Sell Yourself Short

S1E9 "The Last Customer" by John Gaspard

Eli Marks was expecting to only have the one customer who stepped into "Chicago Magic" just prior to closing, but moments later in steps a kid with a simple request: making a tuba disappear, Eli tries to help the boy, while keeping an eye on the other customer and hoping he doesn't get upset about their interruption. John Gaspard's short story, an addition to his series of novels which follow the character of Eli Marks, is performed by Brandon Schenk. After the performance we speak with John and ask him to sell us on him, "The Last Customer," and some other projects he has going on.
Find the author: John Gaspard
elimarksmysteries.com
albertsbridgebooks.com
Find the voice actor: Brandon Schenk
Instagram: @baschenk

S1E8 "Jam" by Guy R. Newsham

Two drivers are stuck in gridlock in Guy R. Newsham's short play. The pair couldn't be more different, but find some common ground as they make conversation waiting to get moving again. Performed by Michael McCarthy and Matthew Murray, this short comedy asks us to look beyond our (and others') past actions in the hope that we might do more with another chance.
Find the author: https://guynewsham.com/
Find the voice actors:
Michael McCarthy (Palmer)
Instagram: @deliciousabomination
TikTok: MichaelTheTulpa
Matthew Murray (Perry)
Instagram: @manofvariety

S1E7 "Trapped in the Pages" by Serena J. Bishop

A detective is investigating a missing person in this short story by Serena J. Bishop. Her sharp eye catches a clue previously missed, but what will she find when she digs deeper into the stacks? Performed by Cara Giambrone, this mystery dives into the pages and the paranormal.
Find the author:
serenajbishop.com
Find Sapphic Lit Pop Up Bookstore:
Sapphiclitpopup.com
Find the voice actor:
Instagram: @caraodonnell0923

S1E6 "Lucky Joe" by Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn

A modest man has incredibly good fortune in this short story by Jonathan Wickremasinghe-Kuhn. But if given the power to grant people's financial wishes, how does one decide whom receives and whom is denied? Performed by Adam Ressa, this tale asks, "What would you do if you had near limitless wealth at your fingertips?"
Find the author:
https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/uscscreenwriter22936
Find the voice actor:
Adam Ressa: Instagram @ressaler

S1E5 "Thinking of Elephants" by Craig McNamara

The laundromat - the great equalizer... we all gotta air out our dirty laundry. In this short play by Craig McNamara, voiced by Melanie Kurstin and Tom Beheler, two coworkers encounter each other in that whirling palace of fabric refreshment, and just may walk away having a better idea of what the other has going on, underneath it all.
Find the playwright: craigmwriter.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mcnamara-468094a/
Find the voice actors:
Melanie Kurstin: Instagram @melaniequinn13
Tom Beheler: Instagram @tomm.stl

S1E4 "The Despair and Dismay of Daphne Parfait" by Tim Wentz

Global warming has caught up with humanity, Artificial Intelligence is not far behind, and Daphne Parfait is caught somewhere between seeking isolation and craving connection in this excerpt from Tim Wentz' novel. Performed by Allie Lytle, this story explores what it means for one woman to live in a jacked-in world, and what might be waiting for her if she can unplug. After the performance, we speak with Tim and ask him to... well... sell himself.
Find the author: timwentz.com
Contact the voice actor: lytle.allie@gmail.com
Check out Dominion Stage's latest season at dominionstage.org

S1E3 "Astroturf" by Kolin Lawler

In a cold future where survival has left humanity isolated from each other, what hope is there across the stars and void? This short play by Kolin Lawler, performed by Raeanna Larson and Matthew Baughman gives us a brief glimpse at a fleeting intimate moment between two people, who are just hoping to connect with another human being. After the performance, we speak with Kolin and ask him to... well... sell himself.
Find the author: KolinLawler@gmail.com
Instagram: @KolinLawler
Find the voice actors:
Raeanna Larson: raeannalarson.com
Instagram: @raeannanicole
Matthew Baughman
Instagram: @mattybaughs
Get info on Dominion Stage's Fourth Annual Playwright Competition, and the June 17th performance of the winning full-length play: https://www.facebook.com/share/6QUeRG3EMmqqx3fQ/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
 

S1E2 "On the Road to Tikrit" by Rosemary Parrillo

In this short one act play by Rosemary Parrillo, a lone soldier recounts times back home in Lafayette, while waiting for someone from his unit to meet up with him in the middle of... wherever this is. After the performance by Patrick M. Doneghy, we speak with the playwright and ask her to well... sell herself.
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Instagram: @patrick1019

S1E1 "The Wingman" by Steven Christopher McKnight

The loss of a close friend and the beginning of a new relationship are intertwined in this short story by Steven Christopher McKnight. After the performance by Adam R. Adkins, we speak with the author and ask him to... well... sell himself.
Find the author
Instagram: @mcknight.theatre
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Sell Yourself Short Podcast Trailer

Sell yourself Short is a podcast for storytellers, story writers and story listeners. Each episode features a new tale and author, with the writings being performed by voice actors, and interviews with the authors where we ask them to step up to the mic to... well... sell themselves! Airing May 14, 2024, Sell Yourself Short is a journey, a celebration of talent, and a tribute to the magic of storytelling.