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QBurgh •

Bi the way, Don’t be a Phobe

We’ve all dealt with it in some way. A rude comment, a strange look, doubting of the authenticity of our identity. An unfortunately all too common experience for queer folk is facing some form of queerphobia, from microaggressions to outright bigotry. From outside the community this behavior is already as hurtful as it is harmful, but what about when it happens from within the community?  After speaking with Nicole, a bisexual woman, and Zach, a bisexual man, both of whom requested I refer to th...
QBurgh •

The Case For Non-Traditional Wedding Ceremonies

We’ve all been to a wedding ceremony before. Typically, held in a church or religious building, sometimes somewhere more interesting if the couple wants to be more unique or has enough money or some combination of the two. But typically, the ceremony goes relatively untouched. Every culture has its own wedding traditions, sure, but within those cultures, weddings tend to be fairly similar.


To make things worse, if you’re in your mid to late ‘20’s, chances are you’ve been going to a lot of wed...

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Play On Words •

Six Characters in Search of an Author - Part 1

*For the best audio experience, we recommend using headphones for tonight’s performance.*

Pirandello gives us a satirical meta dark comedy in “Six Characters in Search of an Author” where we meet a dysfunctional family of characters who interrupt a theater company’s rehearsal. The Manager assumes them to be amateur improvisers, but is intrigued by their story out nonetheless.

Written by Luigi Pirandello
English version by Edward Storer
Adapted for audio by Travis Barkefelt

Directed and Sound Designed by Soren DeNiz
Audio Editing by Melissa Black
Stage Managed by Travis Barkefelt

Featuring the voices of:
Jon Hartwell as The Manager
Tracy Lynch as Stagehand
Shauna Fahad as Narrator
Leah Stauber as Leading Lady
Grant Jones as Leading Man
Linda Stayer as Actor
Phillip Fry as The Father
Karlee Mihailov as The Step-Daughter
Amari Shakir as The Mother
AJ Wittman as The Son

Theme Music for Play On Words by Christclark
https://christclark.bandcamp.com/

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About Play On Words: A Theatrical Podcast
We are a Pittsburgh based group making theater more accessible to interact with and create. Each episode is a different production with a different creative team bringing literature to life. Let the power of words sweep you away.

Produced by Glass Fox Productions
https://glassfoxproductions.wixsite.com/home

Support future productions by becoming a member at https://ko-fi.com/glassfoxproductions

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Play On Words •

Six Characters in Search of an Author - Part 2

For the best audio experience, we recommend using headphones for tonight’s performance. ATTENTION: Please be aware there is a loud gunshot sound effect in this performance. Listen at your own comfort.

Special thanks to the Youth Shakespeare Society of Pittsburgh for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at https://youthshakespearepgh.org/

Pirandello gives us a satirical meta dark comedy in “Six Characters in Search of an Author” where we meet a dysfunctional family of characters who interrupt a theater company’s rehearsal. The Manager assumes them to be amateur improvisers, but is intrigued by their story out nonetheless.

Written by Luigi Pirandello
English version by Edward Storer
Adapted for audio by Travis Barkefelt

Directed and Sound Designed by Soren DeNiz
Audio Editing by Melissa Black
Stage Managed by Travis Barkefelt

Featuring the voices of:
Jon Hartwell as The Manager
Tracy Lynch as Stagehand
Shauna Fahad as Narrator
Leah Stauber as Leading Lady
Grant Jones as Leading Man
Linda Stayer as Actor and Madame Pace
Phillip Fry as The Father
Karlee Mihailov as The Step-Daughter
Amari Shakir as The Mother
AJ Wittman as The Son

Theme Music for Play On Words by Christclark
https://christclark.bandcamp.com/

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About Play On Words: A Theatrical Podcast
We are a Pittsburgh based group making theater more accessible to interact with and create. Each episode is a different production with a different creative team bringing literature to life. Let the power of words sweep you away.

Produced by Glass Fox Productions
https://www.glassfoxproductions.com

Support future productions by becoming a member at https://ko-fi.com/glassfoxproductions

https://linktr.ee/playonwordspodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playonwordspodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playonwordspodcast
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playonwordspodcast
https://www.playonwordspodcast.com
Play On Words •

01 Scrooge is Sus: A 2020 Christmas Carol

ATTENTION: This episode contains use of explicit language and high pitched screaming sound effects. Listen at your own comfort.

Scrooge is Sus: A 2020 Christmas Carol is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’s timeless classic, a Christmas Carol. This version was written with an emphasis on humor while still retaining the spirit and message of the original. Listen in and follow an updated version of Scrooge and a whole host of other characters on a familiar journey full of fresh twists, turns and characterization.

Original story by Charles Dickens
Script written by Travis Barkefelt
Directed by Ashley C. Brown
Technical Director is Mackenzie Martin
Sound Designed by Anthony Del Grosso

Featuring the voices of:
Grant Jones as Ebeneezer Scrooge
James Maher as Bob Cratchet
Zach Reed as Fred Scrooge
Max Begler as MARLEY
Mike Murphy as Fezziwig
Heather Due as Suzy and Belle
Allie Burns as Tiny Tim
Melina Sciulli as Ghost of Christmas Past
Alec Davis as Ghost of Christmas Present
and Brianna Small
Alex Appel
Dawn Ceccarelli
Elizabeth Watson as Ensemble Characters

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About Play On Words: A Theatrical Podcast
We are taking what resources we have to get back to an activity we love: theatre. Each episode is a different production with a different creative team bringing literature to life. Let the power of words sweep you away.

Produced by Soren de-Niz

www.playonwordspodcast.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/playonwordspodcast
Instagram: www.instagram.com/playonwordspodcast
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