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   1. S02 E08 - Episode 8 - ”Birthrights....and Wrongs” & Rachel Burttram & Brendan Powers (Tiny Theatre)

   This week we bring you the 8th episode of Theatrical Shenanigans This week we will be listening to a piece set in a waiting room that brings both comedy and emotional moments entitled "Birthrights and Wrongs" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2149235/birthrightsand-wrongs) by Marj O'Neill-Butler (https://twitter.com/DramaMarj) who carries numerous achievements including Regional Rep for the Dramatists Guild – Florida Region, member of Honor Roll and the International Center for Women Playwright

   Nov 12,2023 37:31
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   2. The Panel Presents - Episode 5 - Carolyn, John, Jake and Melissa

   Welcome to our fifth episode in "The Panel Presents" series.This is a series that will run on the first Saturday of every month and see four fabulous people from the theatrical world getting together to discuss meaningful topics for the playwriting community. This week, our panellists are:Carolyn Gage -https://carolyngage.weebly.com/ John Busser - https://newplayexchange.org/users/34757/john-busserhttps://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391 Melissa Musgrave - https://www.facebook.com/MelissaMusgraveC

   Nov 04,2023 48:58
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   3. S02 E07 - Episode 7 - ”The Paranormal Club’s 7th Annual Haunted House Sleepover” & Morey Norkin

   Welcome to Episode 7 and our Halloween episode! This week we will be listening to a spooky themed piece entitled "The Paranormal Club's 7th Annual Haunted House Sleepover" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2031895/paranormal-clubs-seventh-annual-haunted-house-sleepover) written by Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/) and I have a chat about the play with our man from Japan, Morey Norkin (https://newplayexchange.org/users/70395/morey-norkin) Synopsis:Lily brings three members o

   Oct 29,2023 30:57
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   4. S02 E06 - Episode 6 - ”The Deal” & Anne Flammang

   Here we are, ready once again for more Theatrical Shenanigans! This week's play is a sinister piece that looks at the idea of making deals and is also titled "The Deal" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1102749/deal-10-minute-play) by Ryan Kaminski (https://newplayexchange.org/users/34918/ryan-kaminski) and I chat about the play with Anne Flammang (https://www.thedepot.space/) Synopsis:A short horror/thriller play set in the mid-1950s. A widow is visited by a sinister stranger looking to collec

   Oct 15,2023 30:44
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   5. The Panel Presents - Episode 4 - Susan, Sam, Angela & DC

   Welcome to our fourth episode in "The Panel Presents" series. This is a series that will run on the first Saturday of every month and see four fabulous people from the theatrical world getting together to discuss meaningful topics for the playwriting community. This month, our panellists are: Susan Jackson -www.southernrailroadtheatrecompany.comhttps://newplayexchange.org/users/10701/susan-jackson Sam Heyman - https://newplayexchange.org/users/68885/sam-heymanhttps://twitter.com/sheymanCYCOAngel

   Oct 07,2023 48:24
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   6. S02 E05 - Episode 5 - ”Ethically Speaking” & John Patrick Bray

   Half way through the season! I hope you are still enjoying the plays and chats so far! For our half way episode, we will be listening to an intrieguing piece entitled "Ethically Speaking" by Barry Wood. Barry is a Lincolnshire based playwright and has been writing for about six years. In that time he’s won countless awards and productions all over the UK as well as across the USA , in australia and India. Several of his plays are available on Lazy Bee Scripts (https://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Au

   Oct 01,2023 32:41
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   7. S02 E04 - Episode 4 - ”A Wager” & Dana Hall

   Moving towards the half way point, this week we have a tense back and forth thriller play for you in the form of "A Wager" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2488135/wager) by Sarah J Baker (@maybesarahjbaker, https://newplayexchange.org/users/76648/sarah-j-baker) and Hadley Vogler (@hadley.Vogler). I also get to enjoy chatting about this piece with the fabulous Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) Synopsis:Two enemies entangled in business must fight to win a tense argument and come out

   Sep 17,2023 31:08
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   8. S02 E03 - Episode 3 - ”Ghosted” & Greg Hatfield

   Here we are again, moving through the series at just under a third of the way there! This episode we have a humourous ghost tale entitled "Ghosted" by Ron Burch (www.ronburch.com) and I have a chat with a familiar name to Theatrical Shenanigans in the form of Greg Hatfield (http://greghatfield.com & https://newplayexchange.org/users/14397/greg-hatfield) the playwright of "Munday Tuesday Friday" from Searon one. Synopsis:Billy & Avery are just trying to enjoy a peaceful nights sleep in their home

   Sep 03,2023 26:14
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   9. The Panel Presents - Episode 3 - Katie, John, Nora and Scott

   Welcome to our third episode in "The Panel Presents" series. This is a series that will run on the first Saturday of every month and see four fabulous people from the theatrical world getting together to discuss meaningful topics for the playwriting community. This week, our panellists are: Katie Jones -  John Knowles -https://youtu.be/ENJcB_D1EBIFetch-theatre.co.uk Nora Louise Syran - www.noralouisesyran.com https://www.dramatistsguild.com/members/noralouisesyran https://newplayexchange.org/use

   Sep 02,2023 54:53
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    10. S02 E02 - Episode 2 - ”Remembering Elizabeth” & Hannah Kennedy

    Today we continue through our series of Theatrical Shenanigans with a touching piece entitled "Remembering Elizabeth" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/288846/remembering-elizabeth) by Jack Rushton (http://www.jack-rushton.com) and I have a chat with UK playwright Hannah Kennedy (hannahkennedy.uk) Synopsis:For Albert, it's a good and bad memory day. Today they go together. Cast:Albert - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037)Elizabeth - Gillie Stoneman  If you can, plea

    Aug 20,2023 29:28
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    11. S02 E01 - Episode 1 - ”Cloudy with a Chance of Contempt” & John Busser

    Welcome Back to Theatrical Shenanigans for our Second Season! For those who don't know, every fortnight I produce an audio play from a playwright anywhere in the world and then have a chat about that play with a guest. For the first week we will be enjoying the play "Cloudy with a Chance of Contempt" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2432640/cloudy-chance-contempt) by Lisa Quoresimo (http://www.quoresimo.com) and I will be having a chat with the fabulous playwright & graphic artist John Busser

    Aug 06,2023 23:57
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    12. The Panel Presents - Episode 2 - Melissa, Tony, Jacqui and John

    Welcome to our second episode in "The Panel Presents" series. This is a series that will run on the first Saturday of every month and see four fabulous people from the theatrical world getting together to discuss meaningful topics for the playwriting community. This week, our panellists are: Melissa Schmitz -https://101stageadaptations.buzzsprout.com/https://newplayexchange.org/users/72513/melissa-schmitz Tony Vale - https://newplayexchange.org/users/62905/tony-valehttps://hethersettwritersgroup

    Aug 05,2023 52:59
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    13. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 12 - ”Not Getting Old”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans! This will be our last Mini Shenanigan of the series before the second season of Theatrical Shenanigans begins next week (6th August) so I hope you can join us then! Our last piece is a monologue entitled "Not Getting Old" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1684095/not-getting-old) and sees Edna realise that she's tired of getting old and wants to be 25 again! Cast:Edna - Elayne Teague  If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Theatri

    Jul 30,2023 05:14
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    14. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 11 - ”The Honest Interview”

    With only one more Mini Shenanigan to go, this week, we present "The Honest Interview" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2212444/honest-interview) Synopsis:Petra of Random Tech Company is endorcing the company's new invention, honesty drugs for employees when conducting interviews but how much do they really want known? Casting:Petra - Fiona LeishmannMaria - Mari Ciancaglini If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/T

    Jul 23,2023 09:11
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    15. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 10 - ”Consider”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans! So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  The play for this week is entitled "Consider". In it we see Jack facing off against Amanda, a young woman seeking revenge, but has she really considered all of her options? - https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1591062/consider Cast:Amanda - Oak Faun (https://www.voices.com/profile/oakfaun)Jack - Robert S

    Jul 16,2023 11:56
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    16. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 9 - ”After Happily Ever After”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  This week we venture into "After Happily Ever After". Now we all know the typical fairy story, Princess marries Prince and they live happily ever after. However, this Prince Charming is about to discover, it doesn't always work out that way! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1330643/after-happily-ever-a

    Jul 09,2023 04:30
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    17. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 8 - ”Eggs in the Morning”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  Our play this week is entitled "Eggs in the Morning". Sam and Lisa had agreed their sleeping together was totally casual to protect their friendship. There would be no small talk, no cuddles and above all, no breakfast in the morning! Now that’s about to change. - https://newplayexchange.org/plays/158739

    Jul 02,2023 08:25
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    18. The Panel Presents - Episode 1 - George, Dana, Robert and Deb

    Welcome to the first episode in a new series in connection with "Theatrical Shenanigans" "The Panel Presents" is a series that will run on the first Saturday of every month and see four fabulous people from the theatrical world getting together to discuss meaningful topics for the playwriting community. This week, our panellists are: George Sapio -https://newplayexchange.org/users/785/george-sapiohttps://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapiohttps://onstageoffstage.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR3KBD5AuoyfPIykTpcrf

    Jul 01,2023 58:56
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    19. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 7 - ”One In Every Flavour”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  The play this week is called "One in Every Flavour". It sees Mandy entering The Taste Emporium seeking simple Vanilla ice cream. What she finds instead is Giles, a whacky inventor with some... interesting ice cream flavours! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1946778/one-every-flavour) Cast: Mandy - Amy

    Jun 25,2023 13:21
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    20. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 6 - ”Don’t Scream”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  The play this week is called "Don't Scream". It sees Alice return home to find a man robbing her house. However, the burglar seems more fascinated with another fact, that Alice can't scream! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1681856/dont-scream) Cast: Alice - Gilly Fick (https://www.guildburys.com/, htt

    Jun 18,2023 09:38
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    21. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 5 - ”Affairs”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  This week's play is called "Affairs" and sees Helen go to confront Vivienne, the man her husband is sleeping with. However, the response Helen gets is a lot more than she bargained for! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1680351/affairs) Cast: Helen - Megan Bickel Vivenne - Dana Hall (DanaHallCreates.com

    Jun 11,2023 10:55
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    22. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 4 - ”No More Tea?”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  This week the play is called "No More Tea" and sees Violet trying desperately to get a drink and something to eat from The Magic Toadstool Tea Rooms, an easy task you'd think. But when her husband Derek NEEDS his tea 'just right' things can get very complicated! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1322996

    Jun 04,2023 09:36
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    23. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 3 - ”Strangers and No Train”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans!So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  The play for this week is entitled "Strangers and No Train". It sees Alice find herself stranded, scared and alone on a disused railway platform at night. However, she is about to discover just how important one person can be to your life. (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1587855/strangers-and-no-train

    May 28,2023 09:51
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    24. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 2 - ”The Duck Did It!”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans! So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world.  This week the play is called "The Duck Did it". It sees Timmy's mother coming home to find her house in a mess and the babysitter missing, and why? Because Albert has come to visit, Timmy's friend the duck! (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1585046/duck-did-it) Cast: Mother - Heather Dalton (https://ww

    May 21,2023 04:16
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    25. Mini Shenanigans - Episode 1 - ”Fake News?”

    Welcome to Mini Shenanigans! So, before we get started with Season 2 (6th August) I thought I'd entertain you with a collection of short plays every week, staring actors from all over the world. Our first piece is called "Fake News?" and was written in the wake of the Roe vs Wade decision. It sees aliens Echo and Delta discussing the world as they see it. (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1946295/fake-news) Cast: Echo - Helen Cheng Mao (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBWRX6h1_Qm8VQZqPWymVG

    May 14,2023 08:09
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    26. Episode 10 - ”A Coversation About Mom” & Jonathan Cook

    This week presents the final episode of Season one of Theatrical Shenanigans. This week we present the audio play "A Conversation about Mom" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/874681/conversation-about-mom) by Cleveland based actor/writer/graphic artist John Busser (https://newplayexchange.org/users/34757/john-busser & https://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391).I also get to have a lovely chat about the play with Jonathan Cook (https://jonathanrcook.com/), as well as talking about his amazing work,

    May 07,2023 27:11
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    27. Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 4

    As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!WARNING - This video contains strong language and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children.With both Eddie and Lisa feeling the pressure from DI Jenkin's threats, will their s

    May 06,2023 25:32
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    28. Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 3

    As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!WARNING - This video contains strong language, and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children. Eddie has managed to escape DI Jenkins clutches...for now. But with the pressure m

    May 05,2023 17:20
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    29. Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 2

    As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!WARNING - This video contains strong language and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children. Lisa has found the police in the flat in the middle of the night looking for her br

    May 04,2023 21:27
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    30. Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 1

    As a final four-day countdown to the end of Season One, Theatrical Shenanigans presents a four-part crime/drama special for you. "Believe Me" was originally an award-winning short play that was converted to a four-part audio series for YouTube and we've now brought it here for you to enjoy!WARNING - This video contains strong language, and references to sexual assault and violence. It is not suitable for children.Eddie Fairchild turns up at his sister's flat in the middle of the night with fresh

    May 03,2023 22:02
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    31. Episode 9 - ”The Front Line” & Debra Cole

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "The Front Line" by award winning playwright Lin Robinson (Twitter - @Linrobbo1964) and I have a chat about the piece with Kansas based award-winning playwright, director, and theatre/writing/arts educator as well as being the writer of "Stork Patrol" from Epsiode 4, Debra Cole.Cast:Jason - Warwick BassettMrs Davidson - Caroline FantozziPlay Synopsis:A piece with some sombre underlying contemporary themes that came from watching the n

    Apr 23,2023 26:40
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    32. Episode 8 - ”The Last Week” & Marcia Eppich-Harris

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "The Last Week" by Kansas City Playwright & Dramatists Guild member Jessie Salsbury (https://newplayexchange.org/users/4399/jessie-salsbury) and I have a chat about the piece with the artistic director and founder of the Indianapolis based Southbank Theatre Company, Marcia Eppich-Harris. (https://newplayexchange.org/users/35629/marcia-eppich-harris, https://www.meppichharris.com/, https://southbanktheatre.org/, https://www.youtube.com

    Apr 09,2023 26:12
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    33. Episode 7 - ”One Foot in Front of The Other” & Christopher Plumridge

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "One Foot in Front of The Other" by UK based playwright and theatrical reviewer Paul Smith (https://theatreplays.uk/) and I have a chat about the piece with East Anglian based playwright & writer of "Coming In" from Episode 3, Christopher Plumridge.Cast:Elsie - Fiona LeishmannNathan - Robert KnowlesPlay Synopsis:Nathan is taking a coach to London where he is running the London Marathon; Elise is taking the coach to London to support h

    Mar 26,2023 27:32
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    34. Episode 6 - ”Fun” & Melissa Schmitz

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Fun" by Atlanta based writer, director, actor, and educator John David Brown and I have a chat about the piece with fellow podcast host (101 Stage Adaptations) Melissa SchmitzCast:A - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/)B - Hülya Corty (https://www.spotlight.com/4771-3491-0545 )Play Synopsis:"Fun," centers on the theme of power dynamics and was born from questions like, "Why do I focus so much on crime stories like these?" "W

    Mar 12,2023 22:22
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    35. Episode 5 - ”A Trifle Upset” & George Sapio

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "A Trifle Upset" by UK playwright and founding member of the Norfolk (UK) play writing group, 'Four by Four' Tony Vale, and I have a chat about the piece with playwright, dramaturg and fellow podcast ("Onstage/Offstage") host, George Sapio (onstageoffstage.org, gsapio.com) .Cast:Margaret - Jacqui GarlandGeorge - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037)Play Synopsis:The play tells the story of Margaret, who is l

    Feb 26,2023 25:17
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    36. Episode 4 - ”Stork Patrol” & Katie Jones

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Stork Patrol" by Award Winning Kansas base playwright Debra Cole and I have a chat about the piece with am amazing actor, director, producer and playwright Katie Jones.Cast:Ashley - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/)Brad - Chris SoucyAgent - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)Play Synopsis:Voting has consequences, and in this new world, The Stork Patrol holds voters responsible for their beliefs and values.https://newpla

    Feb 12,2023 26:23
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    37. Episode 3 - ”Coming In” & Robert J LeBlanc

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Coming In" by new East Anglian playwright Christopher Plumridge and I have a chat about the piece with award-winning playwright, actor, voice actor, and artist, as well as the producer, head writer, host, improviser, and designer of the comedy ensemble, Balderdash Academy, Robert J LeBlanc.Cast:Janet - Georgette ValeMalcolm - Kerry Frater (https://www.vshowcards.com/profile/kerryfrater/)Tom - Dale WyldeLesley - Ellie ShieldsSynopsis:

    Jan 29,2023 27:12
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    38. Episode 2 - ”Munday Tuesday Friday” & Georgette Vale

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present the audio play "Munday Tuesday Friday" by comedy writer Greg Hatfield (http://www.greghatfield.com) and I have a chat about the piece with Historical performer Georgette Vale (https://www.publicspeakerscorner.co.uk/georgette-vale/).Cast:Stil Munday - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer)Tuesday Knight - Debra ColeJoe Friday - George Sapio (onstageoffstage.org, gsapio.com)Mr Thursday - Dominic McGeePlay Synopsis:Mundy Tuesday Friday

    Jan 15,2023 27:38
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    39. Episode 1 - ”Mother Knows Best” & Max Thomas

    This week on Theatrical Shenanigans we present my own audio play "Mother Knows Best" and I have a chat about the piece with theatrical enthusiast Max Thomas.Cast:Richard (Dickie) - Pixie Alexander FrostCharlotte - Alicia HardingRosemary - Fiona LieshmannPlay Synopsis:Richard (Dickie) has lived under the shadow of his formidable mother Rosemary and her rules all of his life but when the former love of his life Charlotte arrives on the day of her funeral to convince him she’s not haunting him anym

    Jan 01,2023 25:45