Episodes

March 5, 2024

"FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY" by Daniel Prillaman

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY (aka THE BREAD PLAY) written by Daniel Prillaman. Directed by Jonathan Cook. Starring Roshelle Simpson, John D. Nelson, Valentin Angel Fernandez, Jacquie Floyd, & Jonathan Cook.

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Jan. 29, 2024

"COMMUNAL TABLE" by Jenny Lyn Bader

COMMUNAL TABLE is a comedy about shared space, public conversation, and whether we can all just get along. Written by Jenny Lyn Bader and performed by Elizabeth D. Moore, Shelby Lauren Smith, & Mickey Lay.

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Jan. 16, 2024

"IMMERSION THERAPY" by David MacGregor

IMMERSION THERAPY: The best husband in the world gives his wife the ultimate birthday present. Performed by Devon McSherry, Jonathan Cook, and Tommy Cooper.

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Dec. 18, 2023

"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.

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Dec. 4, 2023

"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. Written by Ron Burch Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Robb Smith as "Santa Claus", Everette Street as "Mr. Hargraves", and …

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Nov. 13, 2023

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

This episode is ACT 2 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits s…

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Nov. 13, 2023

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

This episode is ACT 1 of the full-length play KINGDUMB. KINGDUMB is a fun story full of absurdist humor and illogical behavior. There’s a new King in the land that has initiated a mysterious new tax on the citizens. Outraged, the region’s finest Clock fixer, aka “Time Repair Specialist”, recruits s…

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Oct. 30, 2023

"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. Written by Ava Love Hanna Directed by Jonathan Cook …

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Sept. 14, 2023

”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. Written by Straton Rushing Directed by …

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Sept. 1, 2023

”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 ...

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July 31, 2023

”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/4...

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July 13, 2023

”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" In...

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June 30, 2023

”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 Directed by...

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June 26, 2023

”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 Gather...

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May 31, 2023

”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 Performed by:Adam Cowart as "Hugo", Marian Thibodeau as "Maya", Amy Patt...

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May 31, 2023

”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 Performed by:Adam Cowart as "Hugo", M...

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May 23, 2023

”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 Performed by:Devon McSherr...

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March 30, 2023

”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 Perform...

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March 16, 2023

”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:...

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Feb. 22, 2023

”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 Performed by:Casey Johnson as "Husband", Anissa Cordov...

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Feb. 13, 2023

”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 ...

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Jan. 18, 2023

”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 Performed...

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Dec. 24, 2022

”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 ...

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Dec. 19, 2022

”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 Performed by:Paige Blackcloud as "...

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