Matt Dinniman

Soundbooth Theater takes over Author Nation in Las Vegas! This live recording of our first-ever variety show includes original sketches, music, and more. Watch out for genre police, potion salesmen, Chat-Sandra, and the general chaos of the world of independent writing. All proceeds benefit the ASPCA. Featuring the following sketches: An excerpt from Dungeon Crawler Carl — By Matt Dinniman; Starring Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott, Ryan H. Reid, and Justin Thomas James; Music performed by Aaron J. Morton; Sound effects performed by Tony Brewer "Infinite Hustle" — By Jeyla Briar; Starring Justin Thomas James, Rebecca Brokaw-Sands, and Annie Ellicott; Music performed by Aaron J. Morton; Sound effects performed by Tony Brewer "Tuesday Night Writes" — By Melissa Storm; Starring Jeff Hays, Annie Ellicott, Rebecca Brokaw-Sands, and Ryan H. Reid; Music performed by Aaron J. Morton; Sound effects performed by Tony Brewer An excerpt from Space Buns — By Emily Labes and Annie Ellicott; Starring Jeff Hays and Annie Ellicott; Music performed by Jeff Hays, Aaron J. Morton, Jacob Raccuia, Sam Ward, and Justin Thomas James; Sound effects performed by Tony Brewer "Helmont’s Greatest Hits and How Not to Be One," Bonus Content from Time-Marked Warlock — By Shami Stovall; Starring Jeff Hays, Ryan H. Reid, Annie Ellicott, and Justin Thomas James; Sound effects performed by Tony Brewer "This Really Sucks" — By Matt Dinniman; Starring Jeff Hays, Justin Thomas James, and Annie Ellicott; Music performed by Aaron J. Morton; Sound effects performed by Tony Brewer "Genre Police" — By Harmon Cooper; Starring Ryan H. Reid, Rebecca Brokaw-Sands, Annie Ellicott, and Jeff Hays; Music performed by Aaron J. Morton and Justin Thomas James; Sound effects performed by Tony Brewer

Carl tries to save the cat. The world ends. The game begins. As it turns out, the apocalypse will be televised.

An artist, still broken from a horrific family tragedy, takes on a commission that seems too good to be true: $15,000 to paint a mural. But there’s a catch. He has to first enter the deep-dive, VR videogame, Kaiju: Battlefield Surgeon in order to see what the client wants him to paint. Trapped in a bloody, merciless nightmare, Duke only has one goal -- to survive. And in order to survive, he must play the game. He must win the game. And to do that, he must become the most cruel, most ruthless monster of them all. In this first episode, Duke receives an offer he can't refuse.

The team gets dirty. Carl and Donut save children from a drug war.

Banksy levels up. The team joins the outside world. Duke helps a child in need.

Frank learns how saferooms work. Carl and Donut hit the gym.

Duke participates in a religious ceremony. Another player emerges. A hidden kaiju reveals itself.

Carl and his new friends interrupt an intimate get together.

A pair of Kaiju get into a scuffle. Banksy reunites with his master. Duke is offered a refreshing drink.

Princess Donut’s dreams of intergalactic stardom finally come true.

Yoshi rolls out the red carpet for Duke. Banksy leaves the nest. Aunt Bernadette generates a quest.

Carl and Donut briefly consider a business proposal. A bathroom break goes awry.

Duke jumps headfirst into the art of Kaiju husbandry and then makes an in-person visit to the clinic. Legal trouble abounds.

So, you know the song, “Rats,” by the band, Ghost? This is kinda like that, but take out all the Satanic stuff, add a few scientists, add a gore-themed trigger warning somewhere, and you get the idea.

An exploit is used to its full potential. Carl and Donut encounter an old friend.

Duke serves his time. Epsilon catches a cold. Clara tells on herself.

Donut gains a new ally. The second floor comes to an end.

The Royal Court of Princess Donut has spoken...

Duke and Clara deal with some bull. Olga misbehaves.

Duke welcomes a new life into the world.

Cutscenes give us some back story. Duke and Clara steal some flowers.

Duke and Clara head south. Duke gets an update from the outside. A deal is brokered.

Revelations abound. The game comes to an end. This was never too much.