Good News!
We think so.
Good News! We think so.
55% of you have watched at least one episode of our podcast Defamation; we think that’s great.
10% of you have now voted for either Ms. Wade, the plaintiff or Mr. Golden, the defendant. We also think that’s great.
We know both anecdotally and by the laws of human nature that either finishing watching or beginning to watch Defamation has slipped thru the cracks and grind of daily life.
We’d love for you to get to it and participate as jurors.
Here’s what we are willing to do to help.
If you watch the podcast and vote, we’ll send you a complimentary copy of the play. If you have already voted, we’d like to send you one, too.
Just click below and the play will be on it’s way.
Need more time? We’re extending the deadline one more week to April 14th.
We’re so grateful to have you as subscriber; we feel this is the least we can do to show our gratitude.
Get started watching now:
Read author’s intro for this podcast series:
https://www.doyouknowthisman.com/p/the-defamation-experience
Episodes
Episode 01 | The Accusation | 17 min
Release Date: March 9, 2025
What started as a routine business meeting takes a sinister turn when successful entrepreneur Regina Wade is accused of stealing an heirloom watch from real estate mogul Arthur Golden. Watch Now »
Episode 02 | Under Fire | 18 min
Release Date: March 10, 2025
Mr. Golden’s attorney, Ms. Allen, proves formidable as she attempts to chip away at Ms. Wade’s testimony. Then, Lorraine Jordan—previously Ms. Wade’s biggest client—takes the stand. Why did she suddenly cut ties? Watch Now »
Episode 03 | A Man’s Word | 11 min
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Mr. Golden finally gets a chance to speak in his own defense. A man of wealth and influence, he presents himself as the true victim— an honest businessman whose trust was betrayed. Watch Now »
Episode 04 | Cracks in the Foundation | 16 min
Release Date: March 12, 2025
Regina Wade’s lawyer, Mr. Lawton, tries to dismantle the businessman’s testimony with a withering cross-examination while raising the possibility that his accusation was based on more than just a missing watch. Watch Now »
Episode 05 | A Question of Justice | 20 min
Release Date: March 13, 2025
With the final cross-examination of Ms. Wade, Ms. Allen powerfully challenges Ms. Wade’s motivation, as well as her contention that she did not steal the watch. Watch Now »
Defamation premiered in 2010 in Evanston, IL with showings at Sherman United Methodist Church, the Unitarian Church of Evanston, and Beth Emet, The Free Synagogue. Since then, The Defamation Experience has been touring live and virtually for 15 years. For more information, visit https://canamacproductions.com/defamation.
Film Credits:
Playwright & Creator: Todd Logan, Executive Producer, Canamac Productions
Characters & Actors (in order of appearance):
Judge Adrian Barnes: Malcolm Rothman
Ms. Regina Wade: Stacie Doublin (Plaintiff)
Mr. Lawton: Scott Phelps
Ms. Allen: Kimm Beavers
Mr. Arthur Golden: Richard Shavzin (Defendant)
Ms. Lorraine Jordan: Gina Taliaferro
Filming & Production: HMS Media
Musical Score: Lindsay Jones
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