Crooked Stories Theater

"I couldn’t let him arrest me." An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Stanley Eliza Runolfson, Stella Patrick Warbutton, Albert (Practical) Jason Burroughs, Albert (Vocaliza...

"Sometimes a goldfish can bring out the worst in you." An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Stanley Eliza Runolfson, Stella Jason Burroughs, Albert Vocalizations/Shopkeeper...

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of three shorts from writer Paul Knauer. Ole Bess' Bait Shop:  "Finally hooked her, mama." Wanna catch something big? Choose the right bait. Genre: Creature Horror/Comedy How Paul Died:  "Last night, I dreamt I died." It's Paul's last day. But, how will he go? Genre: Comedy Who Killed the Cat?:  "Muffin was the only thin...

"There are 44 trillion known species with only 3% of the cosmos explored. But,  we’re  the aliens." First contact. In an Apple Store. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Short/Sketch Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer Gary Howell, Director Jason Burroughs, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast (in order of Appearance) Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman Jason Burroughs, General/Member of Press Harry Dyer,...

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two dramatic shorts from writer Kathy Cranford. Buono Fortuna:  "All she requires is an offering, you know. What would it hurt?" Imploring an ancient legend, a fisherman's desperate plea for good fortune goes awry. The Price She Paid: "That doesn’t change what comes now." During a road trip, a couple looks back on their life. For...

"Turns out, being an unrepentant asshole actually has consequences." A quiet, near-future murder mystery. Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Format: Standalone narrated short. Papers: A fastidious brother quietly restores order. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Matt Candelario, Narrator Ralph Duke, Edward Jarret Giffis, Amos...

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part three of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller ​J...

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part two of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller ​Jas...

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part one of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller ​Jas...

"It's him. He did this." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode eight of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Lest Ye Be Saved: Walt's foe plays his ace. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrun...

"I'm sorry, brother." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode seven of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. The Collection: Powerful forces close in. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justi...

"I wanna know why!" Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode six of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Son Rise: Nathan has his own dance with the devil. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Just...

"I swear it." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode five of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Sins Of The Father: Walt recalls the past decisions that led to this dangerous moment. Paul Knauer, Exe...

"I don't want him here!" Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode four of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. Were It That Easy: Rachel seeks to satisfy a long-held grudge. Paul Knauer, Executive Pr...

"I'll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?" Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode three of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. A Dance With the Devil: Walt's nemesis manipulates...

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil's Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil's Due Episode One together. Topics include sound design, writing challenges and the joys and frustrations of building an entire story world with only audio. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode two of eight.  Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. The Serpent: Walt hatches his plan, only for it to bite him. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executiv...

"There are them that give, them that take. But, the Devil always gets his due." Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Season one. Episode one of eight. Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler. A Gambler's Call: While tracking a...

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