Hobo Code

In 1934, Elizabeth “Buts” Wyland is a young girl living in Alabama with her abusive aunt and uncle. Her only companion is Missus Bestfriend, who lives in a coffee can. Everything changes when she enlists the help of two hobos: a self-ordained wandering monk and a kid-hating gadabout to escape to find her parents in California. Meanwhile, in 2008, an elderly “Buts” is preparing to leave the home her husband built and move into assisted living.

Created and Directed by Paul Pakler and Shane Portman. Executive Produced by Paul Pakler, Shane Portman, and David Switzer. Produced and assistant directed by Ruth Gamble. Produced by Genevieve LeDoux. 

Our cast includes: Susan Ruttan, Becky Poole, Jake Robertson, Corey Rieger, Dana Weddle, Deneen Melody, and Dave Droxler. 

Music by Maesa Pullman and engineered by Jason Hiller at Electrosound Records.

Edited by Sam Rhodes. Audio engineering by Kevin Cleland and Erik Nyquist. Audio post-production by One Thousand Birds (OTB). Original sound design and mixing by Jackie! Zhou, Torin Geller and Kal Pipal. OTB executive produced by Guin Frehling. Developmental producers: by Joey Scarillo and Genevieve Gearity. Recorded at LA Digital Recording and QED Studios Astoria.

In 1934, Buts and Brother Isaac grow closer, driving a wedge between Isaac and his traveling partner Gadabout Jack. When Missus Bestfriend’s magical powers are revealed, the three come to a crossroads. Meanwhile in 1957, an older, beaten-down Gadabout Jack is invited to sing at a recording studio eager to capitalize on the recent folk revival. 

Created and Directed by Paul Pakler and Shane Portman. Executive Produced by Paul Pakler, Shane Portman, and David Switzer. Produced and assistant directed by Ruth Gamble. Produced by Genevieve LeDoux. 

Our cast includes: Becky Poole, Jake Robertson, Corey Rieger, Bill Pullman, Dave Droxler, Corey Pepper, Dave Colan, Tom Amandes, Shane Portman, and Kyle More.

Music by Maesa Pullman and engineered by Jason Hiller at Electrosound Records. 

Edited by Sam Rhodes. Audio engineering by Kevin Cleland and Erik Nyquist. Audio post-production by One Thousand Birds (OTB). Original sound design and mixing by Jackie! Zhou, Torin Geller and Kal Pipal. OTB executive produced by Guin Frehling. Developmental producers: by Joey Scarillo and Genevieve Gearity. Recorded at LA Digital Recording and QED Studios Astoria.

In 1929, Nick Fanning, a Wall Street stockbroker on the rise, longs for affection from his aristocratic parents but would gladly settle for acceptance. He gets neither from them but finds the potential for both in a chance meeting with a young bohemian playwright named GW Harwood.

Created and Directed by Paul Pakler and Shane Portman. Executive Produced by Paul Pakler, Shane Portman, and David Switzer. Produced and assistant directed by Ruth Gamble. Produced by Genevieve LeDoux. 

Our cast includes: Corey Rieger, Will Von Vogt, Tom Amandes, Dana Weddle, Corey Pepper, Paul Pakler, Becky Poole, Deneen Melody, and Susan Ruttan.

Music by Maesa Pullman and engineered by Jason Hiller at Electrosound Records. 

Edited by Sam Rhodes. Audio engineering by Kevin Cleland and Erik Nyquist. Audio post-production by One Thousand Birds (OTB). Original sound design and mixing by Jackie! Zhou, Torin Geller and Kal Pipal. OTB executive produced by Guin Frehling. Developmental producers: by Joey Scarillo and Genevieve Gearity. Recorded at LA Digital Recording and QED Studios Astoria.

In 1934, Buts and Jack bond while searching for Missus Bestfriend while Isaac continues the mission to find Buts’ family. Meanwhile, in 2008, after a medical scare puts her into the hospital, the elder Buts is reunited with a long-lost friend. 

Created and Directed by Paul Pakler and Shane Portman. Executive Produced by Paul Pakler, Shane Portman, and David Switzer. Produced and assistant directed by Ruth Gamble. Produced by Genevieve LeDoux. 

Our cast includes: Becky Poole, Jake Robertson, Corey Rieger, Susan Ruttan, Ruth Gamble, Dana Weddle, Biz Ellis, Tom Amandes, Sam Rhodes, Corey Pepper, Deneen Melody, Averie Surckla, Nia Surckla, Dave Colan, Kyle More, Tobin Droxler, Shane Portman, Paul Pakler, Bill Pullman, and Dave Droxler.

Music by Maesa Pullman and engineered by Jason Hiller at Electrosound Records. 

Edited by Sam Rhodes. Audio engineering by Kevin Cleland and Erik Nyquist. Audio post-production by One Thousand Birds (OTB). Original sound design and mixing by Jackie! Zhou, Torin Geller and Kal Pipal. OTB executive produced by Guin Frehling. Developmental producers: by Joey Scarillo and Genevieve Gearity. Recorded at LA Digital Recording and QED Studios Astoria.

Hop a freight train with two hobos, a little girl, and her best friend who lives in a coffee can. Featuring Bill Pullman and Susan Ruttan.