DUNK

Matt Golden stars as first-person narrator Chad, a teen living in a town on the New Jersey shore. When he becomes interested in one of the clowns at the local dunk tank, he gets the idea of becoming a Bozo himself. Golden keeps the story moving and captures Chad's swinging emotions as he grapples with his fear of failure and his first romance. This full-cast production sports a fine supporting cast, particularly Craig Middleton, who turns in a fine performance as Chad's best friend, Jason. This engrossing look at life behind the boardwalk will keep listeners close to their headphones. A.F. (c) AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 03]