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Short Play Podcast

Short Play Podcast

By Marty Matfess

In our podcast we take short plays of 10-15 minutes and adapt them for an audio only presentation. Special thanks to Le Chat Noir, a Black Box Theatre in Augusta Georgia, for providing support, space, encouragement and access to actors. Plays. Theater. Performance Art.
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You Haven't Changed a bit. -by Donna Hoke.

Short Play PodcastApr 11, 2020

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Buttercup Golden Part 3 of 3 parts

Buttercup Golden Part 3 of 3 parts

Welcome to short play podcast.  This podcast has adapted a one act play originally performed at Le Chat Noir in Augusta GA for an audio format.  Written by Marty Matfess, performed by Marty, Krys Bailey, Annaleesa Rogers, Julianna Johnston, and Courtney Danielle Westman.   This play is a light and breezy comedic play following the life changes of our hero-Buttercup.   Enjoy the show!


Music by Bensound.com

Nov 28, 202021:01
Buttercup Golden Part 2 of 3 parts

Buttercup Golden Part 2 of 3 parts

Welcome to short play podcast.  This podcast has adapted a one act play originally performed at Le Chat Noir in Augusta GA for an audio format.  Written by Marty Matfess, performed by Marty, Krys Bailey, Annaleesa Rogers, Julianna Johnston, and Courtney Danielle Westman.   This play is a light and breezy comedic play following the life changes of our hero-Buttercup.   Enjoy the show!

Music by Bensound.com

Nov 28, 202017:21
Buttercup Golden Part 1 of 3 parts

Buttercup Golden Part 1 of 3 parts

Welcome to short play podcast.  This podcast has adapted a one act play originally performed at Le Chat Noir in Augusta GA for an audio format.  Written by Marty Matfess, performed by Marty, Krys Bailey, Annaleesa Rogers, Julianna Johnston, and Courtney Danielle Westman.   This play is a light and breezy comedic play following the life changes of our hero-Buttercup.   Enjoy the show!

Nov 28, 202019:40
Introducing “Gather by the Ghost Light

Introducing “Gather by the Ghost Light

If you enjoy short play podcast check out my friends podcast “gather by the gas light quote. There’s a short plays done by an award-winning writer Jonathan Cook.
Oct 06, 202000:46
A Dave with Destiny by Ken Preuss

A Dave with Destiny by Ken Preuss

A short comedic play by Ken Preuss, 

Acted by Annaleesa Rogers and Marty Matfess

Apr 20, 202005:10
You Haven't Changed a bit. -by Donna Hoke.

You Haven't Changed a bit. -by Donna Hoke.

Old friends meet at a class reunion.

Performed by Annaleesa Rogers and Marty Matfess

Written by Donna Hoke.

Apr 11, 202008:08
Sad Dark Depressing Short Play

Sad Dark Depressing Short Play

Sorry guys, this one came from a dark place.

Acted by Marty Matfess and Annaleesa Rogers.

Written by Marty Matfess

Mar 31, 202005:54
Group Therapy Part 4 (of 4)

Group Therapy Part 4 (of 4)

Christmas has come and gone, but the memories and scars of Christmas past still remain for our group therapy session.  Laney is sad and lonely each year at Christmas, Rachel is working through her issues with her new boyfriend.  Bob is again being treated like a doormat, and Tyler is still getting over the breakup of his family.  Our Therapist Michael, still in school to get his advanced degree,  is hired by the community center to provide some semblance of order within the group.  A great Christmas story, for both before or after the holiday.

This is a full length play split into 4 episodes. 

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Dec 22, 201922:08
Group Therapy Part 3 (of 4)

Group Therapy Part 3 (of 4)

Christmas has come and gone, but the memories and scars of Christmas past still remain for our group therapy session.  Laney is sad and lonely each year at Christmas, Rachel is working through her issues with her new boyfriend.  Bob is again being treated like a doormat, and Tyler is still getting over the breakup of his family.  Our Therapist Michael, still in school to get his advanced degree,  is hired by the community center to provide some semblance of order within the group.  A great Christmas story, for both before or after the holiday.

This is a full length play split into 4 episodes.

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Dec 22, 201914:25
Group Therapy Part 2 (of 4)

Group Therapy Part 2 (of 4)

Christmas has come and gone, but the memories and scars of Christmas past still remain for our group therapy session.  Laney is sad and lonely each year at Christmas, Rachel is working through her issues with her new boyfriend.  Bob is again being treated like a doormat, and Tyler is still getting over the breakup of his family.  Our Therapist Michael, still in school to get his advanced degree,  is hired by the community center to provide some semblance of order within the group.  A great Christmas story, for both before or after the holiday.

This is a full length play split into 4 episodes.  This is Episode 2.

Dec 22, 201924:07
Group Therapy Part 1 (of 4)

Group Therapy Part 1 (of 4)

Christmas has come and gone, but the memories and scars of Christmas past still remain for our group therapy session.  Laney is sad and lonely each year at Christmas, Rachel is working through her issues with her new boyfriend.  Bob is again being treated like a doormat, and Tyler is still getting over the breakup of his family.  Our Therapist Michael, still in school to get his advanced degree,  is hired by the community center to provide some semblance of order within the group.  A great Christmas story, for both before or after the holiday.

This is a full length play split into 4 episodes.

Dec 22, 201921:31
Riding the Dog-A short play by Chris Garcia

Riding the Dog-A short play by Chris Garcia

On a crowded Greyhound bus, during a snow storm, two strangers discuss life, cosmopolitan magazine, and Catholic School.  Originally performed at Le Chat Noir "Quickies 2019", written by Chris Garcia and Directed by Jezibell Anat.  Voiced by the original performers Joseph Zuchowski and Christine Williams.

Jul 13, 201920:41
Dry Spell. -Written by Gretchen Suarez-Pena

Dry Spell. -Written by Gretchen Suarez-Pena

Amidst a drought, a couple grapples to save their marriage despite obstacles that have been placed in their way.
Written By Gretchen Suarez-Pena . Acting by Marty Matfess and Courtney Danielle Westman.

Jun 16, 201908:32
Litany- Written by Patti Cassidy

Litany- Written by Patti Cassidy

A short play about an old woman meeting a young man in her families section of a graveyard.

Written by Patti Cassidy.

Performed by Sanjay SIngh, and Courtney Danielle Westman

Directed by Marty Matfess

May 30, 201912:42
The Existentialism of Twinkies, by Daniel M. Wolpe

The Existentialism of Twinkies, by Daniel M. Wolpe

A cute, short little play written by Daniel M Wolpe, acted by Amy Patton and Courtney Daniel Westman and Directed by Marty Matfess.

Two sisters enjoy a game of fish and a plate of twinkies

May 24, 201906:35
THE HOME FOR RETIRED CANADIAN GIRLFRIENDS

THE HOME FOR RETIRED CANADIAN GIRLFRIENDS

October 11 is National Coming out day.  This short play looks at the lives of fake Canadian Girlfriends on October 12.  

A short play written by John Bavoso.  Performed by Sanj Singh and Courtney Danielle Westman.  Produced and Directed by Marty Matfess

May 16, 201911:19
Recryptor-A play by Stephen Gilliam

Recryptor-A play by Stephen Gilliam

A short play done on stage at Le Chat Noir in Augusta GA "Quickies Short Play Festival".  Written and Directed by Stephen Gilliam

May 09, 201908:15
Turning off the Lights. A short play by Daniel M. Wolpe.

Turning off the Lights. A short play by Daniel M. Wolpe.

A short play about a soon to be married Rabbinical student and his artistic wife.  Acted by Warren Post and Marian Thibodeau.  Written by Daniel M. Wolpe.  Directed/Edited by Marty Matfess

Mar 09, 201910:52
In the Whole History of Hi-Q. A short play by Vince Gatton

In the Whole History of Hi-Q. A short play by Vince Gatton

This play was written by Vince Gatton.  Acted by Warren Post, Marian Thibodeau and Marty Matfess.  Directed/Edited by Marty Matfess.

Set after school in a typical high school.

Mar 09, 201910:23
Dr Woman Mr Man

Dr Woman Mr Man

A short play by Richard Conlon, Dr. Woman Mr. Man is a dark comedy performed by Courtney Danielle Westman and Marty Matfess

Jan 13, 201929:45
You can't build an empire without burning a few libraries!

You can't build an empire without burning a few libraries!

Written by Trace Crawford, this is a cute comedy about the end of the Library of Alexandria.  Performed by Jacqueline Dufour Jones, Douglas Holly and Marty Matfess.  Opening Music by Poddington Bear.

Dec 21, 201812:44
Community Theater Dating and It's Nice.

Community Theater Dating and It's Nice.

A two part play, light, comedic, and not especially safe for work.
Dec 02, 201810:49
Free Booze and a Funeral

Free Booze and a Funeral

Written by Grant Kniefel, performed by Jacqueline Jones and Marty Matfess, this is a light comedic play that takes place at a post funeral gathering.
Nov 28, 201809:14
Lilith At the Wedding

Lilith At the Wedding

A short play written by Greg Lam, we find Lilith (Adams first mate) at the wedding of Adam and Eve.
Acted by Jacqueline Jones, Bryson Chapman and Paige Blackcloud
Nov 18, 201814:58
I am the Vulture

I am the Vulture

A woman faces her mortality. Written by Daniel Wolpe. Directed by Marty Matfess. Performed by Warren Post and Courtney Danielle Westman
Oct 09, 201824:15
Good Friday

Good Friday

Late in life, but not lacking in passion, two adults meet on an online dating service and eventually spend a weekend together. But all is not well. Written by Kate Schwartz
Sep 17, 201809:29
Thugs in a Pub

Thugs in a Pub

A Short Play written by Alexander Speer. Directed by Marty Matfess. Acted by Warren Post, Douglas Holley and Adam Johnson
Aug 23, 201808:29
Settling the Score
Aug 12, 201816:59
Granny (A fully Improvised short play)

Granny (A fully Improvised short play)

A few friends and I were messing around with creating a play from scratch, completely improvised (and later edited). Courtney Daniel Westman, Annaleesa Rogers, Bryson Chapman and Marty Matfess. A fun/funny little story.
Jul 29, 201817:53
10 Year Reunion

10 Year Reunion

A short play about a high school 10 year reunion. Acted by Annaleesa Rogers and Bryson Chapman
Jul 22, 201808:04
Good to see you-Short Play Podcast

Good to see you-Short Play Podcast

A woman visits with her father to put some old feelings to rest. Acted by Courtney Danielle Westman and Marty Matfess. Written by Marty Matfess
Jul 15, 201813:51
Playground-A Short Play Podcast

Playground-A Short Play Podcast

A man returns home for the wedding of his first wife and his childhood best friend. Acted by: Douglas Holley, Michael Silvio Fortino and Courtney Danielle Westman. Written by Marty Matfess.
Jul 15, 201816:04
Morris 10:23 A short Play Podcast

Morris 10:23 A short Play Podcast

A short comedic play taking place at the funeral of an acquaintance. Husband and wife discussing the future. Acted by Marty Matfess and Julianna Johnston. Written by Marty Matfess
Jul 15, 201812:48
Delivery Room-A Short Play Podcast

Delivery Room-A Short Play Podcast

A light comedic romp in a hospital delivery room. Acted by Courtney Danielle Westman, Marty Matfess, Amy Peplinski, Annalessa Rogers and Warren Post. Written by Marty Matfess
Jul 15, 201811:47
Incarcerated Lloyd-A short play podcast

Incarcerated Lloyd-A short play podcast

A woman visits a prison to confront a man who raped her 6 years ago. This is a violent story with explicit language and themes. Acted by Krys Bailey and Jessica King Bailey. Written by Marty Matfess.
Jul 15, 201821:18
Broken Glass-A short Play Podcast

Broken Glass-A short Play Podcast

A short play which takes place in a living room after the funeral of a teenage boy. Sad but with redemption. Acted by Krys Bailey, Courtney Danielle Westman, Julianna Johnston and Paige Blackcloud. Written by Marty Matfess
Jul 15, 201820:39
Divorce: A short play podcast

Divorce: A short play podcast

In this short story, we have a married couple getting their day in court to finalize a divorce. This is a light comedy. Performed by Krys Bailey and Lisa Matfess. Written by Marty Matfess


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Jul 15, 201810:39