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© 2025 Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P.
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Wordplay: Theater for the Ear and the Imagination is a podcast that will produce short audio plays and monologues, both dramas & comedies, which reflect the dignity and spiritual nature of the human person. The actors are alumni of Providence College Theatre. Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P., associate professor emeritus of theatre, is the director.
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A cheerful Mr. Gilhooley breezes into O'Dell's funeral home to buy a coffin--- for himself.
Jesus calls Peter and Andrew from their fishing boat to be his apostles.
A charming folk tale which illustrates the words of Jesus,"Pray always and do not lose hope."
Two enemies meet is a disputed forest on a cold windy night and realize too late the importance of reconciliation.
Six poems and four carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
The Bride of Cana speaks about her encounter with Jesus.
Audio comedy from a humorous story by 19th century French writer, Guy Da Maupasant. Freemasons,Jesuits, and a joke that backfires.
Three Italian folk tales that affirm the Italian values of hospitality and the circumstances needed for happiness.
Judas and his mother tell their stories. From Jesus, Son of Man by Kahlil Gibran.
Pontius Pilate and his wife, Claudia Procula, look back at their encounters with Jesus.
Two poems for Christmas & the New Year: Christmas Bells by H. W. Longfellow & Ring Out, Wild Bells by A. L. Tennyson
In this comedy, a discriminating thief exposes the sham of a pretentious couple.
A story about love and sacrifice with a typical O. Henry surprise ending.
The Creature asks Dr. Frankenstein to create a mate for him. An episode from the novel by Mary Shelley.
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