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Hello there and welcome to the wonderful world of Theatrical Shenanigans! If you are a lover of theatre and audio plays then this is the place for you! Get ready to enjoy original works of theatre by playwrights all over the world from a stage that is wherever you are! Here at Theatrical Shenanigans, you get the great fun of listening to original audio plays and some wonderful chat about them! If you’d like to support Theatrical Shenanigans then you can like or follow:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ You can also treat us to a pre-show cocktail - buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans or purchase some of our new merchandise - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts?ref=shop_sugg_market. Produced by Rachel Feeny-Williams (https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/)
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The Panel Presents - Episode 8 - Brenton, Cindi, Darrin & Nicky

The Panel Presents - Episode 8 - Brenton, Cindi, Darrin & Nicky

Hello once again and welcome to another monthly installment of "The Panel Presents" where I, along with four fabulous panellists will discuss a multitude of theatrical topics.   The panellists this month are: Brenton Kniess (https://newplayexchange.org/users/69385/brenton-kniess) Cindi Sansone-Braff (https://newplayexchange.org/users/45654/cindi-sansone-braff & https://www.grantmeahigherlove.com/) Darrin Ingram (https://newplayexchange.org/users/59169/darrin-ingram & https://www.darrin-ingram.com/) Nicky Whichelow - (https://www.facebook.com/nickywvoices4u)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
59:0103/02/2024
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 4 - ”Subway Adventure” by Jaxson Mackling

Mini Shenanigans - Episode 4 - ”Subway Adventure” by Jaxson Mackling

Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2023 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview.   Episode 4 has a play by US playwright Jaxson Mackling (https://newplayexchange.org/users/72354/jaxson-mackling). The Play is called "Subway Adventure" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1947935/subway-adventures) and in it we meet Sam and Lea, two people who meet on a subway platform where the saying "don't talk to strangers" turns out well for them.   Cast: Lea - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/)  Sam - Andy Duncan (andy-duncan.co.uk)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
05:3428/01/2024
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 3 - ”Always” by Dana Hall

Mini Shenanigans - Episode 3 - ”Always” by Dana Hall

Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2023 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview.   Episode 3 has a play by US playwright (and familiar face on Theatrical Shenanigans) Dana Hall (https://newplayexchange.org/users/58758/dana-hall & https://www.danahallcreates.com/) The play is a touching romantic piece entitled "Always" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1532457/always). In it we see Francis and Harold, following a medical emergency, discussing how their love has grown over the years.   Cast: Francis - Gillie Stoneham Harold - Anthony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
11:4121/01/2024
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 2 - ”Backyard Stonehenge Reclaimed” by Jacquelyn Priskorn

Mini Shenanigans - Episode 2 - ”Backyard Stonehenge Reclaimed” by Jacquelyn Priskorn

Welcome once again to our second season of Mini Shenanigans. Between now and the start of Season 3 in April 2023 we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview.   Episode 2 has a play by US playwright Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing & https://newplayexchange.org/users/37764/jacquelyn-floyd-priskorn). The Play is called "Backyard Stonehenge Reclaimed" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2620794/backyard-stonehenge-reclaimed) and was written as a sqequel to her piece "Backyard Stonehenge". In it we see Mrs. Ferria come to reclaim the landscaping stones her neighbors "borrowed" to create a makeshift Stonehenge in their back yard.   Cast: Mrs Ferria - Margaret Ashley (www.margaretashley.com) Jude - Andy Duncan (andy-duncan.co.uk) Kendra - Rosemarie Slade (https://www.spotlight.com/4051-3429-9640) TJ - Peter Buchacz   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
09:4214/01/2024
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 1 - ”They’re in There” by John Busser

Mini Shenanigans - Episode 1 - ”They’re in There” by John Busser

Happy New Year and welcome to a new series of Mini Shenanigans!   Over the next few weeks we will be running one of our mini series where we produce short plays but with no guest interview.   This first episode has a play by US playwright, and familiar visitor to Theatrical Shenanigans, John Busser (https://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391). The Play is called "They're in There" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1634928/theyre-there) and sees A man has trouble getting to sleep due to some unwanted visitors that are a lot closer than he thinks.   Cast: Man - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/) Dr Natalie - Helen Cheng Mao (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBWRX6h1_Qm8VQZqPWymVGFIkfruadkU) Phone Voice - Zev Johnston (https://www.facebook.com/zevj.dehalevi)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
12:4207/01/2024
The Panel Presents - Episode 7 - Jan, Joe, Rachel and Tony

The Panel Presents - Episode 7 - Jan, Joe, Rachel and Tony

Hello there and welcome back to our first episode of "The Panel Presents" in 2024. This month, I have a brand new set of fabulous panellists who you will here chat with me about a range of theatrical topics. The four for this month are:   Jan Jackin (https://www.jsjacklin.com) Joe Swenson (www.brokenartsentertainment.com) Rachel Leighson (www.rachelleighson.com) Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
57:4006/01/2024
One Year Anniversary Special!

One Year Anniversary Special!

Welcome to 2024 and the Theatrical Shenanigans One year Anniversary Special! For this hour long special you will hear thirteen plays written by playwrights, actors and guests who appeared on the show during 2023 as well as some lovely kind messages from them.   The Plays: 1) "The Turning of the Seasons" by Rachel Feeny-Williams (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1582141/turning-seasons) Beth - Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing) Albert - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)   2) "Hell Job" by Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1044948/hell-job) Ezra - Andy Duncan (http://andy-duncan.co.uk/) Hope - Megan Bickel   3) "Rest Ye Merry" by John David Brown Cate - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com) Jamie - Nicky Whichelow (www.nickywvoices.com)   4) "The Institute of Love" by Jack Rushton (http://www.jack-rushton.com) Doctor - Heather Dalton (https://www.mandy.com/uk/a/heather-dalton) Mr Simmons - Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)   5) "Henry Irving's Hamlet Script is Missing" by Greg Hatfield (http://www.greghatfield.com) Virginia - Angela Sarabia (https://newplayexchange.org/users/83860/angela-sarabia) Veronica - Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing)   6) "Boogeyman" by Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) Matt - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer) Whitney - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com) 7) "Auld Lang Syne" by John Patrick Bray (http://www.johnpatrickbray.com) Jim - Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com) Frank - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)   8) "You Went There" by John Busser (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3037004/you-went-there-audio-version) Janice - Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing) Gordon - Jeff Priskorn (www.jeffpriskorn.com)   9)"No Theatre Critics were harmed in the writing of this play" by Nora Louise Syran (http://www.noralouisesyran.com) Writer - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) Reader - Andrea Richardson (https://www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/andrea-richardson-1)   10) "By The Short Hairs" by Debra A. Cole (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1909437/short-hairs) Donna - Gilly Fick Virginia - Margaret Ashley (https://margaretashley.com/) Jack - Kerry Frater (http://www.kerryfrater.co.uk/index.html)   11) "Deconstructing Oneself" by George Sapio (https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio) 1 - Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing) 2 -  Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) 3 - Debra A. Cole (http://www.debraacole-playwright.com) 4 - Rachel Feeny-Williams (https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/) 5 - George Sapio (https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio)   12) "Ghost Writer" by Tony Vale Sarah - Amy Wilson Sarah's Dad - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037)   13) "A Love Letter to Stu Macher" by Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3044461/love-letter-stu-macher) Jessie - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com) Voice/Milo - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/) If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
01:04:2001/01/2024
Theatrical Shenanigans Christmas Special - ”A Christmas Carol (But not as you Know it)”

Theatrical Shenanigans Christmas Special - ”A Christmas Carol (But not as you Know it)”

To celebrate the end of Season 2 of Theatrical Shenanigans we are bringing you a full length twist on the Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol". This time we see Edwina Scrooge being haunted by her partner Juliette Marley as she learns what could await her if she doesn't change her ways with the whole story narrated by Chaz and Daz (two Big Issue sellers) - https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1262652/christmas-carol-not-you-know-it   Cast: Edwina Scrooge - Andrea Richardson - (https://www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/andrea-richardson-1) Chaz - Perdita Lawson - (www.perditalawton.com) Daz - Lee Beddow - (http://www.abbeysound.org) Ben Cratchitt/Jack/Harold/Man 2 - Andy Duncan - (andy-duncan.co.uk) Juliette Marley/Woman 1 - Gilly Fick - (https://www.guildburys.com/) Emily Cratchitt/20s Scrooge - Rebecca Cockcroft - www.rebeccacockcroft.co.uk Ghost of Christmas Past - Marnie Thomson - (https://marniethomson.co.uk & https://www.spotlight.com/9094-6752-4968) Ghost of Christmas Present - Helen Fullerton - (www.HelenFullerton.com) Mildred - Margaret Ashley - (www.margaretashley.com) Beatrice - Georgette Vale Fran - Lisa Wakely - (https://www.instagram.com/lis_wakely/) Daniel - Dominic McGee - (https://www.spotlight.com/1415-4503-7338) James - Pixie Frost - (https://www.backstage.com/u/pixie-frost/) Young Scrooge - Kathy Li - (http://www.kathyliaudio.com) Grandmother - Jacqui Garland Father/Man 1 - Patrick Hibbin - (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037) Ms Hawthorne/Woman 2 - Fiona Leishmann Man/Officer - Kerry Frater - (https://www.spotlight.com/1173-5615-2159?fbclid=IwAR2IOzvFFvB9FnJOuie2qSngZSrU7Uix0VFg0Fg-_kSR4XwsMmsIEiHN2u8)   Theme Music Written by Chris Cody - (https://www.smule.com/ChrisCody5)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
01:32:3524/12/2023
S02 E10 - Episode 10 - ”The Little Christmas Tree” & Jacqui Priskorn

S02 E10 - Episode 10 - ”The Little Christmas Tree” & Jacqui Priskorn

Well, this is it! Episode 10 and the end of Season 2 of Theatrical Shenanigans!   For this episode we have the great privilege of hearing the play "The Little Christmas Tree" () by Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) and I have a chat with the fabulous Jacqui Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing).   Synopsis: Mrs. Clark tends to lose herself in other people's worlds. Mr. Clark fears her antics have gone too far and will stop at nothing to get her back to the woman she was before their world changed forever. - CONTENT WARNING - Child Loss.   Cast: Mr Clark - George Sapio (https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio & https://gsapio.wixsite.com/onstage-offstage) Mrs Clark - Maura Stephens   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
32:3210/12/2023
The Panel Presents - Episode 6 - Dana, Cole, Judy & Scott

The Panel Presents - Episode 6 - Dana, Cole, Judy & Scott

Welcome to our sixth episode in "The Panel Presents" series and our last of 2023. 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: Dana Schwartz - https://newplayexchange.org/users/19341/dana-schwartz   Cole Hunter Dzubak - https://newplayexchange.org/users/29583/cole-hunter-dzubak https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/ Judy Klass - https://newplayexchange.org/users/5340/judy-klass https://www.judyklass.com/ Scott Sickles - https://newplayexchange.org/users/2036/scott-sickles http://www.scottcsickles.com/   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
54:4302/12/2023
S02 E09 - Episode 9 - ”Maria & Little Joey Have a Baby” & Andrew Martineau

S02 E09 - Episode 9 - ”Maria & Little Joey Have a Baby” & Andrew Martineau

Well, here we are as we near the end of the series! I can hardly believe it!   For our penultimate episode, we will be listening to an "alternative Christmas story" entitled "Maria and Little Joey have a Baby" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/357076/maria-and-little-joey-have-baby) by George Sapio (https://newplayexchange.org/users/785/george-sapio & https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio) who is not only a fabulous playwright, actor, director, produce and dramaturg but he was also an actor and guest in Season one of Theatrical Shenanigans.   I also get to have a chat about the play with another wonderful playwright, Andrew Martineau (https://newplayexchange.org/users/1036/andrew-martineau & https://www.martineauwritings.com/)   Synopsis: Maria's on the run from Daddy. Little Joey needs to find her fast. Can they find a way out of this mess before the goons show up?   Cast: Maria - Dana Hall (DanaHallCreates.com) Little Joey - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts    
30:3326/11/2023
S02 E08 - Episode 8 - ”Birthrights....and Wrongs” & Rachel Burttram & Brendan Powers (Tiny Theatre)

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 Playwrights as well has having her work seen in 32 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Great Britain, Scotland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia and Seoul, S. Korea. I also get the wonderful privilege of having a chat with two fabulous guest this week in the form of the fabulous hosts of Tiny Theatre (https://www.facebook.com/LiveTinyTheatre) Rachel Burttram (https://www.rachelburttram.com/?fbclid=IwAR0MJLrQ0UhAsDa2Fni7rF-Rr04pPfAAtOJTFORX8G3USVr-ai_pHajRoyI) and Brendan Powers (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6387180/, https://www.floridarep.org/cast-crew/brendan-powers/)   Synopsis: Two unrelated people. Two babies waiting to be born. A friendship is developed between two strangers.   Cast: Greg - Pixie Frost (https://www.backstage.com/u/pixie-frost/) Pam - Cathy Flockton   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
37:3112/11/2023
The Panel Presents - Episode 5 - Carolyn, John, Jake and Melissa

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-busser https://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391   Melissa Musgrave - https://www.facebook.com/MelissaMusgraveCreative?mibextid=ZbWKwL   Jake Lindsey -   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
48:5804/11/2023
S02 E07 - Episode 7 - ”The Paranormal Club’s 7th Annual Haunted House Sleepover” & Morey Norkin

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 of her university's paranormal club to a local haunted house to spend the night and look for evidence of the supernatural, but as the night goes on they find much more than they bargained for.   Cast: Lily - Natasha Gray Faith - Oak Faun (https://www.voices.com/profile/oakfaun) Harrison - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer) Knox - Chris Soucy (https://newplayexchange.org/users/26789/christopher-soucy, https://twitter.com/soucy_writer)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
30:5729/10/2023
S02 E06 - Episode 6 - ”The Deal” & Anne Flammang

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 collect one of her husband’s unique outstanding debts.    Cast: Vivian Howard - Hellen Fullerton (www.HelenFullerton.com) Arthur Nelligan - Andy Duncan (http://andy-duncan.co.uk/)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
30:4415/10/2023
The Panel Presents - Episode 4 - Susan, Sam, Angela & DC

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.com https://newplayexchange.org/users/10701/susan-jackson   Sam Heyman - https://newplayexchange.org/users/68885/sam-heyman https://twitter.com/sheymanCYCO Angela Sarabia - https://newplayexchange.org/users/83860/angela-sarabia   DC Cathro - https://newplayexchange.org/users/750/dc-cathro   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
48:2407/10/2023
S02 E05 - Episode 5 - ”Ethically Speaking” & John Patrick Bray

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/Authors/Author.aspx?iIA=673)   I also get to have a chat about the play with another wonderful playwright, screenwriter and teacher, John Patrick Bray (http://www.johnpatrickbray.com)   Synopsis: Daniel has sat through multiple tests to become a test subject for Dr Parry. However, her final test, a philopsophical debate about the lives of the many vs the lives of the one proves to lead to an...interesting ending.   Cast: Daniel - Raphael Key Dr Parry - Andrea Richardson (https://www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/andrea-richardson-1)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
32:4101/10/2023
S02 E04 - Episode 4 - ”A Wager” & Dana Hall

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 on top.   Cast: Copeland - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer) Peck - Gilly Fick (https://www.guildburys.com/, https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/surrey-sw-london-things-to-do/theatre-arts/people-review-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3QtMwInskCBo90LHEHkHqNtvxbWGQb6B4QG5ATd7TgI75HW9R7uoN22v8 & https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/surrey-sw-london-things-to-do/theatre-arts/albion-review/)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
31:0817/09/2023
S02 E03 - Episode 3 - ”Ghosted” & Greg Hatfield

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. However, they have discovered there is one thing wrong with it, a VERY resilient ghost!   Cast: Billy - Dominic McGee (https://www.spotlight.com/1415-4503-7338) Avery - Francesca Marago (https://www.spotlight.com/1177-9081-5117 & www.francescamarago.com) Ghost - Anthony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
26:1403/09/2023
The Panel Presents - Episode 3 - Katie, John, Nora and Scott

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_D1EBI Fetch-theatre.co.uk   Nora Louise Syran - www.noralouisesyran.com   https://www.dramatistsguild.com/members/noralouisesyran   https://newplayexchange.org/users/34709/nora-louise-syran   Scott Carter Cooper - scottcartercooper.com   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
54:5302/09/2023
S02 E02 - Episode 2 - ”Remembering Elizabeth” & Hannah Kennedy

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, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
29:2820/08/2023
S02 E01 - Episode 1 - ”Cloudy with a Chance of Contempt” & John Busser

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 (https://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391) who was part of Theatrical Shenanigans Season One as the playwright of Episode 10.   Synopsis: Sally and Lou are stunned by a phone call with their daughter. Sally wants to call her back and unleash the fury of God, but Lou thinks they should make a plan.    Cast: Sally - Megan Bickel Lou - Anthony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)     If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
23:5706/08/2023
The Panel Presents - Episode 2 -  Melissa, Tony, Jacqui and John

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-vale https://hethersettwritersgroup.weebly.com/tony-vale.html   Jacquelyn Priskorn - https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing https://newplayexchange.org/users/37764/jacquelyn-floyd-priskorn   John Patrick Bray - https://newplayexchange.org/users/4173/john-patrick-bray http://www.johnpatrickbray.com/ John's Book "Stage it and Stream it - Plays for Virtual Theatre" - https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Stream-Plays-Virtual-Theater/dp/1493072897/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3UXJC3TFI1JHQ&keywords=stage%20it%20and%20stream%20it%20plays%20for%20virtual&qid=1685836730&sprefix=stage%20it%20and%20stream%20it%20plays%20for%20virtual%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR0tubLt0NrAco-4cWIv5rcEhxIx5qNa14McI7zeKECNuYItljnShq9enTc   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
52:5905/08/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 12 - ”Not Getting Old”

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/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
05:1430/07/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 11 - ”The Honest Interview”

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 Leishmann Maria - Mari Ciancaglini   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
09:1123/07/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 10 - ”Consider”

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 Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
11:5616/07/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 9 - ”After Happily Ever After”

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-after)   Cast:   Prince Charming - Dominic McGee (https://www.spotlight.com/1415-4503-7338) Princess - Sarah Wyatt Voiceover - Max Thomas   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts  
04:3009/07/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 8 - ”Eggs in the Morning”

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/1587396/eggs-morning   Cast:   Lisa - Helen Fullerton (www.HelenFullerton.com)   Sam - Pixie Frost (https://www.backstage.com/u/pixie-frost/)     If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
08:2502/07/2023
The Panel Presents - Episode 1 - George, Dana, Robert and Deb

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-sapio https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio https://onstageoffstage.podbean.com/?fbclid=IwAR3KBD5AuoyfPIykTpcrfjbLdgtp0kdGGbo80rMbOcSzKNPfXdOZ5zd2qPo   Dana Hall - https://newplayexchange.org/users/58758/dana-hall https://www.danahallcreates.com/   Robert J. LeBlanc - https://newplayexchange.org/users/37762/robert-j-leblanc https://www.balderdashacademy.com/?fbclid=IwAR1mP-tzf7bCd27CreLPuWoaA4LUQ4MUaScmmyxEPjcvg7po8uHfONI4SCchttps://www.dramatistsguild.com/members/robertleblanc https://www.sleuthsmystery.com/?fbclid=IwAR0-kt27me-3xJzCyZH-h6X7q9S2DaCgX1fAYBJl6P9lulbctYXMNMuhVL4   Debra A. Cole - https://newplayexchange.org/users/30609/debra-cole http://www.debraacole-playwright.com/   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RFWScripts
58:5601/07/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 7 - ”One In Every Flavour”

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 Wilson   Giles - Andy Duncan (http://andy-duncan.co.uk/)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  
13:2125/06/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 6 - ”Don’t Scream”

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/, https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/surrey-sw-london-things-to-do/theatre-arts/people-review-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3QtMwInskCBo90LHEHkHqNtvxbWGQb6B4QG5ATd7TgI75HW9R7uoN22v8 & https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/surrey-sw-london-things-to-do/theatre-arts/albion-review/)   Dan - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
09:3818/06/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 5 - ”Affairs”

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)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  
10:5511/06/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 4 - ”No More Tea?”

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/no-more-tea)   Cast:   Violet - Gilly Fick (https://www.guildburys.com/, https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/surrey-sw-london-things-to-do/theatre-arts/people-review-2021/?fbclid=IwAR3QtMwInskCBo90LHEHkHqNtvxbWGQb6B4QG5ATd7TgI75HW9R7uoN22v8 & https://www.essentialsurrey.co.uk/surrey-sw-london-things-to-do/theatre-arts/albion-review/)   Derek - Jeff Dunne (http://www.bearcreations.org/, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123883515-nexus & https://newplayexchange.org/users/35020/jeff-dunne)   Lily - Amy Wilson   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  
09:3604/06/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 3 - ”Strangers and No Train”

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)   Cast:   Bert - Andy Duncan (http://andy-duncan.co.uk/)   Alice - Zoe Cheswick   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  
09:5128/05/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 2 - ”The Duck Did It!”

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://www.mandy.com/uk/a/heather-dalton)   Timmy - Zev Johnston (https://www.facebook.com/zevj.dehalevi)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  
04:1621/05/2023
Mini Shenanigans - Episode 1 - ”Fake News?”

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_Qm8VQZqPWymVGFIkfruadkU)   Delta - Kathy Li (http://www.kathyliaudio.com)   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/  
08:0914/05/2023
Episode 10 - ”A Coversation About Mom” & Jonathan Cook

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, including the podcast "Gather by The Ghost Light" (https://gatherbytheghostlight.podbean.com/) Cast: Jeremy - Tyler Costigan (www.tylercostigan.wixsite.com/home) Walter - Joe Swenson (www.brokenartsentertainment.com) Play Synopsis: At a cemetery, a son helps his father attempt to mend fences between him and his long lost wife before it’s too late.   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans RFWScripts - Etsy UK
27:1107/05/2023
Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 4

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 sibling bond continue to survive through the accusations as the story draws towards its conculsion? Cast: Eddie - Alex Lyne Lisa - Charlotte Sisson DI Jenkins - Kerry Frater DS Williams - Ellie Shields Amanda - Rachel Feeny-Williams Music - Written and Produced by Chris Coady   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
25:3206/05/2023
Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 3

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 mounting on Lisa, will she still stand by her brother? Cast: Eddie - Alex Lyne Lisa - Charlotte Sisson DI Jenkins - Kerry Frater DS Williams - Ellie Shields Music - Written and Produced by Chris Coady   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
17:2005/05/2023
Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 2

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 brother in the connection with the murder of a young woman, the question is...will she believe him? Cast: Eddie - Alex Lyne Lisa - Charlotte Sisson DI Jenkins - Kerry Frater DS Williams - Ellie Shields Amanda - Rachel Feeny-Williams Music - Written and Produced by Chris Coady   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
21:2704/05/2023
Theatrical Shenanigans Special - ”Believe Me” - Episode 1

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 wounds, a tale of an accident, and the police on his tail. The only question is. Who will she believe? Cast: Eddie - Alex Lyne Lisa - Charlotte Sisson DI Jenkins - Kerry Frater DS Williams - Ellie Shields Music - Written and Produced by Chris Coady   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
22:0203/05/2023
Episode 9 - ”The Front Line” & Debra Cole

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 Bassett Mrs Davidson - Caroline Fantozzi Play Synopsis: A piece with some sombre underlying contemporary themes that came from watching the news at the time of the police shootings/beatings and unnecessary restraint leading to the death of black American male citizens that lead to the Black Lives Matter campaign. It just makes you wonder about the recruitment process of law enforcement officers. If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
26:4023/04/2023
Episode 8 - ”The Last Week” & Marcia Eppich-Harris

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/channel/UCccEzc9wFnBJKJDkEFaDfoA) Cast: John - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/) Ramona - Gilly Fick Play Synopsis: A man reflects at the end of his life and how to have a more comfortable, if extremely lonely, ending. https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1928771/last-week   If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
26:1209/04/2023
Episode 7 - ”One Foot in Front of The Other” & Christopher Plumridge

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 Leishmann Nathan - Robert Knowles Play Synopsis: Nathan is taking a coach to London where he is running the London Marathon; Elise is taking the coach to London to support her granddaughter who is also running the London Marathon. The two enter into a discussion about life and running – but is everything as it seems? https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2154189/one-foot-front-other If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
27:3226/03/2023
Episode 6 - ”Fun” & Melissa Schmitz

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 Schmitz Cast: 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?" "What is our cultural fascination with the worst parts of humanity?" & "Are we empowering these impulses by giving them so much attention?" https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2097083/fun If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
22:2212/03/2023
Episode 5 - ”A Trifle Upset” & George Sapio

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 Garland George - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037) Play Synopsis: The play tells the story of Margaret, who is looking to show off her creative skills in her home village to honour the Queens Jublilee celebrations but things don’t go quite as she imagines they will. If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
25:1726/02/2023
Episode 4 - ”Stork Patrol” & Katie Jones

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 Soucy Agent - 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://newplayexchange.org/plays/2033718/stork-patrol If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
26:2312/02/2023
Episode 3 - ”Coming In” & Robert J LeBlanc

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 Vale Malcolm - Kerry Frater (https://www.vshowcards.com/profile/kerryfrater/) Tom - Dale Wylde Lesley - Ellie Shields Synopsis: Malcolm and Janet prepare for their son coming to tea bringing in a new partner for them to meet, only to be presented an unexpected announcement. https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1540333/coming If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
27:1229/01/2023
Episode 2 - ”Munday Tuesday Friday” & Georgette Vale

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 Cole Joe Friday - George Sapio (onstageoffstage.org, gsapio.com) Mr Thursday - Dominic McGee Play Synopsis: Mundy Tuesday Friday is a fast paced, screwball comedy, reminiscent of the films of Howard Hawks and Frank Capra, with the dialogue style of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. The play takes place in a small office space, and we meet three office workers, who have become best friends. Their dialogue together is fast, precise and funny. As in the Hawks and Capra films, their tone shifts after receiving some bad news, and they have to face their future together. https://newplayexchange.org/plays/114253/mundy-tuesday-friday If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
27:3815/01/2023
Episode 1 - ”Mother Knows Best” & Max Thomas

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 Frost Charlotte - Alicia Harding Rosemary - Fiona Lieshmann Play 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 anymore, she has something to say about it! https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1909838/mother-knows-best If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheatricalShenaniganshttps://www.patreon.com/TheatricalShenanigans https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/
25:4501/01/2023