Best Laid Schemes

Three men find their lives intertwining over and over again. Are the cosmically linked, or is it a coincidence?

Written and directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Evan Judway as the Narrator and every other character.

Music for this episode by Magnetic_Trailer,  Kevin McLeod, Steven Obrien, Rafael Krux, Alexander Nakarada, Frank Schroeter, and Trevor Tremaine who also composed the theme music. Links to licenses in the show notes.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. You can purchase her memoir Tangerine Vagina. You know what? Just Google it. From work. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver. 

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions. You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag. Shirts, stickers, magnets, phone cases, pillows–yeah, we’ve got pillows. And Gina Engendered masks to cover up those lip tattoos. 

While we don’t have any more fictional stories this season, I will be dropping some interviews with cast, crew, and fans. You can get these safely delivered to you without having to think about it if you just click the Follow Button on your app.

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Scheming Weasel (faster version) by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4326-scheming-weasel-faster-version
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Informative Pizzicato by Steven OBrien
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10920-informative-pizzicato
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Shenanigans by Steven OBrien
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9964-shenanigans
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Cheerful Birds  by Raf

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

A homicidal senior citizen confesses to the murder of a family in a non-traditional way.

Signs was written and directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Trudy Leonard as Madeline McGlynn

Music for this episode by Marc Corominas. 

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Her memoir, Tangerine Vagina, is available for public consumption.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions . You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag including so many kitty cat shirts 

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 20: “10 Seconds.” 

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

The bizarre death of the town eccentric has people vying for his collection of Christian memorabilia, and the town barber has something to say about it.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau

Elliott Bales as the Narrator

Aryeh Krause-Nadler as Scooter Friendly

Hannah Church as Charsey

Christa Burton as Susabeth

Hannah Dorph as the store clerk

Music for this episode by Johnny Dodds Trio, Frisco 'Jass' Band, George Lewis & His New Orleans Stompers, and Eddie Lang, all courtesy of Open Music Archive

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions  You can also head over to TeePublic.com/mauhaus for some great podswag including so many kitty cat shirts 

MauHaus Productions is hosting a writing contest to find new stories for Season Three. Head over to ablindplaypodcast.com and click on the season three link or go directly to filmfreeway.com/ablindplay

One grand prize winner will also get $300 in cash.  

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the sho

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

Greetings from Haiti and Hotel del Sol were both written and directed by Michael Mau

In "Greetings from Haiti," feeling guilty for his complacency, a man finally decides to lend a hand to the cause and finds himself alone in a tent in post-earthquake Haiti.

"Greetings from Haiti" stars Elliott Dixon as Paul.

Music for this episode by Teo Dholina

In "Hotel del Sol" a politician tries to make the fruits of his adultery disappear as a young man finds he is more like his estranged father than he knew.

"Hotel del Sol" stars Galinsky as the Narrator

Mustapha Slack as the Senator

And Ronald Woodhead as William

Music for this episode “Evil Minded Blues” by Virginia Liston courtesy of Open Music Archive

Trevor Tremaine composed the theme music.

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

When tragedy befalls the neighbor of a retired woman, she learns more about the woman than she ever expected.

"Marlboros, the King and 8 O'clock Bean" was written and directed by Michael Mau and stars 

Annie Weaver as the narrator 

Sandra Jones as Lavinia 

Catherine Gaffney as Jolene 

Mustafa Slack as Curtis  

Ari Kraus Nadler as Hardy

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Additional music for this episode by MusicLFiles:
The following music was used for this media project:

1. Music: Piano In Blues by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7495-piano-in-blues
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
2. Music: Deep And Sweet Sleeping by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6211-deep-and-sweet-sleeping
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
3. Music: Moon Reflections [Full version] by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10770-moon-reflections-full-version
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
4. Music: Jazz In The Soul by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6334-jazz-in-the-soul
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
5. Music: Soothing Piano Background by MusicLFiles
   1. Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8751-soothing-piano-background
   2. License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

I would also like to thank Seed and Spark and our generous contributors who helped make this show possible

Brad Paynter
Missy Johnston
Reeve Hutchens
Sloan Scroggin
Annie Bruner Scott 
Mike Labbadia
CA Holloway

You can find out more about our cast and crew at

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

A man with a severe sleep disorder becomes the star of his own reality TV show, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend.

Sleepwalker X was written and directed by Michael Mau

And stars 

• Michael Mau as Wesley
• Elizabeth Pan as Joe
• Rich Greene as Derek Nikitas
• Elliott Dixon as Chris, the director
• Hannah Dorph as Rita

Additional voices for the ART Network commercials provided by
Juan Pablo Suarez
Christa Burton
Matt Hudgens
Evan Judway

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Additional music for this episode by MusicLFiles, Caffeine Creek Band, QubeSounds, Edvard Grieg, Mykola Sosin, Toma Mutiu, Zakhar Valaha, Nick Valerson, and DayFox

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

(TRIGGER WARNING–This episode focuses on sexual assault and gaslighting. Characters make direct references to rape.)

A woman who mocks the #metoo movement finds herself conflicted when she shares her own story and is called a liar.

Written and Directed by Michael Mau

CAST

• Naomi Grossman as the Narrator
• Chad Morgan as Gina
• Peter Evangelista as Ryan
• Anastasia Wilson as Paola
• Hannah Church as Bridget
• Brendan Bradley as Steve
• Juan Pablo Suarez as the Tattoo Artist

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine. 

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Additional Music

• Beethoven: Symphony no. 5 in Cm, Op. 67 - II. Andante con moto
• Chopin: Etude Op. 25 no. 5 in E minor - 'Wrong Note'
• Chopin: Nocturne in C sharp minor 'Lento con gran espressione', B. 49 (Op. posth.)
• Chopin: Sonata no. 2 in B flat minor 'Funeral march' - I. Grave, Doppio movimento
• Chopin: Ballade no. 1 in G minor, Op. 23
• Chopin: Preludes, Op. 28 - Nos. 4 ,5, 6
• Chopin: Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 no. 3
• Chopin: Fantaisie - Impromptu, Op. 66
• Chopin: Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 no. 1
• Chopin: Nocturne in E flat major, Op. 9 no. 2
• Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite no. 1, Op. 46 - III. Anitra's Dance
• Ravel: Pavane for a Dead Princess
• Vivaldi: Violin Concerto in F minor, RV 297 'Winter'

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who, as I say each week, has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

A rising musical star tries to keep a promise she made to her dying mentor and former lover. Inspired by the 2003 album This is Our North Dakota by No River City.

Written and Directed by Michael Mau

STARRING
Jennifer Keane as Corrine,

Todd Cattell as Charlie

Carrie Gibson as the narrator

With
Rich Green as Corrine’s father

Ryan Goffman as the Corrine’s Manager

And Toni Poe as Charlie’s Nurse

Musical accompaniment on the song "Muse" provided by Christopher vanBrackle

Music for this episode was written Drew de Man and performed by No River City.
“Visit Me”
“Corrinne"

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. Look for her memoir Tangerine Vagina where finer books are sold.

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who, as I say each week, has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Nest week on a Blind Play of Social Forces, Episode 14, Gina Engendered.

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

After his girlfriend Andi disappears, Michael desperately searches for her while struggling with his own identity separate from her. 

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
Michael Mau

STARRING

Danny Gavigan as Michael

Nneka as Andi

Reagan Prum as Errol

Ryan Goffman as Ross

Juan Pablo Suarez as Serge

Toni Poe as the Neighbor

And featuring Alton Leonard as the Neurologist

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine

With additional music by Kevin MacLeod and Aleksey Chistilin

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Writer, comedian, and actor Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

I also want to thank Seed & Spark and all of the show’s supporters for making season two possible:

I’ll be dropping names all season, but today I want to thank Amanda Holt, Aaron May, Aaron Kerfoot, Faith Jennings, Tony Sarrecchia, and Andi Hage after whom Andi was named.

Next week on A Blind Play of Social Forces: Episode 13, This is Our North Dakota

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Reawakening by Kevin MacLeod
Free download:

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.

A timid man with a dark secret tries to mend his broken relationship with his brother. 

The Man from the Egg was written and directed by Michael Mau,

And stars Andrew Hunter as Jamie

Bryce Townsend as Cliff

Annie Weaver as Mother

Christa Burton as the Balloon Lady

And introducing Lucien deMan y McGeehan as Young Jamie

The theme music was composed by Trevor Tremaine

With additional music by Alexander Nakarada, Aleksey Chistilin, and Serge Quadrado

Geneva Hicks created the podcast cover art

Additional sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Nina Dicker helped produce this episode. 

Special thanks to assistant casting director Annie Weaver who has been with me every step of the way.

You can find out more about our cast and crew at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions 

Music by Trevor Tremaine
Voices:
Aryeh Krause-Nadler 
Ethan Herschenfeld
Irene Santiago
Ronald Woodhead 
Danny Gavigan
Reagan Prum
Catherine Gaffney
Elizabeth Pan
Evan Judway
Bryce Townsend
Carrie Gibson
Jennifer Keane
Rich Greene

 If you aren’t already, please follow the show. Your podcast app should have a Follow Button. And please rate and review. Ratings and reviews are the lifeblood of podcasts, and they take so little time. Click those five stars. Tell us about your favorite episode. Share with friends and family. And thank you for listening.

All episodes written and directed by Michael Mau
Theme music composed by Trevor Tremaine
Main title artwork by Geneva Hicks

To find out more about our cast, to read the original short stories, or donate to the show so we can make an unforgettable second season, visit us at ablindplaypodcast.com or on Instagram @mauhausproductions.