Episodes

  • Six Characters in Search of an Author - Part 1
    Apr 27 2024

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    Pirandello gives us a satirical meta dark comedy in “Six Characters in Search of an Author” where we meet a dysfunctional family of characters who interrupt a theater company’s rehearsal. The Manager assumes them to be amateur improvisers, but is intrigued by their story nonetheless.

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    37 mins
  • The Proposal
    Feb 25 2024

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    In “The Proposal” by Anton Chekov, Lomov makes a visit with the intention of proposing to his neighbor, Natalya. But as the conversation grows, they keep fighting over various superficial topics. All the while her father, Stepon Stepanovitch, tries to keep peace between them. Will the two work past their differences to join their families in marriage?

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    35 mins
  • The Choice - PNWF 2022
    Aug 19 2023

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    Written by Danielle J. Lang, The Choice was originally produced as part of the 2022 Pittsburgh New Works Festival. It shows a brief glimpse into the relationship of two people who want to be together but face obstacles and risk social scrutiny.

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    22 mins
  • 21 Hamlet - Part 2 (by Food for Groundlings)
    Jan 23 2023
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    “There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

    Food for Groundlings is partnering with Play on Words to create an immersive (and safe!) audio production of Hamlet! This isn't just a reading- the audio drama includes music, sound effects, and high-quality sound to transport you to the court of Elsinore from the comfort of your home.

    This production of Hamlet is dedicated to Brian Kapustik who passed away on December 27, 2022.
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 20 Hamlet - Part 1 (by Food for Groundlings)
    Jan 22 2023
    **For the best audio experience, we recommend using headphones during the performance.**

    “There are more things in heaven and Earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

    Food for Groundlings is partnering with Play on Words to create an immersive (and safe!) audio production of Hamlet! This isn't just a reading- the audio drama includes music, sound effects, and high-quality sound to transport you to the court of Elsinore from the comfort of your home.

    This production of Hamlet is dedicated to Brian Kapustik who passed away on December 27, 2022.
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • 19 The Pride Monologues
    Jul 16 2022
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    Enjoy this collection, written and read by LGBTQ+ voices!
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    45 mins
  • 18 The Little Prince
    May 14 2022
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    Ray is a special young man who befriends a Space Snake, who takes him on a small tour of different planets. Upon meeting Rose, Ray is nicknamed “Little Prince” and they become fast friends. Through interactive songs, games, and activities, the “Little Prince” learns about the different folks who inhabit the planets he visits. This production is inspired by “Le Petit Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Produced in collaboration with Gemini Theater Company.
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    41 mins
  • 17 Porcelain and Pink
    Mar 19 2022
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    F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “Porcelain and Pink” is an upbeat one-act comedy from the 1922 short story collection Tales from the Jazz Age.
    During an afternoon bath, Julie Marvis is caught in a case of mistaken identity when a young man starts a conversation through the bathroom window, unable to see who he is talking to.
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    17 mins