The Queer Plays Podcast

This episode was recorded over video conference call in August, 2021. This is our third full episode of the season, and features music by Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season, you can find his music on Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp.

An Aquarium Play was directed by Avery Kester, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Lyla Meadows reads for Aquarium Worker, Resident Artist Steph Landtiser reads for CJ, our newest Resident Artist Bob Stevens reads for Malcom, and guest reader Leiana Petlewski reads for Nikki.  

This episode was recorded over video conference call in July 2021. This is the final Summer Short of our second (2021) season, and features music from Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season. You can find this song and more from him on Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp.

Preparedness Status was directed by Lyla Meadows, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions.  Avery Kester reads for Lou, our newest Resident Artist Steph Landtiser reads for Riley, returning guest readers Trevor Harter, Calvin Porterfield, and Bob Stevens read for Dad, Owen, and Mr. Slinky respectively. New guest readers Julia Neuder and Mary Schiermann read for Creamsicle and Mrs. Gasparini respectively.

This episode was recorded over video conference call in July 2021. This is the third Summer Short of our second (2021) season, and features music from Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season. You can find this song and more from him on Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp.

Stillborn  was directed by Lyla Meadows, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions.  Lindsay Partain reads for Josie, and Avery Kester reads for Rowan.

This episode was recorded over video conference call in June 2021. This is the second Summer Short of our second (2021) season, and features music from Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season. You can find this song and more from him on Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp.

Lesbian Soap  was directed by Avery Kester, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Lyla Meadows reads for Kirsten, and guest readers Erin Malone Turner and Rebecca Yeager lend their voices to Nuala and Jean respectively.

This episode was recorded over video conference call in June 2021. This is the first Summer Short of our second (2021) season, and features music from Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season. You can find this song and more from him on Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp.

The Way You Made Me  was directed by Avery Kester, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Lyla Meadows reads for Imogen. 

This episode was recorded over video conference call in April, 2021. This is the second episode of our second (2021) season, and features music by Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is our intro/outro music this season, you can find his music on Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp.

Sitting Still was directed by Lyla Meadows. We were very lucky to have dialect coaching for this piece by the wonderful Ellen Margolis.  Lyla reads the stage directions for this piece, and our own Avery Kester lends their voice as Louisa. Resident Artist Lindsay Partain reads for Flora, and special guest readers Steph Landtiser and Elise Dixon read for Elsie and Jessie, respectively.

This episode was recorded over video conference call on March 2nd, 2021. This episode is the first of our second season and premieres our new partnership with Professor Downfall. His song "Cronos" from his album "Sol" is now our intro/outro music, you can find his music on Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp. 

Blue Eyes was directed by Lyla Meadows, and features the voice talents of our resident artist Gray Ashford, and our two very talented guest readers: Joe Atkinson and Alexis Zmuda.

This reading was recorded over video conference on Dec. 30th, 2020. This episode is hosted by Avery Kester, who also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Avery served as the director for this project.

Our own Lyla Meadows reads for the character of Pat, and three amazing guest performers fill out the rest of the cast. Erin Malone Turner reads for the character of Catie, Bwalya Chisanga reads for the character of Shawna, and Trevor Harter reads for the character of Gabe.

This is the final episode of the 2020 season.

This reading was recorded over Zoom on October 29th, 2020.  We also livestreamed a reading of it via Facebook on October 30th. This reading was directed by our podcast host, Lyla Meadows, who also lends her voice as the stage directions.

Avery Kester reads for Kitt, Jenna Cady reads for Avery Dean, our newly announced Resident Artist, Lindsay Partain (Yay, welcome!) reads for Audrey Dean, and we are joined by special guest reader Ellen Margolis who provided the voice of Prof. Holmes.

In this episode we read 2019's WINNING play of the Queer Playwright's Contest, The Place that Made You by Darcy Parker Bruce. Originally this piece was slotted for full production but as a result of Covid-19 we have had to postpone this production.

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This reading was recorded over a Zoom call and was directed by Avery Kester. Avery also lends their voice to read the stage directions. Gray Ashford is back in this episode, this time reading for Jonah. Our own Lyla Meadows reads for Ben as well as hosts the episode. Our own Jenna Cady reads for Emily, and we have special guest readers Bob Stevens and Calvin Porterfield. Calvin reads for Bud, and Bob reads for Brendan.

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