Crooked Stories Theater

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two dramatic shorts from writer Kathy Cranford.Buono Fortuna: "All she requires is an offering, you know. What would it hurt?"Calling on an ancient legend, a desperate plea for good fortune goes awry for a hapless fisherman.The Price She Paid: "That doesn’t change what comes now."A road trip to their favorite destination provides the chance for a couple to look back on their life together.Format: Table ReadGenre: DramaPaul Knauer, Executive Producer, DirectorKathy Cranford, WriterJason Burroughs, Sound DesignBuono Fortuna: Eliza Runolfson, NarratorMatt Candelario, JohnJarret Giffis, Dub, Henry, TV News AnchorThe Price She Paid:Matt Candelario, NarratorEliza Runolfson, RitaJarret Giffis, Dave

"Turns out, being an unrepentant asshole actually has consequences."A quiet, near-future murder mystery.Written and Directed by Paul KnauerFormat: Standalone narrated short.Papers: A fastidious brother quietly restores order.Paul Knauer, Executive ProducerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designMatt Candelario, NarratorRalph Duke, EdwardJarret Giffis, AmosPhoebe Ryvicker, Security BotLarry Womac, Canadian Security Bot​Paul Knauer, AndroidContent: Mild language and violence.

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting.Part three of three.Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerDiscussion includes:Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/James

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting.Part two of three.Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerDiscussion includes:Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/James

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting.Part one of three.Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerDiscussion includes:Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/James

"It's him. He did this."Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode eight of eight.Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.Lest Ye Be Saved: Walt's foe plays his ace.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

"I'm sorry, brother."Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode seven of eight.Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.The Collection: Powerful forces close in.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

"I wanna know why!"Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode six of eight.Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.Son Rise: Nathan has his own dance with the devil.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

"I swear it."Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode five of eight.Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.Sins Of The Father: Walt recalls the past decisions that led to this dangerous moment.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

"I don't want him here!"Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode four of eight.Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.Were It That Easy: Rachel seeks to satisfy a long-held grudge.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

"I'll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?"Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode three of eight.Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.A Dance With the Devil: Walt's nemesis manipulates him into a dangerous decision.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil's Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil's Due Episode One together. Topics include sound design, writing challenges and the joys and frustrations of building an entire story world with only audio.

Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode two of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.The Serpent: Walt hatches his plan, only for it to bite him.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

"There are them that give, them that take. But, the Devil always gets his due."Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural WesternWritten and Directed by Paul KnauerSeason one. Episode one of eight.Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.A Gambler's Call: While tracking a pair of bandits, Walt and Nathan cross paths with a new nemesis.Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/ShowrunnerJustin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound designSteve Parker, Storyteller​Jason Burroughs, WaltChris Head, The PreacherJack Parker, NathanOlivia Swad, RachelJarret Giffis, SolomonMatt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty HunterRalph Duke, Nigel/JamesHarry Dyer, Dirk/PastorDrew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/AtmosphericsFaith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson​Paul Knauer, Man Getting RobbedContent: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

Coming soon: Devil's Due, an 8-episode supernatural Western drama.First 2 episodes drop on Dec. 23.