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In this comedy short featuring Mariah Furlow and Becca Russo, two roommates connect over the phone despite being separated by only their bedroom walls. Written by Ben F. Locke, the short premiered during our RATFest virtual Fringe festival in April 2020.  Also available to stream at YouTube.com/RandomActs. @random features audio content from Random Acts Network, producers of "Scary Stories Around the Fire," "The Last Podcast," "Channel 13," and more. Enjoy interviews, previews, bonus content and more. @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com

An FBI agent interrupts his colleague's vacation with an important update on their case. "Magnolia is Big and Strong" is written by Erika Hakmiller and features Ben F. Locke, Christian Siebert and Alexandra Alontaga. The play streamed live in April 2020 as part of the RATFest Digital Fringe Festival, with proceeds going to the Actors Fund.  @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Absolutely Amanda is a talented and BEAUTIFUL INFLUENCER based near Chicago !! It's time to get UP CLOSE & perSONAL!!! Amanda answers YOUR questions such as FILMS, FOOD, CELEBRITIES and MORE.  Thx 4 listening! Pls like & subscribe. @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

FELICIA (1965) shows the life of a young black girl in Los Angeles, California. The film presents her observations about life in a segregated community, expressing some of her hopes and frustrations.    Directed by Bob Dickson and Alan Gorg  Feat. Felicia Bragg   @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

A mother and son connect via video chat in this short play by Crystal Skillman (Mary & Max: The Musical, Adventure Time). Directed by Hersh Ellis, this early version of the script features Salma Shaw and Tony Aidan Vo, and was presented as part of the RATFest Digital Fringe Festival in April 2020.  Featuring "Deep in February" from Gaby Alter's "Yes Gabriel."   www.gabyalter.com  

In this unedited and unfiltered interview, host Ali Bailey chats with writer Crystal Skillman and director Hersh Ellis about their upcoming projects and what it's like to keep creating during a pandemic.  This episode of "In Conversation" discusses Crystal's short "Question" which is available to stream here on the feed as well as at youtube.com/randomacts.  @RandomActsNet randomactsnetwork.com  Crystal is an award-winning writer who creates darkly funny, high-concept work with heart and edge. Random Acts has been honored to produce her piece "The New World" live on stage in 2019 as well as part of our "Scary Stories" podcast (www.anchor.fm/scarystoriesra). She also served as a writer on our microbudget film "Scary Stories: Dark Web" which premiered in 2020 and features a cameo from horror legend Tony Todd.   As a playwright she is a four time NYT Critics’ Pick, as well as an award-winner as a bookwriter for the musical  MARY AND MAX  (with composer  Bobby Cronin ), and her comic book credits include work for Marvel and “Adventure Time”. You can watch the trailer of her NYTimes Critics’ Pick OPEN here or listen to the popular audio drama KING KIRBY (with writer Fred Van Lente) released from Broadway Podcast Network this year. ​A passionate believer in art and activism, Crystal is the author of the play RAIN AND ZOE SAVE THE WORLD, a coming of age story of two teenage climate activists, which has been optioned for a premiere next year and political thriller PULP VÉRITÉ (The Kilroys) presented earlier this year at the Playwrights’ Center in the Ruth Easton New Play Series. ​Upcoming work in television includes the animated series EAT FIGHTER (Based on her WebToon comic), the YA animated series COSMIC CRITTERS, and the musical half hour comedy OVERNIGHT SUCCESS (Co-Conceiver Lauren Elder, Kampfire Films). Crystal's new audio drama THE MAGICIAN'S MAGICIAN launches soon from Broadway Podcast Network.

Channel 13's Johnny Crust stars in this spot for All Dressed Up Costumes - the best costume rental place ever!  www.AllDressedUpCostumes.com @channel13series @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com  all dressed up costumes provides design, rental & manufacturing services for theatrical productions, themed weddings, period gowns/suits, mascots, special events, haunted houses, and television/film.

Celebrities and more write to a Black Guy for advice. Today, Ben F. Locke responds to Amy Cooper.  written by & featuring Ben F. Locke @Randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Whitney Chitwood is a Chicago-based, nationally touring comedian & a lesbian squirrel in a shoebox who was recently called "Inspiring!" by the incomparable Maria Bamford. Whit's debut album "The Bakery Case" (Stand Up! Records) premiered at number 1 on the iTunes and Amazon comedy charts, was played in its entirety twice by Sirius XM, and was in the Top 10 on the Billboard Comedy Charts! Originally streamed as part of #SafeSpace in April 2020, a fundraiser for The Actors Fund.  @whitchitwood   https://whitneychitwood.com/   paypal.me/randomactschi   randomactsnetwork.com @randomactsnet

Dick Richards reviews "The Batman."  A clip from our newest series, "MPR Radio", now available at www.anchor.fm/mprr Dick Richards is host of "Dick at the Movies," on Channel 13 and MPR Radio. Both series are available at YouTube.com/RandomActs.  @channel13series @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Sophia Lucia's experimental variety show "Freak Show Cabaret" is known in local hideouts from Chicago to Paris! Random Acts was proud to stream this installment during our RATFest Digital Fringe Festival in April 2020.  Sophia on BandCamp: https://sophialucia.bandcamp.com/album/freak-show-cabaret @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  Is there anything more chaotic than the local news? If we're ever in need of inspiration for Channel 13, we know where to look. @channel13series RandomActsNetwork.com 

Mascoutah Public Access is on the air! The world of "Channel 13" expands as Random Acts launches our first scripted audio comedy, "MPR Radio." Featuring long-lost recordings from a small-town radio station in the Midwest, the cast includes Shannon Leigh Webber, Aaron Holland, Bryan Renaud, and more reprising their roles from Channel 13, plus new voices and surprises.  www.anchor.fm/mprr @channel13series randomactsnetwork.com 

Local artist Emma Grace performs a set at #SafeSpace in December 2018.  @Randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Local celebrity Jackie O'Fallon stars in this long-forgotten commercial for O'Fallon Hams.  Channel 13 is Home of Mascoutah Public Access. Stream at YouTube.com/RandomActs and listen to Mascoutah Public Radio on your favorite audio apps: www.anchor.fm/mprr  @channel13series randomactsnetwork.com  Featuring Ashlyn Seehafer, written by Bryan Renaud. 

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Channel 13, Home of Mascoutah Public Access! Parks and Recreation Director Donna Voorhees is coming at you from the Mascoutah Community Center Basement Studios with today's community bulletins, and the annual St. Patrick's Day Luck o' the Irish Drawing! Featuring long-forgotten advertisements, including an appearance by Ham Girl Jackie O'Fallon!  Stream the entire series at YouTube.com/RandomActs! Featuring Shannon Leigh Webber and Ashlyn Seehafer. Written by Bryan Renaud. @channel13series @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Brandi Kasper stops by to share her famous recipe for Green Eggs and Ham! "A Bit of Brandi" airs on Channel 13, Home of Mascoutah Public Access. Stream the entire series at YouTube.com/RandomActs.  Featuring and written by Bryan Renaud.  @channel13series @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Shannon Leigh Webber, Gardy Gilbert, and Bryan Renaud read highlights from the infamous Chicago Police Blotter on St. Patrick's Day.  @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your very own homemade Leprechaun Mask!  Mascoutah's Martha Stewart Brandi Kasper teaches you all of the best tips and tricks for the perfect holiday craft.  "A Bit of Brandi" airs on Channel 13, Home of Mascoutah Public Access.  Stream the entire series at YouTube.com/RandomActs.  Written by and featuring Bryan Renaud. @channel13series @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com 

Channel 13's Donna Voorhees is coming to you from the Community Center Basement Studios with the most pressing local updates.  Featuring Shannon Leigh Webber, written by Bryan Renaud.  Channel 13 is Home of Mascoutah Public Access. Watch the entire series at YouTube.com/RandomActs.  @channel13series @randomactsnet randomactsnetwork.com