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Colony 53 takes place in a Dystopian Future. Felicia Russel and PJ Benson star in this new comedy. 

CoThe 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  

When 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, 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 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 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.   Cast of Characters   David – PJ Benson Petra- Alitia Faccone Mysterious Lights- Joanne Dinapoli

Anne Maloney is ready to make her move and arrest the guilty.

Reggie goes to the Shed and get's more than he bargained for. 

Rusted Lock takes place at the Ships Inn in Melrose Ireland

This play was written by Stephanie Griffin for the PlaywrightsSpeak stage readings on October 24, 2021 @ the Guild of Creative Art. 

Norman and Alice two New Jersey Foxes, discuss the stress of the living in the NJ Forest. 

Kieran 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 

Opening the New York Times Best sellers list, and creating a story from the just the titles. No preparation, just open and start the story. 

 Clive 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.  

Two Emperor penguins are starring down at a cell phone stuck in the ice, screen side down.

A cab driver picks up a most unusual fare after midnight. 

Two strangers meet under revival tent, one looking for guidance the other cash. 

A mother takes her son to college. 

Delia, 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, a live recording of the "Film Noir" plays co-produced with Dromio Players. Recorded at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove NJ. 

Max next case is straight from the heart. The set up. 

Max 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 

Two strangers meet in a coffee shop, connected or not. 

Yoshi takes a crack at Improving the NY Times Best Seller List, Live from the Kanazawa Toyko Hotel Rm 802

This is an improvisation of creating a story by reading the NY Times Best sellers List.  This episode features, Middle Grade Hardcovers, and Picture Books. 

Audience members ask the playwright and actors about the play they just heard. 

A 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. 

I read the NY Times Hardcover Best Sellers titles and weave a story together by improvisation. 

I 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. 

I 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.

Ernesto 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. 

Larry Parns walks into the Ships Inn to forget about his life. Reg Davis the owner/ bartender confronts Reg on his actions. 

The 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 

Artwork: 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.

Artwork: 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

Artwork: 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 Artist Valerie Morone, created the oil painting, Mary Kelly is the playwright. Cast: Joe Aviles performs the monolouge.

Peace Talks takes place in a small cafe in the Druid Hills of Haifa. A son and father meet for the last time. 

What 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. 

Bob Cleary performs this piece, written by Gloria Moro. 

Part two of Black Box into the Guild. Marula tree by Alexis Kozak.  Yiorgos Kozak, Greg Meyers, Kelly Lozo and Sophie Virgilo.

A 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.

I 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 realistic qualities of my recordings. I want them to sound real and not over produced in a studio. Thanks to everyone at the Two River Theater to make this possible. Also thanks to Cassie Galasetti, from Social Sidekick for taking the pictures and making the arrangements to make this happen.   

Check 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". 

PlaywrightsSpeak 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.

This 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 to be an honest writer. I admire her strength and her ability to bring realistic language to characters to life. Sitting in the audience in one her plays, you don't feel like you’re watching a play, but real life. A truly miraculous achievement for a talented playwright, my friend, Martyna. Martyna is preparing for her first Broadway play; Cost of Living". Previews will start May 16th, opening night in June 7th. Part two of the interview will launch in March.    

This 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. 

Dying for Vermont is a black comedy exploring life and death in the future. This is a 10 minute excerpt recorded live at the NJ Repertory Theater, in West Long Branch  NJ.