A one-of-a-kind podcast experience that brings the excitement of a live theater, and real behind-the-scenes HOLLYWOOD, all finished with Music and Sound Effects like a feature film for your ears. Each episode features a selection of exceptional, award-winning scripts performed live by a talented cast of up to 20 working actors in a world-class studio. Featuring some of the most respected writers in the industry. Each episode is finished with a full music score and surround sound mix, giving you the full cinematic experience from the comfort of your own ears. Join us for the debut season of TABLE READ, and be a part of the best elements of theater, film, and audio. This is a podcast like no other - don't miss it! Executive produced by Jack Levy, Shaan Sharma, and Mark Knell, TABLE READ is a must-listen for fans of high-quality entertainment. Tune in today and be transported to the world of award-winning storytelling. Visit us online to download scripts, read cast info, get updates, and enjoy a peek behind the scenes: https://www.tablereadpodcast.com/ Visit Manifest Media for all productions: https://www.manifestmediaproductions.com/ contact: manifestmediaproductions@gmail.com
🚨 Feed Drop Alert from your friends at Table Read ! Our pals at Voyage Media—creators of multiple #1 fiction podcasts—are back with I Am Echo , a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that’s part Succession , part Westworld . Season Two just dropped, now starring the legendary Tony Shalhoub ( Monk , Maisel ), picking up where Season One's buried secrets left off. Memory implants, billionaire power plays, and a daughter who holds the key to it all. It’s twisty, high-stakes, and binge-worthy. 🎧 Both seas...
Charlie Bleeker’s life is unraveling—his writing career is stalled, his ex-wife is a cop who can't resist pulling him over, and his teenage son views him as a failure. When his reckless childhood friend Marcus proposes a dubious investment opportunity in Colombia, Charlie reluctantly agrees, setting off a chain of events that spiral hilariously out of control. From entanglements with a reformed cartel leader-turned-pastry chef to mishaps involving Pablo Escobar's pet rhino, Act One of Pablo’s Rh...
This trailer introduces "Pablo's Rhino," a wild story involving three friends who accidentally kill Pablo Escobar's pet rhino. They must now find a replacement within two days while evading Escobar, the cartel, and the DEA. Expect gunfights, drug lords, and a coked-up rhino in this over-the-top thriller.
"Table Read Podcast - The Jew Who Saved Christmas Aftershow" In this spirited aftershow, Team S&M—Selena Warren and Marissa Reed—sit down to unpack the hilarious and heartfelt journey behind The Jew Who Saved Christmas . From crafting the ultimate holiday hybrid story to juggling CGI elves and wild budget dreams, the duo delves into the creative highs and chaotic moments that brought their script to life. They share their unique writing process, the joy of table reads, and the challenges of maki...
Act 3: The Jew Who Saved Christmas Strap in, folks—Act 3 of The Jew Who Saved Christmas takes the chaos of Acts 1 and 2, sprinkles it with some Christmas magic, and cranks it up to “Holy latke, is this really happening?” With Santa still higher than your cousin at a Phish concert, Bernie finds herself fully in charge of the sleigh, a bag of presents, and the fate of Christmas itself. No pressure, right? From a showdown at TSA (where Bernie proves that saving Christmas sometimes means dodging tas...
Act 2: The Jew Who Saved Christmas So, remember how Bernie accidentally roofied Santa? Yeah, things have escalated. Turns out, when you drug the guy who single-handedly runs Christmas, the universe hands you the reins of a magical sleigh and screams, “Good luck, schmuck!” Act 2 is Bernie’s full-blown trial by (latke) fire as she fumbles her way through saving the holiday while Santa cycles between being zonked out and, uh, aggressively unhinged. With a sleigh that feels like it’s held together b...
Act 1: The Jew Who Saved Christmas Welcome to the holiday chaos you never knew you needed. Meet Bernie Gold—Spirit Airlines check-in clerk, reluctant adult, and connoisseur of bad decisions. It’s Christmas Eve (or, as Bernie will remind you, the seventh night of Hanukkah), and while the rest of O’Hare Airport is brimming with holiday cheer, Bernie’s slouching her way through TSA complaints, confiscated wine bottles, and unsolicited career advice from her aggressively optimistic co-worker, Eve. B...
WHO KNEW CHRISTMAS NEEDED A JEW: By: Selyna Warren, Marissa Read, and Jason Currie BERNIE Wait. What’s happening? SANTA Christmas feels different. Something feels new. The snow’s whiter, it’s so much brighter, and it’s all because of you know who… BERNIE Wait… are you talking about me? SANTA I’ve roasted all the chestnuts, killed all the Christmas geese! But it’s been so monotonous delivering world peace. Suddenly through your eyes a brand new view. Who knew Christmas needed a jew? BERNIE - ISH....
🎄🕎HOLY FRUITCAKE, PEOPLE—IT’S HERE.🕎🎄 What happens when Santa Claus gets absolutely wrecked on Hanukkah-themed edibles and nearly crashes Christmas? Enter Bernie, a Spirit Airlines check-in agent with a vape, a whole lot of baggage (pun intended), and zero clue how to save the season. Welcome to "The Jew Who Saved Christmas"—a table-read podcast that’s equal parts heartfelt holiday chaos and off-the-rails comedy. Dropping December 10 wherever you get your podcasts, this one is mandatory list...
Act 3: The Endgame – “Kill or Be Killed” By the final act, the arena is littered with bodies, and only a few contestants remain. Randall, Dana, and a handful of others must navigate the final rounds, where the weapons get deadlier and the fights more brutal. But the true horror of Versus isn’t just the violence—it’s the realization that there is no way out, no matter how many lives are taken. The system is rigged, and only those behind the tournament—The Promoter, The Executioner, and their face...
Act 2: The Grind – “Every Strike, Every Cut” The violence intensifies in Act 2, as alliances form and fall apart under the constant threat of death. Dana and Randall, once friends in the outside world, find themselves trapped in separate cages, trying to stay alive while watching others be cut down around them. The Promoter keeps the audience of faceless billionaires entertained with twisted commentary, while the Executioner steps in when a contestant refuses to play by the rules. Dana’s first m...
VS, Act 1: Versus opens the door to a nightmare none of our characters saw coming. Programmer Randall Parker’s life starts spiraling when he takes over a job for his friend Dana, leading him deep into the enigmatic Versus Incorporated. What begins as a simple day at work turns into a nightmare of violence, captivity, and betrayal, as Randall and fifteen others wake up caged and collared in a blood-soaked arena. Their captors? Unseen, but ever-present—demanding only one thing: fight, or die. The ...
Welcome to "Table Read: VS" —a no-holds-barred thrill ride of pure mayhem that’s Saw meets Gladiator , but with a side of nerdy Silicon Valley and more twists than a lower intestine! This time, we’re serving up Versus , a script from Scott Sigler , the New York Times bestselling horror author who clearly woke up and chose violence—and I mean that in the most lovingly brutal way possible. Picture this: 16 average Joes, kidnapped and thrown into a death tournament that’s so twisted, you’ll need a ...
Run Rabbit Run: Unmasking the Madness – A Writers’ Room Special Join Executive Producer Shaan Sharma as he sits down with "Run Rabbit Run" writers Jesse Carter and Thomas Beaudoin for a post-recording conversation that peels back the curtain on the creative process. With the table read still fresh in their minds, the duo opens up about their writing journey, the story’s most gripping moments, and the art of crafting characters that leave a lasting impact. In this behind-the-scenes look, nothing ...
Act 3 of "Run Rabbit Run" explodes onto the scene like a grenade in a fireworks factory. This final act cranks the mayhem up to 11, delivering a knockout punch of chaos, dark humor, and enough plot twists to give you whiplash. We're talking a high-octane cocktail of car chases that'll make your heart race faster than a jackrabbit on espresso, shootouts that turn the screen into Swiss cheese, and dialogue so sharp it could cut diamonds. It's as if someone tossed "The Italian Job," "Snatch," and "...
Act 2 of 'Run Rabbit Run' cranks the intensity to 11, serving up a cinematic cocktail that's one part adrenaline rush, two parts dark comedy, with a twist of pulp fiction. Our anti-heroes Roland and Monte find themselves caught in a whirlwind of chaos that would make even the most hardened criminals say 'What the f***?' This act delivers more twists than a pretzel factory on steroids. We've got high-speed chases that'll make your heart race faster than a coked-up hamster, dialogue sharper than a...
"Run Rabbit Run" bursts onto the scene like an audio-cinematic shotgun blast to the senses. This TABLE READ of the first act delivers a whirlwind of snappy dialogue, colorful characters, and enough twists to give you whiplash. We're thrown headfirst into a world where luck is currency and everyone's trying to beat the house. Our anti-hero Roland is a smooth-talking, lady-killing son of a gun who can't drive for shit but somehow always lands on his feet. His partner Monte? Picture a guy trying to...
Hold onto your seats, movie maniacs! "Run Rabbit Run" is about to hijack your eardrums and take you on a high-octane joyride through a world where luck is the ultimate currency and chaos is the only constant. This ain't your typical crime caper – it's a nitro-glycerin cocktail of wit, action, and heart that'll leave you dizzy, dazzled, and demanding more. Picture this: a lucky bastard named Roland, whose charm could talk a fish out of water, paired with his partner Monte, a guy trying to go stra...
Welcome to Fright Night: the Nightmare Factory, Uncut and Uncensored You think you know horror? You think you've seen it all? Well, buckle up, 'cause you ain't heard nothin' yet. We're pulling back the curtain on the madhouse, and let me tell you, it's a wild ride. This ain't your grandma's behind-the-scenes featurette. We're talking raw, unfiltered, and crazier than a vampire in a blood bank. Me, Rosario, Mark, Chris, Amanda - the whole damn circus - caught on tape when we thought no one was li...
Alright, horror hounds! Tom Holland here, ready to dish out the spine-tingling details of Act 3 in our Fright Night 40th Anniversary Cast Reunion Table Read. Buckle up, because this is where it all comes to a head! Picture this: We've got Charley and Peter Vincent, unlikely allies, sneaking into Jerry's lair as the clock ticks toward dawn. The tension's so thick you could cut it with a fang! Our heroes are searching for Amy, but Jerry's got more than a few tricks up his sleeve. We're talking bat...
Hey there, fright fans! Tom Holland here, and boy do I have a treat for you with Act 2 of Fright Night 40TH Anniversary Cast Reunion Table Read. We're cranking up the terror and the stakes as young Charley Brewster's vampire troubles go from bad to worse. Picture this: Our hero Charley, desperate for help, turns to washed-up actor Peter Vincent, the "Great Vampire Killer." But Peter's lost his nerve along with his TV show. Meanwhile, Jerry Dandrige, our seductive bloodsucker, has his sights set ...
Hey, there, horror hounds and fright fans. Tom Holland here, ready to take you on a journey back to where it all began - Act I of Fright Night 40TH Year Cast Reunion Table Read. You’ve seen this before, but trust me, you haven't experienced it like this. With Mark Hamill stepping into Roddy McDowall's shoes as Peter Vincent, and the electric Rosario Dawson joining Chris Sarandon and our beloved original cast, we're breathing new life into this classic tale of suburban terror. And in this podcast...
Hi, there, Tom Holland here…. Welcoming you to Fright Night : A Groundbreaking Reunion I’m thrilled to unveil something truly special and innovative in the worlds of Podcast and Horror. This exclusive trailer gives you a taste of what makes our Fright Night project so unique. For the first time, we’ve brought together the original cast of an iconic masterpiece, reuniting friends and creators in a way that celebrates both the past and the future. This is more than just a reunion—it's a celebratio...
Jenna St. John is a screenwriter to watch, and her latest script, "When Wendy Grew Up," is a testament to her talent and unique perspective. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in both Korea and the United States, Jenna brings a diverse background to her writing. She fearlessly pursued her passions, transitioning from computer science to English and creative writing, and even spent time as a ballet dancer before an injury led her to focus on screenwriting full-time. Jenna's journey is a remin...
When Wendy Grew Up" - Act 3 Strap in, folks, because the third act of "When Wendy Grew Up" is one hell of a ride. Wendy and the gang are in the thick of it now, facing off against the nefarious Captain Hook and his band of scurvy pirates. But this ain't your grandma's Peter Pan tale - there's action, adventure, and more twists than a pretzel factory on overtime. Michael steps up to the plate, proving he's got the chops to be a real Lost Boy. And just when you think all hope is lost, a certain fa...
In Act Two of "When Wendy Grew Up", Wendy and Michael arrive in Neverland to find it a changed place, ravaged by Hook and his pirates in Peter's absence. They encounter a hardened Tiger Lily bent on revenge, and team up with her and the lone lost boy Curly to search for Peter Pan, who they believe can save Neverland. But the Neverland they find is a far cry from the magical escape Wendy remembers. Danger lurks around every corner as they navigate the island's new threats. Traps are set, alliance...
Act 1 "When Wendy Grew Up" opens on the cusp of change, as 16-year-old Wendy Darling navigates the complexities of growing up in Edwardian London. The return of a familiar figure from her past, Peter Pan, sets in motion a chain of events that challenges Wendy's perceptions of childhood, adulthood, and the magical world of Neverland. As Wendy grapples with the expectations placed upon her by society and family, she finds herself torn between the lure of escape and the responsibilities of the real...
In Dreamworld's gripping finale, our story reaches its conclusion with the epic battle between the Redeemers and The Sleeper's army, both vying for control of the all-powerful golden egg. As the conflict unfolds, the fate of Earth and Dreamworld hangs in the balance. Will both realms be restored? And if so, will Cassidy find his way back home to his family? About DreamWorld "Dreamworld" transports us to a place far beyond imagination, where the fanciful inhabitants of bedtime stories roam free b...
Part 3: Scarlet, Mastodon, and Wolf encounter the legendary Shepherd, who guides them on their search in the Enchanted Forest for the mysterious witch Baba Yaga. Jack's plan to steal the golden egg backfires, leading to an unexpected setback. And the Sleeper finally awakens to discover the secret location of Camelot. About DreamWorld "Dreamworld" transports us to a place far beyond imagination, where the fanciful inhabitants of bedtime stories roam free behind magic barriers. But when grief-stri...
Join Executive Producer Shaan Sharma ("The Chosen) as he engages in a captivating dialogue with acclaimed Screenwriter Sonny Postiglione ("Vampire Diaries" & "Bloodline.)" Together, they delve into the intricate art of storytelling, dissecting characters, narrative arcs, and the subtle nuances of human observation. This isn't just another podcast; it's a riveting exploration into the heart of creativity and Hollywood craftsmanship. If you have a passion for the magic of the table read, the intri...
