Crooked Stories Theater

"I wanna know why!"
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode six of eight.
Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.
Son Rise: Nathan has his own dance with the devil.

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner
Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design

Steve Parker, Storyteller
​Jason Burroughs, Walt
Chris Head, The Preacher
Jack Parker, Nathan
Olivia Swad, Rachel
Jarret Giffis, Solomon
Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter
Ralph Duke, Nigel/James
Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor
Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics
Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson
​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed

Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

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"I swear it."
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode five of eight.
Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.
Sins Of The Father: Walt recalls the past decisions that led to this dangerous moment.

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner
Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design

Steve Parker, Storyteller
​Jason Burroughs, Walt
Chris Head, The Preacher
Jack Parker, Nathan
Olivia Swad, Rachel
Jarret Giffis, Solomon
Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter
Ralph Duke, Nigel/James
Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor
Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics
Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson
​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed

Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

"I don't want him here!"
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode four of eight.
Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.
Were It That Easy: Rachel seeks to satisfy a long-held grudge.

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner
Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design

Steve Parker, Storyteller
​Jason Burroughs, Walt
Chris Head, The Preacher
Jack Parker, Nathan
Olivia Swad, Rachel
Jarret Giffis, Solomon
Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter
Ralph Duke, Nigel/James
Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor
Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics
Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson
​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed

Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

"I'll ask again. Are you ready to dance with the devil?"
Series: Devil's Due, a supernatural Western
Written and Directed by Paul Knauer
Season one. Episode three of eight.
Devil's Due: A traveling gambler and his young protege in Wild West-era Kansas unknowingly stumble into a powerful foe’s plot to take down the gambler.
A Dance With the Devil: Walt's nemesis manipulates him into a dangerous decision.

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer/Showrunner
Justin Cook, Executive Producer/Original music/Sound design

Steve Parker, Storyteller
​Jason Burroughs, Walt
Chris Head, The Preacher
Jack Parker, Nathan
Olivia Swad, Rachel
Jarret Giffis, Solomon
Matt Candelario, Marvin/Bounty Hunter
Ralph Duke, Nigel/James
Harry Dyer, Dirk/Pastor
Drew Hudson, Stagecoach Driver/Hotel Manager/Atmospherics
Faith Beman, Woman Getting Robbed/Townsperson
​Paul Knauer, Man Getting Robbed

Content: Mild language and violence. Short scene with themes of suicide (ep. 5). Guns and gambling.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crooked-stories-theater/donations

Paul Knauer, Executive Producer, Writer and Director for Crooked Stories Theater and Devil's Due, interviews Justin Cook, Executive Producer and Sound Director, as the pair listen to Devil's Due Episode One together. Topics include sound design, writing challenges and the joys and frustrations of building an entire story world with only audio.

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