A man with a severe sleep disorder becomes the star of his own reality TV show, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend.

Sleepwalker X was written and directed by Michael Mau

And stars 

• Michael Mau as Wesley
• Elizabeth Pan as Joe
• Rich Greene as Derek Nikitas
• Elliott Dixon as Chris, the director
• Hannah Dorph as Rita

Additional voices for the ART Network commercials provided by
Juan Pablo Suarez
Christa Burton
Matt Hudgens
Evan Judway

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Additional music for this episode by MusicLFiles, Caffeine Creek Band, QubeSounds, Edvard Grieg, Mykola Sosin, Toma Mutiu, Zakhar Valaha, Nick Valerson, and DayFox

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

When triggered by a challenge from her peers, the daughter of a former military interrogator puts her father's inhumane lessons to the test, endangering her friends in order to protect herself.

“Little Bird” is adapted from the short story of the same name which won the Black Warrior Review Fiction Contest in 2014. I wrote the first draft of the story in grad school in a class titled The Literature of War. The title comes from an Army cadence call in which the speaker lures a beautiful bird to the window sill and kills it. I was inspired by the grotesque and inhumane images from Abu Ghraib prison. I couldn’t help imagining those guards who treated others in such a despicable manner going home to their own families. 

The story has been adapted into a staged reading as well as a screenplay. This episode contains profanity and adult situations as well as suggestions of abuse. It is intended for listeners over the age of 13. 

A little bird with a yellow bill
Was sittin' on my window sill
I lured her in with a piece of bread
And then I smashed her little head
—Army cadence call

Narrator: Lily Sanders
Soldier: Kai McAlvin
Sir: Tim Knudson
Sam: Ryan Goffman
Eddie: Eddie Philpot 
Marco: Marco Marx 

Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay. 
Special thanks to Annie Weaver, Shenandoah Evans, and Travis Maguire. 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Earlier this year, I recorded the audiobook for Wes Blake’s debut novel, Pineville Trace. I’ve narrated several audiobooks, but this one was special for me. Wes and I met in grad school at the Bluegrass Writers Studio in 2014. We taught in the same school district in Jessamine County Kentucky. And we shared a few drinks and some adventures  in Lisbon. 

So when he asked me to narrate his novel, I immediately asked, "How much will you pay me?"

Critics have praised Pineville Trace; readers adore it:

--This was an utterly compelling read. 

--Pineville Trace is a quiet odyssey, an unexpectedly meditative journey of a minor outlaw. 

--Good first book

--The cat is my favorite, and not just because I am a super-fulfilled old cat lady.

--... an achingly beautiful story with a complex character at it center.

--... beautifully read by Michael Mau.

And I sure loved recording it. To hear the whole novel, you’ll have to buy it yourself, but I wanted to share a couple of chapters just to tease you. 

So here, for your listening enjoyment, is Pineville Trace by Wes Blake.

If you want to hear more, or even read the book yourself, you can go to https://wesblake.com/ . There you can read interviews with Wes, find out where he’ll be speaking, and look at his face, which doctors say is too small for his head. 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

I promised some bonus episodes, and I'm bringing them to you. 

WELM, how do I begin to tell you about Daniel Wescott? I met Dan the way I have met many writers recently; he hired me to produce (and perform) an audiobook: The Alien, the first novel in a sci-fi trilogy that is at once a satire, an espionage thriller, and a bildungsroman for a man-child astronaut aptly named Michael. 

Dan himself is an adventurer and world traveler who makes his home in Maine, where all of his novels also make their homes (or on an alien planet; or a pub in Ireland). 

You can get any of Dan's novels at DanielWescott.com--paperback, Kindle, or audiobook, and there are plenty to choose from.

I released a chapter from The Alien during Season Two, so for a treat between seasons, I will bring you a couple of chapters from each of Dan's other books. For example, you will also hear chapters from two novels in his Love and Torment series, Inhabited and Captive with performances by Jennifer Keane @citizenkeane and Anastasia Wilson @anastasia.wil

For now though, Chapter One of Inhabited: Love and Torment Book One. Yeah, I'm doing it out of order because the first book in the series is on a hard drive that I left at my mom's house. And I'll get it later. It's a topsy turvy world, so deal with it. 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

From MauHaus Productions, A Blind Play. Bonus Episode. 

As promised, we have a few post-season episodes to delight and intrigue. Today’s episode is an excerpt from the novel A Wish & A Pear, the first in her Magical Layers series, by Mary B. Reinfeld. 

Performed by Irene Santiago.

Inspired by true events, A Wish and a Pear tells the story of two women, Angela and Soledad, whose lives are intertwined by pure fate.

From metropolitan Manhattan to the picturesque jungles of rural Guatemala, Angela experiences a profound journey of the mind, heart, and soul, enhanced by the charming characters who become her family and help her heal her past trauma. It’s Eat, Pray, Love meets Tuesdays with Morrie set in the jungle of South America.

Keep tuning in to A Blind Play for more bonus episodes, including an upcoming reading of Kentucky author Wes Blake’s debut novel, Pineville Trace.

Follow, rate, review, and share. And thank you for listening.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 30. “Kadamati” 

Kadamati is Bengali for clay, the malleable matter capable of softness and hardness, of resilience and breakage. Kadamati is also the name of a dance devised by Akram Khan. A mass choreography open to the general public, it explores identity, connection, and belonging. It was performed in Trafalgar Square on the 24th of June 2016, the day after Britain broke, hardened and brittle, shattered by a referendum. 

Kadamati was adapted from the personal essay of the same name by Chiara Vascotto.

This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING

Samantha Jonczyk as Chiara
Sandie Keene as Jen
Malya Muth as Christina
Toni Poe as Fellow Dancer

ADDITIONAL VOICES
Drew Valins
Michael Mau
Anastasia Wilson
Ryan Gaiser
Carter Allen
Andressa DaSilva

Original music by Nitin Sawney and Trevor Tremaine.

The podcast cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

You can become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.buzzsprout.com/ to find out how.

If you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

I sat down with Chiara Vascotto and Jen Irons as well as members of the cast of “Kadamati” to talk about the story, its origin, and the effects of art on politics. It’s a lively chat that will make you want to listen to the episode all over again. Enjoy.

Rate, Review, and Follow, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com, and spread the word.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 30. “Cosmic Interference”

Interstellar talk show hosts El and Jay take their audience through the dim history of humankind with cameos from Oppenheimer, Jesus, Muhammad, Obama, and Donald Drumpf.

“Cosmic Interference” was adapted from the short stories of the same name by Gary Egan.

This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING

Ryan Gaiser as Jay

Julia Garlotte as El 

Featuring the voices of Gary Egan, Ethan Herschenfeld, Kenya Cabine, and Michael Mau\

Original music by Oleggio Kyrylkoww & Trevor Tremaine.

The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

You can become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com/ to find out how.

While I’m on the topic, if you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

I sat down with Gary Egan as well as members of the cast of “Eye in the Garden” and  “Cosmic Interference” to talk about the stories, their origins, and how the actors navigated their characters.

Rate, Review,  Follow, and spread the word.

Next week on A Blind Play: Our last episode of the season and the winner of our season three contest. Episode 30: Kadamati, adapted from the personal essay of the same name by Chiara Vascotto.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 29, "Eye in the Garden"

A religious organization creates a system of satellites that will take away free will. Now the two engineers from the Eden Society, Theresa and Marten, must decide if they will play God, the serpent, or both. Based on the short story by Kentucky author Gary Egan.

Directed and Edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Elizabeth Pan as Theresa
Drew Valins as Marten
Michael Westmoreland as the Narrator
Tim Knutsen as The Voice
Rich Greene as Tom

The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

You can become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com to find out how.

If you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 30: “Cosmic Interference” adapted from the short story of the same name by Gary Egan.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 28. “Jumbie Daddy” 

“Jumbie Daddy” was adapted from three flash fiction stories by Neala Luna Bhagwansingh: “Jumbie Daddy,” “Spoiling Fruit,” and “Children Playing While Shadows Walk.”

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This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING

Bree Poppy as the Narrator

Asiyih N'Dobe as Anne

Vivia Armstrong as Canny and Mama

Sherese Reddick as Gramma and Ms. Rogers

Michael Rodney as Canny’s Husband and Head Boy. 

The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

You can become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com to find out how.

If you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 29: “Eye in the Garden” adapted from the short story of the same name by Gary Egan.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 27. “Barbecue” 

"In suffering there is a core within that can only be touched by the death of distant stars," writes author Ron Pullins. Argentinian dissident Enrico is now a physicist living the quiet life with his wife Sarah. When acquaintances drop by for a barbecue, Enrico shares more than just his recipe for pork loin.

“Barbecue” was adapted from the short story "The Barbecue" by Ron Pullins. 

This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Juan Pablo Suarez as Enrico,
Aryeh Krause-Nadler as Michael,
Anastasia Wilson as Sarah,
Ethan Herschenfeld as Fat Thug,
Drew deMan as Thin Thug.

Original music by Trevor Tremaine.

The podcast’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

Special Thanks to the folks whose financial contributions helped produce this episode: Blaque Fowler, Brian Fifeld, and Daniel Ellis. 

You can become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com/ to find out how.

While I’m on the topic, if you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 28: “Jumbie Daddy” adapted from three flash fiction stories by Neala Luna Bhagwansingh.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 26. “The River” 

Childhood friends Jason and Julia must hide their relationship after Julia is shunned from their strict religious community following a tragic event. When their relationship is discovered, Jason must decide where his allegiance truly lies.

“The River” was adapted from the short story of the same name by Jarred Robert Todd.

This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Rory Booth as Julia

Ronald Woodhead as Shawn

Carrie Gibson as Elder Linda

Andressa daSilva as Courtney 

Michael Mau as Jason

with additional voices by Aryeh Krause-Nadler, Julia Garlotte, Toni Poe, Anastasia Wilson, Catherine Gaffney, and Irene Santiago

Original music by Trevor Tremaine.

The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

Special Thanks to the folks whose financial contributions helped produce this episode: 

Executive Producer Daniel Ellis, Blaque Fowler, Brian Fifield, Erin Collins, Melody Herr, and Mary B Reinfeld.

While our Seed & Spark fundraiser is over, you can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.buzzprout.com/ to find out how.

While I’m on the topic, if you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

This is usually where I tell you to stick around for a lively discussion, but that is not happening this week. This episode took a lot out of me and a lot more time than I expected, so I didn’t have time for a cast and author talk. But there’ll be one. Sometime. I promise. 

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 27: “Barbecue” adapted from the short story The Barbecue by Ron Pullins. 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

When biracial couple Charlotte and James argue too loudly on the street, James is arrested. As he is processed, Charlotte tries to bail him out while he deals with the racial prejudices of the justice system. Adapted from the stage play of the same name by Narineh Tahmasebian.

This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Thea Touchton as Charlotte
Markis Gallashaw as James
Kenya Cabine as Solomon
Ethan Hershenfeld as Nikolai
Catherine Gaffney as the Receptionist
Ryder Dunagan as Zach
Elliott Bales as Inmate
Vassilea Terzaki as Nikolai’s Mama

Anastasia Wilson performs the epigraph.

Original music by Trevor Tremaine.

The podcast's cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

You can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.buzzsprout.com/ to find out how.

Following this episode,  Narineh Tahmasebian and members of the cast of “Processing” talk about the story, its origin, and how the actors navigated their characters. 

Rate, Review, and Follow, visit us on Seed & Spark, and spread the word.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 26: “The River” adapted from the short story of the same name by Jarred Robert Todd.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

MauHaus Productions presents A Blind Play. Episode 24. “Who Cares?” 

After a hard day at work, Julie is in dire need of a snuggle, but David seems reluctant to oblige. As Julie drains a bottle of wine, her tongue becomes looser, we understand their special (caring) relationship. Adapted from the original audio play by Peter Franksson (with Alan Veale) of JAPE Productions.

This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Irene Santiago as Julie
Monty as David

Original music by Trevor Tremaine.

The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

Special Thanks to the folks whose financial contributions helped produce this episode:
Brian Fifield, Melody Herr, Mary Reinfeld, Drew deMan, Caroline King, Erin Collins, Grant Lafferty, Roger Payano, Jamie McKenzie, Ron Pullins, James Turman, and Narineh Tahmasebian.

We still haven’t met our goal for funding this season, so if you love the show, please head to Seed & Spark and find A Blind Play. You can follow the campaign which helps promote the show, and you can make a pledge to get some cool digital treats for yourself. I’ve also put a link in the show notes.

You can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com to find out how.

While I’m on the topic, if you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

I sat down with writer Peter Franksson, Alan Veale Irene Santiago to discuss Who Cares, the process of creation, helping others, and how art can change lives. I will warn you, the audio quality leaves much to be desired. I tried to clean it up, but it gets dicey. Still, the conversation is great, so wear headphones. 

We answered the question Who Cares? Irene Santiago does. While you might not know it from her voice, you may recognize Irene as the pregnant chemistry teacher from High School Musical. Oh, yeah, we have celebrities on this podcast. 

I’m hoping to have more discussions like that for each episode if we can make it work with everyone’s schedule. All free to you on all podcast apps. Rate, Review, and Follow, visit us on Seed & Spark, and spread the word.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 25: “Processing” adapted from the stage play of the same name by Narineh Tahmasebian.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

86-year-old Dot is frustrated by life as dementia takes control. She wants to get rid of her husband, but the man at the customer service counter won't help her out. And why on earth won't Bernie eat his bacon butty?

“The Quiet One” was adapted from the British audio drama of the same name by Alan Veale. 

This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING

Toni Poe as Dot
Pascal Casimier as The Customer Service Guy
Malya Muth as Elsie
Ryan Gaiser as William and Bernie

Music for this episode, “Wrong Note” by Chopin.

Grocery store music The Ghost of Shepard's Pie by GeoffreyBurch

The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

Special Thanks to the folks whose financial contributions helped produce this episode: Kurt Yue, Adam Zopf, Bobbi Newman, Blaque Fowler, Ariel Kasten, Josh Cochran, Narineh Thomasebian, and Kaypri  

This is a reminder that this podcast is always ad-free and free to you on all podcast apps. Rate, Review, and Follow, visit us on Seed & Spark, and spread the word.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 24: “Who Cares?” adapted from the British audio drama of the same name by Peter Franksson. 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Told from the point of view of a peregrine falcon, Hero's Eyes is the story of fifteen-year-old Jessie as she learns to build trust with her partner Hero while also dealing with an overbearing mother.

“Hero’s Eyes” was adapted from the short story of the same name by Will Robin. This episode was directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Reagan Prum as Hero
Nneka as Jessica
Irene Santiago as Gloria. 

Original music by Trevor Tremaine.

The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

Special Thanks to the folks whose financial contributions helped produce this episode: Kurt Yue, Adam Zopf, Bobbi Newman, Blaque Fowler, Vivian Bang, Amanda Holt, Tony Sarrecchia, and Chiara Vascotto.

We still haven’t met our goal for funding this season, so if you love the show, please head to Seed & Spark and find A Blind Play. You can follow the campaign which helps promote the show, and you can make a pledge to get some cool digital treats for yourself. I’ve also put a link in the show notes.

You can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com/ to find out how.

While I’m on the topic, if you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

Since you’re sticking around, we have some dessert for you. I sat down with writer Will Robin as well as members of the cast of “Hero’s Eyes” to talk about the story, its origin, and how the actors navigated their characters. It’s a lively chat that will make you want to listen to the episode all over again. Enjoy.

I’m hoping to have more discussions like that for each episode if we can make it work with everyone’s schedule. All free to you on all podcast apps. Rate, Review, and Follow, visit us on Seed & Spark, and spread the word.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 23: “The Quiet One,” adapted from the British audio drama of the same name by Alan Veale. 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Eric's trip to visit his cousin Jona in Charleston forces him to learn much more about life, death, and relationships than he had expected. Originally published in Cutbank.

“Charleston. Twenty-Two” was adapted from the personal essay of the same name by Eric Willis.

Directed and edited by Michael Mau

STARRING
Bryce Townsend as Eric
Elizabeth Laidlaw as Jona
Aryeh Krause-Nadler as Gregory
Tim Knutsen as Rex.
Ethan Herschenfeld performed the titles.
Original music by Trevor Tremaine.
The show’s cover art was created by Geneva Hicks.

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.

Special Thanks to the folks whose financial contributions helped produce this episode: Kurt Yue, Adam Zopf, Keith Cecil, Nina Dicker, Bobbi Newman, Femmaeve MacQueen, Blaque Fowler, Robert Galinsky, and Philip An. 

We still haven’t met our goal for funding this season, so if you love the show, please head to Seed & Spark and find A Blind Play. You can follow the campaign which helps promote the show, and you can make a pledge to get some cool digital treats for yourself.

You can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.buzzsprout.com/ to find out how.

While I’m on the topic, if you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast.

You can listen to Aryeh Krause-Nadler's punk band HERE

BONUS CONTENT
I sat down with writer Eric Willis as well as members of the cast of “Charleston, Twenty-Two” to talk about the story, its origin, and how the actors navigated their characters. It’s a lively chat that will make you want to listen to the episode all over again. Enjoy.

Next week on A Blind Play: Episode 22: “Hero’s Eyes,” adapted from the short story of the same name by Will Robin. 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Coming in one week, Season Three of the anthology podcast series, A Blind Play. This season we will bring you ten more episodes with twelve stories of people navigating their worlds, facing their fears, and finding out who they really are.

If you haven’t already, please show us some love with a 5-star rating on your podcast app. It takes seconds and makes a huge difference to the podcast. If you’re really feeling the love, write a review. Tell people about your favorite episode.

We still haven’t met our goal for funding this season, so if you listen to the show, please head to Seed & Spark and find A Blind Play. You can follow the campaign which helps promote the show, and you can make a pledge to get some cool digital treats for yourself. I’ve also put a link in the show notes.

You can also become a monthly supporter of the show starting at just $3 a month. Go to ablindplaypodcast.com to find out how.

In Kadamati by Chiara Vascotto, dancer and choreographer Akram Khan brings together communities of all backgrounds and abilities to experience a collective creative process as Great Britain faces a Brexit vote.

Processing by Narineh Tahmasebian, James is arrested and charged with domestic violence when he and his girlfriend Charlotte argue on a sidewalk.

Charleston. Twenty-Two by Eric Willis, Eric, a young, naive, gay man receives some unsolicited guidance from his older, experienced cousin Jona.

The River by Jarred Robert Todd, Julia is shunned from her religious group after committing an unforgivable crime. When her friend Jason tries to help her, he must make a life-altering choice.

In Barbecue by Ron Pullins, former Argentine dissident Enrico shares painful memories from his past as he cooks a pork loin for guests.

In The Quiet One by Alan Veale, Dot, suffering from dementia, tries desperately to get rid of her lazy husband Bernie who won't get out of his easy chair.

In Who Cares? by Alan Veale and S.P. Franksson, Julie shares the details of her brutal day caring for people. But who is listening?

The trio Jumbie Daddy, Spoiling Fruit, & Children Play While Shadows Walk by Neala Luna Bhagwansingh provides a snapshot of life in Trinidad & Tobago, from poverty to parenting to magic.

In Eye in the Garden by Gary Egan, The Eden Society creates a system of satellites that will take away free will. Now, two engineers must decide if they will play God, the serpent, or both.

In Cosmic Interference by Gary Egan, a pair of alien talk show hosts take us on a journey through time, organized religion, and human brutality.

Hero's Eyes by Will Robin is narrated by a peregrine falcon as he observes his falconer, 15-year-old Latina Jessie.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Three men find their lives intertwining over and over again. Are the cosmically linked, or is it a coincidence?

Written and directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Evan Judway as the Narrator and every other character.

Music for this episode by Magnetic_Trailer,  Kevin McLeod, Steven Obrien, Rafael Krux, Alexander Nakarada, Frank Schroeter, and Trevor Tremaine who also composed the theme music. Links to licenses in the show notes.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. You can purchase her memoir Tangerine Vagina. You know what? Just Google it. From work. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver. 

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions. You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag. Shirts, stickers, magnets, phone cases, pillows–yeah, we’ve got pillows. And Gina Engendered masks to cover up those lip tattoos. 

While we don’t have any more fictional stories this season, I will be dropping some interviews with cast, crew, and fans. You can get these safely delivered to you without having to think about it if you just click the Follow Button on your app.

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Scheming Weasel (faster version) by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4326-scheming-weasel-faster-version
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Informative Pizzicato by Steven OBrien
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10920-informative-pizzicato
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Shenanigans by Steven OBrien
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9964-shenanigans
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Cheerful Birds  by Rafael Krux
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5415-cheerful-birds
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.orchestralis.net/

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Little Trolls by Frank Schroeter
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8104-little-trolls
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Fly Faster Chicken by Alexander Nakarada
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9833-fly-faster-chicken
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

A homicidal senior citizen confesses to the murder of a family in a non-traditional way.

Signs was written and directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Trudy Leonard as Madeline McGlynn

Music for this episode by Marc Corominas. 

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Her memoir, Tangerine Vagina, is available for public consumption.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions . You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag including so many kitty cat shirts 

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 20: “10 Seconds.” 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

The bizarre death of the town eccentric has people vying for his collection of Christian memorabilia, and the town barber has something to say about it.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau

Elliott Bales as the Narrator

Aryeh Krause-Nadler as Scooter Friendly

Hannah Church as Charsey

Christa Burton as Susabeth

Hannah Dorph as the store clerk

Music for this episode by Johnny Dodds Trio, Frisco 'Jass' Band, George Lewis & His New Orleans Stompers, and Eddie Lang, all courtesy of Open Music Archive

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions  You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag including so many kitty cat shirts 

MauHaus Productions is hosting a writing contest to find new stories for Season Three. Head over to ablindplaypodcast.com and click on the season three link or go directly to filmfreeway.com/ablindplay

One grand prize winner will also get $300 in cash.  

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Greetings from Haiti and Hotel del Sol were both written and directed by Michael Mau

In "Greetings from Haiti," feeling guilty for his complacency, a man finally decides to lend a hand to the cause and finds himself alone in a tent in post-earthquake Haiti.

"Greetings from Haiti" stars Elliott Dixon as Paul.

Music for this episode by Teo Dholina

In "Hotel del Sol" a politician tries to make the fruits of his adultery disappear as a young man finds he is more like his estranged father than he knew.

"Hotel del Sol" stars Galinsky as the Narrator

Mustapha Slack as the Senator

And Ronald Woodhead as William

Music for this episode “Evil Minded Blues” by Virginia Liston courtesy of Open Music Archive

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

When tragedy befalls the neighbor of a retired woman, she learns more about the woman than she ever expected.

"Marlboros, the King and 8 O'clock Bean" was written and directed by Michael Mau and stars 

Annie Weaver as the narrator 

Sandra Jones as Lavinia 

Catherine Gaffney as Jolene 

Mustafa Slack as Curtis  

Ari Kraus Nadler as Hardy

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Additional music for this episode by MusicLFiles:
The following music was used for this media project:

1. Music: Piano In Blues by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7495-piano-in-blues
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
2. Music: Deep And Sweet Sleeping by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6211-deep-and-sweet-sleeping
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
3. Music: Moon Reflections [Full version] by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10770-moon-reflections-full-version
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
4. Music: Jazz In The Soul by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6334-jazz-in-the-soul
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
5. Music: Soothing Piano Background by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8751-soothing-piano-background
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

I would also like to thank Seed and Spark and our generous contributors who helped make this show possible

Brad Paynter
Missy Johnston
Reeve Hutchens
Sloan Scroggin
Annie Bruner Scott 
Mike Labbadia
CA Holloway

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

(TRIGGER WARNING–This episode focuses on sexual assault and gaslighting. Characters make direct references to rape.)

A woman who mocks the #metoo movement finds herself conflicted when she shares her own story and is called a liar.

Written and Directed by Michael Mau

CAST

• Naomi Grossman as the Narrator
• Chad Morgan as Gina
• Peter Evangelista as Ryan
• Anastasia Wilson as Paola
• Hannah Church as Bridget
• Brendan Bradley as Steve
• Juan Pablo Suarez as the Tattoo Artist

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Additional Music

• Beethoven: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - II. Andante con moto
• Chopin: Etude Op. 25 no. 5 in E minor - 'Wrong Note'
• Chopin: Nocturne in C sharp minor 'Lento con gran espressione', B. 49 (Op. posth.)
• Chopin: Sonata no. 2 in B flat minor 'Funeral march' - I. Grave, Doppio movimento
• Chopin: Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
• Chopin: Preludes, Op. 28 - Nos. 4 ,5, 6
• Chopin: Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 no. 3
• Chopin: Fantaisie - Impromptu, Op. 66
• Chopin: Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 no. 1
• Chopin: Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 9 no. 2
• Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, Op. 46 - III. Anitra's Dance
• Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess
• Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297 'Winter'

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who, as I say each week, has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces: Episode 15, “Sleepwalker X”

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

A rising musical star tries to keep a promise she made to her dying mentor and former lover. Inspired by the 2003 album This is Our North Dakota by No River City.

Written and Directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Jennifer Keane as Corrine,

Todd Cattell as Charlie

Carrie Gibson as the narrator

With
Rich Green as Corrine’s father

Ryan Goffman as the Corrine’s Manager

And Toni Poe as Charlie’s Nurse

Musical accompaniment on the song "Muse" provided by Christopher vanBrackle

Music for this episode was written Drew de Man and performed by No River City.
“Visit Me”
“Corrinne"

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who, as I say each week, has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Nest week on a Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 14, Gina Engendered.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

After his girlfriend Andi disappears, Michael desperately searches for her while struggling with his own identity separate from her. 

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
Michael Mau

STARRING

Danny Gavigan as Michael

Nneka as Andi

Reagan Prum as Errol

Ryan Goffman as Ross

Juan Pablo Suarez as Serge

Toni Poe as the Neighbor

And featuring Alton Leonard as the Neurologist

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine

With additional music by Kevin MacLeod and Aleksey Chistilin

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

I also want to thank Seed & Spark and all of the show’s supporters for making season two possible:

I’ll be dropping names all season, but today I want to thank Amanda Holt, Aaron May, Aaron Kerfoot, Faith Jennings, Tony Sarrecchia, and Andi Hage after whom Andi was named.

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces: Episode 13, This is Our North Dakota

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Reawakening by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4267-reawakening
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Music: Midnight by Aleksey Chistilin
Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-midnight-123895/

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

A timid man with a dark secret tries to mend his broken relationship with his brother. 

The Man from the Egg was written and directed by Michael Mau,

And stars Andrew Hunter as Jamie

Bryce Townsend as Cliff

Annie Weaver as Mother

Christa Burton as the Balloon Lady

And introducing Lucien deMan y McGeehan as Young Jamie

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine

With additional music by Alexander Nakarada, Aleksey Chistilin, and Serge Quadrado

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Two Albanian refugees find comfort in their clandestine dance rendezvous while surviving the lasting trauma of ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.
Adapted from the short story "Best Launderette," first published in Fifth Wednesday Journal.

Best Launderette stars

Ethan Herschenfeld as Beznik

Vassilea Terzaki as Bora

Irene Santiago as Lindita

This episode was written and directed by me, Michael Mau

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who has been with me every step of the way.

I also want to thank Seed & Spark and all of the show’s supporters for making season two possible:

I’ll be dropping names all season, but today Our Tip the Editor contributors include Jason Roemer, Blaque Fowler, Adam Zopf, Daniel Wescott, Steven Chapman, and Dustin Hornsby 

Finally, thank you to J. Barton Mitchell, creator of the sci-fi podcasts Derelict and Fathom for not only helping support the show financially but for being such an inspiration to independent producers such as myself. Jack, you make this look easy, and we both know it is not. You can listen to the full season of Fathom where you found A Blnd Play of Social Forces.

If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 11, The Man from the Egg

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

This season on a Blind Play of Social Forces:

• BEST LAUNDERETTE:
• THE MAN FROM THE EGG
• LEFT & LEAVING
• THIS IS OUR NORTH DAKOTA
• GINA #ENGENDERED
• SLEEPWALKER X
• MARLBOROS, THE KING, AND 8 O’CLOCK BEAN
• GREETINGS FROM HAITI
• HOTEL DEL SOL
• ANOINT YOUR ENGINE FOR A HEAVENLY RIDE
• TEN SECONDS
• SIGNS

Starting May 4 and every Thursday after that, we will bring you ten more stories focused on damaged relationships and lonely people looking for wholeness. In other words, humans.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

If you haven’t clicked the follow button on this app, do it now. Each episode will be waiting for you when you wake up on Thursday. Plus, you can go back and listen to Season One. Rate and Review the show, and share with friends who love great stories. 

If you have any writers in your life, we are hosting a contest to find the best stories for season three. New voices, new genres, new life. Find out more at ablindplaypodcast.com

Until Next Week… 

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Invited to a "Predator/Prey Summit," Lion, Gazelle, Polar Bear, Seal, Crocodile, and Pelican must decide if they are willing to make peace or tear one another to pieces.

Adapted from the short story published in Ferocious Quarterly, Best Laid Schemes was inspired by a work of art by illustrator Emory Allen and a poem by Robert Burns–the same poem from which John Steinbeck borrowed the title of Of Mice and Men. The editors of Ferocious Quarterly paired me with Emory for the issue “Be Prepared.” His illustration was so perfect, I wrote the first draft in one sitting. That was ten years ago. This version includes an alternate ending that is maybe a little less bleak. 

“Best Laid Schemes” was written and directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Sandie Keane as the Narrator,
Reagan Prumm as Lion
Brian Wiggins as Seal
Toni Poe as Gazelle
Misti Medders as Pelican
Ryan Gaiser as Crocodile
Kymberley Cochrane as Polar Bear
Aivi Dam as Mouse
Michael Mau as Man

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Following a bigoted lesson on the September 11 tragedy, Sara is brutally attacked by a classmate. As school officials downplay the incident, the teacher who inspired the violence defends his backward beliefs. 

“ A Blind Play Of Social Forces” is adapted from an unpublished story originally written in 2014 and performed as a staged reading. It is based on several accounts of bullying which took place in American schools between 2001 and 2014. However, Mr. Avery, the middle-school social studies teacher who inspires the hate crime at the heart of the story, is based on a real teacher with whom I attended grad school. Many of his words are echoes of words spoken in class by the real Mr. Avery. This episode deals with violence against children. As they say, parental discretion is advised. 

Written and directed by Michael Mau
STARRING
Yosra Zekry as Sara,
Pascal Casimier as David,
Malya Muth as Mrs. Sterner,
Andressa Da Silva as Ms. Price,
Olya Aman as Maryam,
Rich Greene as Mr. Avery.

Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.
Additional Music by Kevin McLeod. All link’s to the music are below.

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Almost New by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3353-almost-new
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Daytime TV Theme by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3622-daytime-tv-theme
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Music: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1
License (CC BY 4

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Inspired by a painting by Bo Bartlett, “Papa” was published in the British journal Firewords Quarterly in 2014. In 2018, the story was adapted into a staged reading. It is one of two stories I wrote about Albanian refugees. Like many of my stories, this one features a young female protagonist (voiced by my daughter).
Narrator--Dr. Michael Westmoreland
Blerta--Emaline Mau 
Lycrad Woman--Chad Morgan
Boyfriend--J. Barton Mitchell
The song Gypsy Shoegazer is by Kevin MacLeod. 

"Eyes" was first published in the A3 Review out of Spain. An even shorter version of the story can be heard on the podcast A Moment of Your Time. 
Narrator--Michael Mau

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Gypsy Shoegazer by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3841-gypsy-shoegazer License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://incompetech.com

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

A childhood memory of a racist encounter is brought to the surface when a young man once again faces a bigot.

“The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.”
-WB Yeats, The Second Coming

In the summer of 1994, I was a college student working as a stocker at Piggly Wiggly in Montevallo, Alabama. I grew up in the South, so racism was not a new concept for me. As a white male, I did not understand how privileged I was nor how entitled. This combination bred a cowardice in me that I am still coming to terms with. This personal narrative is just as much a self-indictment as a criticism of the south. 
Written and Directed by Michael Mau
STARRING
Narrator--Michael Mau
Buck--Blaque Fowler
Slurpee Man--Paul Fegan
Grandmother/Teacher--Christa Burton
Mom--Shenandoah Evans

To pledge your support to the show: https://seedandspark.com/fund/a-blind-play

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

After Grace is institutionalized for a potentially dangerous "disorder," she learns to embrace her powers and grow her self-worth. 

“To The Touch” was published in the 2020 edition of Jelly Bucket Literary Journal under the pseudonym Gina Urban. That year it was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. This story grew out of a vision I had of a young woman touching a sheet of glass gently only to watch it shatter under her palm. If the story is an allegory, it is incidentally so. Or maybe subconsciously so.
Narrator: Chad Morgan
Grace: Rory Booth
Philip: Ryan Goffman
Mother: Malya Muth
Father: Michael Mau

Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay.
Special thanks to Annie Weaver and Shenandoah Evans.

Each week I want to direct our listeners to other great podcasts. During the scariest part of the pandemic, I was introduced to the podcast A Moment of Your Time, produced by Jenny Curtis at CurtCo Media. While these wonderfully endearing minisodes introduced me to Jenny, I want to plug her most recent endeavor, the immersive experience that is Solar. Check out Solar wherever you found A Blind Play of Social Forces. All of Season One is available now.

To pledge your support to the show: https://seedandspark.com/fund/a-blind-play

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

Abandoned by her mother, twelve-year-old "Kid" takes on the mother role to care for her only father figure, her profoundly disabled step-father Pal. A visit from her classmate Evander, terrified by what he sees in the house, illuminates just how precarious this unconventional relationship is.
Pal is adapted from the short story “Pal,” a 2020 finalist for the Bristol Prize in the UK. It was published in the Bristol Prize Anthology.
The screenplay adaptation has garnered several awards including an Independent Shorts Award, Cult Critic Movie Award, and Indie Short Fest award, all for best short screenplay. It was an official selection in the Paris International Short Festival and Vienna Indie Short Film Festival. Pal is, at its heart, a story of family.
The story takes place over two days, flashing backward and forwards in time.
CAST
Narrator--Sarah McGuire
Kid--Hannah Rose Dorph
Pal--Steve Kasan
Linda Sears--Julia Garlotte
Evander--Keillor Mau
Byers--Michael Mau

Additional Music--"Sad Reflection and Grief Piano" by MusicLFiles
Sound Effects--Pixabay
Special Thanks to Annie Weaver, Shenandoah Evans, and Kelsea Hume



"Sad Reflection and Grief Piano" by MusicLFiles
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8272-sad-reflection-and-grief-piano
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

When awkward teen Joey discovers that Shannon, the girl he is obsessed with is actually a platypus from another planet, he is forced to come to terms with his own definitions of gender, sexuality, and friendship. 
Our second episode is adapted from the short story “Platypus” which began as a writing challenge in 2014. In the original five-page draft, the main character, Joey, finds a giant eyeball on a beach. After many drafts, this version of the story was published in the Spring 2018 issue of Black Market Re-View. It was inspired, in part, by my own high school experience in the early 90s when a prefix  like “trans” was followed either by -vestite or -former, and repression was survival.

Narrator--Aryeh Krause-Nadler
Shannon--Kyra Leigh
Joey--Logan Broadway
Arnie--Ryan Goffman
Deirdre--Rachel Leon

Sound Effects--Pixabay
Special Thanks to Annie Weaver and Shenandoah Evans

All episodes directed and edited by Michael Mau
Original Music by Trevor Tremaine
Podcast cover art created by Geneva Hicks

"They hate because they fear, and they fear because they feel that the deepest feelings of their lives are being assaulted and outraged. And they do not know why; they are powerless pawns in a blind play of social forces." Richard Wright, Native Son.

From Mau Haus Productions comes the anthology podcast series A Blind Play of Social Forces, a collection of short stories about children living in a brutal and unsympathetic adult world.  

This season includes Platypus, Pal, Little Bird, To the Touch, Papa, Best Laid Schemes, Silence, Until Your Heart Releases You, and the title story A Blind Play of Social Forces. 

Visit us on Insta @mauhausproductions or our website www.ablindplaypodcast.com