Twenty-first Century Radio Theatre is based on television and radio shows produced by Liars Holographic Radio Theatre" (www.liarstheatre.com). 21CRT is a form of performance that transcends the boundaries between genres. It is based more on the future of storytelling and less on the traditions of radio theatre established during the early 20th century. This is the first release in a series of episodes that will include comedy and satirical skits with spurious sponsors and occasional heart-tugging fictional stories and poems. Each episode stands on its own like a collection of short stories but almost always the episodes feature the same memorable characters. Some segments work best with script in hand, while other segments are best presented off book. You choose the tunes that you think best support the segments of the show: reggae, punk, big band, country, polka or create original music throughout. Flexible cast from 3 to 27, most of the roles could be played by two versatile actors. All of these pieces were first presented with the same two actors. No costuming, no technical lighting, no sets, and minimal rehearsal time in this live variety show of spectacular wonderment. Mature content may be edited as necessary.

Nick and Jenna are two angels in training who are about to be sent back to Earth for their final exam. The problem is, these two can't seem to get along, which leads to a pretty competitive situation. When they return to Earth, they find Dave, a guy who is even more mixed-up than they are. He is at the church, long before he should be on his wedding day, trying to decide whether he should go forward with the wedding. Throw in a domineering ex-wife and the fact that Dave is the only one that can see the angels. . .and only one of them. . .and comic situations ensue. There is a serious side though, as we see Nick struggling to understand why he's back on Earth and perhaps, indeed, why he is an angel in the first place.

In Annoyed By Life, everybody is a little annoyed about something - mostly their inability to find love. These anxious urbanites deal with endless annoyances such as dating services, yapping poodles, unrequited love, inappropriate hairpieces, and grandmothers who don't know if they are alive or dead. In tone and style, Annoyed By Life has a lot in common with sketch comedy - the first few scenes introduce a variety of seemingly unrelated characters in some ridiculous situations. However, all the plots eventually come together in unexpected ways as the show progresses, with hilarious results. This play features anywhere from three women and two men playing multiple characters to ten women and nine men.

Professor Rice heads up the university's computer department. Today is ALICE'S big debut in front of some hotshot investors from Texas. There's only one problem-ALICE is dead. ALICE is a financial prediction program and Dean Burder, is expecting a demo in one hour. Tex Rider, head of the investors, overhears Rice and his assistant discussing the demise of ALICE, which he believes is the name of Rice's only daughter. But Rice's real daughter, Jenny, has eloped with Jack and is pregnant - and looking to explain both to her father, Professor Rice. To make matters worse, Rice's wife is also awaiting word as to whether she's pregnant. Confusion reigns as Rice tries to keep his stories straight, and the naïve janitor tries to "help." The action catapults another notch when Mel, the Australian owner of Mels Deli, delivers sandwiches to the hungry investors that turn out to have gone bad. Too late, as Tex falls unconscious at their feet leaving Mel to transform into Tex! Meanwhile, the systems operator is quitting, and Texs lascivious wife makes a move on Rice. The play culminates in a wild exposé scene, complete with Rice being blackmailed and a surprise twist.

A San Francisco-flavored comedy set during the height of the dot-com boom and bust, about a PR hack named Andy J. and his infatuation with Benji, a new co-worker who may or may not be gay. In his pursuit to find out which side Benji's bread is buttered on, Andy J. contends with his cynical but pragmatic roommate and with Benji's all too-perfect live-in girlfriend, not to mention the philosophies of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and. . .and the roses and. . .and why is a fourth wall needed anyway?! Although Benji is totally unaware of Andy J.'s true feelings, the audience is given full access to Andy J.'s elaborate imaginary schemes to woo his new hire. Clueless Benji unwittingly plays a part in leading his new boss on by pouring on the Midwestern charm and remaining coy about his sexuality. All audiences will be able to relate to the play's basic question: Is it love at first sight or just a terrible misreading of signals? A Beautiful Man is a contemporary comedy about unrequited love in the workplace. It is written in a style that allows actors to easily shed the "fourth wall". This play offers flexibility in set design and delivers beautiful insight.

A widower for twenty-five years, Benard Muloovy, proprietor of Maudie's Diner, is served a full plate of comic chaos when his deceased wife, a talking portrait on the diner wall, enlists the services of an angel to help her reunite Benard with their long, lost daughter, Elizabeth. But true to his mischievous nature, Michael, the angel, brings into Benard's life, not one, but two Elizabeths, each with the same birthday and adopted from the same orphanage. Benard's task is to decide which young woman is his real daughter, but there's one problem: He doesn't like either of them. E.L. is a snobbish restaurant critic with her eye on Benard's secret wealth, while Lizzy suffers from a split personality disorder. However, there is no shortage of people eager to contribute to his dilemma: a forgetful waitress, a PHD student with a communication disability, a yin-yang geriatric duo, and a motorcycle mama anxious to become the next Mrs. Muloovy. But Darlynn, a woman who has been trying to get Benard to the altar for a quarter of a century, has her own bizarre strategy to win his heart. In a contest of laughter and tears, lines are drawn, sides are taken, and rules are broken, as one young lady reveals a secret and ultimately claims her paternity&but not without a twist&or two.

An Unknown Playwright wakes up in a graveyard with Arthur Miller, Wendy Wasserstein, and August Wilson. In order to get this "insult playwright" to leave them alone, the three greats agree to help the Unknown Playwright get his ten minute play published posthumously.

Len Sr., a widower with a green thumb and a love of Shakespeare, hoped to sell his beloved nursery so that his kids wouldn't fight over the business after he died. His plan failed and after his death the nursery becomes a hothouse of sibling rivalry, where one kid's hell is another kid's heaven. Karen, an ambitious entrepreneur, takes over the floundering business to turn it around, sell it, and create capital for her next venture. But Len, who inherited his father's passion for plants, is wedded to his father's poetic dreams. Hurt and betrayed, he resists his sister's plan to sell their father's legacy. Len and Karen struggle over loyalty to their father's memory, to themselves, and to each other, and make a surprising peace in the end.

The Killist is certain that he is the meanest thug that ever menaced a dry frontier town. But hes about to learn just how mean and scary small-town life can make you. Bone Dry, Arizona is home to Dick Stallion, the fastest-talking horse salesman ever; or Maw and Paw, who lost every one of their eighteen children to mysterious circumstances; or Chief Rain-Snow, who just might be the answer to a dry towns prayers . . . if hes in a good mood.

Wendy and Wendell, two young folks from neighboring affluent towns have decided to get married, twice. The groom's family has already enjoyed a formal wedding with all the trimmings. Now the bride's family has insisted on a "hand-fasting" performed by a Wyccan priestess. As a compromise, the ceremony is part of the reception at a classy inn. The proceedings are supposed to be carefully choreographed by professional hostess Helen Hunt. However, Helen has not counted on an intoxicated granny and great aunt, unexpected parents, an admiral with a screw loose, an ambitious bridesmaid, and a best man in love with the groom. Audience members discover to their surprise that they are related to certain family members. More than one union is sealed and all live cantankerously ever after.