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Review: Friends Get More Than They Gambled on in Audio Drama "Penny Slots"

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Penny Slots Written and directed by Kim Hlavac Presented by the Open-Door Playhouse Premieres May 26, 2021, after which it is available permanently on www.opendoorplayhouse.org Image from opendoorplayhouse.com In the first verse of "Fly Me to the Moon," part of which plays to open Kim Hlavac's new short audio play Penny Slots , the speaker expresses a desire to experience new places, and for New Yorkers like Penny Slots ' Helen (Goreti da Silva), moving to Florida might indeed seem like relocating to Jupiter or Mars. Helen seems to be the most recent transplant among the trio of friends and former NYC residents. Early in the play, Helen's friends Kay (Carol Goldman) and Marie (Marla Cotovsky) chat about a man they know who gave up a rent-controlled apartment to decamp to L.A., a juxtaposition to their own move that also highlights that while you can take the New Yorker out of the City, you can't take the obsession with rent prices out of the New Yorker. A plan

News: Kevin Allison Hosts "Risk!" May 14th and Sidestreams "The Big Lebowski" May 20

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On the  RISK! livestream on Friday, May 14, Kevin Allison (MTV's The State ) will be hosting incredible true stories from J. Rohr, Ryan Estrada, Jenn Montooth, and Tianna Kerg. Also coming up, Allison will be hosting an interactive online viewing of THE BIG LEBOWSKI via Sidestream on Thursday, May 20.  RISK! Livestream Online Show When: Friday, May 14, 2021 | 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT Price: $15 (or FREE to any of their  Patreon members $25/month and above ) Description: Join Kevin Allison and a fantastic crew of storytellers for RISK!'s first online show of 2021! Anyone can register for and watch this show from anywhere in the world. Spread the word to all your friends around the world who might want to come. This show will be broadcast via a webinar format on Zoom.us , and will feature incredible true stories from J. Rohr, Ryan Estrada, Jenn Montooth, and Tianna Kerg. Ticket link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3016189393961/WN_-FFHSBU6RXOHNTKojqzXiA The Big Lebowski - Si

News: "Doggotainment" Live on Zoom: Bring Your Pet!

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  Photo courtesy Killy Dwyer WHAT: Sour Grapes Prods Presents A Killer Killy Dwyer production of  Doggotainment  as part of the Down To Clown Online Theater Festival . Written by Killy Dwyer, directed by Bricken Sparicano, DP: Craig Schober WHEN:  May 29th 5pm EST 2pm PST and June 2nd at 8:30 EST 5:30 PST WHERE:  Show is LIVE on Zoom! Tickets: $15 Created and performed by bi-coastal “Mock$tar” musician & performance artist Killy Dwyer and directed by ward-winning performer and Assistant Director of Live Interpretation for the Wildlife Conservation Society Bricken Sparacino,  Doggotainment  makes those pet Zoom bombings that anyone who has been working from home is familiar with all part of the show.  Get a new leash on life and let Killy and Tucker The Wonderpupper be your pack leaders for a power hour of pupper related Doggotainment,  with songs like “I Wanna Smell Your Butt,” “Boop The Snoot,” and “Dog In A Basket,” along with tricks, treats, and a Best in Show contest starring a