Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium

PAST LIVES AMUSEMENT PARK

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:24:06 -0500

Recorded live from the Swedish American Museum in Chicago on October 22, 2023, Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents PAST LIVES AMUSEMENT PARK, featuring the talents of Joy Thorbjornsen Coates, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Kristina Schramm, Stan Winiarski, Trina Kakacek and foley artist Ele Matelan.

Featured writers: THE FARAWAY TREE by Evan Baughfmann, ANNABELLE LEE by Edgar Allan Poe, JOHN MORTONSON'S FUNERAL by Ambrose Bierce, LULLABYE by Ele Matelan, the hand washing courtesy of William Shakespeare, and all other writings from the Collected Creepy Works of Trina Kakacek.

Directing by Trina Kakacek. Sound design by Ele Matelan and Trina Kakacek.

Additional music Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Special thanks to the Swedish American Museum in Chicago.

10th Anniversary Approximately 20-Minute Variety Hour "Holiday Special"

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 16:30:56 -0600

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents our 10th Anniversary Approximately 20-Minute Variety Hour “Holiday Special,” featuring the talents of Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Stan Winiarski, and special guest Kristina Schramm. In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, we’ve included our first episode of Fridgerton—and maybe we had a bit too much eggnog because we had more than one hiccup. Dare we say “outtake?” No, because we left it in! It’s the holiday after all.

Writing and other lame ideas by Trina Kakacek, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Michael John Kelly and Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

THE COMMERCIAL SHOW

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:44:37 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium’s 10th Anniversary Season presents THE COMMERCIAL SHOW, a celebration of our favorite bogus contrived, fictitious, false, phony-baloney, pretend, put-on, sham commercials featured in the past 10 years. We’re still waiting for some clever inventor out there to bring some of these brilliant products to life—so consider this your friendly reminder. And now, a word from our fake sponsors…

Small Fish Radio Theatre’s 10th Anniversary Commercial Show featured the talents of Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, and Stan Winiarski. Writing by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly. Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

10th Anniversary Season presents LOCKED IN!

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:30:04 -0500

Recorded live from the Swedish American Museum in Chicago on October 23, 2022, Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents its first live show since before times—LOCKED IN!

Our 2022 horror show opens with an original song, WELCOME TO THE HOUSE OF FEAR by Small Fish Radio Theatre co-producer, voice actor, and singer/songwriter MJ Kelly. Five short plays follow.

SUPPLY CLOSET by Christina Meyer. Milwaukee area playwright Christina Meyer is a family medicine physician who loves aerial arts and hanging upside down.

A MIDNIGHT SNACK by Ken Teutsch. Writer, performer and Arkansas native Ken Teutsch enjoys keeping people guessing as to whether he is a clever musical comedian, or simply a bad musician.

THE MOONCUSSER by Greg Tulonen. Greg Tulonen, who lives in Auburn Maine, writes novels and films, short stories and comic books, web series and stage plays, and an occasional audio horror short.

PEACHY KEEN by Sophia Vitkovitsky. Sophia Vitkovitsky is a popular Toronto hermit who chooses to remain a riddle wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma, covered in creamy, milk chocolate—which is what can happen when you eat a Hershey bar too close to the radiator.

THE HOARD by Chicago playwright Trina Kakacek, who has been known to talk to dead ancestors, and their toys, almost daily.

Featured artists: Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, and Stan Winiarski, with special guest Kristina Schramm.

Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

TAVERN OF LOST SOULS by MJ Kelly

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:05:38 -0500

TAVERN OF LOST SOULS by MJ Kelly opened Small Fish Radio Theatre’s 2015 live recording of A GATHERING OF SPIRITS at Simon’s Tavern in Chicago. TAVERN OF LOST SOULS is based on the story of the painted mural of The Deer Hunter's Ball in Simon's Tavern and the ghosts that are said to haunt the bar.

NIGHT SWIM by Trina Kakacek

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:42:14 -0500

NIGHT SWIM by Trina Kakacek was first heard during Halloween week in 2014 and released as part of NOT YOUR AVERAGE HORROR SHOW. Featured talent: Cat Dean, MJ Kelly.

ENTITY by Thomas J. Misuraca

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:25:55 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre’s 2015 live recording of A GATHERING OF SPIRITS at Simon’s Tavern also featured ENTITY by Thomas J. Misuraca. Artists: Michael Herzovi, MJ Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

BRING HIM BACK by Evan Baughfman

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:34:18 -0500

On October 25, 2015, Small Fish Radio Theatre recorded A GATHERING OF SPIRITS live at Simon’s Tavern in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Evan Baughfman's radio play, BRING HIM BACK, was part of that incredible show. Featured Artists: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, MJ Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

WHEN DEATH KNOCKS by Helen Valenta

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:42:14 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre listeners first heard WHEN DEATH KNOCKS by Helen Valenta in 2014 as part of NOT YOUR AVERAGE HORROR SHOW. Featured Talent: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, and MJ Kelly.

CICADA KILLERS from 2013's A GRISLY FEAST

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:58:26 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre’s 10th Anniversary Horror Show Retrospective presents CIDADA KILLERS by MJ Kelly, with a little help from his friends. This song debuted in our first horror show, A GRISLY FEAST, recorded LIVE at Victory Gardens Theater and presented as part of Victory Gardens Theater Crip Slam in October 2013. Featured Talent: Cat Dean, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Michael Herzovi, and MJ Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre's 2021 Holiday Special

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 15:32:14 -0600

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents “The Approximately 20-Minute Variety Hour Holiday Special,” featuring the talents of Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Stan Winiarski, and special guests Eli Katz and Zev Katz Castellano.

Writing and other lame ideas by Trina Kakacek, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre's 2020 Holiday Show

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:52:47 -0600

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents "The GREAT Pandemic NOT Baking Show" by Trina Kakacek. Join us for our annual holiday show - where this year we create signature holiday dishes by foraging in the wilds of our own homes.

"The GREAT Pandemic NOT Baking Show" features Mark Kater, Eli Katz, Michael John Kelly, Sharon Phillips, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates and Stan Winiarski.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

2020 VIRTUALLY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Episode 6 — THE AUCTION by Trina Kakacek

In this episode's play, a family bequeaths heirlooms in an unorthodox way. Here's AUCTION by Trina Kakacek, featuring Eli Katz, Michael John Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. This episode's host is Stan Winiarski.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

2020 VIRTUALLY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 08:01:48 -0600

Episode 5 — THE COLLETTE by Michael John Kelly

This week’s short play asks the question, "Just how badly do we need paper?" Here's THE COLLETTE by Michael John Kelly, featuring Eli Katz and Michael John Kelly. And, a visit from Waylon and WIllie? No, it's Michael John Kelly with THE PLAYWRIGHT’S SONG, written by Michael John Kelly and Trina Kakacek. This week’s host is Mark Kater.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

2020 VIRTUALLY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Episode 4 — ITEM FOUR by Trina Kakacek

Ever wonder if we're being controlled by things we can't see or hear? Find out today in ITEM FOUR by Trina Kakacek.

Featuring Stan Winiarski as Norm, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates as Grace, and Eli Katz as Lurleen. Host Michael John Kelly.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

2020 VIRTUALLY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

Episode 3 — FULL CUSTODY by Michael John Kelly

FULL CUSTODY by Michael John Kelly explores the end of a relationship and who gets custody of certain items. Featuring Mark Kater and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, with host Sharon Phillips.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

2020 VIRTUALLY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

EPISODE 2 - LAST WORDS by Thomas J. Misuraca

Ever wondered what would happen if you tried planning your last words? Find out in LAST WORDS by Thomas J. Misuraca of Tarzana, California. Featuring Stan Winiarski as Ed, Michael John Kelly as Brian, and Sharon Phillips as Nurse. With host Eli Katz.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

2020 VIRTUALLY SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600

EPISODE 1 - INCUBATION PERIOD by Trina Kakacek

INCUBATION PERIOD by Trina Kakacek asks the age-old question, can a woman obsessed with right angles and a man who eats them find love in the public library?

INCUBATION PERIOD features Sharon Phillips as Lucy, Stan Winiarski as Lester, and Mark Kater as the Narrator.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

PAGE NOT FOUND, a very short play by Trina Kakacek

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500

This year, mindful of the number of distressing events we are being subjected to on a daily basis, we offer a teeny-tiny bit of virtual horror in the spirit of the season.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents our 2020 Horror Show: PAGE NOT FOUND, a very short play by Trina Kakacek. Recorded somewhere in the ether, PAGE NOT FOUND features the talents of Eli Katz, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, and Stan Winiarski.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW. EPISODE 7 (August 12, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Mia McCullough, Tom Misuraca, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW. EPISODE 6 (August 5, 2020) features an original song, Distance by Pamela Juelharte.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW. EPISODE 5 (July 29, 2020) features the talents of Evan Baughfman, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Trina Kakacek, Donna Latham, Tom Misuraca and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW. EPISODE 4 (July 22, 2020) features the talents of Michael Herzovi, Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Eli Katz, MJ Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW. EPISODE 3 (July 15, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Joy Thorbjornsen Coates, Stan Winiarski, and an original song by John Green.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW. EPISODE 2 (July 8, 2020) features the talents of Michael Herzovi, Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Thomas J. Misuraca, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY 6-MINUTE SOCIAL DISTANCE SHOW. EPISODE 1 (July 1, 2020) features the talents of Michael Herzovi, Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Eli Katz, MJ Kelly, Joy Thorbjornsen Coates, and Helen Valenta.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 20 (May 13, 2020) features the talents of Charlotte Mae Ellison, Michael Herzovi, Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 19 (May 11, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Sat, 09 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. The two pieces in EPISODE 18 (May 9, 2020) fit together so beautifully we couldn’t resist adding a few minutes. Thus we bring you THE APPROXIMATELY SEVEN-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SPECIAL, featuring a testimonial experienced and posted on Facebook by Jonathon Pitts,
performed by Michael Herzovi, with Elyse Kakacek (piano); and
WE ALL WEAR MASKS, an original song written and performed by Christina Hatherly.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 17 (May 7, 2020) features the talents of Sandy Caccavale, Michael Herzovi, Trina Kakacek, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 16 (May 5, 2020) features the talents of Michael Herzovi and an original song written and performed by Michael John Kelly.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Sun, 03 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 15 (May 3, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 14 (May 1, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 13 (April 29, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 12 (April 27, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 11 (April 25, 2020) features the talents of Mark Kater and Michael John Kelly.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 10 (April 23, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Eli Katz, Michael John Kelly, Karen Kerbis, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 9 (April 21, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Eli Katz, Michael John Kelly, Karen Kerbis, and Joy Thorbjornsen Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 8 (April 19, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Eli Katz, Karen Kerbis, Joy Thorbjornsen Coates and an original song written and performed by Michael John Kelly.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 7 (April 17, 2020) features the talents of Kat Evans, Eli Katz, Michael John Kelly, Brian Pastor, and John Weagly.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 6 (April 15, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Eli Katz, Michael John Kelly, Karen Kerbis and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 5 (April 13, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Eli Katz, Michael John Kelly, Karen Kerbis and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 4 (April 11, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates — with an original song by John and Rich Green.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 3 (April 9, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Eli Katz, Mark Kater, Karen Kerbis, Brian Pastor, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates and John Weagly.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 2 (April 7, 2020) features the talents of of Seth Freeman, Trina Kakacek, Eli Katz, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, Karen Kerbis, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates and an original song performed John Green and Joe Wright.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 5-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theater and Thespinarium presents THE APPROXIMATELY FIVE-MINUTE SHELTER IN PLACE SHOW. EPISODE 1 (April 5, 2020) features the talents of Trina Kakacek, Eli Katz, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, Karen Kerbis and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

2019 Approximately 20-Minute Holiday Special

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0600

Small Fish Radio Theatre once again takes a slight detour into the holiday season with THE 2019 APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL. As you listen, imagine a holiday party with drinking——lots of drinking. In fact, we recommend enjoying a favorite beverage while listening.

THE 2019 APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL was written by Trina Kakacek, MJ Kelly, and Mark Kater. The podcast features Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, and Stan Winiarski. Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 60-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR: 2019 HORROR EDITION

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 20:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre presents portable horror for the ear: THE APPROXIMATELY 60-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR: HORROR EDITION, our 2019 horror show recorded live at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

The menu for THE APPROXIMATELY 60-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR: 2019 HORROR EDITION slices up ten horrific delights:

HONEY CAKE by Kevin Folliard of LaGrange, Illinois
THE HAG by Robert Herrick of Dean Prior, Devon, England
WHISPER MUSIC by Lindsay Adams of St. Louis, Missouri
OFF THE WALL by Laurie Specter of Seattle, Washington
EXTERMINATE by Evan Baughfman of Long Beach, California
THE BOY WHO DREW CATS by Greg Lam of Boston, Massachusetts
A FAMILIAR FEELING by Evan Baughfman of Long Beach, California
WEATHER REPORT by Trina Kakacek of Chicago, Illinois
CAPTIVE by Joe Griffin of Chicago, Illinois
I FELT A FUNERAL IN MY BRAIN by Emily Dickenson of Amherst, Massachusetts

THE APPROXIMATELY 60-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR: 2019 HORROR EDITION features the talents of Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, and Stan Winiarski. Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 30

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 29

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Week 29 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Once Upon A Thespinarium
Bad Poetry With Jokes
Arts Calendar
Real Lives Of..."Penetration Testers”
The Assisters
Fashion Report
Better Health Watch
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Lottery Of The Absurd
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly. Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Special Guest: Audie Award winning voice actor, Stan Winiarski. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 28

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Week 28 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Real Lives Of..."Doll Hair Stylists"
Breaking News
Fashion Report
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Better Health Watch
Arts Calendar
Soap Opera
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Bastardpiece Theatre

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Special Guest: Audie Award winning voice actor, Stan Winiarski. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 27

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0600

Week 27 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Better Health Watch
Once Upon A Thespinarium
Fashion Report
Bad Poetry With Jokes
Real Lives Of..."Professional Apologizers"
Arts Calendar

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:19:38 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre presents portable horror for the ear: A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER, our 2018 horror show recorded live at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood.

The menu for A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER slices up nine horrific delights:

LIVING by Nick Maynard of Manchester, England
DJINN by Kevin Folliard of LaGrange, Illinois
GUTS by Evan Baughfman of Long Beach, California
THE OASIS by Vincent S. Hannam of Minneapolis, Minnesota
THE BUBAK by Julia Everitt of Waterford, Michigan
INSECTICIDAL by Thomas J. Misuraca of Tarzana, California
BLACK HEARTS by Trina Kakacek of Chicago, Illinois
LOST OVERBOARD by Mark Kater of Skokie, Illinois
BODY LANGUAGE by Rita Anderson

A NIGHT TO DISMEMBER features the talents of Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 26

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Week 26 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
The Assisters
Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror
Bad Poetry With Jokes
Real Lives Of..."Paper Towel Smellers"
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Small Fish Radio Fashion Report
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Podstagram
Fry It With Fred

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly. Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Special Guests: Mark Kater and Sharon Phillips. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 25

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Week 25 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Once Upon a Thespinarium, A Weekly Flash Fairy Tale To Keep You Dreaming
A New And Improved Holy Mackerel School Of Etiquette
Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror
Small Fish Radio Arts Calendar
Real Lives Of..."Professional Cuddlers"
Small Fish Radio Health Watch
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Podstagram
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Bastardpiece Theatre

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 24

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Week 24 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Fry It With Fred
The Assisters
Small Fish Radio Fashion Segment
Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror
Bad Poetry With Jokes
Real Lives Of... "Stand In Liners"
A Tiny Rock Opera
Small Fish Radio Health Watch
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Podstagram

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Special Guests: Mark Kater and Sharon Phillips. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 23

Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Week 23 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Once Upon A Thespinarium: A Flash Fairy Tale to Keep You Dreaming
Real Lives Of…"Chicken Sexers"
Small Fish Arts Calendar
This Week In Better Health
Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror
Podstagram
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Bastardpiece Theatre

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 22

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Week 22 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Poems That Almost Were
Bastardpiece Theatre
Real Lives Of… "Snake Milkers"
Once Upon A Thespinarium: A Flash Fairy Tale to Keep You Dreaming
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Podstagram

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Special Guest: Mark Kater. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 21

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Week 21 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
The Assisters; Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror
Poems That Never Were Or Will Be
Real Lives Of… "Fortune Cookie Writers"
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Podstagram
A Song: “Tell Me Who I Am”

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 20

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Week 20 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Once Upon A Thespinarium - A Flash Fairy Tale To Keep You Dreaming
Real Lives Of… "Professional Mourners"
Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes
Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror
Podstagram
This Week In Collective Anxiety
Bastardpiece Theatre

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 19

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500

“NEW AND IMPROVED” Got your attention? Good! Welcome to Week 19 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week we introduce *new segments*:
*Real Lives Of…*
Holy Mackerel School Of Etiquette
The Assisters
*Marlin McJerkins Adventures In Everyday Horror*
*Radio Enlightenment With Yoga And Horoscopes*
*Podstagram*
*This Week In Collective Anxiety*

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE POSSIBLY DRUNKEN APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600

In celebration of the Holiday Season, Small Fish Radio Theatre's APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is taking a slight detour by way of our holiday party and some beer. And so, we bring you THE POSSIBLY DRUNKEN APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL. Yes, that's a very long title for such a short podcast.

THE POSSIBLY DRUNKEN APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL was primarily written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly, and the beer we were drinking during the recording.

Our Holiday Special features the talents of Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

TALES OF DREAD

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500

In the spirit of the season, Small Fish Radio Theatre brings you portable HORROR for the ear: TALES OF DREAD, our 2017 horror show recorded live at the Swedish American Museum in Andersonville in Chicago.

TALES OF DREAD offers the following treats:

BASEMENT GOBLIN by Kevin M. Folliard of LaGrange, Illinois
SKELETON WOMAN by Mark Kater of Skokie, Illinois
RETRIBUTION by Marie Anderson of LaGrange, Illinois
ONNA by Ryan Dean Mullenix of El Paso, Texas
MIGRAINE by Trina Kakacek of Chicago, Illinois
"VIR.ON.I.C.A." by Theresa Stefaniak of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
THE CREAKY DOOR by Evan Baughfman of Long Beach, California.

TALES OF DREAD features the talents of Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 17

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Week 17 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR was recorded live at Chicago Dramatists on June 19, 2017.

This week:
Soapanovaletta, A Teeny, Tiny Soap Opera Telanovaletta
Bad Poetry Corner With Jokes, Including A Visit From Harold
Barnyard Classics
Cooking With Joy
America's Got Limericks
Lottery of the Absurd

This week's episode of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly, with contributions by Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, and Thomas J. Misuraca.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 16

Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Week 16 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR was recorded live at Chicago Dramatists on June 19, 2017.

This week:
Once Upon A Thespinarium, A Flash Fairy Tale To Keep You Dreaming
This Week in Alternative Facts
Cooking With Joy
Word of the Week
The Assisters
Lottery of the Absurd
Tabby Flufferwinkle Cat's Private Eye

This week's episode of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly, with contributions by Thomas J. Misuraca and Mark Kater.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 15

Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Week 15 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR was recorded live at Chicago Dramatists on June 19, 2017.

This week:
Soapanovaletta, A Teeny, Tiny Soap Opera Telanovaletta
Bad Poetry Corner With Jokes, Including A Visit From Harold
Cooking With Joy
Word of the Week
Barnyard Classics
Lottery of the Absurd

This week's episode of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Thomas J. Misuraca, Mark Kater, Trina Kakacek, and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 14

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500

Week 14 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR was recorded live at Chicago Dramatists on June 19, 2017.

This week:
Once Upon A Thespinarium, A Flash Fairy Tale To Keep You Dreaming
Middle Aged Fantasy
Uncle Bottom's Truth Telling Minute
The Assisters
Soapanovaletta, A Teeny, Tiny Soap Opera Telanovaletta

This week's episode of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 13

Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 13 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Song Parodies
Lottery of The Absurd
Cooking With Joy
The Assisters
America's Got Limericks
This Week In Alternative Facts
A Special Middle Aged Fantasy Soap Opera

This week's episode of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek, Michael John Kelly, John Tomkiw, and the rest of us.

Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 12

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 12 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Once Upon a Thespinarium, A Weekly Flash Fairy Tale;
Episode 4 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Tabby Flufferwinkle. Cat's Private Eye!” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Middle Aged Fantasy
Opera In The Shower Quotes
The Assisters
Bad Poetry Corner and Jokes

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Special Guest Artist Elyse Kakacek. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 11

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 11 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Episode 3 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Tabby Flufferwinkle. Cat's Private Eye!” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Cooking With Joy
Barnyard Classics: Guinea Pig Medea
Opera In The Shower Quotes
Lottery of the Absurd

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 10

Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 10 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week: Once Upon a Thespinarium, A Weekly Flash Fairy Tale
Episode 2 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Tabby Flufferwinkle. Cat's Private Eye!” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Bad Poetry Corner and Jokes
Words of Wisdom with Master Kater

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 9

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 9 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Barnyard Classics - Moby Dick
Cooking With Joy
Bad Poetry Corner With Jokes, Including A Visit From Harold
Opera In The Shower Quotes
Lottery Of The Absurd
Episode 1 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Tabby Flufferwinkle. Cat's Private Eye!” by Thomas J. Misuraca.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 8

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 8 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
The final episode of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Cooking with Joy
“This Day in History of the Future” by John Tomkiw
Once Upon A Thespinarium, a Weekly Flash Fairy Tale

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre Ensemble: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, Michael John Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Guest Vocal Artist: Eleanor Katz. Directing, music and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 7

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 7 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Barnyard Classics
Episode 7 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Lottery of the Absurd
Once Upon A Thespinarium, a Weekly Flash Fairy Tale
Middle Aged Fantasy
A Visit From Harold

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 6

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 6 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Episode 6 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Cooking With Joy
Once Upon A Thespinarium, a Weekly Flash Fairy Tale
Lottery Of The Absurd
Bad Poetry Corner With Jokes

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 5

Sun, 08 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600

Week 5 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Barnyard Classics
Bad Poetry Corner With Jokes, Including A Visit From Harold
“This Day in History of the Future” by John Tomkiw
Episode 5 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - New Year's Day Special

Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600

In celebration of the New Year, Small Fish Radio Theatre's APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is departing from its usual randomness to feature some stories we've collected. And, of course, the episode 4 of "Light Shadows." Happy New Year. Enjoy.

This week:
"The Case of the Stolen Smell," a Judge Ooka story from Japanese folklore as told by Mark Kater
"Old Men With Small Dogs" by John Tomkiw
Episode 4 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca
"How The Squirrel Saved The Fly," a story written and told by MT Cozzola with accompaniment by Dave Beldon

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 3

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600

Week 3 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Barnyard Classics
Episode 3 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Middle-Aged Fantasy
Lottery of the Absurd
Once Upon A Thespinarium, a Weekly Flash Fairy Tale

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 2

Sun, 11 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600

Week 2 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Once Upon A Thespinarium, a Weekly Flash Fairy Tale
Bad Poetry Corner With Jokes, Including An Unexpected Visit From Harold
“This Day in History of the Future” by John Tomkiw
Lottery of the Absurd
Episode 2 of the Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 1

Sun, 04 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600

Week 1 of THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR, Small Fish Radio Theatre's weekly podcast featuring just about anything!

This week:
Barnyard Classics
The First Episode of the new Three-Minute Soap Opera: “Light Shadows” by Thomas J. Misuraca
Lottery of the Absurd
Bad Poetry Corner With Jokes
Once Upon A Thespinarium, a Weekly Flash Fairy Tale
Middle-Aged Fantasy

THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR is written by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE CREATURES INSIDE

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0500

In the spirit of the season, Small Fish Radio Theatre brings you portable HORROR for the ear: THE CREATURES INSIDE, our 2016 horror show recorded in an undisclosed haunted location in Chicago.

THE CREATURES INSIDE features the following treats:
FEAR ITSELF by Tom Misuraca of Tarzana, California
CREATURES by John Fisher of Chicago, Illinois
OVERHEARD CELLPHONE CONVERSATION by John Tomkiw of Chicago
THE HEART EATER by Mark Kater of Chicago
PRINCESS AND THE PEA by John Tomkiw of Chicago
THE PHONE CALL by James Ferguson of Plainville, Massachusetts
LOUD MOUTHS by Evan Baughfman of Long Beach, California.

THE CREATURES INSIDE was performed by Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Sharon Phillips, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

A GATHERING OF SPIRITS - Recorded Live at Simon's Tavern in Chicago

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 00:00:00 -0500

In the spirit of the season, Small Fish Radio Theatre brings you portable HORROR for the ear: A GATHERING OF SPIRITS, our 2015 horror show recorded live at Simon’s Tavern in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois on Sunday, October 25, 2015.

A GATHERING OF SPIRITS features the following:

TAVERN OF LOST SOULS, a song by Michael John Kelly of Chicago, Illinois

BRING HIM BACK by Evan Baughfman of Long Beach, California

ENTITY by Thomas J. Misuraca of Tarzana, California

A BOY AND HIS DOG by Rod McFadden of Martinez, California

RESURRECTION FOR DUMMIES by Rhea MacCallum of Los Angeles, California

HOME BURIAL by Trina Kakacek of Chicago, Illinois

AN ACQUIRED TASTE by Terry Selucky of Sherman Oaks, California.

Featured Artists: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, MJ Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates.

Directing, Music and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

THE INEVITABLE HOUR

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0500

THE INEVITABLE HOUR was featured in the 2015 Atlanta Fringe Audio Festival from May 25 through Jun 12, 2015. This podcast presents highlights from previous Small Fish Radio Theatre podcasts.

EXIT 34 by J. Weintraub
CICADA KILLERS - a song by Michael John Kelly
WHEN DEATH KNOCKS by Helen Valenta
NIGHT SWIM by Trina Kakacek
FLATTENED FAUNA BAR AND GRILL - a song by Jim Gustafson

Small Fish Radio Thespinarians: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates
Directing and sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly.

CHICKEN!

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre presents, CHICKEN! – a show unlike any podcast we’ve done before. Bringing in top talent from around the globe: Broadway, Hollywood, Bollywood, London’s Old Vic, the Japanese Noh Theatre, The Brothers Karamazov, The Brothers Grimm, and the Kansas City Playhouse, we’ve spared no expense to bring you CHICKEN! Really, we spared no expense. This show will most certainly have every inhabitant in Foula begging for more – all 31 of them! You, too, will beg for more. Did we say we spared no expense to bring you this fine entertainment? CHICKEN! features the talents of Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Writing, directing, and sound design by Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly. Additional music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ : "Meatball Parade," "Two Finger Johnny," "Winner Winner!," "Run Amok," "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys," "Glee Club Polka," "Four Beers' Polka," and "Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices."

NOT YOUR AVERAGE HORROR SHOW

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0500

In the spirit of the season, Small Fish Radio Theatre brings you portable HORROR for the ear: eight short podcasts presented online from October 24th through Halloween, October 31, 2014 — brought together here as one complete show. NOT YOUR AVERAGE HORROR SHOW features the follow: 1) THE FARAWAY TREE by Evan Baughfman of Long Beach, California 2) AN ENCOUNTER IN GREENWICH VILLAGE by Hope Hommersand of Chicago, Illinois 3) RESERVING DEPARTURE by Barb Lhota of Chicago, Illinois 4) HAUNTED - A Poem by Debbie Finkelstein of Boston, Massachusetts 5) BASEMENT CRAWL written and performed by Michael Herzovi of Chicago, Illinois 6) NIGHT SWIM by Trina Kakacek of Chicago, Illinois 7) WHO ARE YOU WEARING? by Rhea MacCallum of Los Angeles, California 8) WHEN DEATH KNOCKS by Helen Valenta of Chicago, Illinois Featured Artists: Cat Dean, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Michael Herzovi and MJ Kelly Directing, Music and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

MERCURY CONSIDERS THE LAST LAYER - Live at the Biograph

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 19:30:00 -0500

A sexy melodramatic romp set in the dualistic world of burlesque, MERCURY CONSIDERS THE LAST LAYER follows the age-old quest of finding one’s heart and one’s self. While the original version of MERCURY is a stage play, the playwright has adapted the play for radio, performed with live sound effects, audience participation and live music.

MERCURY CONSIDERS THE LAST LAYER features the talents of Cat Dean, Charlotte Mae Ellison, Michael Herzovi, Mark Kater, MJ Kelly, Anthony Sanders, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Written, adapted and directed by Trina Kakacek. Sound design by Trina Kakacek.

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

THE ADVENTURES OF SKATER GIRL by Trina Kakacek

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:43:26 -0500

The Adventures of Skater Girl by Trina Kakacek is a compilation of five episodes recorded live at Chicago Fringe Festival, Victory Gardens Theater, and Chicago Dramatists in Chicago from September 2012 to March 2014. The Adventures of Skater Girl featured the talents of Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Erik Hetman, MJ Kelly and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Direction by Trina Kakacek. Sound design by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly.

INTOXICATED

Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents a Live Podcast Recording of INTOXICATED, recorded at Chicago Dramatists. Featured work: INTOXICATED BY YOU - a song by MJ Kelly. PROVERBS - a short play by Donna Latham. LAMENT OF A FAILED ALCOHOLIC - a poem by Rex McGregor. I FIND YOU INTOXICATED... I MEAN INTOXICATING - a short play by Helen Valenta. PINK THE CASHMERE SWEATER - lyrics by Trina Kakacek, musical interpretation by King Max. A GREAT CABBAGE - a short play by Wendy Schmidt. COME BY RUNNING - a song by King Max. HOW WE BEGAN - a short story by Richard Ballon. HEMLOCK MARTINI - a short play by Seth Freeman. NEW WEATHER - a poem by Christopher Locke. And the final episode of THE ADVENTURES OF SKATER GIRL by Trina Kakacek. Thespinarians: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, MJ Kelly and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Musical Director: Max Evrard. Associate Artist: Erik Hetman. Directed by Trina Kakacek. Sound Design by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and MJ Kelly. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium: Portable Theatre for the Ear. On the web at www.smallfishradio.com. Like Us on Facebook!

A GRISLY FEAST, Recorded Live at Victory Gardens Theater, in Chicago

Sun, 20 Oct 2013 19:30:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents a Live Podcast Recording of its first horror show: A GRISLY FEAST, recorded LIVE at Victory Gardens Theater and presented as part of Victory Gardens Theater Crip Slam. Featured work: LULLABY FOR MY LITTLE BOY - a poem by Thomas J. Misuraca. THE LATE MRS. CHADWICK - a short play by Phoebe Roberts. THE SKINNY MAN - a short play by Scott T. Barsotti. BENEATH THE WINDOW - a short story by Richard Ballon. FLATTENED FAUNA BAR AND GRILL - a song by Jim Gustafson. THE CURSE OF THE HORNED BABBY - a short play by Lisa Dillman. And a horrific episode of THE ADVENTURES OF SKATER GIRL by Trina Kakacek. Featured Talent: Cat Dean, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Michael Herzovi, and Michael John Kelly. Guest Artists: Erik Hetman and Max Evrard. Direction and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Michael John Kelly and Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium: Giving Voice to Small Fish in the Big Pond. On the web at www.smallfishradio.com. Like Us on Facebook!

A GRISLY FEAST, Recorded Live at Chicago Dramatists

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 19:30:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents a Live Podcast Recording of its first horror show: A GRISLY FEAST. Featured work: LULLABY FOR MY LITTLE BOY - a poem by Thomas J. Misuraca. THE LATE MRS. CHADWICK - a short play by Phoebe Roberts. THE SKINNY MAN - a short play by Scott T. Barsotti. BENEATH THE WINDOW - a short story by Richard Ballon. FLATTENED FAUNA BAR AND GRILL - a song by Jim Gustafson. THE CURSE OF THE HORNED BABBY - a short play by Lisa Dillman. And a horrific episode of THE ADVENTURES OF SKATER GIRL by Trina Kakacek. Featured Talent: Cat Dean, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Michael Herzovi, and Michael John Kelly. Guest Artists: Erik Hetman and Max Evrard. Direction and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Michael John Kelly and Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium: Giving Voice to Small Fish in the Big Pond. On the web at www.smallfishradio.com. Like Us on Facebook!

ATLAS INTERRUPTUS, A Collection of Journeys Without A Map - Live from Playwright's Pub at Chicago Dramatists

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 19:00:00 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents a Live Podcast Recording of 'ATLAS INTERRUPTUS, A Collection of Journeys Without A Map." Featured writers: Short Plays by J. Weintraub, Will Cooper, Lisa Dillman, and Trina Kakacek; a Spoken Word Performance by Lisa Scott; a Mini Musical, book, music, and lyrics by Tom Weber, an Original Song by Michael John Kelly. Featured Talent: Cat Dean, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Michael Herzovi, and Michael John Kelly. Guest Artists: Erik Hetman, Eleanor Katz, Linda Solotaire. Thespinarian In Training: Aeneas Hemphill. Direction and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Michael John Kelly and Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium: Giving Voice to Small Fish in the Big Pond. On the web at www.smallfishradio.com. Like Us on Facebook!

LOVE DEATH TEQUILA and ANTHROPOMORPHISM

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:05:02 -0500

From MAY 27 to JUNE 30, 2013 Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium was featured on ATLANTA FRINGE RADIO and the HEAR NOW FESTIVAL. In this podcast you'll hear highlights from Small Fish Radio Theatre's past year and preview of our upcoming July 15, 2013 show. Featured work: MY YETI DREAMS by Lisa Dillman; GOOSE NOIR by Wendy Schmidt; TEQUILA IN A TEACUP by Lisa Scott; HOW SQUIRREL SAVED FLY by MT Cozzola; APE by Will Cooper; and THE ADVENTURES OF SKATER GIRL by Trina Kakacek. The Thespinarians: Michael John Kelly, Cat Dean, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Michael Herzovi. Guest artists: Eleanor Katz, Dave Belden, and Tom Weber. Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Produced by Michael John Kelly and Trina Kakacek.

WHAT ABOUT LOVE? - Live from Playwright's Pub at Chicago Dramatists

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:29:53 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents a Live Podcast Recording of 'WHAT ABOUT LOVE?" Featured writers: Poetry by Will Cooper; Short Plays by Helen Valenta, Peter Thomas, James McLindon, Wendy Schmidt, and Trina Kakacek; Spoken word performances by M.T. Cozzola and Michael Herzovi; Musical performances by Time and Trouble, featuring Tom Weber, Linda Solotaire, and John Lauler. Featured talent: Cat Dean, Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates, Michael Herzovi, and Michael John Kelly. Direction and sound design byTrina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Michael John Kelly and Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium: Giving Voice to Small Fish in the Big Pond. www.smallfishradio.com.

The Adventures of Skater Girl and Other Stories, recorded live from the 2012 Chicago Fringe Festival

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:52:40 -0500

Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium presents its latest podcast episode, THE ADVENTURES OF SKATER GIRL AND OTHER STORIES, recorded live from the 2012 Chicago Fringe Festival on Saturday, September 8, 2012. This episode features three short plays: PURE MADNESS by Walt McGough, BODY FARM by Laurel Haines and THE ADVENTURES OF SKATER GIRL - EPISODE ONE by Trina Kakacek; two spoken word performances: SMALL SNAIL by Janna Sobel and TEQUILA IN A TEACUP by Lisa Scott; and a poem: APE by Will Cooper. Small Fish Radio Theatre Thespinarians: Cat Dean, Michael Herzovi, Michael John Kelly, and Joy Thorbjornsen-Coates. Directing and Sound Design by Trina Kakacek. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium would like to thank Chicago Fringe Festival, Chicago Dramatists, and Sound Advisor Max Kakacek. Special thanks to Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services for providing rehearsal space. Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium is produced by Trina Kakacek and Michael John Kelly. For more information, visit www.smallfishradio.com.