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"SHOWMANCE" by Chad Beguelin

"SHOWMANCE" by Chad Beguelin

In this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with six-time TONY Award Nominee Chad Beguelin about his new novel "SHOWMANCE" and his life as a Broadway writer. About SHOWMANCE: Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical.

35 mins
Sep 24
"LIFELINE" by Robin Hiley & Becky Hope-Palmer

"LIFELINE" by Robin Hiley & Becky Hope-Palmer

In this episode, Jonathan and Devon chat with composer Robin Hiley & writer Becky Hope-Palmer about their musical "LIFELINE" currently running off-Broadway. LIFELINE tells the story of Scottish scientist Alexander Fleming’s world-changing discovery of penicillin in 1928, charting the rise and fall of antibiotics.

37 mins
Sep 17
"PARK AND PLAY" by Kara Emily Krantz

"PARK AND PLAY" by Kara Emily Krantz

"PARK AND PLAY" by Kara Emily Krantz. Archibald and Jessie frequent the park every Thursday afternoon, but today holds a special, slightly disturbing and definitely disrupting surprise. Written by Kara Emily Krantz. Directed by Devon McSherry.

41 mins
Sep 10
"THE ANGEL" by Robert J. LeBlanc

"THE ANGEL" by Robert J. LeBlanc

THE ANGEL by Robert J. LeBlanc. Jack has a terrible secret. He’s stuck with no way out until a chance meeting with a stranger in a deserted subway station gives him everything that he asked for. Written by Robert J. LeBlanc. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

48 mins
Aug 19
"SLASHER'S DELIGHT" by Chris Soucy

"SLASHER'S DELIGHT" by Chris Soucy

SLASHER'S DELIGHT: A comedy horror audio play that gives the behind the scenes look at how "final girls" in slasher scenarios actually get selected to become final girls. Written by Christopher Soucy. Directed by Devon McSherry.

47 mins
Aug 5
"THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" by Michael R. Ray & Dani Ray

"THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" by Michael R. Ray & Dani Ray

"THE EVENT: A MUSICAL JOURNEY" - An ecological sci-fi song cycle. A rogue rocket launch sets off a chain reaction that traps humanity on Earth. The fallout is explored through eight musical vignettes, bound loosely by the musings of a mysterious narrator.

1 h 13 mins
Jul 22
"A GOOD FIT" by Jaclyn Stiller

"A GOOD FIT" by Jaclyn Stiller

A GOOD FIT: Two women visit a coffee shop. One is there for a job interview. The other for a blind date. Unfortunately, they accidentally sit at the wrong tables. Romantic comedy. Written by Jaclyn Stiller. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

37 mins
Jul 8
"3x3" by Eric Odom

"3x3" by Eric Odom

3x3 - A SHORT PLAY IN THREE SHORTER ACTS: A married couple face struggles as they try to have a baby, but hope keeps them moving forward ... accordingly. Written by Eric Odom. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

38 mins
Jun 24
"GROUND CONTROL TO BABY TOM" by Emily McClain

"GROUND CONTROL TO BABY TOM" by Emily McClain

GROUND CONTROL TO BABY TOM: Two female astronauts, charged with the important mission of carrying the first pregnancy to full term in space, find themselves entangled in patriarchal nonsense, even 400 million miles away on a spaceship orbiting Jupiter's moon Io.

48 mins
Jun 17
"POSTPARTUM" by Jillian Blevins

"POSTPARTUM" by Jillian Blevins

POSTPARTUM: The Mother had a baby a month ago. Her Husband knows something is wrong. And the baby monitor keeps making these weird noises... Written by Jillian Blevins. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Marian Thibodeau as "Mother" and Matt Hoffman as "Husband".

53 mins
Jun 10
"IT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR" by Greg Kotis

"IT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR" by Greg Kotis

IT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR: Deutero-Fung, a mold spore with big ideas, attempts to rally his fellow mold spores into blooming immediately and take over the apartment-verse, but Hyphae-Fung, a mold spore with even bigger ideas, warns the community that blooming early will be a mistake.

1 h 11 mins
May 13
"THAT NIGHT "BUTCHER" PETE GOT KNOCKED OUT BY JESSIE "THE CANNON" TESORI" by Jonathan Cook

"THAT NIGHT "BUTCHER" PETE GOT KNOCKED OUT BY JESSIE "THE CANNON" TESORI" by Jonathan Cook

THAT NIGHT "BUTCHER" PETE GOT KNOCKED OUT BY JESSIE "THE CANNON" TESORI: World class heavyweight champion fighter, “Butcher” Pete Wilcox, is at the peak of his career – a living legend with a winning streak to brag about.

59 mins
Apr 15
"UNKNOWN NUMBER" by Greg Mandryk

"UNKNOWN NUMBER" by Greg Mandryk

UNKNOWN NUMBER: As a snowstorm rages outside, a woman receives phone calls from an entity that attempts to lure her outside. Written by Greg Mandryk. Directed by Chris Plumridge in association with Ruby Sky Productions.

34 mins
Mar 27
"FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY" by Daniel Prillaman

"FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY" by Daniel Prillaman

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (aka THE BREAD PLAY): After getting the unlimited bread deal at an Italian restaurant, Arlo and Val are both stuffed and ready for the check. But their server doesn’t bring them their check. He brings them more bread. He keeps ...

58 mins
Mar 5
"COMMUNAL TABLE" by Jenny Lyn Bader

"COMMUNAL TABLE" by Jenny Lyn Bader

COMMUNAL TABLE: Have you ever had to share a table in a café with the wrong people? On one summer afternoon in June, the day of the summer solstice, three characters end up at the same café table.

54 mins
Jan 29
"IMMERSION THERAPY" by David MacGregor

"IMMERSION THERAPY" by David MacGregor

IMMERSION THERAPY: The best husband in the world gives his wife the ultimate birthday present. Written by David MacGregor. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Devon McSherry as "Melissa", Jonathan Cook as "Doug", and Tommy Cooper as "Droppo the Clown" Intro/Outro music: JK/47.

48 mins
Jan 16
"SANTA DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE" by Patrick Gabridge

"SANTA DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE" by Patrick Gabridge

SANTA DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE: Mom and Dad have never gotten around to telling Jeffrey that there’s no Santa. He’s 30, and he still believes. This Christmas the truth comes out about Santa, as well as a few other family secrets. Written by Patrick Gabridge.

29 mins
12/18/23
"SANTA THE CLAUSE" by Ron Burch

"SANTA THE CLAUSE" by Ron Burch

SANTA THE CLAUSE: Santa Claus and his elf Beedle visit the holiday office party of Mr. Hargraves, the rich CEO of Awesome Toys, to make him an offer he can't refuse. (*contains Adult language) Written by Ron Burch. Ron Burch is a playwright, screenwriter, and novelist.

22 mins
12/4/23
"KINGDUMB: Act 2" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

"KINGDUMB: Act 2" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

This episode was recorded on stage in front of a Live audience on October 21st at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. KINGDUMB: This episode is ACT 2 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior.

59 mins
11/13/23
"KINGDUMB: Act 1" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

"KINGDUMB: Act 1" by Jonathan Cook (LIVE Event Recording)

This episode was recorded on stage in front of a sold-out Live audience on October 21st at Le Chat Noir Theatre in Augusta, GA. KINGDUMB: This episode is ACT 1 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior.

1 h 22 mins
11/13/23
"SECONDHAND SOUL" by Ava Love Hanna

"SECONDHAND SOUL" by Ava Love Hanna

SECONDHAND SOUL: Em and Vi are a couple in love who just moved into a new house. When Em attempts to use Vi's Ouija board to come out to her dead mother, she finds herself bargaining to save her soul from what she accidentally summons instead.

32 mins
10/30/23
”AIN’T THE BIGGEST CITY” by Straton Rushing

”AIN’T THE BIGGEST CITY” by Straton Rushing

AIN'T THE BIGGEST CITY: When an inmate dies at the county jail under suspicious circumstances, the EMT who oversaw the affair is brought in for questioning. She might have a secret or two, but as connections arise more and more secrets arise to the surface.

34 mins
9/14/23
”THE DEMON LADY” by John Patrick Bray

”THE DEMON LADY” by John Patrick Bray

THE DEMON LADY: A couple of friends decide to escape for a weekend and go camping but a sudden storm in the middle of the night destroys their tent and now they are on the run looking for shelter. But what they find instead may just be a little more dangerous than the rain.

43 mins
9/1/23
”TOOTH OR DARE” by Emily McClain

”TOOTH OR DARE” by Emily McClain

TOOTH OR DARE: Don't piss off the tooth fairy. Just don't do it. Written by Emily McClain. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by: Andrew Jones as "Andrew", Jamie Johnson Turner as "Lydia", and Kayla Gardner as "The Tooth Fairy" Intro/Outro music: JK/47.

35 mins
7/31/23
”WHEEL OF FORTUNE REVERSED” by Scott C. Sickles

”WHEEL OF FORTUNE REVERSED” by Scott C. Sickles

WHEEL OF FORTUNE REVERSED: Death has come for Michael but Michael has a bucket list that only the Grim Reaper can fulfill. Written by Scott C. Sickles. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by: Robert J. Leblanc as "Michael" & Dana Hall as "Death" Intro/Outro music: JK/47.

49 mins
7/13/23
”A TRAGEDY OF OWLS” by John Mabey (MABEY MONTH!)

”A TRAGEDY OF OWLS” by John Mabey (MABEY MONTH!)

A TRAGEDY OF OWLS: After a successful anti-Nazi attack, two Dutch co-conspirators, Lau Mazirel and Willem Arondeus, meet in prison - one free and one facing death. Both have an urgent but opposing plea for the other. Written by John Mabey.

32 mins
6/30/23
”PLAYING WITH DOLLS” by John Mabey (MABEY MONTH!)

”PLAYING WITH DOLLS” by John Mabey (MABEY MONTH!)

PLAYING WITH DOLLS: Two men exchange dolls in an alleyway, a simple trade that turns out to not be so simple. Written by John Mabey. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by: Ryan Abel as "Carl" and Sean Moton as "Gregory" Intro/Outro music: JK/47.

30 mins
6/26/23
”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 2 by Steven Hayet

”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 2 by Steven Hayet

HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS IN MAY (Part 2): Act 2 begins thirty years earlier when Maya's mom and Hugo's mom meet for the first time. Written by Steven Hayet. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

52 mins
5/31/23
”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 1 by Steven Hayet

”HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS...IN MAY” Part 1 by Steven Hayet

HUGO SAVES CHRISTMAS IN MAY (Part 1): A year-round Christmas store is going out of business and Hugo McGee, a longtime loyal customer, refuses to accept the news. Written by Steven Hayet. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

37 mins
5/31/23
”A MONOGAMY OF SWANS” by John Minigan

”A MONOGAMY OF SWANS” by John Minigan

A MONOGAMY OF SWANS: After breaking up with her fiancé Jimmie, Ellie has gone to Boston’s Public Garden to kill the swans. Violet, her ex, arrives with a better alternative. Written by John Minigan. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

31 mins
5/23/23
”LENORA” by Jonathan Cook

”LENORA” by Jonathan Cook

LENORA: A man visits a therapist regarding his daughter’s strange dreams that have started to manifest into reality. Written & Directed by Jonathan Cook. Featuring special guest co-host Robb Smith from the Chewing the Fat with Big Robb podcast.

1 h 3 mins
3/30/23
”OPEN MIC NIGHT” by Evan Baughfman

”OPEN MIC NIGHT” by Evan Baughfman

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Surprises await audience members at a mysterious “Open Mic” performance. Written by Evan Baughfman. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by: Julian Diaz as "Mike", Mickey Lay as "Michael", and Karla Fischbach as "Lily" Intro/Outro music: JK/47.

42 mins
3/15/23
”XIERNON FROM GLIXTAR” by Maripat Allen

”XIERNON FROM GLIXTAR” by Maripat Allen

XIERNON FROM GLIXTAR: A husband and wife try to escape an alien abduction that turns out to be a little friendlier than they originally thought. Written by Maripat Allen. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

22 mins
2/22/23
”RECESS” by Kara Emily Krantz

”RECESS” by Kara Emily Krantz

RECESS: Two children enact on the playground how they imagine life would be like as adults. But perhaps they are merely practicing for the future, and they are destined to spend their lives together. Written by Kara Emily Krantz. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

29 mins
2/13/23
”THE TICKET” by Franky D. Gonzalez

”THE TICKET” by Franky D. Gonzalez

THE TICKET: Mary, Tracey, and Gazzara work as night shift call center reps. They hate each other and also have a weird fascination with furries. And tonight, they're playing the lotto. Written by Franky D. Gonzalez. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

51 mins
1/18/23
”THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY” by John Busser

”THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY” by John Busser

THE SHELF ON THE ELF: A BRICK FISTULA MYSTERY - It's a murder at the North Pole. Did Santa slay? Brick Fistula, hard-drinking, fast-talking, private eye is gonna find out who’s naughty... and who’s guilty! Written by John Busser. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

41 mins
12/24/22
”HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS” by John Bavoso

”HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS” by John Bavoso

HOMO FOR CHRISTMAS: Ashley has brought her new girlfriend, Skyler, home for Christmas to meet her family — who turn out to be exceptionally bad at adapting to change. Written by John Bavoso. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

26 mins
12/19/22
”THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUESTION” by Rachel Feeny-Williams

”THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUESTION” by Rachel Feeny-Williams

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS QUESTION: Maggie & Jeff are facing the volatile world of a bind date with the added perils of trying to choose a Christmas film for their date. What makes a movie a Christmas movie? Written by Rachel Feeny-Williams.

25 mins
12/15/22
”THE SANTA THING” by Greg Lam

”THE SANTA THING” by Greg Lam

THE SANTA THING: Taylor is excited to bring her girlfriend home to meet her folks for Christmas. There's just one thing that they need to talk about beforehand. The Santa thing. Written by Greg Lam. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

24 mins
12/8/22
”THE BEAR (Pt 1: BEGINNINGS)” by Christopher Plumridge

”THE BEAR (Pt 1: BEGINNINGS)” by Christopher Plumridge

THE BEAR (Part 1: BEGINNINGS) - Part one of The Bear series of monologues. Bear begins life in a little town house in Frankfurt, 1941, but all is not well with the world...... Written by Christopher Plumridge. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

26 mins
11/21/22
”THE BOARD” by Eric Mansfield

”THE BOARD” by Eric Mansfield

THE BOARD: When a new West Point graduate visiting NYC wanders into a conversation between two veterans playing chess in the park, he gets a life lesson he wasn't expecting and that might just keep him -- and his fellow soldiers -- alive.

31 mins
11/10/22
”PETE & PETRIA’S PETRIFYING PODCAST” by Dana Hall & David Lipschutz

”PETE & PETRIA’S PETRIFYING PODCAST” by Dana Hall & David Lipschutz

PETE AND PETRIA'S PETRIFYING PODCAST: Two thrill seeking podcast hosts take on a little too much when they decide to do a live stream investigation at a notorious haunted house. Written by Dana Hall and David Lipschutz. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

53 mins
10/27/22
BONUS: TeeVillain

BONUS: TeeVillain

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2 mins
10/20/22
”YOU’VE REACHED JUSTIN” by Christian St. Croix

”YOU’VE REACHED JUSTIN” by Christian St. Croix

YOU'VE REACHED JUSTIN: Daniel only planned for a night out of clubbing with his best friend and crush, Justin. But before they can meet, monsters fall from the sky and begin attacking the city.

40 mins
10/10/22
”OFF CENTER” by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

”OFF CENTER” by Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn

OFF CENTER: Melody, a somewhat eccentric older woman, sits in front of her favorite painting at the art museum, a white dot painted slightly off center on a black background.

25 mins
9/26/22
”A PERFECT TWO” by Guy Newsham

”A PERFECT TWO” by Guy Newsham

A PERFECT TWO: In this romantic comedy, tension begins to rise when a couple decides to play a little game of “how would you rate your partner on a scale from one to ten”. It turns out that being perfect for each other doesn’t always mean you’re a ten.

27 mins
9/12/22
”A BENEVOLENT ALLIANCE OF MOURNERS” by Ken Preuss

”A BENEVOLENT ALLIANCE OF MOURNERS” by Ken Preuss

A BENEVOLENT ALLIANCE OF MOURNERS: A student, home from college to attend the funeral of a friend, and a singer, hired to perform at the service, meet by chance outside the church, conversing, confessing, and connecting in unexpected ways.

32 mins
8/29/22
”WEDDING BELL BLUES” by Marj O’Neill-Butler

”WEDDING BELL BLUES” by Marj O’Neill-Butler

WEDDING BELL BLUES: A mother's nose gets out of joint when discussing her daughter's wedding plans. She feels left out and feeling down until she opens her birthday present from her daughter. Written by Marj O'Neill-Butler. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

25 mins
8/12/22
”A WICKED SLICE” by John Busser

”A WICKED SLICE” by John Busser

A WICKED SLICE: A trio of golfers are searching for a lost golf ball, but what they find as they venture off the fairway makes them realize that maybe they should've just taken the penalty stroke instead. Written by John Busser. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

31 mins
7/27/22
”NEW KID NEXT DOOR” by Arthur M. Jolly

”NEW KID NEXT DOOR” by Arthur M. Jolly

NEW KID NEXT DOOR: Two siblings are stuck with the weird, creepy - and ultimately maybe not even human - kid from next door, on July Fourth, when there are firecrackers to be stolen and played with. Let freedom ring! Written by Arthur M. Jolly.

23 mins
7/4/22
”AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH” by John Bavoso

”AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH” by John Bavoso

AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH: After luring Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah under false pretenses, binding him, and nearly sacrificing him, Abraham is faced with an even more arduous task... attempting to make small talk with his son during their walk home.

25 mins
6/13/22
”CROSSOVER FICTION” by Greg Lam

”CROSSOVER FICTION” by Greg Lam

CROSSOVER FICTION: When sci-fi heroine, Josie Moon, tracks down the escaped interdimensional villain Maximus Wolfe to get revenge for the murder of her lover, she finds herself breaching the boundary between fiction and reality. Written by Greg Lam.

28 mins
5/31/22
”CLOSING DOORS” by John Minigan

”CLOSING DOORS” by John Minigan

CLOSING DOORS: When fourth-grade teacher Sandra is criticized by old friend and Assistant Principal Valerie for breaking protocol in an active shooter drill, they must decide how they can save both their friendship and their students. Written by John Minigan.

26 mins
5/4/22
”CHOICES” by James McLindon

”CHOICES” by James McLindon

CHOICES: A debtor burdened by crushing student loans is offered a way out … but is the deal too good to be true? Written by James McLindon. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by: Chelsea Glass and Eric Odom. Intro/Outro music: JK/47.

35 mins
4/20/22
”SCIENCE FRICTION” by Ken Preuss

”SCIENCE FRICTION” by Ken Preuss

SCIENCE FRICTION; OR THE RAPID DECONSTRUCTION OF A RATIONAL MIND: A deep dive into her boyfriend’s Sci-Fi favorites sends Daisy over the deep end. Written by Ken Preuss. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

28 mins
3/14/22
”MARIGOLD” by Jonathan Cook

”MARIGOLD” by Jonathan Cook

MARIGOLD: A man enjoying a day at the park unwillingly becomes a part of a murder for hire plot when he encounters two strangers who both mistake his identity. A deal is made, money is transferred, and the marigolds are quite lovely in the park this time of year.

13 mins
2/7/22
”MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE” by Lindsay Partain

”MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE” by Lindsay Partain

MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE: Miles beneath the ocean’s surface, two scientists are left in complete darkness when the lights on their deep-water submersible are taken out by something lurking in the depths of the Mariana Trench. Written by Lindsay Partain.

12 mins
1/17/22
”IT’S A WONDERFUL SATAN” by John Mabey

”IT’S A WONDERFUL SATAN” by John Mabey

IT'S A WONDERFUL SATAN: An abridged, twisty retelling of 'It's A Wonderful Life.' Satan is at their lowest point when met by a demon named Clarence. It's up to Clarence to help Satan regain their confidence while also earning his horns in the process.

17 mins
12/24/21
”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet

”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet

PLAYING WITH FIRED: In order to get the job of her dreams, a young ambitious candidate has to fire the man who currently holds the position. Written by Steven Hayet. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by: Marian Thibodeau as Samantha, Tom Colechin as Mr.

21 mins
12/23/21
”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge

”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge

NORTH POLE NOIR: A dark look at the underside of the North Pole, as detective Harvey the Elf tries to solve the murder of Frosty the Snowman. Professor Hinkle claims he was framed, but what sorts of tundra games are these folks playing.

24 mins
12/21/21
”THE DEAL” by Ryan Kaminski

”THE DEAL” by Ryan Kaminski

THE DEAL: A short horror/thriller play set in the mid-1950s. A widow is visited by a sinister stranger looking to collect one of her late husband’s outstanding debts. Written by Ryan Kaminski. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook.

20 mins
11/18/21
”IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU” by Don Goodrum

”IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU” by Don Goodrum

IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU: Doctor Phineas Philpott is missing and presumed dead! But he has sent the mystical gem, The Eye of Cthulhu to his old friend Professor Kit Maroney, who is also the boon companion of hearty Victorian adventurer Ignatius Flivver, with instructions to give it to no one, especially not the Adamite Order of the Ancient Dawn.

24 mins
10/15/21
”THE SHED” by Joanne Greene

”THE SHED” by Joanne Greene

THE SHED: Jimmy has a secret that he's burning to tell to his best friend, Charlie - that his mama keeps a witch chained up in their shed! Charlie wants Jimmy to prove it by showing, but that may not be such a good idea... Written by Joanne Greene.

23 mins
10/1/21
”REMEMBERED” by John Mabey

”REMEMBERED” by John Mabey

REMEMBERED: Walls are diaries and rooms have desires. In the buying and selling of a house, two people discover what's truly at stake and the power of finding love through loss. Written by John Mabey. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Christy Roosma and Jaye Starkes.

17 mins
9/17/21
”PEOPLE WILL TALK” by Scott Mullen

”PEOPLE WILL TALK” by Scott Mullen

PEOPLE WILL TALK: Two strangers meet on a building ledge, where they ponder life, and the choreography of jumping. Written by Scott Mullen. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Erica Garraffa and Jason Latimer. Intro/Outro music: JK/47.

11 mins
8/19/21
”DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules)”by David Strauss

”DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules)”by David Strauss

DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules): Imagine an alternate reality where ruthless Barbarians, powerful Wizards, and cunning Thieves dive into the Fantasy Corporate World with the hit roleplaying game DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules).

19 mins
7/8/21
”LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID” by Rick Davis

”LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID” by Rick Davis

LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID: Thanks to COVID-19, Melanie and Alan are down on their luck. They have 86 bucks in their bank account, their rent is due, and neither has a job. They argue in front of Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, a restaurant that needs a dishwasher.

13 mins
6/4/21
”MOTETZ DAM” by Devon McSherry

”MOTETZ DAM” by Devon McSherry

MOTETZ DAM: A couple are having their first romantic home cooked meal. When an allergic reaction breaks the atmosphere, the question isn’t just will their relationship withstand this disastrous evening, but will either of them survive the night.

20 mins
5/10/21
”BACKSEAT DRIVER” by Scott Mullen

”BACKSEAT DRIVER” by Scott Mullen

BACKSEAT DRIVER: Darcy isn't happy when a drunk woman climbs into the back of her car, thinking it's an Uber. But as they chat, it turns out that all is not what it seems. Written by Scott Mullen. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Marian Thibodeau and Chelsea Mahoney.

14 mins
4/19/21
”FINDING HELP” by Marj O’Neill-Butler

”FINDING HELP” by Marj O’Neill-Butler

FINDING HELP: Daphne and her Mother are at loggerheads concerning assisted living or bringing in a caregiver. When Daphne tries to solve the problem, she is surprised by her Mother's attitude. Written by Marj O'Neill-Butler. Directed by Jonathan Cook.

10 mins
4/5/21
”COASTER” by Scott Mullen

”COASTER” by Scott Mullen

COASTER: An anxious woman goes on a roller coaster with her boyfriend, but she turns out to have ulterior motives. Romantic Comedy. Written by Scott Mullen. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Marian Thibodeau, Ben Evans, and Jason Latimer.

8 mins
3/15/21
”DON’T CALL ME CUPID” by Jonathan Cook

”DON’T CALL ME CUPID” by Jonathan Cook

DON'T CALL ME CUPID: Katie is completely smitten with a new man in her life and is eager to show him off to her roommate. Love takes a tragic backseat, however, when the god of love, Eros (aka Cupid), appears and accidentally shoots her new boyfriend with the wrong arrow.

19 mins
2/14/21
”BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE!” by Patrick Gabridge

”BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE!” by Patrick Gabridge

BEATRIX POTTER MUST DIE!: A desperate farmer travels back in time for a drastic solution to his plague of rabbits. A funny tale that offers a possible origin story to "The Tale of Peter Rabbit". Written by Patrick Gabridge. Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook.

12 mins
1/22/21
”DIGITAL CHRISTMAS” by Jonathan Cook

”DIGITAL CHRISTMAS” by Jonathan Cook

THE INAUGURAL FIRST TIME EVER FESTIVE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SPECIAL EXTRAVAGANZA FEATURING CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS RELATED THINGS! DIGITAL CHRISTMAS: Santa Claus is ready to retire and has launched a new online store to help aid in the process, but when the website crashes on Christmas Eve and all the orders get mixed up, he scrambles to make things right.

21 mins
12/8/20
”JUST DESSERTS” by David MacGregor

”JUST DESSERTS” by David MacGregor

JUST DESSERTS: Three co-workers unmask and deal with a fellow employee who has been stealing other people's food from the company lunchroom. Written by David MacGregor. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Performed by Chelsea Mahoney, Tommy Cooper, Marian Thibodeau, and Brandon Dawson.

13 mins
11/2/20
”THE TEAR IN THE ROOF” by Jonathan Cook

”THE TEAR IN THE ROOF” by Jonathan Cook

Episode 5: THE TEAR IN THE ROOF: On this night, a married couple is celebrating their wedding anniversary in their home as a heavy storm brews outside. What they aren't expecting is the unimaginable horror that comes crashing through their roof.

14 mins
10/1/20
”A PLAY BY THEODORE JANUS” by Jonathan Cook

”A PLAY BY THEODORE JANUS” by Jonathan Cook

Episode 4: A PLAY BY THEODORE JANUS: Playwright, Theodore Janus, visits an actress that is performing one of his plays the day before they close the show. He tries to convince her to change the ending for the final performance – to turn her character’s tragic death into a finale where she survives.

12 mins
9/2/20
”TRANSFERRING KYLE” by Jonathan Cook

”TRANSFERRING KYLE” by Jonathan Cook

TRANSFERRING KYLE: A glimpse “behind the scenes” of the life of Kyle Henley. He is not on the right path in life, so it is decided by management that he must be replaced by another version of himself. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook.

12 mins
8/5/20
”MEMENTO MORI” by Jonathan Cook

”MEMENTO MORI” by Jonathan Cook

MEMENTO MORI: It’s the mid 1800’s and a post mortem photographer who has a mystical ability to reanimate the recently deceased is conflicted with a dark secret revealed to him by the corpse of a teenage girl. Drama. Written and directed by Jonathan Cook.

15 mins
7/2/20
”SETTLE AND REACH” by Jonathan Cook

”SETTLE AND REACH” by Jonathan Cook

SETTLE AND REACH: Botanist Adam Wilson has been chosen for a colonization mission to a new planet. The program administrators conducted a mate matching assessment for this one-way trip and paired him with a lovely fellow scientist.

15 mins
3/25/20

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