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"The question is...where is your sister?" Crooked Stories Theater's first feature-length production. Part one of four. INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS In a desperate bid to escape her abusive boyfriend, a woman rents a house in the country only to find it inhabited by the dangerous, manipulative spirit of a murderer with an ominous request: stop me from killing. Genre: Horror/Thriller RATED: EXPLICIT for language, violence and intense scenes of domestic abuse. Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer,  Writer, director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Tom Plott, Narrator Wren Haven Blackwell, Anne Nasim Benelkour, Percy Finley Stevens, Brax JordySword, A.J. Babylon Jones, Nancy Matt Candelario, Clyde Katie Dehnart, Linda Alana Rodriguez, Little Girl, Teenager with Flashlight Jakobi Kendrick, Teenager with Cellphone Chris Head, Teenager with Shotgun Dean Humphrey, Conway Son Eliza Runolfson, Mrs. Conway Ember Rae, Phone Voice, Scared Girl ​Jason Burroughs, Gus John Gibbons, Mr. Conway Jarret Griffis, Restaurant Patron Olivia Swad, Waitress Mitch Marianoff, Tow Truck Driver Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Crooked Stories Theater host Paul Knauer interviews two-time Emmy and Golden Globe winner Erik Bork (BAND OF BROTHERS, FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON) about evaluating and strengthening your story ideas. The conversation centers on Erik's book—The Idea: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage or Fiction. ERIK BORK'S WEBSITE: https://www.flyingwrestler.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two shorts from writer Warren Duncan Rats of a Feather: What's a love-struck rat to do? Genre: Romcom/Animated Crazy in Love: Can love find a way, even in the strangest of places? Genre: Romcom Format: Table Read Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Warren Duncan, Writer ​Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Rats of a Feather: Eliza Runolfson, Narrator ​Jason Burroughs, Marty Chris Head, Alfred Matt Candelario, Forman Ananya Barjatiya, Rita/Sofie Crazy in Love: Matt Candelario, Narrator Ananya Barjatiya, Ruby Chris Head, Henry Eliza Runolfson, Older Woman/Female group leader ​Jason Burroughs, Dr. Miller/Male nurse/Cook/John/Middle-aged man Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Nobody's ever put a nose out before." A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom's least capable Lord -- er, Lerd. Genre: Screwball comedy Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Director Matt Candelario, Assistant director Paul Knauer, Writer Tyler Red, Sound engineer Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Sir Abbott ​Jason Burroughs, Earl Tartar Harry Dyer, Lerd Paul Patrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton ​Jason Burroughs, Patrick Warbutton Chris Head, Sir Chester Jarret Griffis, Sir Simple Eliza Runolfson, Sir Betty the Bone Crusher Ed Harper, Sir Duncan Jack Parker, Trumpeter Dean Humphrey, Sir Edgar Phoebe Ryvicker, Sir So Confused Olivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean Mabeline Paul Knauer, Host Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Idiots. The lot of them." A band of misfit knights are called to serve the kingdom's least capable Lord -- er, Lerd. Genre: Screwball comedy Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Director Paul Knauer, Writer Tyler Red, Sound engineer Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Sir Abbott ​Jason Burroughs, Earl Tartar Patrick Warbutton, Sir Warbutton ​Jason Burroughs, Patrick Warbutton Chris Head, Sir Chester Jarret Griffis, Sir Who, Sir Simple, Sir Richard Ed Harper, Sir Duncan Jack Parker, Sir Everyone Dean Humphrey, Sir Edgar Ralph Duke, Sir What Phoebe Ryvicker, Sir So Confused Olivia Swad, Sir Jennifer Jean Mabeline ​Steve Parker, Sir Steve of Kansas Paul Knauer, Host, Sir He Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"I told you how to survive the morning." A delivery driver is pulled into a nightmare when a mysterious caller forces him to carry out a crime he can't escape. Genre: Crime/Thriller EXPLICIT: LANGUAGE Paul Knauer, Executive producer Paul Knauer, Director Steve Hyde, Writer Jakobi Kendrick, aka FunSizedJJ, Sound engineer Ben Fearn, Composer Cast Chris Head, Marty Jarret Griffis, Voice Eliza Runolfson, Claire ​Jason Burroughs, Harlan ​Steve Parker, Officer Paul Knauer, Host Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"I couldn’t let him arrest me." An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Stanley Eliza Runolfson, Stella Patrick Warbutton, Albert (Practical) Jason Burroughs, Albert (Vocalizations) Alana Rodriguez, Ellie Chris Head, Landlord Olivia Swad, Gina White Dean Humphrey, Stage Hand Matt Candelario, Patrick Warbutton Paul Knauer, Himself Matt Candelario, Joe Black Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Sometimes a goldfish can bring out the worst in you." An emotionally-stunted loner’s hard-charging goldfish forces him to confront his fears about the outside world. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Series Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer/Director Tyler Red, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast Matt Candelario, Stanley Eliza Runolfson, Stella Jason Burroughs, Albert Vocalizations/Shopkeeper Alana Rodriguez, Ellie Natasha Kee, Josephine Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman Paul Knauer, Himself Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of three shorts from writer Paul Knauer. Ole Bess' Bait Shop: "Finally hooked her, mama." Wanna catch something big? Choose the right bait. Genre: Creature Horror/Comedy How Paul Died: "Last night, I dreamt I died." It's Paul's last day. But, how will he go? Genre: Comedy Who Killed the Cat?: "Muffin was the only thing I loved." Somebody did it. Genre: Horror/Comedy Format: Table Read Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Paul Knauer, Writer Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Ole Bess' Bait Shop Jason Burroughs, Narrator Chris Head, Howard Olivia Swad, Vera Drew Hudson, Bruno How Paul Died Drew Hudson, Narrator Chris Head, Paul Olivia Swad, Christine Jason Burroughs, Dan, Leonard Who Killed the Cat? Chris Head, Narrator Jason Burroughs, Bert Olivia Swad, Muriel Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"There are 44 trillion known species with only 3% of the cosmos explored. But, we’re the aliens." First contact. In an Apple Store. Genre: Absurdist Comedy Short/Sketch Paul Knauer, Executive producer/Writer Gary Howell, Director Jason Burroughs, Sound design Ed Harper, Composer Cast (in order of Appearance) Dan O’Rourke, Radio Newsman Jason Burroughs, General/Member of Press Harry Dyer, Jerry Seinfeld/Newman Drew Hudson, Reporter #1/Member of Press Jack Parker, Reporter #2 Matt Candelario, Fox News Reporter Olivia Swad, MSNOW Reporter Chloe Cavelle, Fashion Weekly Reporter Paul Knauer, Member of Press Gary Howell, Apple Store Employee/Member of Press Ralph Duke, Member of Press Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Crooked Stories cast performs table reads of two dramatic shorts from writer Kathy Cranford. Buono Fortuna: "All she requires is an offering, you know. What would it hurt?" Imploring an ancient legend, a fisherman's desperate plea for good fortune goes awry. The Price She Paid: "That doesn’t change what comes now." During a road trip, a couple looks back on their life. Format: Table Read Genre: Drama Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Director Kathy Cranford, Writer Jason Burroughs, Sound Design Buono Fortuna Eliza Runolfson, Narrator Matt Candelario, John Jarret Giffis, Dub, Henry, TV News Anchor The Price She Paid Matt Candelario, Narrator Eliza Runolfson, Rita Jarret Giffis, Dave Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Turns out, being an unrepentant a*****e actually has consequences." A quiet, near-future murder mystery. Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Format: Standalone narrated short. Papers: A fastidious brother quietly restores order. Paul Knauer, Executive Producer Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Cast Matt Candelario, Narrator Ralph Duke, Edward Jarret Giffis, Amos Phoebe Ryvicker, Security Bot Larry Womac, Canadian Security Bot ​Paul Knauer, Android Content: Mild language and violence. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part three of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller ​Jason Burroughs, Walt Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part two of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller ​Jason Burroughs, Walt Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Devil's Due actors and producers discuss the series, behind the scenes happenings and the business and techniques around voice acting. Part one of three. Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western Written and Directed by Paul Knauer Discussion includes: Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design Steve Parker, Storyteller ​Jason Burroughs, Walt Jack Parker, Nathan Olivia Swad, Rachel Jarret Giffis, Solomon Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter Ralph Duke, Nigel/James Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands