Script Roulette Podcast

Evrim Sen, Benny Redfern, Finn Moseley

A random prompt; a random script; a random writer; every episode. The Script Roulette Podcast offers a space for up and coming story tellers to : - write and have their work produced. - act or compose and build a portfolio - audio production work and experience - learn and readily access the behind the scenes production of an audio drama. From the writing process, actors' cold reads to the listening parties of the polished works. We’re here to expose new stories, new writers and the creative process of producing a play! Supported by Arts Centre Melbourne in conjunction with Ticketek

Episodes

  1. 12/23/2025

    'Good God Man' - A History lesson in hindsight

    This month's episode we explore family dynamics in a harrowing black comedy set during the Cold War, which brings satire a little too close to reality... listener distention advised for today's episode. We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne). Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY. Tensions rise as innocent curiosity questions blind loyalty. Take a seat and take part in the cold war of the dinner table. We must behave, for the fear of our fathers is not unfounded. We must trust and have faith, for it will all work out in the end. That's what the man in the television says... Nothing to worry about. Nothing at all. 'Good God Man' Written and Directed by Finn Moseley Voice Actors (in order of appearance) Mother played by DragoniaFather played by Scott FraserLittle Timmy played by Oscar BrayThe Man on the Television played by Finn MoseleyCreative team Audio engineer Samuel KritikidesMusical score by Kevin GiavannoRecording by Kevin Giavanno and Samuel KritikidesPodcast hosting by Clare RankineInterview by Clare Rankine Co-created by Evrim Şen with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne Timestamps: (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country (00:01:23) Host introduction with Clare Rankine (00:02:35) Our Feature Presentation by Finn Moseley (00:15:07) Credits for 'Good God Man' (00:15:55) Interviews with the writer/director and creatives and host debrief with Clare Rankine (00:27:50) Wrap up

    29 min
  2. 09/08/2025

    'Don't Open The Door' - Unlocking the past

    Buckle in for a ghost story, about a house that is possessed with the past and that tricks its inhabitants to let it in.. We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne). Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY. This episode we hear an original ghost story, that plays on our understanding of possession and how a place's history impacts our view of the present. If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the sign up form for 2025's programs! ⁠https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2025/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette⁠ 'Don't Open The Door' Written and Directed by Hannah Forrest Voice Actors (in order of appearance) Meg played by Gabrielle AngeloneAgent played by Victoria Oag Dad played by Persephone WaxmanGrandma played by Marcie Di BartolomeoMichael played by Sam BrowneMover played by Humzah AlkindiCreative team Audio engineer Luke AmietMusical score by Jia Wei NgRecording by Benny RedfernPodcast hosting by Luke AmietInterview by Ayden A Carter Co-created by Evrim Şen with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country (00:01:33) Host introduction with Luke Amiet (00:03:44) Our Feature Presentation by Hannah Forrest (00:16:00) Credits for 'Don't Open The Door' (00:16:33) Interviews with the writer/director and creatives and host debrief with Ayden A Carter

    27 min
  3. 08/15/2025

    'Water off a Swan's Back' - A retelling of the ugly duckling

    Settle in for a retelling of the ugly ducking, what happens to them after they come out as themselves and what happens when they grow up? Is it a happily every after? We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne). Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY. This episode we explore identity, how it feels to have that stripped from you and how to reclaim it. In a fantastic retelling of the ugly ducking that unpacks gender identity, family ties and how to process trauma. If this story impacts you, check out Rainbow Door, a free, specialist LGBTIQA+ helpline. Experienced peers provide information, referral, and support to enable LGBTIQA+ people, their friends, and their families to navigate the system and access the supports they need within a safe environment. https://www.switchboard.org.au/rainbow-door If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the sign up form for 2025's programs! https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2025/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette 'Water off a Swan's Back' Written and Directed by Persephone Waxman Voice Actors (in order of appearance) Persephone Waxman as Swanathon Gabrielle Angelone as Sweenie Sofia Morreale as Diana Thomas Von Rein as Duckworth Marceline Di Bartolomeo as Dr Ribbit Mark Spencer as Geese 1 Alex Clouston & Thomas Kuhlmann as Geese 2 & 3 -- Musical score by Julian Smith Gard Recording by Thomas Kuhlmann Podcast assembly by Kate Lawrence Sound Design by Thomas Kuhlmann Podcast hosting by Finn Moseley and Thomas Kuhlmann Interview by Evrim Şen Co-created by Evrim Şen and Benny Redfern with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country (00:01:34) Host introduction with Tom Kuhlmann and Finn Moseley (00:04:40) Credits for 'Water off a Swan's Back' (00:06:00) Our Feature Presentation by Persephone Waxman (00:21:42) Interviews with the writer/director and creatives and host debrief with Finn Moseley

    34 min
  4. 01/28/2025

    'Camel Drover' - based on a true bush tale

    Settle in with a swig of whiskey and grab your guitar, time for a bush tale with the help of an unexpected companion.. 🐪 We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne) Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY This episode, we listen to an audio drama inspired by a true story! Jill Colwell entered The Great Australian Camel Race across the Simpson Desert in May 1988, resulting in drama tragedy and discovery. Our story is inspired by that journey. If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the expression of interest form as we head into 2025! https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2025/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette 'Camel Drover' Written and Directed by Jennifer Beasley Voice Actors (in order of appearance)Marla - Emily Lentini Davo - Benny Redfern Musical score by Jia Wei Ng Recording by Thomas Kuhlmann Sound Design by Thomas Kuhlmann Podcast assembled by Luke Amiet Co-created by Evrim Şen and Benny Redfern with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country (00:01:16) Host introduction with Benny and Evrim (00:04:03) Interviews with the writer/director, Jennifer Beasley, Emily Lentini & Thomas Kuhlmann (00:14:17) Credits for 'Camel Drover' (00:14:37) Our Feature Presentation 'Camel Drover' by Jennifer Beasley (00:28:05) Host Debrief Evrim and Benny discuss their favourite bits

    37 min
  5. 12/08/2024

    'The End Of Dear Henretta' - A rodent black comedy with a twist

    Tip tap with your little rat legs and plop right in for another new episode of Script Roulette! We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne) Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY This episode, we join in honouring the memory of a lost pet in Andreana Reale's 'The End of Dear Henrietta' - a non-linear tale of rats, unrealised talent and predictive pooping. If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the expression of interest form as we head into 2025! ⁠⁠https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette⁠⁠ 'The End of Dear Henrietta' Written and Directed by Andreana Reale Voice Actors (in order of appearance) Narrator/Henrietta - Reshma Mahdi Milly - Sofia Morreale Thomas - Thomas Rein Veronica - Victoria OagMusical score by Calogero Panvino Recording by Thomas Kuhlmann Sound Design by Benny Redfern Podcast assembled by Thomas Kuhlmann Co-created by Evrim Şen and Benny Redfern with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country (00:01:16) Host introduction with Benny and Evrim (00:03:44) Interviews with the writer/director, Andreana Reale and two of our actors, Reshma Mahdi and Victoria Oag (00:14:03) Credits for 'The End of Dear Henrietta' (00:13:08) Our Feature Presentation 'The End of Dear Henrietta' by Andreana Reale (00:24:48) Host Debrief Evrim and Benny discuss their favourite bits

    32 min
  6. 06/10/2024

    'Fowl Play' - Gobble up some comedic horror

    Come one, come all, let us flock together as we take you under our wing for another new episode of Script Roulette! We're so excited to share some amazing new radio play stories from local creatives in Naarm (Melbourne) Script Roulette is proudly supported by Arts Centre Melbourne and Ticketek as a part of PLAY This episode features the work of Gillian Langford as we unpack an oddly feathery conspiracy in her story 'Fowl Play' - a body/creature horror-comedy disguised as a police pocedural If you live in Naarm and are interested in joining the Script Roulette Collective, head to the link below and fill out the expression of interest form! ⁠https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2024/festivals-and-series/play/script-roulette⁠ 'Fowl Play' Written and Directed by Gillian Langford Voice Actors (in order of appearance) DC Jones - Ainhoa Barriola Fontana DC Kilsyth - Persephone Waxman Brennan Ellis - Benny Redfern Nora - Marceline di Bartelomeo Mel - Stella Misa Kevin - Mark Spencer Musical score by Thomas Fernando and Ariella Gordon Recording and Editing by Benny Redfern Co-created by Evrim Şen and Benny Redfern with support from Joshua Cowie - Creative Producer at The Channel @ The Arts Centre Melbourne (00:00:00) Intro and Acknowledgement of Country (00:01:16) Host introduction with Benny and Evrim (00:03:48) Interviews with the writer/director, Gillian Langford and member of the cast, Marceline di Bartelomeo (00:12:26) Credits for 'Fowl Play' (00:13:08) Our Feature Presentation 'Fowl Play' by Gillian Langford (00:25:41) Host Debrief Evrim and Benny discuss their favourite bits

    31 min

About

A random prompt; a random script; a random writer; every episode. The Script Roulette Podcast offers a space for up and coming story tellers to : - write and have their work produced. - act or compose and build a portfolio - audio production work and experience - learn and readily access the behind the scenes production of an audio drama. From the writing process, actors' cold reads to the listening parties of the polished works. We’re here to expose new stories, new writers and the creative process of producing a play! Supported by Arts Centre Melbourne in conjunction with Ticketek