A Blind Play

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Eric's trip to visit his cousin Jona in Charleston forces him to learn much more about life, death, and relationships than he had expected. Originally published in Cutbank.

“Charleston. Twenty-Two” was adapted from the personal essay of the same name by Eric Willis.

Directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Bryce Townsend as Eric
Elizabeth Laidlaw as Jona
Aryeh Krause-Nadler as Gregory
Tim Knutsen as Rex.
Ethan Herschenfeld performed the titles.
Original music by Trevor Tremaine.
The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

Special Thanks to the folks whose financial contributions helped produce this episode: Kurt Yue, Adam Zopf, Keith Cecil, Nina Dicker, Bobbi Newman, Femmaeve MacQueen, Blaque Fowler, Robert Galinsky, and Philip An. 

We still haven’t met our goal for funding this season, so if you love the show, please head to Seed & Spark and find A Blind Play. You can follow the campaign which helps promote the show, and you can make a pledge to get some cool digital treats for yourself.

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BONUS CONTENT
I sat down with writer Eric Willis as well as members of the cast of “Charleston, Twenty-Two” to talk about the story, its origin, and how the actors navigated their characters. It’s a lively chat that will make you want to listen to the episode all over again. Enjoy.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 22: “Hero’s Eyes,” adapted from the short story of the same name by Will Robin. 

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Coming in one week, Season Three of the anthology podcast series, A Blind Play. This season we will bring you ten more episodes with twelve stories of people navigating their worlds, facing their fears, and finding out who they really are.

If you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast. If you’re really feeling the love, write a review. Tell people about your favorite episode.

We still haven’t met our goal for funding this season, so if you listen to the show, please head to Seed & Spark and find A Blind Play. You can follow the campaign which helps promote the show, and you can make a pledge to get some cool digital treats for yourself. I’ve also put a link in the show notes.

You can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com to find out how.

In Kadamati by Chiara Vascotto, dancer and choreographer Akram Khan brings together communities of all backgrounds and abilities to experience a collective creative process as Great Britain faces a Brexit vote.

Processing by Narineh Tahmasebian, James is arrested and charged with domestic violence when he and his girlfriend Charlotte argue on a sidewalk.

Charleston. Twenty-Two by Eric Willis, Eric, a young, naive, gay man receives some unsolicited guidance from his older, experienced cousin Jona.

The River by Jarred Robert Todd, Julia is shunned from her religious group after committing an unforgivable crime. When her friend Jason tries to help her, he must make a life-altering choice.

In Barbecue by Ron Pullins, former Argentine dissident Enrico shares painful memories from his past as he cooks a pork loin for guests.

In The Quiet One by Alan Veale, Dot, suffering from dementia, tries desperately to get rid of her lazy husband Bernie who won't get out of his easy chair.

In Who Cares? by Alan Veale and S.P. Franksson, Julie shares the details of her brutal day caring for people. But who is listening?

The trio Jumbie Daddy, Spoiling Fruit, & Children Play While Shadows Walk by Neala Luna Bhagwansingh provides a snapshot of life in Trinidad & Tobago, from poverty to parenting to magic.

In Eye in the Garden by Gary Egan, The Eden Society creates a system of satellites that will take away free will. Now, two engineers must decide if they will play God, the serpent, or both.

In Cosmic Interference by Gary Egan, a pair of alien talk show hosts take us on a journey through time, organized religion, and human brutality.

Hero's Eyes by Will Robin is narrated by a peregrine falcon as he observes his falconer, 15-year-old Latina Jessie.

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Three men find their lives intertwining over and over again. Are the cosmically linked, or is it a coincidence?

Written and directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Evan Judway as the Narrator and every other character.

Music for this episode by Magnetic_Trailer,  Kevin McLeod, Steven Obrien, Rafael Krux, Alexander Nakarada, Frank Schroeter, and Trevor Tremaine who also composed the theme music. Links to licenses in the show notes.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. You can purchase her memoir Tangerine Vagina. You know what? Just Google it. From work. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver. 

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions. You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag. Shirts, stickers, magnets, phone cases, pillows–yeah, we’ve got pillows. And Gina Engendered masks to cover up those lip tattoos. 

While we don’t have any more fictional stories this season, I will be dropping some interviews with cast, crew, and fans. You can get these safely delivered to you without having to think about it if you just click the Follow Button on your app.

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Scheming Weasel (faster version) by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4326-scheming-weasel-faster-version
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Artist website: https://incompetech.com

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Informative Pizzicato by Steven OBrien
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The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Shenanigans by Steven OBrien
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The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Cheerful Birds  by Rafael Krux
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License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Little Trolls by Frank Schroeter
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The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Fly Faster Chicken by Alexander Nakarada
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A homicidal senior citizen confesses to the murder of a family in a non-traditional way.

Signs was written and directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Trudy Leonard as Madeline McGlynn

Music for this episode by Marc Corominas. 

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Her memoir, Tangerine Vagina, is available for public consumption.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions . You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag including so many kitty cat shirts 

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 20: “10 Seconds.” 

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The bizarre death of the town eccentric has people vying for his collection of Christian memorabilia, and the town barber has something to say about it.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau

Elliott Bales as the Narrator

Aryeh Krause-Nadler as Scooter Friendly

Hannah Church as Charsey

Christa Burton as Susabeth

Hannah Dorph as the store clerk

Music for this episode by Johnny Dodds Trio, Frisco 'Jass' Band, George Lewis & His New Orleans Stompers, and Eddie Lang, all courtesy of Open Music Archive

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions  You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag including so many kitty cat shirts 

MauHaus Productions is hosting a writing contest to find new stories for Season Three. Head over to ablindplaypodcast.com and click on the season three link or go directly to filmfreeway.com/ablindplay

One grand prize winner will also get $300 in cash.  

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To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

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Greetings from Haiti and Hotel del Sol were both written and directed by Michael Mau

In "Greetings from Haiti," feeling guilty for his complacency, a man finally decides to lend a hand to the cause and finds himself alone in a tent in post-earthquake Haiti.

"Greetings from Haiti" stars Elliott Dixon as Paul.

Music for this episode by Teo Dholina

In "Hotel del Sol" a politician tries to make the fruits of his adultery disappear as a young man finds he is more like his estranged father than he knew.

"Hotel del Sol" stars Galinsky as the Narrator

Mustapha Slack as the Senator

And Ronald Woodhead as William

Music for this episode “Evil Minded Blues” by Virginia Liston courtesy of Open Music Archive

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

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When tragedy befalls the neighbor of a retired woman, she learns more about the woman than she ever expected.

"Marlboros, the King and 8 O'clock Bean" was written and directed by Michael Mau and stars 

Annie Weaver as the narrator 

Sandra Jones as Lavinia 

Catherine Gaffney as Jolene 

Mustafa Slack as Curtis  

Ari Kraus Nadler as Hardy

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Additional music for this episode by MusicLFiles:
The following music was used for this media project:

1. Music: Piano In Blues by MusicLFiles
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2. Music: Deep And Sweet Sleeping by MusicLFiles
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Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

I would also like to thank Seed and Spark and our generous contributors who helped make this show possible

Brad Paynter
Missy Johnston
Reeve Hutchens
Sloan Scroggin
Annie Bruner Scott 
Mike Labbadia
CA Holloway

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

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(TRIGGER WARNING–This episode focuses on sexual assault and gaslighting. Characters make direct references to rape.)

A woman who mocks the #metoo movement finds herself conflicted when she shares her own story and is called a liar.

Written and Directed by Michael Mau

CAST

• Naomi Grossman as the Narrator
• Chad Morgan as Gina
• Peter Evangelista as Ryan
• Anastasia Wilson as Paola
• Hannah Church as Bridget
• Brendan Bradley as Steve
• Juan Pablo Suarez as the Tattoo Artist

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Additional Music

• Beethoven: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - II. Andante con moto
• Chopin: Etude Op. 25 no. 5 in E minor - 'Wrong Note'
• Chopin: Nocturne in C sharp minor 'Lento con gran espressione', B. 49 (Op. posth.)
• Chopin: Sonata no. 2 in B flat minor 'Funeral march' - I. Grave, Doppio movimento
• Chopin: Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
• Chopin: Preludes, Op. 28 - Nos. 4 ,5, 6
• Chopin: Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 no. 3
• Chopin: Fantaisie - Impromptu, Op. 66
• Chopin: Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 no. 1
• Chopin: Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 9 no. 2
• Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, Op. 46 - III. Anitra's Dance
• Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess
• Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297 'Winter'

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who, as I say each week, has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces: Episode 15, “Sleepwalker X”

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A rising musical star tries to keep a promise she made to her dying mentor and former lover. Inspired by the 2003 album This is Our North Dakota by No River City.

Written and Directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Jennifer Keane as Corrine,

Todd Cattell as Charlie

Carrie Gibson as the narrator

With
Rich Green as Corrine’s father

Ryan Goffman as the Corrine’s Manager

And Toni Poe as Charlie’s Nurse

Musical accompaniment on the song "Muse" provided by Christopher vanBrackle

Music for this episode was written Drew de Man and performed by No River City.
“Visit Me”
“Corrinne"

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who, as I say each week, has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Nest week on a Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 14, Gina Engendered.

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After his girlfriend Andi disappears, Michael desperately searches for her while struggling with his own identity separate from her. 

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
Michael Mau

STARRING

Danny Gavigan as Michael

Nneka as Andi

Reagan Prum as Errol

Ryan Goffman as Ross

Juan Pablo Suarez as Serge

Toni Poe as the Neighbor

And featuring Alton Leonard as the Neurologist

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine

With additional music by Kevin MacLeod and Aleksey Chistilin

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

I also want to thank Seed & Spark and all of the show’s supporters for making season two possible:

I’ll be dropping names all season, but today I want to thank Amanda Holt, Aaron May, Aaron Kerfoot, Faith Jennings, Tony Sarrecchia, and Andi Hage after whom Andi was named.

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces: Episode 13, This is Our North Dakota

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Reawakening by Kevin MacLeod
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Music: Midnight by Aleksey Chistilin
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