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PlaywrightsSpeak podcastsColony 53 with Felicia Russell and PJ BensonColony 53 takes place in a Dystopian Future. Felicia Russel and PJ Benson star in this new comedy. 2023-07-0425 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsThe Perfect Rabbi ServiceCoThe 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 2023-02-0421 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsWithout 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 2022-12-0232 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsConnie 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. 2022-11-201h 01PlaywrightsSpeak podcastsColony 53Colony 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 me...2022-08-0131 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsRusted Lock Act 3- The Ships InnAnne Maloney is ready to make her move and arrest the guilty.2022-07-2520 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsRusted Lock Act 2 The ShedReggie goes to the Shed and get's more than he bargained for. 2022-07-2512 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsRusted Lock Act 1Rusted Lock takes place at the Ships Inn in Melrose Ireland2022-07-2314 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsDog Spelled BackwardsThis play was written by Stephanie Griffin for the PlaywrightsSpeak stage readings on October 24, 2021 @ the Guild of Creative Art. 2021-11-2411 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsNew Jersey FoxesNorman and Alice two New Jersey Foxes, discuss the stress of the living in the NJ Forest. 2021-11-2116 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsKieran 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 2021-11-2016 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsNY TIMES Best Seller IMPROVISATION STORYOpening the New York Times Best sellers list, and creating a story from the just the titles. No preparation, just open and start the story. 2020-03-2104 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsTolland 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. 2020-03-1508 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsS O S by Mary Carol Stunkel *Revised 3 8 20Two Emperor penguins are starring down at a cell phone stuck in the ice, screen side down.2020-03-0810 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsAfter Midnight by Evan Krachman- Stage Reading recorded 2/23/20A cab driver picks up a most unusual fare after midnight. 2020-03-0713 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsSpeak in Tongues By Shelia Duane- Staged reading recording 2/23/20Two strangers meet under revival tent, one looking for guidance the other cash. 2020-03-0715 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsFree as a Bird by Stephanie Griffin- Staged reading Recorded 2/23/20A mother takes her son to college. 2020-03-0707 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsTOPAZ YELLOWDelia, 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.2019-11-1117 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsCherry Pie Baby- Live recording 9/21/19Cherry 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. 2019-09-2615 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsThe end of her the beginning of me, Max Keenan's next caseMax next case is straight from the heart. The set up. 2019-08-2301 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsCherry Pie Baby TeaserMax 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 2019-08-2100 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsConnected or NotTwo strangers meet in a coffee shop, connected or not. 2018-11-1814 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsSoul Mates by Mary Carol Stunkel2018-11-1711 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsDinner for One by Stephanie Griffin2018-11-1713 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsNY TIMES BEST SELLERS JULY 8 Improv by YoshiYoshi takes a crack at Improving the NY Times Best Seller List, Live from the Kanazawa Toyko Hotel Rm 8022018-07-0904 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsImprov NY Times Best Sellers 7/1/18This is an improvisation of creating a story by reading the NY Times Best sellers List. This episode features, Middle Grade Hardcovers, and Picture Books. 2018-07-0405 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsTwit Puppet and Pawn - Audience Talk BackAudience members ask the playwright and actors about the play they just heard. 2018-07-0110 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsThe Twit, the Puppet and the Pawn, 140 characters can kill!A political fantasy, The twit, the puppet and the pawn are on trial for their crimes against us all. Cast of characters; Twit-Alexis Kozak, The Puppet- Matt Drew. Pawn- Scott Visco and Kilgore Trout-the Judge. There is also a talk back bonus of the audience sharing their thoughts and questions after the play. 2018-07-0120 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsNY Times Book Review Improvisation StoryI read the NY Times Hardcover Best Sellers titles and weave a story together by improvisation. 2018-03-1703 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsNY Times Best Sellers Improvisational stories - reading the titlesI open the NY TIMES Book Review insert and head to the back pages. There is the listing of the top books. I read these titles making a story on the fly. 2018-01-1305 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsAlexis Kozak-"ALYOSHA" Interview with the actor/director/playwrightI finally get to sit down in the PlaywrightsSpeak studio to interview Alexis Kozak. Aleix shares his thoughts an perspective on his new one man show Alyosha.2018-01-0351 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsMI6 Lost Tape- Ernesto Caldar, Reg Davis-Ernesto Caldar is a notorious labor disrupter in Scotland. This tape was recently found when MI6 was investigating the missing man from Ships Inn in 2012. Ernesto Caldar explains to Reg Davis the owner of the Ships Inn, the new labor rules for his bar. 2017-11-1903 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsReg Davis Confronts Larry Parns on the awful truth of the Secret of MelroseLarry Parns walks into the Ships Inn to forget about his life. Reg Davis the owner/ bartender confronts Reg on his actions. 2017-11-1808 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsRusted Lock by Evan KrachmanThe artist Artist: Frank Colaguori, painted this wonderful Rusted lock that helped unlock a play for me. This play takes place in Melrose Scotland. Cast: Renee Panagos- Catharine Reg Davis, Evan krachman 2017-10-2910 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsReady to SailArtwork: Ready to Sail – Oil Painting Artist: Yelena Snovsky Playwright: Alexis Kozak. Cast: PJ Benson, Steven Kapsaskis, Alexis Kozak Two fisherman are ready to set sail looking for survivors from the hurricane in Puerto Rico.2017-10-2917 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsPlaywrightsSpeak- Bonanza Shooting Gallery by Shelia DuanArtwork: Bonanza Shooting Gallery – Watercolor Artist: Jill Alexander Playwright: Mary Kelly. Playwright: Shelia Duane. Cast: Jim Benner as Detective Robinson, Renee Panagos as Detective Butler Maggie Condon as Mrs. Melvile2017-10-2914 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsBetween Far Away and a Fox- Dining Inside and OutArtwork: Between Far Away and a Fox – Oil Painting Artwork: Dining Inside and Out – Oil Painting Artist: Sven Widen Artist: Ratna Mathur Playwright- Jim Benner. Playwright: Cast: Carl Hoffman as the man, Wendy Peace as the woman Cast: Stage Directions: Janey Huber2017-10-2912 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsThe Last Touch of LightThe Artist Valerie Morone, created the oil painting, Mary Kelly is the playwright. Cast: Joe Aviles performs the monolouge.2017-10-2904 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsPEACE TALKSPeace Talks takes place in a small cafe in the Druid Hills of Haifa. A son and father meet for the last time. 2017-08-2601 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsMaria's WishWhat happens when Sister Maria must pronounce her wish to the church? This play was inspired by the work of Joseph Q. Daily- Oil Painting titled Maria's Wish. 2017-07-2016 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsThe Girl in the ForestBob Cleary performs this piece, written by Gloria Moro. 2017-06-1907 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsBlack Box into the Guild of Creative Art Marula TreePart two of Black Box into the Guild. Marula tree by Alexis Kozak. Yiorgos Kozak, Greg Meyers, Kelly Lozo and Sophie Virgilo.2017-06-1921 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsBlack Box into the Guild of Creative ArtA live event was recorded May 21st at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, NJ. 5 staged readings inspired by the works of artists from the Guild. Cassandra Amind the Corn. Lady of the Rose and Magnolia, the first 3 of five are ready to be enjoyed.2017-06-1836 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsPlaywrights Speak- Presents a chat with John Dias from the Two River Theater, Red Bank NJI had the opportunity to sit down with John Dias on March 10th to talk about his work as the Artistic Director at the Two River Theater, in Red Bank NJ. John shares his thoughts and stories about working behind the scenes and the challenges to continue to make live theater an important cultural event. We also had a special guest Sasha, John's dog who comes to work with him. So if you are wondering what the chewing is going on or clanging, it's Sasha. I think Sasha helps add to the realistic qualities of my recordings. I...2017-04-1151 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsMartyna Majok- Playwright InterviewCheck out this podcast of my interview with Martyna Majok, she's one of the hottest playwrights in the NY scene. This is the second part of my "Kitchen Interview"with Martyna. I set up my mini- recording gig in her kitchen. We talk about actors, writing and her upcoming new play " Cost of Living". 2017-03-1621 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsTrumpedPlaywrightsSpeak has an extra bonus this month. This was recorded live at the House of Independents Theater in Asbury Park, March 1, 2017. The American Poetry Theater presented an evening of monologues focused on President Trump. This piece was written by my an old friend, Dr. Harris. Thanks to Richard Quartrone, of APT and Denis Coughlan, who performed the monologue.2017-03-0307 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsInterview Martyna Majok This is part one of a two part interview with the playwright Martyna Majok. Martyna graciously allowed me to transform her kitchen into my portable recording studio. This interview covers her life as a playwright in NJ and NY. We also discuss "IronBound”, which hit the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in the spring of 2016. I met Martyna in 2012 where she was teaching a class in play writing for the NJ Repertory Theater in Long Branch. I can still hear her voice in my head, guiding me to be an honest writer. I admire her strength and he...2017-02-2528 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsPassing the Vermont PackageThis is an fictitious excerpt from the Vermont Senate, secretly recorded. It's up to you to decide if this package should be approved. You decide by voting with your feedback. 2017-01-2806 minPlaywrightsSpeak podcastsDying for VermontDying for Vermont is a black comedy exploring life and death in the future. This is a 10 minute excerpt recorded live at the NJ Repertory Theater, in West Long Branch NJ. 2017-01-0211 min