curricula, and toursKids and students can follow along in a book or study guide while the sound pulls them into the past.}Read-Along & Education
3D Audio Theater is ideal for:^{Independent reading time students or kids follow the book while listening with headphonesHomeschool and classroom use – rich listening that pairs with worksheets, discussion questions, and projectsChurches, schools, and ministries – values-driven stories without being heavy-handedWe can also build educational packets around each production: questions, activities, and reflection prompts that turn listening into conversation and growth.}Bedtime & Screen-Free Moments
Instead of one more show or app, families can:^{Put on an episode at bedtimePlay a chapter during quiet time or rest timeLet kids drift off listening to beautifully crafted stories that spark imagination and reflectionHeadphones + a great story = calm, focused, screen-free time.}

Sample Project: The Princess and the GoblinAs a taste of what 3D Audio Theater can do

Why This Story?
George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister whose fantasy stories inspired writers like C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. He had a rare talent for:^{Charming, adventurous talesFilled with quiet moral and spiritual depth}His stories were written for the “young at heart,” which means:^{Children enjoy the adventureTeens and adults discover deeper layers of meaning}

The Tale

In The Princess and the Goblin, listeners meet:^{Princess Irene – an eight-year-old princess living in a mountain castleCurdie – a brave miner boy from the world belowA hidden race of goblins plotting revenge on the kingdomA mysterious great-great-grandmother who appears in a high tower and isn’t visible to everyone}Inside this story are:^{Secret tunnels and underground goblin hallsDangerous journeys through mines and mountainsA ring tied to an invisible thread that will always lead Irene homeA dramatic goblin invasion and a kingdom nearly destroyed by flood}It’s an adventure about bravery, loyalty, childlike faith, and unseen guidance.

Listen to the Sample

🎧 Best with headphones.
▶️ [Listen to the 9-minute 3D Audio sample of The Princess and the Goblin]

Let’s Create Something Together

We’d love to talk if you:^{- Have a book, script, or curriculum you’d like adapted into immersive audio- Want a read-along experience for your story or historical project- Are dreaming about screen-free, spiritually rich content for kids, families, or students}Fill out our contact form and tell us a bit about your project, and we’ll explore what’s possible!