PlaywrightsSpeak podcasts
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -This is a live staged reading of my new play. It explores the world of Death and Life in the future and deciding when it's your time to end it legally.
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Colony 53 with Felicia Russell and PJ Benson
July 04, 2023 14:43 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBColony 53 takes place in a Dystopian Future. Felicia Russel and PJ Benson star in this new comedy.
The Perfect Rabbi Service
February 04, 2023 21:06 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MBCoThe Perfect Rabbi Service Synopsis: The local temple is in search of a new Rabbi and have hired the “ Prefect Rabbi Service” to interview a candidate on a Saturday. It’s usually a day of rest for the Rabbi but not on this day. By Evan Krachman CAST: Selma- Nicole Beninato Cantor: Gabrielle Clissold Rabbi- Thomas Ryan Ward David- Evan Harris
Without us they fall apart- by Alexis Kozak
December 02, 2022 18:15 - 32 minutes - 73.2 MBWhen two teachers get caught having an affair, everything they know gets called into question. Throw in some Chilean gods that even the Chileans haven't heard of, and you have a world that nobody wants to remember but cannot forget. Cast: Barbara Kozak, Renne Panagos, PJ Benson, Alexis Kozak
Connie the Brain and Me
November 20, 2022 16:12 - 1 hour - 140 MB“Connie the Brain and Me, it’s the thought that counts”; is a new comedy that explores the world of our most inner thoughts. Harris, a man of uncertain age is grappling with aging and overloaded with too much information. His world is turned upside down when Connie & the Brain challenge Harris’ very existence. Together the three face off to find the right equilibrium of life, laughter and the pursuit of sanity.
Colony 53
August 01, 2022 10:54 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBColony 53 is a short play set in a dystopian world, where out casts of society are sent to learn to live with each other. The action unfolds as David meet’s his new next door neighbor Petra. Together they learn compassion, fear and hatred of the mysterious light. Careful of their every thought and words said out loud, David and Petra together will explore their past and possible future relationship.Colony 53 is a short play set in a dystopian world, where out casts of society are sent to lea...
Rusted Lock Act 3- The Ships Inn
July 25, 2022 12:10 - 20 minutes - 48.3 MBAnne Maloney is ready to make her move and arrest the guilty.
Rusted Lock Act 2 The Shed
July 25, 2022 12:07 - 12 minutes - 28 MBReggie goes to the Shed and get's more than he bargained for.
Rusted Lock Act 1
July 23, 2022 20:01 - 14 minutes - 32.6 MBRusted Lock takes place at the Ships Inn in Melrose Ireland
Dog Spelled Backwards
November 24, 2021 19:14 - 11 minutes - 26.7 MBThis play was written by Stephanie Griffin for the PlaywrightsSpeak stage readings on October 24, 2021 @ the Guild of Creative Art.
New Jersey Foxes
November 21, 2021 15:59 - 16 minutes - 38.2 MBNorman and Alice two New Jersey Foxes, discuss the stress of the living in the NJ Forest.
New Jersey Foxes
November 21, 2021 15:59Norman and Alice two New Jersey Foxes, discuss the stress of the living in the NJ Forest.
Kieran Rocks written by Alexis Kozak.
November 20, 2021 19:32 - 16 minutes - 37.6 MBKieran Rocks was written by my friend Alexis Kozak. This was a staged reading performed at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury on October 24th. The play was inspired by a Pastel by Lori Weisenfel title Kieran Rocks. The podcast was recorded, produced and edited by Evan Krachman
NY TIMES Best Seller IMPROVISATION STORY
March 21, 2020 13:20 - 4 minutes - 9.71 MBOpening the New York Times Best sellers list, and creating a story from the just the titles. No preparation, just open and start the story.
Tolland Mansfield Soft Soap Magnate
March 15, 2020 22:08 - 8 minutes - 19.2 MBClive Jones gains rare access to Tolland Mansfield. Mansfield is the soft soap magnate of New Jersey, who rarely gives access to the public on his business. Recently Mansfield son has taken away the day to day business duties.
S O S by Mary Carol Stunkel *Revised 3 8 20
March 08, 2020 13:56 - 10 minutes - 24.3 MBTwo Emperor penguins are starring down at a cell phone stuck in the ice, screen side down.
After Midnight by Evan Krachman- Stage Reading recorded 2/23/20
March 07, 2020 18:36 - 13 minutes - 30.3 MBA cab driver picks up a most unusual fare after midnight.
Speak in Tongues By Shelia Duane- Staged reading recording 2/23/20
March 07, 2020 18:33 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBTwo strangers meet under revival tent, one looking for guidance the other cash.
Free as a Bird by Stephanie Griffin- Staged reading Recorded 2/23/20
March 07, 2020 18:28 - 7 minutes - 18.2 MBA mother takes her son to college.
TOPAZ YELLOW
November 11, 2019 13:59 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBDelia, Carmen and Rudy are desperate to find the lost Topaz Yellow Stone to save their families farm. The only thing left to do is have a Seance to bring their dead father's spirit forward to help. Things go a little bit wacky when someone else comes back from the grave. This play was inspired by the photo.
Cherry Pie Baby- Live recording 9/21/19
September 26, 2019 20:22 - 15 minutes - 35.6 MBCherry Pie Baby, a live recording of the "Film Noir" plays co-produced with Dromio Players. Recorded at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove NJ.
The end of her the beginning of me, Max Keenan's next case
August 23, 2019 18:15 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBMax next case is straight from the heart. The set up.
Cherry Pie Baby Teaser
August 21, 2019 15:15 - 22 seconds - 328 KBMax Kennan is a two bit detective with an Eye for Crime and a sweet tooth, Loraine Larue she's ready to serve her Cherry Pie and has the lightest fingers in town, see them in Cherry Pie Baby" Jersey Shore Art Center, 9/21 @7:00pm
"Connected or Not" by Evan Krachman
November 18, 2018 16:31 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBTwo strangers meet in a coffee shop, connected or not.
" Soul Mates" by Mary Carol Stunkel
November 17, 2018 22:50 - 11 minutes - 32.6 MBDinner for One by Stephanie Griffin
November 17, 2018 16:10 - 13 minutes - 37.6 MBNY TIMES BEST SELLERS JULY 8 Improv by Yoshi
July 09, 2018 01:17 - 4 minutes - 9.32 MBYoshi takes a crack at Improving the NY Times Best Seller List, Live from the Kanazawa Toyko Hotel Rm 802
Improv NY Times Best Seller titles
July 04, 2018 12:30 - 5 minutes - 13.6 MBThis is an improvisation of creating a story by reading the NY Times Best sellers List. This episode features, Middle Grade Hardcovers, and Picture Books.
Twit Puppet and Pawn - Audience Talk Back
July 01, 2018 17:36 - 10 minutes - 24.4 MBAudience members ask the playwright and actors about the play they just heard.
The Twit, the Puppet and the Pawn
July 01, 2018 17:25 - 20 minutes - 47 MBA political fantasy, The twit, the puppet and the pawn are on trial for their crimes against us all. Cast of characters; Twit-Alexis Kozak, The Puppet- Matt Drew. Pawn- Scott Visco and Kilgore Trout-the Judge. There is also a talk back bonus of the audience sharing their thoughts and questions after the play.
NY Times Book Review Improvisation Story
March 17, 2018 13:32 - 3 minutes - 9.33 MBI read the NY Times Hardcover Best Sellers titles and weave a story together by improvisation.
NY Times Book Review Improvisation Story
March 17, 2018 13:32I read the NY Times Hardcover Best Sellers titles and weave a story together by improvisation.
NYT Best Selling Book Title Improvisation
January 13, 2018 18:42 - 5 minutes - 13.1 MBI open the NY TIMES Book Review insert and head to the back pages. There is the listing of the top books. I read these titles making a story on the fly.
Alexis Kozak- "ALYOSHA" Inteview
January 03, 2018 21:41 - 51 minutes - 117 MBI finally get to sit down in the PlaywrightsSpeak studio to interview Alexis Kozak. Aleix shares his thoughts an perspective on his new one man show Alyosha.
MI6 Ships Inn Lost recording- Labor Dispute 1996 - Rusted Lock
November 19, 2017 18:27 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBErnesto Caldar is a notorious labor disrupter in Scotland. This tape was recently found when MI6 was investigating the missing man from Ships Inn in 2012. Ernesto Caldar explains to Reg Davis the owner of the Ships Inn, the new labor rules for his bar.
Reg Davis Monolouge
November 18, 2017 18:50 - 8 minutes - 23.5 MBLarry Parns walks into the Ships Inn to forget about his life. Reg Davis the owner/ bartender confronts Reg on his actions.
Rusted Lock
October 29, 2017 20:24 - 10 minutes - 24 MBThe artist Artist: Frank Colaguori, painted this wonderful Rusted lock that helped unlock a play for me. This play takes place in Melrose Scotland. Cast: Renee Panagos- Catharine Reg Davis, Evan krachman
Ready to Sail
October 29, 2017 20:19 - 17 minutes - 39.7 MBArtwork: Ready to Sail – Oil Painting Artist: Yelena Snovsky Playwright: Alexis Kozak. Cast: PJ Benson, Steven Kapsaskis, Alexis Kozak Two fisherman are ready to set sail looking for survivors from the hurricane in Puerto Rico.
Bonanza Shooting Gallery
October 29, 2017 20:14 - 14 minutes - 33.9 MBArtwork: Bonanza Shooting Gallery – Watercolor Artist: Jill Alexander Playwright: Mary Kelly. Playwright: Shelia Duane. Cast: Jim Benner as Detective Robinson, Renee Panagos as Detective Butler Maggie Condon as Mrs. Melvile
Between Far Away and a Fox- Dining Inside and Out
October 29, 2017 20:09 - 12 minutes - 28.5 MBArtwork: Between Far Away and a Fox – Oil Painting Artwork: Dining Inside and Out – Oil Painting Artist: Sven Widen Artist: Ratna Mathur Playwright- Jim Benner. Playwright: Cast: Carl Hoffman as the man, Wendy Peace as the woman Cast: Stage Directions: Janey Huber
The Last touch of light
October 29, 2017 20:05 - 4 minutes - 9.33 MBThe Artist Valerie Morone, created the oil painting, Mary Kelly is the playwright. Cast: Joe Aviles performs the monolouge.
PEACE TALKS
August 26, 2017 20:44 - 1 minute - 4.15 MBPeace Talks takes place in a small cafe in the Druid Hills of Haifa. A son and father meet for the last time.
Maria's Wish
July 19, 2017 23:56 - 16 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat happens when Sister Maria must pronounce her wish to the church? This play was inspired by the work of Joseph Q. Daily- Oil Painting titled Maria's Wish.
The Girl in the Forest
June 19, 2017 13:40 - 7 minutes - 17.6 MBBob Cleary performs this piece, written by Gloria Moro.
Black Box into the Guild of Creative Art Marula Tree
June 19, 2017 13:35 - 21 minutes - 50.9 MBPart two of Black Box into the Guild. Marula tree by Alexis Kozak. Yiorgos Kozak, Greg Meyers, Kelly Lozo and Sophie Virgilo.
Black Box into the Guild of Creative Art
June 18, 2017 17:50 - 36 minutes - 83.3 MBA live event was recorded May 21st at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury, NJ. 5 staged readings inspired by the works of artists from the Guild. Cassandra Amind the Corn. Lady of the Rose and Magnolia, the first 3 of five are ready to be enjoyed.
Playwrights Speak- Presents a chat with John Dias from the Two River Theater, Red Bank NJ
April 11, 2017 15:59 - 51 minutes - 119 MBI had the opportunity to sit down with John Dias on March 10th to talk about his work as the Artistic Director at the Two River Theater, in Red Bank NJ. John shares his thoughts and stories about working behind the scenes and the challenges to continue to make live theater an important cultural event. We also had a special guest Sasha, John's dog who comes to work with him. So if you are wondering what the chewing is going on or clanging, it's Sasha. I think Sasha helps add to the realist...
Martyna Majok- Playwright Interview
March 16, 2017 00:19 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MBCheck out this podcast of my interview with Martyna Majok, she's one of the hottest playwrights in the NY scene. This is the second part of my "Kitchen Interview"with Martyna. I set up my mini- recording gig in her kitchen. We talk about actors, writing and her upcoming new play " Cost of Living".
Trumped
March 03, 2017 18:44 - 7 minutes - 166 MB application/octet-streamPlaywrightsSpeak has an extra bonus this month. This was recorded live at the House of Independents Theater in Asbury Park, March 1, 2017. The American Poetry Theater presented an evening of monologues focused on President Trump. This piece was written by my an old friend, Dr. Harris. Thanks to Richard Quartrone, of APT and Denis Coughlan, who performed the monologue.
Interview Martyna Majok
February 25, 2017 20:41 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MBThis is part one of a two part interview with the playwright Martyna Majok. Martyna graciously allowed me to transform her kitchen into my portable recording studio. This interview covers her life as a playwright in NJ and NY. We also discuss "IronBound”, which hit the Rattlestick Playwrights Theater in the spring of 2016. I met Martyna in 2012 where she was teaching a class in play writing for the NJ Repertory Theater in Long Branch. I can still hear her voice in my head, guiding me...
Passing the Vermont Package
January 28, 2017 17:05 - 6 minutes - 14.7 MBThis is an fictitious excerpt from the Vermont Senate, secretly recorded. It's up to you to decide if this package should be approved. You decide by voting with your feedback.