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

Sunday Jan 14, 2024

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
 
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Sunday Jan 07, 2024

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)
 
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Saturday Jan 06, 2024

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)
 
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Monday Jan 01, 2024

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/)
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Sunday Dec 24, 2023

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)
 
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Sunday Dec 10, 2023

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 gonetoo 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
 
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Saturday Dec 02, 2023


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-klasshttps://www.judyklass.com/
Scott Sickles -
https://newplayexchange.org/users/2036/scott-sickleshttp://www.scottcsickles.com/
 
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Sunday Nov 26, 2023

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/)
 
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Sunday Nov 12, 2023

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 twostrangers.
 
Cast:
Greg - Pixie Frost (https://www.backstage.com/u/pixie-frost/)
Pam - Cathy Flockton
 
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Saturday Nov 04, 2023


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-busserhttps://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391
 
Melissa Musgrave -
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaMusgraveCreative?mibextid=ZbWKwL
 
Jake Lindsey -
 
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Sunday Oct 29, 2023

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)
 
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Sunday Oct 15, 2023

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/)
 
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Saturday Oct 07, 2023


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.comhttps://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
 
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Sunday Oct 01, 2023

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)
 
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Sunday Sep 17, 2023

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/)
 
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Sunday Sep 03, 2023

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)
 
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Saturday Sep 02, 2023

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
 
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Sunday Aug 20, 2023

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.
 
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Albert - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037)
Elizabeth - Gillie Stoneman
 
 
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Sunday Aug 06, 2023

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)
 
 
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Saturday Aug 05, 2023

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
 
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Comments

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

 

"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!"

Hadley Vogler (Co-playwright of "A Wager" S02 E04)

 

"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."

Darrin Ingram (Playwright of "Goodnight Jimmy" - Mini Shenanigans - S02 E10)

 

"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)

Comments Continued

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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