Episodes

Aug. 12, 2022

”WEDDING BELL BLUES” by Marj O’Neill-Butler

WEDDING BELL BLUES: A mother's nose gets out of joint when discussing her daughter's wedding plans. She feels left out and feeling down until she opens her birthday present from her daughter. Written by Marj O'Neill-Butler Directed by Jonathan Cook …

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July 27, 2022

”A WICKED SLICE” by John Busser

A WICKED SLICE: A trio of golfers are searching for a lost golf ball, but what they find as they venture off the fairway makes them realize that maybe they should've just taken the penalty stroke instead. Written by John …

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July 4, 2022

”NEW KID NEXT DOOR” by Arthur M. Jolly

NEW KID NEXT DOOR: Two siblings are stuck with the weird, creepy - and ultimately maybe not even human - kid from next door, on July Fourth, when there are firecrackers to be stolen and played with. Let freedom ring! …

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June 13, 2022

”AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH” by John Bavoso

AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH: After luring Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah under false pretenses, binding him, and nearly sacrificing him, Abraham is faced with an even more arduous task... attempting to make small …

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May 31, 2022

”CROSSOVER FICTION” by Greg Lam

CROSSOVER FICTION: When sci-fi heroine, Josie Moon, tracks down the escaped interdimensional villain Maximus Wolfe to get revenge for the murder of her lover, she finds herself breaching the boundary between fiction and reality. Written by Greg Lam Directed by …

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May 4, 2022

”CLOSING DOORS” by John Minigan

When fourth-grade teacher Sandra is criticized by old friend and Assistant Principal Valerie for breaking protocol in an active shooter drill, they must decide how they can save both their friendship and their students.

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April 20, 2022

”CHOICES” by James McLindon

A debtor burdened by crushing student loans is offered a way out … but is the deal too good to be true?

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March 14, 2022

”SCIENCE FRICTION” by Ken Preuss

SCIENCE FRICTION; OR THE RAPID DECONSTRUCTION OF A RATIONAL MIND: A deep dive into her boyfriend’s Sci-Fi favorites sends Daisy over the deep end. Written by Ken Preuss Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Anissa Cordova as DAISY, Michael Silvio Fo...

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Feb. 7, 2022

”MARIGOLD” by Jonathan Cook

MARIGOLD: A man enjoying a day at the park unwillingly becomes a part of a murder for hire plot when he encounters two strangers who both mistake his identity. A deal is made, money is transferred, and the marigolds are …

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Jan. 17, 2022

”MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE” by Lindsay Partain

MONSTERS BEYOND THE MIDNIGHT ZONE: Miles beneath the ocean’s surface, two scientists are left in complete darkness when the lights on their deep-water submersible are taken out by something lurking in the depths of the Mariana Trench. Written by Lind...

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Dec. 24, 2021

”IT’S A WONDERFUL SATAN” by John Mabey

IT'S A WONDERFUL SATAN: An abridged, twisty retelling of 'It's A Wonderful Life.' Satan is at their lowest point when met by a demon named Clarence. It's up to Clarence to help Satan regain their confidence while also earning his …

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Dec. 23, 2021

”PLAYING WITH FIRED” by Steven Hayet

PLAYING WITH FIRED: In order to get the job of her dreams, a young ambitious candidate has to fire the man who currently holds the position. Written by Steven Hayet Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by:Marian Thibodeau as …

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Dec. 21, 2021

”NORTH POLE NOIR” by Patrick Gabridge

NORTH POLE NOIR: A dark look at the underside of the North Pole, as detective Harvey the Elf tries to solve the murder of Frosty the Snowman. Professor Hinkle claims he was framed, but what sorts of tundra games are …

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Nov. 18, 2021

”THE DEAL” by Ryan Kaminski

THE DEAL: A short horror/thriller play set in the mid-1950s. A widow is visited by a sinister stranger looking to collect one of her late husband’s outstanding debts. Written by Ryan Kaminski Produced and directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by …

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Oct. 15, 2021

”IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU” by Don Goodrum

IGNATIUS FLIVVER & THE EYE OF CTHULHU: Doctor Phineas Philpott is missing and presumed dead! But he has sent the mystical gem, The Eye of Cthulhu to his old friend Professor Kit Maroney, who is also the boon companion of …

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Oct. 1, 2021

”THE SHED” by Joanne Greene

THE SHED: Jimmy has a secret that he's burning to tell to his best friend, Charlie - that his mama keeps a witch chained up in their shed! Charlie wants Jimmy to prove it by showing, but that may not …

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Sept. 17, 2021

”REMEMBERED” by John Mabey

REMEMBERED: Walls are diaries and rooms have desires. In the buying and selling of a house, two people discover what's truly at stake and the power of finding love through loss. Written by John Mabey Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed …

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Aug. 19, 2021

”PEOPLE WILL TALK” by Scott Mullen

PEOPLE WILL TALK: Two strangers meet on a building ledge, where they ponder life, and the choreography of jumping. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Erica Garraffa and Jason Latimer Intro/Outro music: JK/47 If you would …

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July 8, 2021

”DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules)”by David Strauss

DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules): Imagine an alternate reality where ruthless Barbarians, powerful Wizards, and cunning Thieves dive into the Fantasy Corporate World with the hit roleplaying game DOCTORS & LAWYERS (1st Edition Rules). Join game ...

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June 4, 2021

”LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID” by Rick Davis

LOVE IN THE TIME OF COVID: Thanks to COVID-19, Melanie and Alan are down on their luck. They have 86 bucks in their bank account, their rent is due, and neither has a job. They argue in front of Anthony’s …

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May 10, 2021

”MOTETZ DAM” by Devon McSherry

MOTETZ DAM: A couple are having their first romantic home cooked meal. When an allergic reaction breaks the atmosphere, the question isn’t just will their relationship withstand this disastrous evening, but will either of them survive the night. Wr...

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April 19, 2021

”BACKSEAT DRIVER” by Scott Mullen

BACKSEAT DRIVER: Darcy isn't happy when a drunk woman climbs into the back of her car, thinking it's an Uber. But as they chat, it turns out that all is not what it seems. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by …

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April 5, 2021

”FINDING HELP” by Marj O’Neill-Butler

FINDING HELP: Daphne and her Mother are at loggerheads concerning assisted living or bringing in a caregiver. When Daphne tries to solve the problem, she is surprised by her Mother's attitude. Written by Marj O'Neill-Butler Directed by Jonathan Coo...

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March 15, 2021

”COASTER” by Scott Mullen

COASTER: An anxious woman goes on a roller coaster with her boyfriend, but she turns out to have ulterior motives. Romantic Comedy. Written by Scott Mullen Directed by Jonathan Cook Performed by Marian Thibodeau, Ben Evans, and Jason Latimer If …

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