Crooked Stories Theater

Bad Fish Ep. 101: Ugly Mug

"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 Alana Rodriguez, Ellie Natasha Kee, Josephine Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman Paul Knauer, Himself Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]

Table Read: Ole' Bess' Bait Shop, How Paul Died, Who Killed the Cat?

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 thing I loved." Somebody did it. Genre: Horror/Comedy Format: Table Read Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Paul Knauer, Writer Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Ole Bess' Bait Shop Jason Burroughs, Narrator Chris Head, Howard Olivia Swad, Vera Drew Hudson, Bruno How Paul Died Drew Hudson, Narrator Chris Head, Paul Olivia Swad, Christine Jason Burroughs, Dan, Leonard Who Killed the Cat? Chris Head, Narrator Jason Burroughs, Bert Olivia Swad, Muriel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]

Alien Press Conference

"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, Jerry Seinfeld/Newman Drew Hudson, Reporter #1/Member of Press Jack Parker, Reporter #2 Matt Candelario, Fox News Reporter Olivia Swad, MSNOW Reporter Chloe Cavelle, Fashion Weekly Reporter Paul Knauer, Member of Press Gary Howell, Apple Store Employee/Member of Press Ralph Duke, Member of Press Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]

Table Read: Buono Fortuna and The Price She Paid

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. Format: Table Read Genre: Drama Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Kathy Cranford, Writer Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Buono Fortuna Eliza Runolfson, Narrator Matt Candelario, John Jarret Giffis, Dub, Henry, TV News Anchor The Price She Paid Matt Candelario, Narrator Eliza Runolfson, Rita Jarret Giffis, Dave Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]

Papers

"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 Phoebe Ryvicker, Security Bot Larry Womac, Canadian Security Bot Paul Knauer, Android Content: Mild language and violence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands]