31 episodes
A Blind Play Michael Mau
-
- Fiction
-
-
5.0 • 24 Ratings
-
From MauHaus Productions comes the anthology narrative podcast series A Blind Play of Social Forces. Radio Dramas for the 21st Century that explore the human condition and the social forces we must navigate.Adapted from the short fiction of Michael Mau, the first season challenges listeners with such topics as abuse, racism, transphobia, PTSD, and poverty. The stories also embrace family, grit, resilience, compassion, and platypuses. Season Two is focused on damaged relationships and lonely people looking for wholeness. In other words, humans.
-
Eye in the Garden
Send us a Text Message.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 MauSTARRINGElizabeth Pan as TheresaDrew Valins as MartenMichael Westmoreland as the NarratorTim Knutsen a...
-
Jumbie Daddy
Send us a Text Message.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.”.This episode was directed and edited by Michael MauSTARRINGBree Poppy as the NarratorAsiyih N'Dobe as AnneVivia Armstrong as Canny and MamaSherese Reddick as Gramma and Ms. RogersMichael Rodney as Canny’s Husband and Head Boy. Th...
-
Barbecue
Send us a Text Message.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 w...
-
The River
Send us a Text Message.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 MauSTARRINGRory Booth as JuliaR...
-
Processing
Send us a Text Message.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 MauSTARRINGThea Touchton as CharlotteMarkis Gallashaw as JamesKenya Cabine as SolomonEthan Hershenfeld as NikolaiCatherine Gaffney as the Receptionis...
-
Who Cares?
Send us a Text Message.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 MauSTARRINGIrene Santiago as JulieMonty as David...
Customer Reviews
Brilliant plays of human behavior
Michael and Annie collaborate curate craft write cast and execute unique tales from the depths and breadths of the human diaspora. A pleasure and privilege to work with them.
Courage,
Todd Cattell
You are not alone
This is the type of podcast that uplifts your heart with a cathartic release saying “you are not alone”.
Must listen!!
Brilliantly written short stories performed by a impressive cast of talented actors. A Blind Play of Social Forces offers an intense, provocative and moving glimpse into human nature. Noteworthy and compelling, these stories beg to be heard.