Sinopsis
Small Fish Radio Theatre and Thespinarium produces portable theatre for the ear. Since 2012 weve produced over 30 podcasts featuring the work of over 50 artists from around the world. Weve recorded live at Chicago Fringe, Chicago Dramatists, The Biograph at Victory Gardens Theatre, Simon's Tavern and the Swedish American Museum in Andersonville. Small Fish Radio Theatre was a top-featured podcast on Atlanta Fringe Audio for four years running. Whether recorded before a live audience or in "a studio in an undisclosed location in Chicago", our podcasts are offered for free here on iTunes and via our website - smallfishradio.com.
Episodios
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 19
08/04/2018 Duración: 20min“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 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.
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THE POSSIBLY DRUNKEN APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR HOLIDAY SPECIAL
17/12/2017 Duración: 17minIn 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.
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TALES OF DREAD
29/10/2017 Duración: 01h01minIn 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 K
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 17
30/07/2017 Duración: 22minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 16
23/07/2017 Duración: 19minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 15
16/07/2017 Duración: 21minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 14
09/07/2017 Duración: 20minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 13
05/03/2017 Duración: 20minWeek 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 12
26/02/2017 Duración: 20minWeek 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 11
19/02/2017 Duración: 19minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 10
12/02/2017 Duración: 18minWeek 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 9
05/02/2017 Duración: 20minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 8
29/01/2017 Duración: 17minWeek 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 7
22/01/2017 Duración: 19minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 6
15/01/2017 Duración: 17minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 5
08/01/2017 Duración: 20minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - New Year's Day Special
01/01/2017 Duración: 19minIn 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 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://c
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 3
18/12/2016 Duración: 17minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 2
11/12/2016 Duración: 18minWeek 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 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.
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THE APPROXIMATELY 20-MINUTE VARIETY HOUR - Week 1
04/12/2016 Duración: 19minWeek 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 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.