War of the Words
100 episodes
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Creator: Cone Man Running Productions
Multigenre Anthology Audio Drama
Synopsis:
Cone Man Running Productions is excited to present the next level of audioplay competition. Sixteen playwrights bracketed sweet sixteen-style to go head to head. They have 48 hours to write an original audio play with given parameters. The plays are then recorded and edited and rolled out in their bracketed pairs. The audience then decides who wins each bracket battle by voting at our website at www.conemanrunning.com. Once the winners are selected, they will then go head to head until there is only one playwright left standing! For release schedule, please go to our website at www.conemanrunning.com
Format: Audio Drama
Continuity: Anthology
Genres: Multigenre
Completion status: Not applicable
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Episodes:
Wotw2: Final Results and Bonus Episode - Qasim Makkani
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:26:50 +0000
We announce the winner of the second season of the War of the Words Bracket Battle!
We also have our final bonus play!
Portals by Qasim Makkani
Directed by Lauren Hainley
Voice Actors: Reed Halvorson, Bailey Hampton and Jason Rivas
Thanks for listening to the bracket this season!
A Cone Man Running Production
Wotw2: Episode 28 - Finals Ybarra v Halvorson
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 23:31:50 +0000
The Finals!
We started with 28 and are down to two! Ruben Ybarra v Reed Halvorson. The playwrights drafted their actors. They had to incorporate any ten sound cues into their play and were allowed up to 20 minutes. They were allowed to write about anything they wanted. Here are their results:
The Negotiator by Ruben Ybarra
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Rick Evans, Brian Kondrach, Jon Moonen and Ben Plopper
v.
Just Like New by Reed Halvorson
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Helen Baker, Helen Rios and Kevin Sebastian
Go vote at www.conemanrunning.com until 11:59PM at Monday, November 15.
Wotw2: Episode 27 - Bonus Play Colleen O'Doherty
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:35:11 +0000
We announce the second winner of the Final Four!
And we have a bonus play for your listening pleasure.
Blue Little Blue Late by Colleen O'Doherty
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Helen Baker, Chelsea Curto and Bailey Hampton
Wotw2: Episode 26 - Final Four Round 2 Halvorson v. Garelick
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:23:45 +0000
The second bracket of the Final Four! The theme was to use advice that they had been given in kindergarten that applies as an adult and the sound cue was a camera shutter click.
The Before Times by Reed Halvorson
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Ruth McCleskey, Melissa Rodriguez, Kevin Sebastian
v.
Wotw2: Episode 25 - Final Four Round 1 Williams v. Ybarra
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 02:25:03 +0000
The first bracket of the Final Four! The theme was to use advice that they had been given in kindergarten that applies as an adult and the sound cue was a camera shutter click.
One of the Good Ones by David L. Williams
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Chelsea Curto, Caryn Fulda, Brian Kondrach, Jon Moonen
v.
Wotw2: Episode 24 - Elite 8 Round 4 Results
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 23:18:30 +0000
We announce the winner of Round 4 of the Elite 8!
And if anyone wants to write an audio play, email us at info@conemanrunning.com!
Wotw2: Episode 23 - Elite 8 Round 3 Results
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:31:33 +0000
We announce the winner of Round 3 of the Elite 8!
And if anyone wants to write an audio play, email us at info@conemanrunning.com!
Wotw2 - Episode 22: Elite 8 Round 4 - Garelick v. Farrell
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:13:50 +0000
We announce the winner of the second Elite Eight match up.
And we present the last round of the Elite 8! The theme is two wrongs don't make a right and the sound cue is a hotel bell ding!
Wotw2 - Episode 21: Elite 8 Round 3 - Ybarra v Weems
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:14:45 +0000
We announce the winner of the first Elite Eight match up.
And we present the third round of the Elite 8! The theme is two wrongs don't make a right and the sound cue is a hotel bell ding!
Wotw2 - Episode 20: Elite 8 Round 2 - Halvorson v. Rivas
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:45:48 +0000
It's the second round of the Elite 8! The theme is two wrongs don't make a right and the sound cue is a hotel bell ding!
Wotw 2 - Episode 19: Elite 8 Round 1 - Potter v. Williams
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:02:28 +0000
It's the first round of the Elite 8! The theme is two wrongs don't make a right and the sound cue is a hotel bell ding!
Wotw2: Bonus Episode - Qasim Makkani
Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:46:01 +0000
Bonus play!
The Ivory and the Entity by Qasim Makkani
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Brian Chambers, Ruth McCleskey, Jason Rivas and Melissa Rodriguez
Wotw2 - Episode 17 - Madison Sedlor
Fri, 06 Aug 2021 01:52:20 +0000
Bonus play!
The Night Before the End by Madison Sedlor
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Patrick Barton, Brit Garcia and Michael Weems
Wotw2: Episode 16 - Bonus Play - Ben Plopper
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:37:40 +0000
A bonus play!
HPL Radio Hour, Episode 3 — The Gray Specter versus Doctor Thotep by Ben Plopper
Directed by Renata Smith
Wotw2: Episode 15 - Michael Ganley and Marj O'Neill Butler
Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:45:26 +0000
We announce the 8th and final winner of the Sweet 16 Match up!
Bonus plays!
Wotw2: Episode 14 - Bonus Play - Sway
Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:06:00 +0000
We announce the winner of the seventh bracket of the Sweet 16.
Renata and Christine talk about the first time they tried to record an audioplay. So the first bonus play is the very first play Cone Man Running ever did in order to test whether or not we could actually use zoom to create an audioplay that sounded good.
Sway by Michael Weems
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Helen Rios and Renata Smith
Wotw2: Episode 13 - Sweet 16 Round 8 - Randall v. Farrell
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:07:55 +0000
We announce the winner of Round 6 between Claire Marie Anderson and Michael Weems. We also present the last Sweet 16 Match Up.
The Meaning of Life by Cassie Randall
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Helen Baker, Rick Evans and Skyler Wuolle
v.
Forklift Safety Training by Conor Farrell
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Caryn Fulda, Bailey Hampton, Brian Kondrach and Ben Plopper
Voting open until Wednesday, July 14 at 11:59PM at www.conemanrunning.com.
Wotw2: Episode 12 - Round 7 - Thompson v. Garelick
Tue, 06 Jul 2021 02:27:15 +0000
We announce the winner to fifth bracket to the Sweet 16. We also present the seventh match up who had the theme of "A day late and a dollar short" and had to include the sound cue of fabric ripping.
Dahmer, Party of Five by Kris Thompson
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Beau Fisher, Adina Owen, Kealoha Petersen
V.
Pure White Snow by Nicholas Garelick
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Justin Bernard, Dan Potter, Helen Rios, Michael Weems
Vote for your favorite at www.conemanrunning.com.
Wotw2: Episode 11 - Round 6 - Anderson v. Weems
Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:48:55 +0000
We announce the winner of the Round 4 Match up between Jon Harvey and Jason Jonathan Rivas. We also present the Round 6 Match-Up which had a theme of "Better Together" and the crunching sound cue.
Never Too Old for a Mystery by Claire Marie Anderson
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Rachel Brownhill, Beau Fisher, Qasim Makkani and Melissa Rodriguez
v.
Winner Takes All by Michael Weems
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Patrick Barton, Justin Bernard and Steve Brown
Voting open until Thursday, July 7 at 11:59PM
Wotw2: Episode 10 - Round 5 - Ybarra v. McCleskey
Mon, 28 Jun 2021 21:32:32 +0000
We announce the winner of the third Wotw2 Sweet 16 bracket.
We also present the fifth match up in the War of the Words Sweet 16 Bracket! The theme was "Better together" and the sound cue was crunching.
Better Together: A Modern Relationship Guide by Ruben Ybarra
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Rick Evans, Nicholas Garelick, Chad Benjamin Potter and Cassie Randall
v.Go vote for this bracket at www.conemanrunning.com!
Wotw2: Episode 9 - Round 4 - Harvey v. Rivas
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 23:01:16 +0000
We announce the third Sweet 16 winner.
We also present the fourth match up in the War of the Words Sweet 16 Bracket! The theme was "A day late and a dollar short" and the sound cue was fabric ripping.
Sunday with Brit by Jon Harvey
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Brian Chambers, Brit Garcia and Kevin Sebastian
v.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Depression by Jason Jonathan Rivas
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Patrick Barton, Michael Weems and Sarah Willett
Go vote for this bracket at www.conemanrunning.com!
Wotw2: Episode 8 - Sweet 16 Round 3 - Halvorson v. Vetter
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:22:32 +0000
We announce the second Sweet 16 winner.
We also present the third match up in the War of the Words Sweet 16 Bracket! The theme was "A day late and a dollar short" and the sound cue was fabric ripping.
Imperfectly Perfect by Reed Halvorson
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Ben Plopper, Dan Potter, Helen Rios and Kevin Sebastian
v.
Hanoi Rocks by Nora Vetter
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Helen Baker, Bryan Maynard and Kealoha Petersen
Go vote for this bracket at www.conemanrunning.com!
Wotw2: Episode 7 - Sweet 16 Round 2 - Baughfman v. Williams
Sat, 19 Jun 2021 02:21:00 +0000
This is the second match up in the War of the Words Sweet 16 Bracket! The theme was "Better together" and the sound cue was a crunch.
Room for Two by Evan Baughfman
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Schrenia Bockholt, Michael Raabe and Jason Rivas
v.
Off the Beaten Path by David L. Williams
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Caryn Fulda, Reed Halvorson and John Raley
Go vote for this bracket at www.conemanrunning.com!
Wotw 2: Episode 6 - Sweet 16 Round 1 - Nesson v. Potter
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:15:09 +0000
This is the first match up in the War of the Words Sweet 16 Bracket! The theme was "Better Together" and the sound cue was a crunch.
The Send Off by Nicole Nesson
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Steve Brown, Brit Garcia and Skyler Wuolle
v.
Broken Together by Dan Potter
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Jonathan Moonen, Adina Owen and Sarah Willett
Wotw 2: Episode 5 - Sweet 16 Results
Mon, 31 May 2021 19:41:33 +0000
We announce the results of Play-in Group 4.
The Sweet 16 of the War of the Words starts on Monday, June 14.
Wotw 2 - Episode: Play-in Round Group 4
Mon, 24 May 2021 21:00:50 +0000
We announce the 4 advancing playwrights from Round 3.
Here are the final 7 short plays written by playwrights fighting their way into the bracket! Their theme was "it's the thought that counts" and their sound cue was a coin in a vending machine.
1) Please Deposit Ten Cents by Claire Anderson
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Brian Chambers and Cassie Randall
2) Coke and a Smile by Eric C. Jones
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Melissa Rodriguez, Michael Weems and Sarah Willett
3) Emergency Response Training by Conor Farrell
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Patrick Barton, Chelsea Curto and Ruth McCleskey
4) The Nome Kennel Club by Rachael Carnes
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Reed Halvorson and Bailey Hampton
5) Not Inside by Evan Baughfman
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Beau Fisher and Nicholas Garelick
6) A Sea Shanty by Jason Jonathan Rivas
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Ty Fisher, Jonathan Moonen and Dan Potter
7) Friends to the Vend by Colleen O'Doherty
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Adina Owen, Renata Smith and Skyler Woulle
Wotw 2 - Episode 3: Play-in Round Group 3
Mon, 17 May 2021 16:56:25 +0000
We announce the 4 advancing playwrights from Round 2.
Here are the next 6 short plays written by playwrights fighting their way into the bracket! Their theme was kid in a candy store and their sound cue was a toaster pop.
1) Time Lapse by David L. Williams
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Helen Baker, Justin Bernard and Caryn Fulda
2) Past Time by Reed Halvorson
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Nicholas Garelick and Jonathan Moonen
3) A Muse Zing by Ben Plopper
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Qasim Makkani. Adina Owen and Kealoha Petersen
4) Fine Print by Nora Vetter
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Brian Kondrach, Chad Benjamin Potter and John Raley
5) Marauder’s Breakfast by Nicole Nesson
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Rachel Brownhill and Cassie Randall
6) A Matched Set by Marj O’Neill-Butler
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors; Bryan Maynard, Helen Rios and Sarah Willett
WotW 2 - Episode 2: Play-in Round Group 2
Mon, 10 May 2021 21:21:08 +0000
We announce the 4 advancing playwrights from Round 1.
Here are the next 7 short plays written by playwrights fighting their way into the bracket! Their theme was rags to riches and their sound cue was pouring coffee.
1) Between the Chords: The Baby Shark Story By Nicholas Garelick
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Chelsea Curto, Michael Raabe and Christine Weems
2) Three, Two and One… Damn You, Dr. Samuelson! by Qasim Makkani
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Schrenia Bockholt, Ben Plopper, Kevin Sebastian and Skyler Wuolle
3) The McTavish Group by Ruben Ybarra
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Steve Brown, Brian Chamber, Rick Evans and Beau Fisher
4) Happiness Is a Warm Monkey by Michael Ganley
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Brian Kondrach and Dan Potter
5) Puttin’ on the Mints: Doge Stop Believin’ by Adina Owen
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Patrick Barton and Renata Smith
6) Would You Like Some Coffee by Cassie Randall
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Brit Garcia, Jason Rivas and Melissa Rodriguez
7) Filly and the Fellas by Jon Harvey
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Ty Fisher, Ruth McCleskey and Michael Weems
WotW 2 - Episode 1: Play-in Round Group 1
Mon, 03 May 2021 18:01:28 +0000
We're back with the second iteration of the War of the Words: an Audioplay Bracket Battle!
Here are the 6 playwrights that are in the first group trying to fight their was into the Bracket Battle. After you listen to these six short plays, please go to www.conemanrunning.com and vote on your four favorite! The four highest vote getters will move into the bracket in June!
The Ballad of Earl and Ellie Mae by Michael Weems
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Rachel Brownhill, Bryan Maynard and Kevin Sebastian
A Comedy of Regals by Fernando Dovalina
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Helen Baker and Justin Bernard
The Adventures of Sir Leandro the Valiant by Lauren Tunnell
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Schrenia Bockholt, Kealoha Petersen, Chad Benjamin Potter and Michael Raabe
Two Men and a Hole by Kris Thompson
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Steve Brown, Caryn Fulda and Brit Garcia
The High Cost of Low, Low Prices by Dan Potter
Directed by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Rick Evans and Renata Smith
Get the Ball Rolling by Ruth McCleskey
Directed by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Ben Plopper, John Raley and Helen Rios
A Cone Man Running Production
A Christmas Carol: Stave Five - The End of It
Sat, 26 Dec 2020 00:09:48 +0000
Cone Man Running Productions is proud to present an unabridged reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Stave Five - The End of It
Narrated by Helen Rios
Voice Actors: Rick Evans, Reed Halvorson, Brian Kondrach, Kevin Sebasian, Renata Smith and Bryan Maynard as Ebenezer Scrooge
Produced on the War of the Words Podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
A Christmas Carol: Stave 4 - The Last of the Spirits
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:07:12 +0000
Cone Man Running Productions is proud to present an unabridged reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Stave Four - The Last of the Spirits
Narrated by John Paul Stevenson
Voice Actors: Rachel Brownhill, Rick Evans, Nicholas Garelick, Lauren Hainley, Reed Halvorson, Brian Kondrach, Ruth McCleskey, Lulu Mire, Michael Raabe, Sandra Ramsey, Jason Rivas, Lily Smith, Preston Smith, Michael Weems and Bryan Maynard as Ebenezer Scrooge
Produced on the War of the Words Podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
A Christmas Carol: Stave 3 - The Second of the Three Spirits
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 04:20:44 +0000
Cone Man Running Productions is proud to present an unabridged reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Stave Three - The Second of the Three Spirits
Narrated by Caryn Fulda
Voice Actors: Rachel Brownhill, Lauren Hainley, Reed Halvorson, Ruth McCleskey, Michael Raabe, Sandra Ramsey, Kevin Sebastian, Lily Smith, Preston Smith, Sammy Weems and Bryan Maynard as Ebenezer Scrooge
Produced on the War of the Words Podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
A Christmas Carol: Stave 2 - The First of the Three Spirits
Fri, 11 Dec 2020 03:58:20 +0000
Cone Man Running Productions is proud to present an unabridged reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Stave Two - The First of the Three Spirits
Narrated by Renata Smith
Voice Actors: Rick Evans, Brian Kondrach, Lulu Mire, Sandra Ramsey, Michael Weems, Whitney Zangarine and Bryan Maynard as Ebenezer Scrooge
Produced on the War of the Words Podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
A Christmas Carol: Stave One - Marley's Ghost
Sun, 06 Dec 2020 02:20:25 +0000
Cone Man Running Productions is proud to present an unabridged reading of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Released in five parts, this classic holiday story is voiced by many of our War of the Words actors.
Stave One - Marley's Ghost
Narrated by Christine Weems
Voice Actors: Rick Evans, Ty Fisher, Reed Halvorson, Kevin Sebastian and Bryan Maynard as Ebenezer Scrooge
Produced on the War of the Words Podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 31 - You Are on the Air
Sun, 01 Nov 2020 02:57:58 +0000
What kind of person is obsessed with late night radio shows? Demonic Dave is about to meet Into the Darkness' biggest fan...
You Are on the Air by Conor Farrell
Voiced by Rick Evans, Philip Goughary, Helen Rios, Jason Rivas, Brian Kondrach, Michael Weems and Stephanie Kelso
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 30 - In the Round: Episode 26 - Petit Guignol
Sat, 31 Oct 2020 02:04:15 +0000
Curiosity kills...
In the Round: Episode 26 - Petit Guignol by Ben Plopper
Voiced by Kevin Sebastian, Michael Raabe, Helen Baker, Justin Bernard, Rick Evans, Rachel Brownhill, Helen Rios, Ruth McCleskey and Jennifer Doctorovich
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 29 - Just One More Bite
Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:04:10 +0000
It can be difficult being a good host when you don't know very much about your guests...
Just One More Bite by Claire Marie Anderson
Voiced by Rick Evans, Sandra Ramsey, Kevin Sebastian and Whitney Zangarine
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:04:44 +0000
Some campfire horror stories blur the lines between imagination and reality...
Campfire Stories by Dan Potter
Voiced by Reed Halvorson, Emily Beth Lange, Adina Owen and Chad Benjamin Potter
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 27 - Augusta's Diamond Ring
Wed, 28 Oct 2020 03:13:17 +0000
When miserly Squint desecrates his widow Augusta's corpse, her vengeful spirit exacts a hellish revenge. Tap, tap, tap.
Augusta's Diamond Ring by Donna Latham
Voiced by Helen Baker, Jennifer Doctorovich, Chad Benjamin Potter and John Raley
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 01:45:34 +0000
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
Legacy of Blood by Bryan Maynard
Voiced by Rick Evans, Kevin Sebastian and Renata Smith
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 25 - The Other Side of the Earth and Remember the Dead
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:39:39 +0000
Who says you can't go home?
The Other Side of the Earth by Fernando Dovalina
Voiced by Lauren Hainley, Brian Kondrach, Ruth McCleskey and Michael Weems
Directed by Renata Smith
Vengeance is a dish best served...on time.
Remember the Dead by Nicholas Garelick
Voiced by Caryn Fulda, John Raley and Helen Rios
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 24 - Oh, These Are the Creeple in Your Neighborhood
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 01:56:42 +0000
Won't you be my neighbor?
Oh, These Are the Creeple in Your Neighborhood by Caryn Fulda
Voiced by Justin Bernard, Stephanie Kelso, Brian Kondrach, Chad Benjamin Potter and Sandra Ramsey
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Sat, 24 Oct 2020 06:09:44 +0000
If you go hunting for ghosts, what happens when you find what you're looking for...?
The Ghostwalkers by Thomas J. Misuraca
Voiced by Kacie Adams, Brian Kondrach, Renata Smith, Christine Weems and Michael Weems
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:54:23 +0000
A car on the highway - flipped upside down and still running, music blaring. No highway exits for miles. Do you open the car door or not?
Upside Down Sky by Michael Weems
Voiced by Kacie Adams, Brian Kondrach and Helen Rios
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 21 - Even and Play Dead
Thu, 22 Oct 2020 03:27:44 +0000
When a monster is chasing you down, what do you need to do to even the score?
Even by David L. Williams
Voiced by Kacie Adams, Jason Rivas and Kevin Sebastian
Directed by Renata Smith
When there's a serial killer on the loose, maybe you need to be suspect about your latest date...
Play Dead by Conor Farrell
Voiced by Rick Evans, Lulu Mire and Michael Raabe
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:55:24 +0000
Lucy hasn't been feeling like herself lately...
The Bell Witch by Rachael Carnes
Voiced by Jonathan Moonen and Sandra Ramsey
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:28:43 +0000
Nothing is more frightening then an Uber driver who shows up in a hearse and knows too much...
Roadkill by Evan Baughfman
Voiced by Lauren Hainley, Reed Halvorson, Emily Beth Lange and Michael Weems
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 18 - Santing Is F@#$ing Creepy
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:03:22 +0000
Another work where the playwright puts it all in the title. Just add Mr. Clawsington - a talking cat with attitude.
The Concept of Santa Is Actually Really F@#$ing Creepy: Or a Cautionary Tale of Mixing Booze, Benzos, Edibles and Hormonal Birth Control by Colleen O'Doherty
Voice Actors: Ruth McCleskey, Michael Raabe and Jason Rivas
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldrons on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 17 - Howard Phillips Loves His Craft
Sun, 18 Oct 2020 02:39:22 +0000
Howard has the opposite of writer's block...and it may be the only thing saving his soul...
Howard Phillips Loves His Craft by Bryan Maynard
Voiced by Rachel Brownhill, Ruth McCleskey, Jonathan Moonen and John Raley
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as a part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Sat, 17 Oct 2020 03:41:52 +0000
It's hard to find your way home when you've crash landed in a whole different world and things are lost in translation.
Crash and Learn by Madison Sedlor
Voiced by Helen Baker, Reed Halvorson, Emily Beth Lange and Chad Benjamin Potter
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldrons on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 15 - HPL Radio Hour: Episode 2 - The House on Providence Street
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 21:58:19 +0000
Sometimes testing urban legends isn't the best idea. It could end up worse then you were told...
Episode 15 - HPL Radio Hour: Episode 2 - The House on Providence Street by Ben Plopper
Voice Actors: Justin Bernard, Brian Chambers, Rick Evans and Melissa Rodriguez
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 14 - Be Careful What You Wish For
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 23:11:14 +0000
The title really kind of tells you what you need to know.
Be Careful What You Wish For by Michael Ganley
Voiced by Brian Chambers, Philip Goughary and Melissa Rodriguez
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Tue, 13 Oct 2020 22:46:32 +0000
Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:53:55 +0000
Episode 11 - The Lipstick and Monsters Beyond the Midnight Zone
Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:24:33 +0000
Even your last moment can be made better with lipstick...
The Lipstick by Lindsay Partain
Voiced by Sandra Ramsey
Directed by Renata Smith
When you're trapped by an enormous sea monster miles below the ocean's surface...
Monsters Beyond the Midnight Zone by Lindsay Partain
Voiced by Nicholas Garelick and Lauren Hainley
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 10 - Scrabbles and Ashes
Sun, 11 Oct 2020 04:49:55 +0000
Sometimes Scrabble tiles can tell you everything you need to know - with a little otherworldly assistance.
Scrabble and Ashes by Colleen O'Doherty
Voiced by Lulu Mire, Kacie Adams and Rachel Brownhill
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 9 - Programming T(Error)
Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:55:05 +0000
Nothing is more terrifying then having to deal with customer support...
Programming T(Error) by John Busser
Performed by Kacie Adams
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldrons
A Cone Man Running Production
Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:16:17 +0000
Some train rides feel like they never end...
Underground by Thomas J .Misuraca
Voiced by Lulu Mire, Michael Raabe, Sandra Ramsey and Whitney Zangarine
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Productions
Episode 7 - When the Party's Over and Haunted
Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:05:10 +0000
Rose is ready to party for Halloween but first, she has to help Megan get out of her own head.
When the Party's Over by Ellen Scherer
Voiced by Lauren Hainley and Ruth McCleskey
Directed by Christine Weems
Sometimes you can sacrifice too much for what you get...
Haunted by Thomas J. Misuraca
Voiced by Kevin Sebastian
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man Cauldron's audioplay festival
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Episode 6 - A Bump in the Night
Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:46:49 +0000
Who knew a rumored to be haunted house was actually haunted? Not these people...
A Bump in the Night by Marj O'Neill-Butler
Voice Actors: Kacie Adams, Justin Bernard and Whitney Zangarine
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron on the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 5 - Freedom from Choice
Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:45:52 +0000
The Dollmaker just wants to treat you like one of her own...
Freedom from Choice by Nicholas Garelick
Voice actors: Caryn Fulda
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron in the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:42:50 +0000
An endless cycle can be hell, unless you can't handle change.
Purgatory by Ruth McCleskey
Voice actors: Jonathan Moonen and Jason Rivas
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man's Cauldron in the War of the Words podcast
A Cone Man Running Production
Episode 3 - Daddy and Half Lives
Sat, 03 Oct 2020 17:32:14 +0000
The story you tried to tell when no one would believe you.
Daddy/The House on Boundary by Nicole Nesson
Voiced by Helen Rios and Rachel Brownhill
Directed by Christine Weems
Sometimes the dead don't ever leave you.
Half Lives by William R. Duell
Performed and Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man Cauldron's audioplay festival
A Cone Man Running Production
Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:15:09 +0000
First dates that end in late night drives can end where you least expect it to...
Circles by Steven Korbar
Voiced by Whitney Zangarine and Michael Weems
Directed by Renata Smith
Produced as part of Cone Man Cauldron's audioplay festival
A Cone Man Running Production
Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:43:32 +0000
Sam's Sonic Treasures podcast is his way of sharing his audio thrifting finds with his audience - and this is the tape that started it all.
The Murder Tape by Jon Harvey
Voiced by Reed Halvorson and Michael Raabe
Directed by Christine Weems
Produced as part of Cone Man Cauldron's audioplay festival
A Cone Man Running Production
Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:43:50 +0000
Cone Man Running Productions is proud to announce our Halloween themed audioplay festival - Cone Man's Cauldron! We will be releasing supernatural plays, intense thrillers, the occasional comedy and some good old fashioned spooky works. Hosted by the (in)famous Aleister Crowley. We hope you'll join us!
Bonus - Ruben Ybarra and Jason Rivas
Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:23:12 +0000
Cone Man Running is proud to present our last two bonus plays to round out this iteration of the War of the Words. Two plays by first time playwrights and WofW actors! "War of the Worldzzz" by Ruben Ybarra and "Ram On" by Jason Rivas.
We thank you for joining us through 141 days, 49 episodes, over 1,600 votes cast and 81 brand new audio plays written by 31 playwrights and voiced by 56 voice actors.
We hope to see you in October for our Cone Man Cauldron - 31 Halloween-themed plays in 31 days!
Thanks for listening. This is a Cone Man Running Production.
Bonus - Ben Plopper and Chelsea Curto
Fri, 28 Aug 2020 22:56:32 +0000
We are proud to present two more original audio plays written by our WotW playwrights! Tournament playwright Ben Plopper authored "HPL Radio Hour" and Chelsea Curto, WotW voice actor and frequent bonus play contributor wrote "The Displacer Beast of Hurstenbrecht House".
Bonus - Brian Kondrach and Claire Marie Anderson
Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:14:02 +0000
More bonus plays for you to enjoy written by our fabulously talented War of the Words voice actors! Brian Kondrach's "Dealing with Doctor Devious" and Claire Marie Anderson's "An Accurate Depiction of Writing an Audio Play".
And an interview with both playwrights follow the plays.
Bonus Episode - Qasim Makkani and Audrey Burkhart
Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:16:44 +0000
Even with the finish of the War of the Words audioplay tournament, we still have some audio plays written by our voice actors for your enjoyment. We are happy to present Qasim Makkani's "Marlowe and Lazlo Go On an Adventure" and Audrey Burkhart's "Yagada Be Kidding Me". Plus we have a joint interview with both playwrights to fact check their plays!
Bonus Episode - Michael Weems and Colleen O'Doherty
Tue, 11 Aug 2020 03:10:32 +0000
We finally announce the winners of our inaugural War of the Words Audioplay Tournament and our Collateral Damage Bracket!
But first, bonus plays by our WotW playwrights Michael Weems who wrote "Have Your Cake and Eat it Too" and Colleen O'Doherty who penned "Sex Scene on a Space Yacht". There's also an interview with the playwrights. And THEN you get to find out who won.
Bonus Episode - Caryn Fulda and Lulu Mire
Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:23:20 +0000
Voting is done on the War of the Words bracket. You can still vote on the Collateral Damage bracket of Nicholas Garelick v. David L. Williams until 11:59PM on Friday, August 7.
But until then, we have two bonus plays (and an accompanying interview) with two WotW actors turned playwrights! We are proud to present Caryn Fulda's "Storm Warning" and Lulu Mire's "Stationary Bike".
Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:49:01 +0000
Voting continues on both the War of the Words and Collateral Damage Finals! Go to www.conemanrunning.com to vote!
And if you've already voted, then sit back and enjoy this bonus play written by WotW playwright and voice actress Adina Owen - "Labor Party"!
Round 4 Collateral Damage Finals - Nicholas Garelick v. David L. Williams
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 22:40:31 +0000
The final match-up in the Collateral Damage bracket! The winner takes home the first ever "Best of What's Left" trophy!
"Transit in Coral and Aqua" by Nicholas Garelick
v,
"This Is Just Going to Keep Happening, Isn't It?" by David L. Williams
After you listen, please go to www.conemanrunning.com to vote for your favorite. You have until Friday, August 7 at 11:59PM to vote on this bracket.
Round 4 WotW Finals Match-Up - Conor Farrell v. Kacie Adams
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:11:54 +0000
The War of the Words Finals are here!
We have a pairing of Intrepid stories in competition for the coveted first ever "JP" trophy named after our very own John Paul Stevenson! Conor Farrell's "Intrepid: Episode 202 - In Space, No One Can Hear You Death!" v. Kacie Adams' "Intrepid: The Lost Episode - Gnome Country for Bold Men"
Voting is open at www.conemanrunning.com until Wednesday, August 5th at 11:59PM
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:36:40 +0000
This episode lays out the parameters the playwrights had to write under as well as previews the four plays that are in the Finals!
In the War of the Words bracket:
"Intrepid: Episode 202 - In Space No One Can Hear You Death!" by Conor Farrell
v.
"Intrepid: The Lost Episode - Gnome Country for Bold Men" by Kacie Adams
In the Collateral Damage bracket:
"Transit in Coral and Aqua" by Nicholas Garelick
v.
"This is Going to Keep Happening, Isn't It?" by David L. Williams
War of the Words bracket drops on Wednesday, July 29 and the Collateral Damage finals drops on Friday, July 31.
Bonus - Chelsea Curto and Claire Anderson
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:15:38 +0000
The plays for the finals are written and are currently being recorded. They will be released next week!
But in the meantime, here are two more bonus plays by WOTW actors - Chelsea Curto's "The Martyr of Venice Beach" and Claire Marie Anderson's "Breaking News".
The plays are followed by interviews with the lovely playwrights.
Bonus Episode - Audrey Burkhart and Rachel Brownhill
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 04:37:24 +0000
While we wait for the finals to start, we have more bonus plays! These are by WOTW actors - Audrey Burkhart's "When Did He Go" and first-time playwright Rachel Brownhill's "My Time".
The plays are followed by interviews with the lovely playwrights.
Bonus Episode - Mary Andrechik
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 20:37:09 +0000
We announce the final finalist in the Collateral Damage match up between Nicholas Garelick and Fernando Dovalina!
We also have a bonus play written by WOTW actor, Mary Andrechik - "Alexandra's Second Act or How Tamora Saved My Life". An interview with the fabulous playwright follows.
Bonus Episode - Colleen O'Doherty
Thu, 09 Jul 2020 04:35:40 +0000
We announce the second finalist in the War of the Words match up between Kacie Adams and Ben Plopper!
We also have a bonus play written by WOTW actor, Colleen O'Doherty - "Ghosts of COVIDS Past". An interview with the lovely playwright follows.
Bonus Episode - Caryn Fulda and Qasim Makkani
Tue, 07 Jul 2020 01:52:06 +0000
We announce the winner of the Collateral Damage match up between David L. Williams and Aaron Garrett!
We also have two bonus plays written by WOTW actors: Caryn Fulda's "For Wad It's Worth" and Qasim Makkani's "Existential Crisis". We also chat with both playwrights.
Go vote on the remaining brackets at www.conemanrunning.com!
Bonus Episode - Michael Weems and Lulu Mire
Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:31:30 +0000
We announce the winner of the match up between Conor Farrell and Bryan Maynard!
We also have two bonus plays written by WOTW actors: Michael Weems' "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and Lulu Mire's "Connection".
Go vote on the remaining brackets at www.conemanrunning.com!
Round 3 CD Match-Up - Nicholas Garelick v Fernando Dovalina
Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:56:10 +0000
We are proud to present the second and final bracket in the Collateral Damage bracket of the War of the Words Tournament. Nicholas Garelick's "Full Contact Sports" v. Fernando Dovalina's "Sispyhus, Not a Greek Tragedy".
Interviews with the playwrights follow the presentation of the plays. After you hear both, go to www.conemanrunning.com to vote for your favorite. You can vote on this bracket until Wednesday, July 8 at 11:59PM.
Round 3 WOTW Match-Up - Kacie Adams v. Ben Plopper
Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:00:17 +0000
We are proud to present the second and final bracket in the Final Four of the War of the Words Tournament. Kacie Adams' "Barry'd Alive" versus Ben Plopper's "Roadside Attraction".
Interviews with the playwrights follow the presentation of the plays. After you hear both, go to www.conemanrunning.com to vote for your favorite. You can vote on this bracket until Monday, July 6 at 11:59PM.
Round 3 CD Match-Up - David L. Williams v. Aaron Garrett
Sat, 27 Jun 2020 01:22:09 +0000
Round 3 WOTW Match-Up Conor Farrell v. Bryan Maynard
Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:52:34 +0000
Round 3 Preview and an Interview with John Paul
Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:49:59 +0000
We start Round 3 on Wednesday, June 24! A Final Four bracket for the War of the Words title and a Final Four bracket for the Collateral Damage (Best of What's Left) prize!
So here's a preview of the 8 plays in the two brackets and then a special interview with the magical voice of the War of the Words - our own John Paul Stevenson.
Bonus Episode - Renata Smith and Christine Weems
Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:12:00 +0000
We officially end Round 2 with these last two bonus plays written by the WOTW hosts! Renata Smith's playwriting debut is a personal story aptly entitled "A Moment" and Christine Weems' comedic piece is a thank you to so many people who supported Cone Man Running called "It Gets Real at the Bee."
The plays are followed up with Renata and Christine interviewing each other about their respective writing processes.
Bonus Episode - Chelsea Curto and Cassie Randall
Thu, 18 Jun 2020 03:08:10 +0000
Production is still going on for the two Final Four brackets. They drop next week but in the interim, we have two new bonus plays based on Round 2 parameters written by two WOTW actors! Chelsea Curto opted to following the WOTW Elite Eight bracket and wrote "Feeling Alive". Cassie Randall was inspired by the parameters of the Collateral Damage bracket and penned "The Girl Who Hunts Raptors".
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Bonus Episode - Cale Ownby and Claire Anderson
Tue, 16 Jun 2020 03:27:49 +0000
Round 3 is underway, but we still need to record and edit the new plays! So we present two new bonus plays based on Round 2 parameters written by two friends of the WOTW podcast. Both opted to follow the Collateral Damage bracket. Cale Ownby penned "Double Date" and Claire Marie Anderson wrote "Revenge of the Two Mrs. Stanscotts".
Bonus Episode - Joshua D. Terry and an Interview with Sandra Ramsey
Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:11:17 +0000
While wait for Round 3 to begin we present an audio play written by friend of the WOTW podcast, Joshua D. Terry. Joshua chose to follow the Elite Eight Bracket and use their theme, the splash sound and some actors we assigned to him and wrote the sibling rivalry play "The Way of St. James".
Also in this episode, we interview our War of the Words composer, Sandra Peck Ramsey.
Bonus Episode - Audrey Burkhart
Tue, 09 Jun 2020 22:29:23 +0000
The last winner of the Collateral Damage bracket between Fernando Dovalina and Dan Plopper is announced!
Also in this episode is an original audio play written by WOTW voice actor Audrey Burkhart. Given the same parameters the tournament playwrights received, Caryn opted to play along with the Collateral Damage bracket and use their theme, the clickety sound and some actors we assigned to her! So here is her gothic thriller "The Policeman's Rattle".
Sun, 07 Jun 2020 21:50:08 +0000
The last winner of the Elite Eight match-up between L. Robert Westeen and Ben Plopper is announced!
Also in this episode is an original audio play written by WOTW voice actor Caryn Fulda. Given the same parameters the tournament playwrights received, Caryn opted to play along with the Elite Eight bracket and use their theme, the splash sound and some actors we assigned to her! So here is her entry into the Bucket List comedies - "Taylor and Brian Are in a Rut or Something Anne Rice Failed to Mention..."
Don't forge that there is still the last match up in the Collateral Damage bracket that you can still vote for by going to www.conemanrunning.com!
Bonus Episode - Mary Andrechik
Fri, 05 Jun 2020 22:32:28 +0000
The winner of the third Collateral Damage Bracket between Kris Thompson and Nicholas Garelick is announced!
Also in this episode is an original audio play written by WOTW voice actor Mary Andrechik. Given the same parameters the tournament playwrights received, Mary opted to play along with the Elite Eight bracket and use their theme, the splash sound and some actors we assigned to her! The result is "Sleight of Hand" - a comedy about never being too old to knock things off your bucket list.
Don't forge that there are three brackets you can still vote for by going to www.conemanrunning.com!
Thu, 04 Jun 2020 19:39:18 +0000
The winner of the third Elite Eight Bracket between Conor Farrell and Adina Owen is announced!
Also in this episode is an original audio play written by WOTW voice actor Qasim Makkani. Given the same parameters the tournament playwrights received, Qasim chose to follow the Collateral Damage bracket, use their theme and sound cue and wrote this superhero comedy "The Final Test"!
Don't forge that there are three brackets you can still vote for by going to www.conemanrunning.com!
CD Round 2 Match-Up - Fernando Dovalina v. Dan Potter
Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:43:36 +0000
he winner of the Elizabeth Grant/Aaron Garrett bracket is announced.
The last match up of the Collateral Damage bracket pairs Fernando Dovalina's bank heist "The End of the Journey" with Dan Potter's noir comedy "On the Case".
Go to www.conemanrunning.com after listening to the episode to vote for your favorite. There will be a $1 donation to the Houston Food Bank for each vote cast in Round 2! Voting for this bracket ends at 11:59PM on Monday, June 8.
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WOTW Round 2 Match-Up - L. Robert Westeen v. Ben Plopper
Sun, 31 May 2020 03:21:09 +0000
The winner of the Michael Weems/Bryan Maynard bracket is announced.
The third match up of the Elite Eight bracket pits L. Robert Westeen's mythological job interview comedy "Replacing Charon" v. Ben Plopper's teen rock fame chase "Placenta Bucket Sells Out or a Bass-Less Accusation".
Go to www.conemanrunning.com after listening to the episode to vote for your favorite. There will be a $1 donation to the Houston Food Bank for each vote cast in Round 2! Voting for this bracket ends at 11:59PM on Saturday, June 6.
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CD Round 2 - Kris Thompson v. Nicholas Garelick
Thu, 28 May 2020 23:16:54 +0000
The winner of the David L. Williams/Peter Wittenberg bracket is announced.
The third match up of the Collateral Damage bracket pits Kris Thompson's comeuppance comedy "Karma's a Bitch, But So Are You" v. Nicholas Garelick's intense thought-provoking drama "Atlas Cries in Paradise". Note: Nicholas' play contains sensitive matters, including self-harm, which may be difficult for some listeners.
Go to www.conemanrunning.com after listening to the episode to vote for your favorite. There will be a $1 donation to the Houston Food Bank for each vote cast in Round 2! Voting for this bracket ends at 11:59PM on Thursday, June 4.
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WOTW Round 2 Match-Up - Conor Farrell v. Adina Owen
Tue, 26 May 2020 22:49:37 +0000
We announce the winner of the Kacie Adams/Matt Kelley pairing.
Also, the third match-up in Round 2 of the Elite Eight pits Conor Farrell's continuing serial saga "Intrepid: Episode 12 - Antarctica and the Dastardly Snow Couple" versus Adina Owen's gothic drama "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”.
After you listen to the match-up, go to www.conemanrunning.com to vote for your favorite. Remember for every vote counted in Round 2, we will donate $1 to the Houston Food Bank! Voting for this bracket ends at 11:59PM on Tuesday, June 2.
* Warning: graphic language and content
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CD Round 2 - Elizabeth Grant v. Aaron Garrett
Sun, 24 May 2020 21:34:43 +0000
The second match-up in Round 2 of the Collateral Damage bracket pairs Elizabeth Grant's aptly named workplace revenge comedy “Princesses' Revenge” versus Aaron Garrett's comedic cautionary tale "Pop Goes the Flashbang".
After you listen to the match-up, go to www.conemanrunning.com to vote for your favorite. Remember for every vote counted in Round 2, we will donate $1 to the Houston Food Bank! Voting for this bracket ends at 11:59PM on Sunday, May 31.
Music by Sandra Peck Ramsey
A Cone Man Running Production