PlaywrightsSpeak podcasts

Playwrights Speak podcasts explores the world of theater through the playwrights perspective. Listen to staged readings, Interviews with playwrights, actors and theater professionals that will enlighten and hopefully entertain at the same time. It's really is just for fun!

Colony 53 with Felicia Russell and PJ Benson 07/04/2023

Colony 53 with Felicia Russell and PJ Benson Colony 53 takes place in a Dystopian Future. Felicia Russel and PJ Benson star in this new comedy. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/27365136

The Perfect Rabbi Service 02/04/2023

The Perfect Rabbi Service CoThe Perfect Rabbi Service Synopsis: The local temple is in search of a new Rabbi and have hired the “ Prefect Rabbi Service” to interview a candidate on a Saturday. It’s usually a day of rest for the Rabbi but not on this day. By Evan Krachman CAST: Selma- Nicole Beninato Cantor: Gabrielle Clissold Rabbi- Thomas Ryan Ward David- Evan Harris /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/25830645

Without us they fall apart- by Alexis Kozak 12/02/2022

Without us they fall apart- by Alexis Kozak When two teachers get caught having an affair, everything they know gets called into question. Throw in some Chilean gods that even the Chileans haven't heard of, and you have a world that nobody wants to remember but cannot forget. Cast: Barbara Kozak, Renne Panagos, PJ Benson, Alexis Kozak /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/25202004

Connie the Brain and Me 11/20/2022

Connie the Brain and Me “Connie the Brain and Me, it’s the thought that counts”; is a new comedy that explores the world of our most inner thoughts. Harris, a man of uncertain age is grappling with aging and overloaded with too much information. His world is turned upside down when Connie & the Brain challenge Harris’ very existence. Together the three face off to find the right equilibrium of life, laughter and the pursuit of sanity. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/25075182

Colony 53 08/01/2022

Colony 53 Colony 53 is a short play set in a dystopian world, where out casts of society are sent to learn to live with each other. The action unfolds as David meet’s his new next door neighbor Petra. Together they learn compassion, fear and hatred of the mysterious light. Careful of their every thought and words said out loud, David and Petra together will explore their past and possible future relationship.Colony 53 is a short play set in a dystopian world, where out casts of society are sent to learn to live with each other. The action unfolds as David meet’s his new next door neighbor Petra. Together they learn compassion, fear and hatred of the mysterious light. Careful of their every thought and words said out loud, David and Petra together will explore their past and possible future relationship. Cast of Characters David – PJ Benson Petra- Alitia Faccone Mysterious Lights- Joanne Dinapoli /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/23919492

Rusted Lock Act 3- The Ships Inn 07/25/2022

Rusted Lock Act 3- The Ships Inn Anne Maloney is ready to make her move and arrest the guilty. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/23846597

Rusted Lock Act 2 The Shed 07/25/2022

Rusted Lock Act 2 The Shed Reggie goes to the Shed and get's more than he bargained for. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/23846570

Rusted Lock Act 1 07/23/2022

Rusted Lock Act 1 Rusted Lock takes place at the Ships Inn in Melrose Ireland /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/23836010

Dog Spelled Backwards 11/24/2021

Dog Spelled Backwards This play was written by Stephanie Griffin for the PlaywrightsSpeak stage readings on October 24, 2021 @ the Guild of Creative Art. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/21275588

New Jersey Foxes 11/21/2021

New Jersey Foxes Norman and Alice two New Jersey Foxes, discuss the stress of the living in the NJ Forest. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/21234125

New Jersey Foxes 11/21/2021

New Jersey Foxes Norman and Alice two New Jersey Foxes, discuss the stress of the living in the NJ Forest. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/21234122

Kieran Rocks written by Alexis Kozak. 11/20/2021

Kieran Rocks written by Alexis Kozak. Kieran Rocks was written by my friend Alexis Kozak. This was a staged reading performed at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury on October 24th. The play was inspired by a Pastel by Lori Weisenfel title Kieran Rocks. The podcast was recorded, produced and edited by Evan Krachman /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/21230429

NY TIMES Best Seller IMPROVISATION STORY 03/21/2020

NY TIMES Best Seller IMPROVISATION STORY Opening the New York Times Best sellers list, and creating a story from the just the titles. No preparation, just open and start the story. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/13639391

Tolland Mansfield Soft Soap Magnate 03/15/2020

Tolland Mansfield Soft Soap Magnate Clive Jones gains rare access to Tolland Mansfield. Mansfield is the soft soap magnate of New Jersey, who rarely gives access to the public on his business. Recently Mansfield son has taken away the day to day business duties. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/13558649

S O S by Mary Carol Stunkel *Revised 3 8 20 03/08/2020

S O S by Mary Carol Stunkel *Revised 3 8 20 Two Emperor penguins are starring down at a cell phone stuck in the ice, screen side down. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/13455983

After Midnight by Evan Krachman- Stage Reading recorded 2/23/20 03/07/2020

After Midnight by Evan Krachman- Stage Reading recorded 2/23/20 A cab driver picks up a most unusual fare after midnight. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/13451084

Speak in Tongues By Shelia Duane- Staged reading recording 2/23/20 03/07/2020

Speak in Tongues By Shelia Duane- Staged reading recording 2/23/20 Two strangers meet under revival tent, one looking for guidance the other cash. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/13451069

Free as a Bird by Stephanie Griffin- Staged reading Recorded 2/23/20 03/07/2020

Free as a Bird by Stephanie Griffin- Staged reading Recorded 2/23/20 A mother takes her son to college. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/13451051

TOPAZ YELLOW 11/11/2019

TOPAZ YELLOW Delia, Carmen and Rudy are desperate to find the lost Topaz Yellow Stone to save their families farm. The only thing left to do is have a Seance to bring their dead father's spirit forward to help. Things go a little bit wacky when someone else comes back from the grave. This play was inspired by the photo. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/11988284

Cherry Pie Baby- Live recording 9/21/19 09/26/2019

Cherry Pie Baby- Live recording 9/21/19 Cherry Pie Baby, a live recording of the "Film Noir" plays co-produced with Dromio Players. Recorded at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove NJ. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/11410808

The end of her the beginning of me, Max Keenan's next case 08/23/2019

The end of her the beginning of me, Max Keenan's next case Max next case is straight from the heart. The set up. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/10972772

Cherry Pie Baby Teaser 08/21/2019

Cherry Pie Baby Teaser Max Kennan is a two bit detective with an Eye for Crime and a sweet tooth, Loraine Larue she's ready to serve her Cherry Pie and has the lightest fingers in town, see them in Cherry Pie Baby" Jersey Shore Art Center, 9/21 @7:00pm /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/10943702

"Connected or Not" by Evan Krachman 11/18/2018

"Connected or Not" by Evan Krachman A short comedy about two strangers who may be Connected or Not. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/7602389

" Soul Mates" by Mary Carol Stunkel 11/17/2018

" Soul Mates" by Mary Carol Stunkel Art class comedy when a man tries to draw a boot /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/7598510

Dinner for One by Stephanie Griffin 11/17/2018

Dinner for One by Stephanie Griffin What Happens when you serve the same stew to a man who can never be pleased /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/7596089

NY TIMES BEST SELLERS JULY 8 Improv by Yoshi 07/09/2018

NY TIMES BEST SELLERS JULY 8 Improv by Yoshi Yoshi takes a crack at Improving the NY Times Best Seller List, Live from the Kanazawa Toyko Hotel Rm 802 /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/6787507

Improv NY Times Best Seller titles 07/04/2018

Improv NY Times Best Seller titles This is an improvisation of creating a story by reading the NY Times Best sellers List. This episode features, Middle Grade Hardcovers, and Picture Books. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/6774571

Twit Puppet and Pawn - Audience Talk Back 07/01/2018

Twit Puppet and Pawn - Audience Talk Back Audience members ask the playwright and actors about the play they just heard. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/6763104

The Twit, the Puppet and the Pawn 07/01/2018

The Twit, the Puppet and the Pawn A Political satire /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/6763063

NY Times Book Review Improvisation Story 03/17/2018

NY Times Book Review Improvisation Story I read the NY Times Hardcover Best Sellers titles and weave a story together by improvisation. /episode/index/show/playwrightsspeak/id/6375605

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