Best of All Possible Podcast

Best of All Possible Podcast

The Best of All Possible Podcast gives a cold read to submitted 10 minute plays, and follows them with a lighthearted theatre-minded discussion.

Episodes

September 19, 2021 27 mins

This episode, we read, "Nematodes," by Ron Radice. Join Corinne, Liz, Ed, and Robert as we explore this absurdist domestic scene. 

For more information about Panglossian Productions, please visit our website at www.panglossian.org.

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This week, we read "Misfortune," by Mark Harvey Levine. Join Caitlin, Joe, Sharon, and Robert for a romp into the world of fortune cookies gone very, very wrong. 

If you would like your play to be read on the podcast, please submit it to literary@panglossian.org for consideration.

To learn more about how to get involved or donate to our mission, please visit www.panglossian.org.

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June 6, 2021 25 mins

This week, we read, "Zero Hour," by Jeff Dunne. Join Rachel, Liz, Emily, Sharon, and Robert on the eve of battle, where the lives of the characters are about to change forever!

If you would like your play to be read on the podcast, please submit it to literary@panglossian.org for consideration.

To learn more about how to get involved or donate to our mission, please visit www.panglossian.org.

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June 27, 2020 23 mins

This week, we read, "The Gallows," by Sara Cowley. Join Jayson, Rachel, Joe, and Robert as we travel to an iconic Old West location where our self-described, "dark and edgy," playwright writes a western. 

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on Best Of All Possible Pod...

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June 19, 2020 29 mins

This week, we read, "10,000 Years," by Lindsay Partain. Join Sharon, Michael, Liz, and Robert as we get a look into the obtuse relationship of Jamie and Freddy. 

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on Best Of All Possible Podcast. 

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This week, we read, "The Dragon's Breath," by Cynthia Morrison. Join Michael, Christina, Rachel, Liz, Neil, and Robert as we take a step into the wonderful and weird world of Alexander the Good. 

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on Best Of All Possible Podcast. 

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For our sixth episode this season, we read, "When The World Falls In Love..." by Donald Loftus. Join Michael, Christina, Liz, and Robert as we experience a slice of life between a couple who has been married, "a very long time." 

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on...

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April 6, 2020 22 mins

In our fifth episode this season, we read "What Floor?" by Elena Naskova. Join Liz, Rachel, and Robert as we take ride on the elevator of self-reflection.

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on Best Of All Possible Podcast. 

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March 22, 2020 21 mins

In our fourth episode this season, we read "Snapdragon," by Gretchen C. O'Halloran. Join Liz, Sharon, Emily, and Robert as we dive right into Betsy's attempt to escape her past.

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on Best Of All Possible Podcast. 

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For the third episode this season, we read "Beardy McBearderson," by Jeremy Kehoe. Join Emily, Joe, Sharon, and Robert as we enjoy a romp through modern relationships and electronic connectivity.

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on Best Of All Possible Podcast. 

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February 23, 2020 28 mins

For this season's second episode, we read "Just An Illusion," by Michael Weems. Join Emily, Joe, Liz, and Robert as we explore this weighty drama about guilt and moving on.

Warning: This play contains suggestions of suicide, gun violence, and abuse. 

If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new pla...

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For our Season 3 Premiere, we read "Two Cats Explain The Monstrous Moth Group," by Ian Thal. Join Christina, Michael, Sharon, Liz, and Robert as we explore this delightfully existential play! If you would like to help support our podcast, visit our Patreon at www.patreon.com/boapp. For as little as $3/month, you can help us fulfill our mission to explore and develop new plays and playwrights on Best Of All Possible Podcast.  ...

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This week, we read "Bob Gets Cast Out Of Hell," by Robert O'Connell. Join Ed, Liz, Joe, and Robert as we read this silly meeting between the Almighty and His nemesis. If you would like to submit a play for consideration, send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org.

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, visit www.panglossian.org.

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October 6, 2019 21 mins

This week, we read "Brain Circus," by Aaron Aaronson. Join Joe, Liz, Ed, and Robert for this silly and absurd romp through a modern medical diagnosis. If you would like to submit a play for consideration, please send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org.

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, please visit www.panglossian.org.

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September 16, 2019 23 mins

This week, we read, "Socratic Frustration," by Jeff Dunne. Join Neil Hollands for his debut with BOAPP alongside regulars Ed, Joe, and Robert, as we romp through this comedic commentary on modern education and ancient methods.

If you would like to submit your short play for consideration, please send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, please visit www.panglossian.org

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This week, we read, "The Best Narcissists In America," by Mark Jay Rosen. Join Sharon, Liz, Ed, Joe, and Robert as we adventure into this delightfully fun and blunt play. If you would like to submit a play for consideration, please send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org.

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, please visit www.panglossian.org

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This week, we read, "Penny Or Your Thoughts," by John Levine. Join Joe, Sharon, Liz, and Robert as we read this play exploring the power of night time thoughts. 

If you would like to submit a play for consideration, please send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org.

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, please visit www.panglossian.org.

Special thanks to THE SOUND TECHS WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED

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August 4, 2019 23 mins

This week we read "Godot Shows Up," by Elena Naskova. Join Rachel, Liz, Sharon, and Robert as we read this modern take on the classic play by Samuel Beckett!

If you would like to submit a play for consideration, please send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org.

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, visit www.panglossian.org.

Special thanks to THE SOUND TECHS WHO SHALL NOT BE NAMED

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This week, we read, "If Men Had Cleavage," by Rosemary Frisino Toohey. Join Ed, Liz, Joe, and Robert in this short play set in a doctor's waiting room in the world turned upside down. 

If you would like to submit a short play for consideration, please send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org.

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, visit www.panglossian.org.

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This week, we read, "A Harmony Of Both," by Terence Patrick Hughes. Join Sharon, Liz, Joe, and Robert as we explore this wonderful short play about "love, death, and the transcendentalism of chew-toys."

If you would like to submit a short play for consideration, please send the PDF to literary@panglossian.org

If you would like to learn more about Panglossian Productions, visit www.panglossian.org

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