Theatrical Shenanigans

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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Episodes

4 days ago

Welcome once again to our Law and Order series. This week we have a piece entitled "The Case of Bloody Mary" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2218127/case-bloody-mary).
 
Synopsis:
Mary-Beth is in court trying to get justice for the death of her friends, but this is not ordinary courtroom and the defendant...Bloody Mary!
 
Cast:
Judge Lucifer - George Sapio (https://newplayexchange.org/users/785/george-sapio & https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio)
Mr Hao - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer)
Mr Rau - Darrin Ingram (https://newplayexchange.org/users/59169/darrin-ingram) 
Mrs Burns - Megan Bickel
Dr Stein - Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)
Mary-Beth - Jacquelyn Priskorn (www.jacquiefloyd.com)
Court Clerk - Joe Swenson  (www.brokenartsentertainment.com)
 
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Sunday Nov 10, 2024

Welcome to a brand new series from Theatrical Shenanigans! Every Sunday from now until 15th December you will hear a play, written by me, that has its feet firmly planted in the crime genre.
This week we start with a play entitled "You Don't Know" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1917981/you-dont-know)
Synopsis:
Five years ago, George’s world was shocked when his friend and partner in the police force was arrested for the murder of his teenaged daughter. But now, a strange letter is forcing George to question the events of all those years ago and learn things he never knew. 
Cast:
Voice/Jury - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)
Jack Levy - Jeff Tullin (https://twitter.com/Jeff_Tullin)
George - Andy Duncan (andy-duncan.co.uk)
Reporter - Nicky Whichelow (https://www.facebook.com/nickywvoices4u)
Judge - Gillie Stoneham
Claire Levy - Andrea Richardson (https://www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/andrea-richardson-1)
Charlie - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037)
Adam Kane - Raphael Key
Jennifer Levy - Amy Wilson
 
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Sunday Nov 03, 2024

Hello there and welcome to the final episode of the third series of Mini Shenanigans. The play for this final episode is "Confess" written by me (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1718530/confess)
Synopsis:
Their father's brand new sports car with a broken window. Will Danny and Katie manage to hold it together, or will they turn on each other?
 
Cast:
Danny - Raphael Key
Katie - Amy Wilson
Mum - Andrea Richardson - (https://www.mandy.com/uk/voice-artist/andrea-richardson-1)
Dad - Andy Duncan - (andy-duncan.co.uk)
 
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Saturday Nov 02, 2024

Hello there and welcome to our penultimate November instalment of "The Panel Presents", where I, as your host am joined by four fabulous panellists to discuss all things theatrical.
 
Our panellists for this episode are:
Brian Cern (https://newplayexchange.org/users/34692/brian-cern)
Pamela Morgan (https://pamelamorganwrites.com/)
Chris Plumridge (https://www.cjp-scripts.co.uk/ & https://newplayexchange.org/users/64773/christopher-plumridge)
Rebecca Frew (https://www.frewproductions.co.uk/)
 
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Sunday Oct 27, 2024

Hello there and welcome to the penulimate episode of this season of Mini Shenanigans. This week's play is brought to us by London based playwright Tom Jensen (www.tomjensen.co.uk).
The idea for the play came to Tom quite simply when he saw the phrase "Elevator Pitch" on a poster and thought it would make a good subject for an absurdist play.
Cast:
Woman - Cathy Flockton
Jean - Gillie Stoneham
Caesar D. Hermann - Michael Shipman
 
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Sunday Oct 20, 2024

Welcome once again to Mini Shenanigans where we have another short play for you. This time the piece comes from British/Canadian emerging playwright, Ron Davies.  The piece is entitled "Parasomnia" and when talking about his inspiration for the piece Ron says:
"Real men don't talk about personal matters (at least not easily) and especially not about romantic relationships. But sometimes when someone is on the cusp of a big decision, even a tough guy feels the need to reach out for a friend's honest opinion. I wanted to explore, with empathy and humour, a moment when, over a pint, ordinary men sit down and talk"
 
Cast:
Ben - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer)
Luke - Jeff Priskorn (www.jeffpriskorn.com)
 
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Sunday Oct 13, 2024

Greetings once again and I'm glad you could join me for another Mini Shenanigan. This week we have a piece by New York based playwright Cindi Sansone-Braff (https://newplayexchange.org/users/45654/cindi-sansone-braff & https://www.grantmeahigherlove.com/) entitled "The Menu" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1330771/menu).
 
Synopsis:
Set in the Final Exit Bar and Grill, Chris gets an Evite to a Come-As-You-Are party that takes on a tragic twist.
 
Cast:
Pat Envoy - Fiona Leishmann
Chris - Chris Plumridge (https://newplayexchange.org/users/64773/christopher-plumridge & https://www.cjp-scripts.co.uk/)
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Sunday Oct 06, 2024

Greetings and Salutations and welcome to another Mini Shenaningan. This week we have a piece by Canadian playwright Guy Newsham (https://newplayexchange.org/users/55711/guy-newsham & http://guynewsham.com). The piece is entitled "Photo Finish" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1358954/photo-finish) the inspiration for which is reported as "A surprise found by a close friend when sorting through his father's things after the funeral, which I was reminded of when at my own mother's funeral."
Cast:
Fran - Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing)
El - Angela Sarabia (https://newplayexchange.org/users/83860/angela-sarabia)
 
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Saturday Oct 05, 2024

Hello there and welcome to our October instalment of "The Panel Presents", where I, as your host am joined by four fabulous panellists to discuss all things theatrical.
 
Our panellists for this episode are:
Kat Evans (https://newplayexchange.org/users/79783/kat-evans & https://www.katevansllc.com/)
Karim Kronfli (https://www.dramaticvoice.co.uk/)
Jacquelyn Priskorn (https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing & https://newplayexchange.org/users/37764/jacquelyn-floyd-priskorn)
Phil McCullough (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7647068/)
 
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Sunday Sep 29, 2024

Greetings once again and welcome to another Mini Shenanigan. This week we have a piece by Chicago based writer, actor and singer Kat Evans entitled "Numbers Game". Kat says about the piece "Like many audio comedies, this one was triggered by a single joke idea, while contemplating a contemporary dilemma-- technology and the difficulties of finding true connection." As A lover of sci-fi, Kat decided the best way to bring it all together was to make this play about an intergalactic dating app.
Cast:
Corinne - Dana Hall (https://www.danahallcreates.com/) 
Zippy - Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)
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Sunday Sep 22, 2024

Hello and welcome to the half way point of this series of Mini Shenanigans. This week we have a play by Nashville based queer, Jewish writer, Sam Heyman (https://newplayexchange.org/users/68885/sam-heyman). The piece is entitled "Sensories" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3035290/sensories).
 
Synopsis:
The Institute of Subconscious Progress is dedicated to helping members of the public gain access to their subconscious mind through the use of sensory memories, or what the Institute refers to as 'sensories.' One member of the public, Helen Jasper, has signed the proper paperwork to be a participant in the Institute's latest experiment. What insights will her experiences within the Institute's walls yield? 
 
Cast:
Dr Eve Harper - Hülya Corty (https://www.spotlight.com/4771-3491-0545)
Dr Lance - Angela Sarabia (https://newplayexchange.org/users/83860/angela-sarabia)
Helen - Zoe Cheswick
Grandfather's Voice - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)
 
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Sunday Sep 15, 2024

Greetings once again for another episode of Mini Shenanigans. This week we have a piece by award-winning playwright Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend (https://newplayexchange.org/users/38716/lisa-dellagiarino-feriend) and her play "To The Moon!" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/1333449/moon) which was inspired by the idea of a person being afraid of the moon.
 
Cast:
Alison - Megan Bickel
Maria - Kathy Li (http://www.kathyliaudio.com)
Joe - Joe Swenson (www.brokenartsentertainment.com)
 
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Sunday Sep 08, 2024

Hello there and welcome once again to Mini Shenanigans. This week we have a piece by Florida based playwright, Ken Preuss (https://newplayexchange.org/users/21201/ken-preuss & http://kenpreussplaywright.weebly.com/). The play is called "Science Friction" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/876820/science-friction-or-rapid-deconstruction-rational-mind) in which an exasperated man finds that his girlfriends deep dive into the science fiction he loves has driven her over the deep end!
 
Cast:
Ray - Robert Sawyer (https://www.voices.com/profile/rtsawyer)
Daisy - Hannah Lee DeFrates (https://newplayexchange.org/users/58102/hannah-lee-defrates)
 
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Saturday Sep 07, 2024

Hello there and welcome to our September instalment of "The Panel Presents", where I, as your host am joined by four fabulous panellists to discuss all things theatrical.
 
Our panellists for this episode are:
 
Marj O'Neill-Butler - https://newplayexchange.org/users/2803/marj-oneill-butler
 
Fred Tacon - https://www.kyplays.org/ & https://newplayexchange.org/users/28025/fred-tacon
 
Marcia Eppich-Harris - https://newplayexchange.org/users/35629/marcia-eppich-harris & https://www.meppichharris.com/
 
Ryan Kaminski - https://newplayexchange.org/users/34918/ryan-kaminski
 
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Sunday Sep 01, 2024

Welcome once again to Mini Shenanigans for our third episode in our third season!
This week we have a play written by Chicago based playwright Julie Brandon (https://newplayexchange.org/users/12443/julie-brandon) entitled "Can you Get There From Here?" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/955255/can-you-get-there-here) which was inspired by a conversation with someone who had no sense of direction and couldn't read a map!Cast:
Jenna - Helen Cheng Mao (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBWRX6h1_Qm8VQZqPWymVGFIkfruadkU)
Brian - Joe Swenson  (www.brokenartsentertainment.com)
Charles - Jeff Priskorn (www.jeffpriskorn.com)
Bob - George Sapio (https://newplayexchange.org/users/785/george-sapio & https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio)
Radio Announcer - Ash Albiniak (https://unabashedvo.com/)
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Sunday Aug 25, 2024

Greetings and welcome to episode 2 of this series of Mini Shenanigans. For this episod we have a play written by UK based playwright Paul Smith (https://theatreplays.uk/) who was a featured playwright back in Season One with another piece "One Foot in Front of the Other" (https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/episode-7-one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-christopher-plumridge/)Paul advised this piece came to him when reading up about Queen Mary who, according to some sources, was a bit light-fingered when she visited other places and liked lots of trinkets around her!
 
Cast:
Frank - Karim Kronfli (https://www.dramaticvoice.co.uk/home)
Eileen - Gilly Fick (https://www.guildburys.com/)
Radio Newsreader - Diane Webb
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Sunday Aug 18, 2024

Hello there and welcome to a brand new series of Mini Shenanigans. We start this series with a piece entitled "Missing" (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3029044/missing) written by Kansas based playwright and Theatrical Shenanigans regular Debra A. Cole (https://newplayexchange.org/users/30609/debra-cole & http://www.debraacole-playwright.com/).
 
Synopsis - A family finds themselves in a tense situation. Where is Beth?
 
Cast:
David - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)
Jane - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)
Skylar - Cole Hunter Dzubak (https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/) 
 
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024

Welcome to the very last episode in this Theatrical Shenanigans Special of "Faith, Trust &...", a film noir piece by Rachel Feeny-Williams. (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2153099/faith-trust-and)
 
Detective JM Barry has been slowly but surely getting to what he believes to be the truth behind the mysterious pink powder that was placed on his desk by Wendy Darling, along with a note threatening her life. However, as the powder has now taken one life and landed Wendy in hospital time is running out for Detective Barry to get to the truth before this powerful substance can claim another life.
 
Cast:
Dt. JM Barry - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)
Hookie - Melissa Schmitz (https://101stageadaptations.buzzsprout.com/)
Tiger Lilly - Jacquelyn Priskorn (www.jacquiefloyd.com)
Michael Darling - Jeff Priskorn (www.jeffpriskorn.com)
Tinker Bell - Hannah Lee DeFrates (https://newplayexchange.org/users/58102/hannah-lee-defrates)
Croc - Richard Gustin (www.richardgustin.com)
 
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Wednesday Aug 14, 2024

Welcome to the very last episode in this Theatrical Shenanigans Special of "Faith, Trust &...", a film noir piece by Rachel Feeny-Williams. (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2153099/faith-trust-and)
 
So far in our story we know that private investigator Detective J.M. Barry is investigating a threat recieved by Wendy Darling, who he hasn't seen in years, as well as some mysterious pink powder, which he's discovered to be the cause of the death of nightclub owner Mr Sammy Smee. Originally thinking Mr Smee's death was linked to his gambling debts, Detective Barry has now discovered its not so and that this pink powder is a lot more dangerous than he first realised.
Cast:
Dt. JM Barry - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)Shadow - Kenny HertlingTiger Lilly - Jacquelyn Priskorn (www.jacquiefloyd.com)Shannon - Zev JohnstonPeter Pan - Michael ShipmanCroc - Richard Gustin (www.richardgustin.com)
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2024

Welcome to another Theatrical Shenanigans Special to end Season 3! In this episode we continue the story of "Faith, Trust &...", a film noir piece by Rachel Feeny-Williams. (https://newplayexchange.org/plays/2153099/faith-trust-and)
For a quick reminder of the story so far, the play is set in the dark and dangerous city of Neverland, where Private Investigator Dt. JM Barry has been approached by Wendy Darling, a woman he's not seen in years, with a threatening note and some pink powder. As his investigation proceeds, he discovers this mystery goes further than he first thought, and now is linked to a murder!
Cast:
Dt. JM Barry - Darrin Ingram (https://www.darrin-ingram.com/)
Tiger Lilly - Jacquelyn Priskorn (www.jacquiefloyd.com)
Wendy Darling - Perdita Lawton (www.perditalawton.com)
Michael Darling - Jeff Priskorn (www.jeffpriskorn.com)
Hookie - Melissa Schmitz (https://101stageadaptations.buzzsprout.com/)
Nibs - Tony Targan (www.tonytargan.com)
Curley - Greg Bauhof (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-bauhof-2181767b/)
 
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"I was so honoured to have my play chosen for this podcast's second season. I was very impressed with the audio quality, the wonderful performances, and the sound effects. My co-writer and I are so pleased with the result, and we enjoyed the insightful commentary that followed the play. This is such a wonderful podcast, I am excited to see what's in store for it in the future."
Sarah J Baker (Co-playwright of "A Wager" S02 E04)
 
 

"It was absolutely amazing to hear what Theatrical Shenanigans did with mine and my Co-writers words. The sound effects, and both actors were amazingly cast, and the hosts had good insightful banter that made the entire episode worth listening to! I’m so glad I’m now subscribed and can’t wait to listen to all the new works!"

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"What I love about Theatrical Shenanigans is you can tell that Rachel Fenny-Williams absolutely loves this work. The care that goes into editing, the attention to the questions asked to special guests, the desire to branch out and try new things and offer audiences something different. Any theatre lover or worker should add this to their list because it is truly something special!"

Cole Hunter Dzubak (Playwright of "The Paranormal Club's Seventh Annual Haunted House Sleepover" S02 E07)

 

"The amount of support, love, and care this group gives to emerging playwrights is nothing short of extraordinary. I have collaborated many times with Rachel Feeny-Williams and every single time has been an amazing experience."

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"My play “Subway Adventures” is the newest episode of the segment mini-shenanigans. The experience I had was surreal! Playwrights have a true chance in getting produced on this podcast! Highly recommend!"

Jaxson Mackling (Playwright of "Subway Adventures" - Mini Shenanigans - S02 E04)

 

 "Not only does Theatrical Shenanigans provide great opportunities for writers and voice actors alike, but it provides listeners to new and very entertaining content. Stories from all genres in quick, consumable pieces. This is the future of entertainment! Rachel takes great care to keep the episodes flowing and they are all executed with the utmost of care. Isn't it time you treated your earholes to something new, different, and fun?"

Jacquelyn Priskorn (Playwright of "Backyard Stonehenge Reclaimed" - Mini Shenanigans - S02 E02)

 

Heard this delightful play read on Theatrical Shenanigans. Friendships are the balm of the soul or can be and for those who believe in reincarnation and that souls can go on and on forever or more than one life, the beginning would be just as important as the end.

Lee R. Lawing (Comments on "Birthrights...and Wrongs" S2 E8)

 

“I had the pleasure of hearing this lovely piece read on Theatrical Shenanigans. It features two engaging characters who are as interesting for their flaws as for their strengths. The birth of a child is always fraught with heightened emotions and it is heartening to see these two strangers bond and work their way to an uplifting resolution.

Paul Donnelly (Comments on "Birthrights...and Wrongs" S2 E8)

 

Cole Hunter Dzubak certainly knows how to scare the daylights out of you! This play works brilliantly as audio only, which I was lucky enough to hear in a preview of season two of Theatrical Shenanigans. But don’t let that stop anyone from bringing it to the stage. A great ghost story can only benefit from the shrieks of others sitting close by. You will find your heart starts racing as the tension mounts for a group of students on a ghost hunt. Things turn scary and then! You’ll have to read it to find out!

Morey Norkin (Comments on "The Paranormal Club's Seventh Annual Haunted House Sleepover" S2 E7)

 

Listened to this on Theatrical Shenanigans and boy does the intensity ramp up quickly! But not only is this play spooky, it asks the question "are ghost hunters really trying to help the ghosts or just trying to exploit a tragedy for their own gain?" But also, proves something I've always known, theatre majors are sensitive to everyone's feelings...even the dead!

Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn (Comments on "The Paranomal Club's Seventh Annual Haunted House Sleepover" S2 E7)

 

"A Playwright couldn't be luckier than to have Theatrical Shenanigans present their work. Their Actors are fabulous, the quality of the podcast is excellent, and the thoughtful feedback extremely helpful. Rachel Feeny-Williams is a joy to work with and a total pro!"
Jack Rushton (Playwright of "Remembering Elizabeth" S2 E2)
 
I loved listening to the strained relationship between these two characters! A pretty engaging morality tale! Another play that I really enjoyed on the THEATRICAL SHENANIGANS podcast!
Evan Baughfman (Comments on "A Wager" S2 E4)
 
“A thought-provoking play about parenthood and boundaries, wonderfully produced on the THEATRICAL SHENANIGANS podcast!”
Evan Baughfman (Comments on "Cloudy with a Chance of Contempt" S2 E1)

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These are some more of the lovely things that people have said about Theatrical Shenanigans!

 

"Hello Rachel,

Thank you for including my play, Cloudy with a Chance of Contempt, in your new season. Please say thank you to the actors and all others involved as well! The performers were a delight, and you and John Busser were very kind in your discussion of the play!"

Lisa Quoresimo (Playwright of "Cloudy with a Chance of Contempt" S2 E1)

 

I had the great pleasure of hearing this scathing satire of the hypocrisy of the "pro-life" movement on the Theatrical Shenanigans podcast. The witty premise of the play offers a dark look at the potential repercussions of forced birth with deep anger underlying the humor. The chilling conclusion really packs a wallop."

Paul Donnelly (Comments on "Stork Patrol" S1 E4)

 

"So well produced and professionally created. Excellently done. Easily the best audio productions of plays I’ve heard. A wonderful and varied compilation of plays."

Jessie Salsbury (Playwright of "The Last Week" S1 E8)

 

STORK PATROL is a great satire by Debra A. Cole that shows the hypocrisy in some folks' "beliefs." Check this one out on the Theatrical Shenanigans podcast!

David Lipschutz (Comments on "Stork Patrol" S1 E4)

 

I just listened to this play wonderfully produced by the Theatrical Shenanigans podcast, for it is bought to life perfectly.

Many of Bussers works are hilarious, so this play took me by surprise, but not as much as the twist within. Father/Son relationships can sometimes be taught, especially when family life is strained or broken. The playwright tackles this sensitivity, with enough grit and passion entwined.

An excellent two hander which will get audiences discussing for some time after.

Christopher Plumridge (Comments on "A Conversation about Mom" S1 E10)

 

I had the happy experience of listening to ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER today on the podcast Theatrical Shenanigans out of England. This short play is a delightful two hander between an older woman and a young, nervous runner. Great dialogue and a terrific twist at the end.

Marj O'Neill-Butler (Comments on "One Foot in Front of The Other" S1 E7)

 

I ran competitively in high school and college, so I enjoyed all of the details here about "running culture." What I enjoyed most, however, was the dialogue and the conversation between two strangers. This piece is adapted very well on the THEATRICAL SHENANIGANS podcast!

Lee R. Lawing (Comments on "One Foot in Front of The Other" S1 E7)

 

Heard this performed on theatrical shenanigans so brilliantly. A train ride finds Nathan learning a few things about how a passion for something can keep one going well into an age where you feel you couldn’t possibly still feel passionate anything. It’s so important to remember that everyone may have a life that wouldn’t even imagine them having and this play touches on that so well.

Lee R. Lawing (Comments on "One Foot in Front of The Other" S1 E7)

 

Heard this performed perfectly on Theatrical Shenanigans. Power plays are a huge reason for failure or success when it comes to getting certain projects up and running and "fun" was about a specific power play between a journalist and criminal that has a powerful hold on the listener from the time the recording button is pushed into action.

Lee R. Lawing (Comments on "Fun" from S1 E6)

 

I had the absolute pleasure of reading this script for a playwriting podcast. It is a scathing satire that gets right to the root of current hypocrisies at work in the country today. Debra has brought into sharp focus the double standard of morality practiced by well intentioned, misinformed, closed minded citizens.

Christopher Soucy (Comments on "Stork Patrol" from S1 E4)

 

A terrific script that cleverly addresses hypocrisy and those who live a privileged life. I really enjoyed hearing this adapted on the THEATRICAL SHENANIGANS podcast!

Evan Baughfman (Comments on "Stork Patrol" from S1 E4)

 

Heard this performed perfectly on Theatrical Shenanigans. Dark and twisted and it's just what everyone who wanted abortion made illegal deserves in return for their stupidity and selfishness to garner one more "soul" for the god they worship.

Lee R. Lawing (Comments on "Stork Patrol" from S1 E4)
 

That was pretty damn funny as well as perfectly puncturing the idea of people who can only see their family in one way. Just not the way they or the audience were expecting. Chris Plumridge hits it out of the park here as we watch the confusion grab hold of parents who, not only got their son't orientation wrong, but are now faced with the real possibility of (oh God) grandchildren. A perfect ending. (Plus, you can now listen to this play on Theatrical Shenanigans, a podcast created by Rachel Feeny-Williams. Give a listen.)

John Busser (Comments on "Coming In" from S1 E3)

 

No matter the sexuality, it's always a bit of uncertainty when you bring home your new partner to meet your parents. A funny twist on the old story, but done with such comic brilliance by Plumridge. Heard this read on the podcast Theatrical Shenanigans by a wonderful cast.

Lee R. Lawing (Comments on "Coming In" from S1 E3)

 

A boy and his mother can create a bond that is sometimes misunderstood and sometimes one of other-worldly force. Heard this delightful play read on Rachel's podcast and what a wonderful job the cast did.

Lee R. Lawing (Comments on "Mother Knows Best" from S1 E1)

 

A fun little comedy about afterlife and death and keeping traditions in the English way. Rachel Feeny-Williams does no wrong here as a Mother and girlfriend fight it out for the attention of a son/boyfriend who's a bit shaken and stirred by his Mother's interference, seeing as it comes after her funeral. With fast paced dialogue and an offbeat plot, this one is a winner. And for an added treat, listen to it on Rachel's brand new Theatrical Shenanigans Podcast like I did!

John Busser (Comments on "Mother Knows Best" from S1 E1)

 

"Rachel has made a wonderful start to the episodes on this podcast. They are well recorded, acted and produced audios of quality plays. The interview with a separate writer is a great idea too, allowing a fresh perspective on the scripts."

Christopher Plumridge (Playwright S1 E3 & Guest in S1 E7)

 

"The quality of the interviewing and dramatic content is always at the highest level. Producer/Presenter and playwright Rachel Feeny-Williams shows her interest, enthusiasm and expertise in the topic of play writing, which shines through on every programme."

Tony Vale (Playwright S1 E5)

 

"I was thrilled that my play, Mundy Tuesday Friday, was selected, as I always thought it would make a great audio presentation. My goodness, the acting quality was terrific. I was surprised at how well the show was done. I'll hope I get a chance to work with Rachel again. I wouldn't hesitate."

Greg Hatfield (Playwright S1 E2)

 

"A very fun podcast! Rachel's interviews are always interesting and the plays chosen are presented professionally. Never disappointing!!"

George Sapio (Actor S1 E2 & Guest S1 E5)

 

 

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