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Colony 53 with Felicia Russell and PJ Benson
Colony 53 takes place in a Dystopian Future. Felicia Russel and PJ Benson star in this new comedy.
The Perfect Rabbi Service
CoThe Perfect Rabbi Service Synopsis: The local temple is in search of a new Rabbi and have hired the " Prefect Rabbi Service" to interview a candidate on a Saturday. It's usually a day of rest for the Rabbi but not on this day. By Evan Krachman CAST: Selma- Nicole Beninato Cantor: Gabrielle Clissold Rabbi- Thomas Ryan Ward David- Evan Harris
Without us they fall apart- by Alexis Kozak
When two teachers get caught having an affair, everything they know gets called into question. Throw in some Chilean gods that even the Chileans haven't heard of, and you have a world that nobody wants to remember but cannot forget. Cast: Barbara Kozak, Renne Panagos, PJ Benson, Alexis Kozak
Connie the Brain and Me
"Connie the Brain and Me, it's the thought that counts"; is a new comedy that explores the world of our most inner thoughts. Harris, a man of uncertain age is grappling with aging and overloaded with too much information. His world is turned upside down when Connie & the Brain challenge Harris' very existence. Together the three face off to find the right equilibrium of life, laughter and the pursuit of sanity.
Colony 53
Colony 53 is a short play set in a dystopian world, where out casts of society are sent to learn to live with each other. The action unfolds as David meet's his new next door neighbor Petra. Together they learn compassion, fear and hatred of the mysterious light. Careful of their every thought and words said out loud, David and Petra together will explore their past and possible future relationship.Colony 53 is a short play set in a dystopian world, where out casts of society are sent to learn to live with each other. The action unfolds as David meet's his new next door neighbor Petra. Together they learn compassion, fear and hatred of the mysterious light. Careful of their every thought and words said out loud, David and Petra together will explore their past and possible future relationship. Cast of Characters David – PJ Benson Petra- Alitia Faccone Mysterious Lights- Joanne Dinapoli
Rusted Lock Act 3- The Ships Inn
Anne Maloney is ready to make her move and arrest the guilty.
Rusted Lock Act 2 The Shed
Reggie goes to the Shed and get's more than he bargained for.
Rusted Lock Act 1
Rusted Lock takes place at the Ships Inn in Melrose Ireland
Dog Spelled Backwards
This play was written by Stephanie Griffin for the PlaywrightsSpeak stage readings on October 24, 2021 @ the Guild of Creative Art.
New Jersey Foxes
Norman and Alice two New Jersey Foxes, discuss the stress of the living in the NJ Forest.
Kieran Rocks written by Alexis Kozak.
Kieran Rocks was written by my friend Alexis Kozak. This was a staged reading performed at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury on October 24th. The play was inspired by a Pastel by Lori Weisenfel title Kieran Rocks. The podcast was recorded, produced and edited by Evan Krachman
NY TIMES Best Seller IMPROVISATION STORY
Opening the New York Times Best sellers list, and creating a story from the just the titles. No preparation, just open and start the story.
Tolland Mansfield Soft Soap Magnate
Clive Jones gains rare access to Tolland Mansfield. Mansfield is the soft soap magnate of New Jersey, who rarely gives access to the public on his business. Recently Mansfield son has taken away the day to day business duties.
S O S by Mary Carol Stunkel *Revised 3 8 20
Two Emperor penguins are starring down at a cell phone stuck in the ice, screen side down.
After Midnight by Evan Krachman- Stage Reading recorded 2/23/20
A cab driver picks up a most unusual fare after midnight.
Speak in Tongues By Shelia Duane- Staged reading recording 2/23/20
Two strangers meet under revival tent, one looking for guidance the other cash.
Free as a Bird by Stephanie Griffin- Staged reading Recorded 2/23/20
A mother takes her son to college.
TOPAZ YELLOW
Delia, Carmen and Rudy are desperate to find the lost Topaz Yellow Stone to save their families farm. The only thing left to do is have a Seance to bring their dead father's spirit forward to help. Things go a little bit wacky when someone else comes back from the grave. This play was inspired by the photo.
Cherry Pie Baby- Live recording 9/21/19
Cherry Pie Baby, a live recording of the "Film Noir" plays co-produced with Dromio Players. Recorded at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove NJ.
The end of her the beginning of me, Max Keenan's next case
Max next case is straight from the heart. The set up.
Cherry Pie Baby Teaser
Max Kennan is a two bit detective with an Eye for Crime and a sweet tooth, Loraine Larue she's ready to serve her Cherry Pie and has the lightest fingers in town, see them in Cherry Pie Baby" Jersey Shore Art Center, 9/21 @7:00pm
"Connected or Not" by Evan Krachman
Two strangers meet in a coffee shop, connected or not.
NY TIMES BEST SELLERS JULY 8 Improv by Yoshi
Yoshi takes a crack at Improving the NY Times Best Seller List, Live from the Kanazawa Toyko Hotel Rm 802
Improv NY Times Best Seller titles
This is an improvisation of creating a story by reading the NY Times Best sellers List. This episode features, Middle Grade Hardcovers, and Picture Books.
Twit Puppet and Pawn - Audience Talk Back
Audience members ask the playwright and actors about the play they just heard.
The Twit, the Puppet and the Pawn
A political fantasy, The twit, the puppet and the pawn are on trial for their crimes against us all. Cast of characters; Twit-Alexis Kozak, The Puppet- Matt Drew. Pawn- Scott Visco and Kilgore Trout-the Judge. There is also a talk back bonus of the audience sharing their thoughts and questions after the play.
NY Times Book Review Improvisation Story
I read the NY Times Hardcover Best Sellers titles and weave a story together by improvisation.
NYT Best Selling Book Title Improvisation
I open the NY TIMES Book Review insert and head to the back pages. There is the listing of the top books. I read these titles making a story on the fly.
Alexis Kozak- "ALYOSHA" Inteview
I finally get to sit down in the PlaywrightsSpeak studio to interview Alexis Kozak. Aleix shares his thoughts an perspective on his new one man show Alyosha.
MI6 Ships Inn Lost recording- Labor Dispute 1996 - Rusted Lock
Ernesto Caldar is a notorious labor disrupter in Scotland. This tape was recently found when MI6 was investigating the missing man from Ships Inn in 2012. Ernesto Caldar explains to Reg Davis the owner of the Ships Inn, the new labor rules for his bar.
Reg Davis Monolouge
Larry Parns walks into the Ships Inn to forget about his life. Reg Davis the owner/ bartender confronts Reg on his actions.
Rusted Lock
The artist Artist: Frank Colaguori, painted this wonderful Rusted lock that helped unlock a play for me. This play takes place in Melrose Scotland. Cast: Renee Panagos- Catharine Reg Davis, Evan krachman
Ready to Sail
Artwork: Ready to Sail – Oil Painting Artist: Yelena Snovsky Playwright: Alexis Kozak. Cast: PJ Benson, Steven Kapsaskis, Alexis Kozak Two fisherman are ready to set sail looking for survivors from the hurricane in Puerto Rico.
Bonanza Shooting Gallery
Artwork: Bonanza Shooting Gallery – Watercolor Artist: Jill Alexander Playwright: Mary Kelly. Playwright: Shelia Duane. Cast: Jim Benner as Detective Robinson, Renee Panagos as Detective Butler Maggie Condon as Mrs. Melvile
Between Far Away and a Fox- Dining Inside and Out
Artwork: Between Far Away and a Fox – Oil Painting Artwork: Dining Inside and Out – Oil Painting Artist: Sven Widen Artist: Ratna Mathur Playwright- Jim Benner. Playwright: Cast: Carl Hoffman as the man, Wendy Peace as the woman Cast: Stage Directions: Janey Huber
The Last touch of light
The Artist Valerie Morone, created the oil painting, Mary Kelly is the playwright. Cast: Joe Aviles performs the monolouge.
PEACE TALKS
Peace Talks takes place in a small cafe in the Druid Hills of Haifa. A son and father meet for the last time.
Maria's Wish
What happens when Sister Maria must pronounce her wish to the church? This play was inspired by the work of Joseph Q. Daily- Oil Painting titled Maria's Wish.