The Rose Rhapsody

Ch. 2 & 3 of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Adrian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody. 

The inimitable sparkling wit of Dorothy Parker infuses the first seven poems from her 1931 collection “Death and Taxes” rendered by The Rose Theatre Co’s artistic director Leslie Kobylinski.

The first chapter of what is now considered Ernest Hemingway’s greatest work, portraying American and British expatriates who travel from Paris to the Festival of San Fermin to watch the running of the bulls and the bullfights. Recorded by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, the episode features signature music created by Grammy-recognized trumpeter Markus Rutz and his collaborator on the keys, Arian Ruiz.  Want more? Stay tuned. The story continues each month at The Rose Rhapsody.

Season 1, Ep. 6 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Kiernan McGowan, Ava Clare Stezin, and the author himself.

Four of American poet Robert Frost’s best-loved verses, including his iconic masterpiece “The Road Not Taken,” rendered by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane, with musical soundscape by Richard C. Washer.

A new rendering of Danish poet and author Hans Christian Anderson’s iconic tale of a dying child’s hopes and dreams performed by acclaimed vocal artist Christopher Lane. Featuring soundscape design and music by Richard C. Washer & The Gamut.

A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Ray Ficca, Rick Foucheux, Sheri S. Herren, Susan Marie Rhea, Ava Clare Stezin, Sally Stezin, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.

A special holiday edition, recorded live in Chicago, featuring The Markus Rutz Jazz Trio - trumpeter and composer Markus Rutz, pianist Adrian Ruiz with Chris Nolte on bass. 

The “view from here” begins on a park bench in New York City before joining Oscar Wilde’s ride through America, resting finally at Dorothy Parker’s inimitable mirror of self reflection. Featuring new writing by playwright Leigh Flayton with performances by Chris Stezin, David Bryan Jackson and Leslie Kobylinski.

Season 1, Ep. 4 - A struggling actor finally lands the role of a lifetime. The problem is … it just might not be his. The hilarious dramedy screenplay series by acclaimed writer Chris Stezin, featuring performances by Raven Bonniwell, Trevor Cochran, Ray Ficca, Sheri S. Herren, Leslie Kobylinski, Susan Rhea, Richard C. Washer and the author himself.