Today we continue our Mini Shenanigans series with the piece "True Crime and Tea" written by a brand new playwright to Theatrical Shenanigans, Rosie Cammish Jones ( https://www.instagram.com/rosiecammishjones/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LLsvOPT5tZ8I--bTXVchA) Synopsis: When talking about this play Rosie says "I'd been listening to an analysis on Quentin Tarantino, which essentially said that the reason his work is so compelling is due to the way his characters are always in conflict. I s...
Jul 06, 2025•7 min•Ep. 144
Today we continue our Mini Shenanigans series with the piece "I Don't Care" ( https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3140968/i-dont-care ) written by Theatrical Shenanigans regular Joe Swenson (https://newplayexchange.org/users/67940/joe-swenson & https://brokenartsentertainment.com/) Joe's previous performances on Theatrical Shenanigans can be found here: Voice Actor - https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/episode-10-a-coversation-about-mom-jonathan-cook/ Panellist - https://theatricalshen...
Jun 29, 2025•11 min•Ep. 101
Welcome to our 3rd episode in this 4th series of Mini Shenanigans. This week we are bringing you the relationship drama play "Catching a Bus to Somewhere" by Scotland based playwright Vivien Jones ( http://www.vivienjones.info/ ) Synopsis: Bruce and Amy used to be lovers, but it all went wrong. However, by a most absurd coincidence it might be put right but can they trust each other after a such long time ? Cast: Amy - Sarah Edwards ( https://www.sarahedwardsvoice.co.uk/ ) Bruce - Karim Kronfli ...
Jun 22, 2025•15 min•Ep. 96
Hello there and welcome to our first Father's Day Special here on Theatrical Shenanigans. For this episode I have with me three other wonderful playwrights with works that celebrate fathers and fatherhood. Our four plays and playwrights are: 1) "Buried Treasure" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/2045939/buried-treasure ) by George Sapio (https://newplayexchange.org/users/785/george-sapio & https://gsapio.wixsite.com/gsapio ) Cast: Ranger - Karim Kronfli (https://www.dramaticvoice.co.uk/) ...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 153
Today we continue our Mini Shenanigans series with the chaotic comedy "Fresh Hell" ( https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3198761/fresh-hell ) by Minnesota based actor and playwright, Brian Cern ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/34692/brian-cern ) Synopsis: A true story about a marriage being put through the wringer as they try to register their child for summer camp. Cast: Mom - Megan Bickel Dad - Jeff Priskorn ( www.jeffpriskorn.com ) If you can, please Like/Follow/Support us! :-) https://www.b...
Jun 15, 2025•7 min•Ep. 95
Hello and welcome to a shiny new series of Mini Shenanigans. We have 12 new episodes for you running every Sunday from now until 24th August so I hope you enjoy them. We start this series with a thrilling play "All My Love, T.L.C" ( https://newplayexchange.org/plays/3143926/all-my-love-tlc ) and it was written by me ( https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/ ) Synopsis - CONTENT WARNING - DARK SUBJECT MATTER Charlie finds himself in a bar responding to a love letter from a T.L.C. Maybe the barmaid can help...
Jun 08, 2025•15 min•Ep. 102
Hello there and welcome to the last episode for this season of Theatrical Shenanigans! I hope you've enjoyed our previous nine episodes and the chats I've had with the nine guests. Today's play comes from California based playwright Robert Weibezahl ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/17142/robert-weibezahl ) who has had 2 plays featured on Theatrical Shenanigans already in the forms of "Blitzen Sneezes" in our 2024 Christmas Special ( https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/12-plays-of-chri...
Jun 01, 2025•33 min•Ep. 135
Hello there and welcome to our penultimate episode in this fourth season of Theatrical Shenanigans. Today's play comes from Pittsburgh based playwright Greg Burdick ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/13045/greg-burdick ) who makes his debut as a playwright on Theatrical Shenanigans with this piece "Insert Token" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/2000235/insert-token ) Synopsis: After shattering the high score on a popular "brain training" smart phone app, Sebastian finds himself kidnapped, a...
May 25, 2025•39 min•Ep. 146
Hello and welcome once again to our fourth season of Theatrical Shenanigans. We've two more episodes to go after this but in the mean time I hope you enjoy todays episode. Today's play is entitled "You Bet Your Life" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/2793101/you-bet-your-life ) and is written by Ron Rosenfeld (https://newplayexchange.org/users/90442/ron-rosenfeld & https://ronsplays.wixsite.com/website ). Ron is the author of five full-length plays and numerous one-act plays. His works ex...
May 11, 2025•34 min•Ep. 141
Greetings and once again welcome to Theatrical Shenanigans! We're all set with a new audio play and guest discussion for you! Our play this week is "The Big Decision" by David James, who was born and raised on the third coast, Michigan. David has published seven books and has had more than thirty of his one-act plays produced in the U.S. and Ireland. After working in higher education for 45 years, James retired to a two-light town and is loving it. Synopsis: Jesse is Dead, and if that wasn't bad...
Apr 27, 2025•31 min•Ep. 142
Hello once again and welcome back to Season 4 of Theatrical Shenanigans as we move past the half way point of this series. Today we are bringing you a play entitled "That's What Friends are For" by Dublin based playwright Tony Deegan. Synopsis: Ros asks her best friend Marge to meet for a coffee and catch up. Ros is not her usual self. She thinks her husband Paul is having an affair. So who best to turn to for advice other than her most trusted friend Marge who has been through a similar experie...
Apr 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 139
Hello there and welcome to our half way point episode of Season 4 of Theatrical Shenanigans. Our play this week comes from DC based playwright Andrew Martineau ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/1036/andrew-martineau ), who joined me as a guest back in Season 2 to discuss George Sapio's play "Maria and Little Joey Have A Baby" ( https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/s02-e09-episode-9-maria-little-joey-have-a-baby-andrew-martineau/ ). Andrew's play for this episode is entitled "Spin Cycle"...
Mar 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 136
Hello there and welcome back to another episode of the fourth season of Theatrical Shenanigans. Our play today is entitled "Bramble Green" and is written by UK based playwright Rebecca Frew ( https://www.facebook.com/p/Frew-Productions-61552423745483/ ). Synopsis: When Dawn goes through a break up she decides to return home to Bramble Green, a small village that offers fabulous stories from interesting people. Cast: Elaine - Gillie Stoneham Angie - Elaine Teague Dawn - Monika Brodowska ( https:/...
Mar 16, 2025•41 min•Ep. 140
Hello there and welcome to our special celebrating International Women's Day. For this special I have got together with three amazing female playwrights to hear four plays celebrating women and having a chat about them. The four plays are: "Small Potatoes" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/3201202/small-potatoes ) By Alli Hartley-Kong ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/47640/alli-hartley-kong ) Cast: Carla - Angela Sarabia ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/83860/angela-sarabia ) Marie - He...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 145
Hello there and welcome back to our fourth season of Theatrical Shenanigans. I hope you enjoyed our play a day special and are looking forward to the rest of this season. Our play today is entitled "If You Say So" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/2711638/if-you-say-so ) and is written by F.J Hartland ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/64870/fj-hartland ) Synopsis: When Cara tells her retired husband Nils that he needs to find a hobby, she never dreamed he'd choose THIS! Cast: Nils - Robert ...
Mar 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 138
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Well here we are at the last day of our play a day special with another play written by me ( https://www.rfwscripts.co.uk/ ) this one enti...
Feb 28, 2025•17 min•Ep. 134
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Our penultimate play is entitled "Put Things Down" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/2028150/put-things-down-a-10-minute-play ) and is ...
Feb 27, 2025•9 min•Ep. 137
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. We are now down to the final three plays of this special with number 3 being "Next Stop" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/2048818/next...
Feb 26, 2025•9 min•Ep. 133
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Continuing our final five countdown, our fourth play is called "Until Today" ( https://newplayexchange.org/script/2791839/until-today ) an...
Feb 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 132
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. We are down to our final five plays and play five is entitled "The Mimosa Effect" by Alan Kilpatrick ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/1...
Feb 24, 2025•6 min•Ep. 131
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. We are now down to our final week of this special and our play today is entitled "Ghost Hunting Live and Direct" ( https://newplayexchange...
Feb 23, 2025•16 min•Ep. 130
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. As we move into our final week we have a piece by Marilyn Ollett ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/75343/marilyn-ollett ) entitled “Hubb...
Feb 22, 2025•14 min•Ep. 128
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece by theatrical and playwriting titan Joe Swenson ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/67940/joe-swenson ). As well as ...
Feb 21, 2025•10 min•Ep. 127
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece by New Jersey based playwright Ryan Kaminski ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/34918/ryan-kaminski ) who has been ...
Feb 20, 2025•8 min•Ep. 125
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece by Michigan based playwright Cole Hunter Dzubak ( https://www.colehunterdzubak.com/ & https://newplayexchange.or...
Feb 19, 2025•9 min•Ep. 124
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece by Theatrical Shenanigans royalty Jacquelyn Priskorn ( https://www.jacquiefloyd.com/writing & https://newplayexc...
Feb 18, 2025•3 min•Ep. 123
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece by Kansas City based playwright Jessie Salsbury ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/4399/jessie-salsbury ). Jessie's...
Feb 17, 2025•8 min•Ep. 122
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece by award-winning, international poet, playwright, lyricist, songwriter, translator, and educator Nora Louise Syran (...
Feb 16, 2025•6 min•Ep. 121
Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece by Queer Jewish playwright Sam Heyman ( https://newplayexchange.org/users/68885/sam-heyman ) who first featured on T...
Feb 15, 2025•15 min•Ep. 120
Happy Valentines Day & Welcome to the biggest project we've ever run on Theatrical Shenanigans! In support of the 'Facing February' playwriting challenge ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/417549604186094 ) run by the fabulous Debra A. Cole ( https://debraacolescripts.com/ ), we here at Theatrical Shenanigans will be entertaining you with a different play EVERY DAY through February. Today we have a piece entitled “Daisies on the Bench" and its written by Rebecca Frew ( https://www.frewproduct...
Feb 14, 2025•5 min•Ep. 119
