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Hello there and welcome to the half way point of this 7th season of Theatrical Shenanigans.
Today’s episode brings us a play by Ohio based actor/writer/graphic artist John Busser (https://newplayexchange.org/users/34757/john-busser & https://www.behance.net/johnbusser0391).
John is the co-runner of Cleveland Public Theatre’s writer's workshop, The Dark Room, which helps playwrights test drive new work. He has written over 125 short plays, some of which have been produced throughout the US, Canada, the UK, France, India, and Australia. He is also a familiar name on Theatrical Shenanigans, having had five plays produced before:
“A Conversation about Mom” – https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/episode-10-a-coversation-about-mom-jonathan-cook/
“You Went There” – https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/one-year-anniversary-special/
“They’re in There” – https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/mini-shenanigans-episode-1-they-re-in-there-by-john-busser/
“Taken to School” - https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/theatrical-shenanigans-fathers-day-special/
"Early One Evening at the Miskatonic University Ladies Auxiliary Book Club"
- https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/mini-shenanigans-episode-3-early-one-evening-at-the-miskatonic-university-ladies-auxiliary-book-club-by-john-busser/
John’s play today is called “Helping Hand” (https://newplayexchange.org/script/3257855/helping-hand).
Synopsis:
A strange visitor came to our world in 1938. Today we found out why.
Cast:
The Colonel – Roger Powers
The Senator – Helen Chengo Mao (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOBWRX6h1_Qm8VQZqPWymVGFIkfruadkU)
The Visitor – Fiona Leishman
And joining me to discuss this play is actor, voice actor, stage manager, director and attorney Angela Sarabia (https://newplayexchange.org/users/83860/angela-sarabia) who has performed in 15 different plays with Theatrical Shenanigans!
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27 Sept 2026
S07 E04 - "The Last Living Quimbly" & Karim Kronfli
Hello there and welcome to another episode of season 7 of Theatrical Shenanigans as we steer towards our half way point.
Today's play comes to us from Louisville based playwright Brad White (https://newplayexchange.org/users/83610/brad-white). Brad spent decades as an advertising creative director selling everything from beach vacations to bowling balls. Now he writes plays instead. His short plays have been produced and recognized at festivals and theatres across the USA. He writes comedies, dramas, and the occasional piece that makes audiences laugh one minute and feel slightly uneasy the next. Brad is drawn to stories about ordinary people and the strange, funny, and sometimes messy ways they reveal who they really are.
Brad's play is entitled "The Last Living Quimbly" (https://newplayexchange.org/script/3283461/the-last-living-quimbly) and when asked about his inspiration Brad says:"The inspiration for The Last Living Quimbly stems from the profound and often baffling nature of human belief. I find it fascinating how easily we bypass evidence—even when it directly contradicts our worldview—in favor of what we want to be true. In the world of the Quimbly, characters are driven by a deep, human need for hope and meaning. They aren't just believing in a myth; they are clinging to it because the alternative is a reality they aren't ready to face."Synopsis:
In a struggling small town desperate for a miracle, eccentric Professor Winslow unveils a shocking discovery—the last living Quimbly, a rare and completely invisible creature that could put their town on the map. As skepticism turns to hysteria, belief becomes unstoppable, leading to bizarre rituals, mass chaos, and one mayor’s desperate attempt to stop the madness before it’s too late. But in a world where perception is reality, does it even matter if the Quimbly is real?
Cast:
Professor Winslow - Kerry Frater (https://www.vshowcards.com/profile/kerryfrater/)
Mayor Carson - Patrick Hibbin (http://www.spotlight.com/profile/3414-5612-5037)
Mrs Finkle - Mareli Maree Mcinerney
Randy - Gareth Bowley (https://www.instagram.com/g_j_bowley/)
Harold - Will Adams
Officer Henderson - Jenny Ackerley
Townspersons - Tanya Rich (www.tanyarich.co.uk)
And joining me to talk about this play as well as his amazing career is actor, voice actor, fire breather, juggler along with a million other titles, is Karim Kronfli (https://www.dramaticvoice.co.uk/home). Among his many other achievements he's appeared in no less that 10 previous episodes of Theatrical Shenanigans, bringing every part to life in an amazing way with every episode still available to hear!
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13 Sept 2026
S07 E03 - "Order Up" & Lisa Quoresimo
Hello there and welcome to another episode of our 7th Season of Theatrical Shenanigans!
Today we are bringing you the play “Order Up” by Lynne Herrell. Lynne Herrell is a California based playwright with a flair for sharp dialogue, vivid characters, and laugh-out-loud situations. Her work blends physical comedy with clever wordplay, creating theatrical experiences that are both accessible and memorable for diverse audiences. Drawing on her background in storytelling and performance as a community theatre actor and director, Lynne delights in crafting plays that are simple to produce yet rich with humour, making them ideal for everything from intimate staged readings to fully realized productions.
When asked about her inspiration for “Order Up!” Lynne said: “I began developing Order Up! because I love putting wacky characters into ordinary places and watching the comedy unfold.”
Synopsis:
Chef once cooked for the rich and famous in New York City but now (after an incident) has been reduced to cooking burgers in a fast-food café, in England. But, one thing he’s never done is given up on his dreams and maybe today is the day that will pay off.
Cast:
Chef – Roger Powers (https://newplayexchange.org/users/85483/roger-powers)
Axel – Martin Whiskin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-whiskin-voiceover/ & https://www.martinwhiskin.co.uk/)
Manager – Susie New (https://www.bodalgo.com/en/voice-over-talents/susie-new)
Critic – Maura Stephens
And joining me to discuss this fabulously funny play is Lisa Quoresimo (https://newplayexchange.org/users/19629/lisa-quoresimo & https://quoresimo.com/index.html) whose relationship with Theatrical Shenanigans goes right back to Season 2 when her play "Cloudy with a Chance of Contempt" made up the first episode (https://theatricalshenanigans.podbean.com/e/s02-e01-episode-1-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-contempt-john-busser/)
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