Ben Brewer, Holden Childress, and Colton Smith gather together via the magic of Zoom each week to read scenes, one-acts, and full length plays so you don't have to. Along the way they're joined by various guests to fill needed roles, week to week.
This show serves as a great resource for thespians as well as an audio option for theatre lovers.
Enjoy!
Purgatory (or, a Postmortem Fight to the Death) by Holden Childress | Episode 3
In the season two premiere of Playing it By Ear, hosts Ben Brewer, Holden Childress, and Colton Smith are joined by special guests Aren Goodwin, Ainsley McKellips, and Ethan Yazell for the first-ever reading of Purgatory (or, a Postmortem Fight to the Death), a new one-act play written by Holden.
Cast: Holden Childress as Seth, Ben Brewer as Wally, Ainsley McKellips as Grim Reaper/Narrator, Ethan Yazell as God, Aren Goodwin as Jesus/Gilbert Gottfried, Colton Smith as Satan
30 Jun 2022
Talkback: Burn This by Lanford Wilson | Episode 2.5
Following their reading of Lanford Wilson's Burn This, hosts Ben Brewer, Holden Childress, and Colton Smith discuss the play and share their thoughts. Featuring Hans Pfrang and Torrie Shelly. Instagram: @shutupholden @bencbrewer @gingerygiant @hanspfrang @torrieshelly
30 Jun 2022
Burn This by Lanford Wilson | Episode 2
Hosts Ben Brewer, Holden Childress, and Colton Smith are joined by Milwaukee based actor Hans Pfrang and Kansas City based actress/choreographer/dancer Torrie Shelly for a reading of Lanford Wilson's play Burn This. Instagram: @shutupholden @bencbrewer @gingerygiant @hanspfrang @torrieshelly
Cast: Colton Smith as Pale, Torrie Shelly as Anna, Holden Childress as Burton, and Hans Pfrang as Larry. Stage directions read by Ben Brewer.
11 Jun 2022
Loose Screws by Holden Childress | Episode 1
Actor, Composer, Playwright, Holden Childress speaks on his creative process behind writing Loose screws. Hosts Mack Best, Ben Brewer, and Colton Smith perform Loose Screws for the first time! Instagram: @shutupholden @bencbrewer @gingerygiant @onlythebest108 Interested in performing or reading Loose Screws? Contact Holden at https://holdenchildress.com/
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