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35.1 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: “February 2nd, 1896: A Champion of Her Sex" Apr 08, 2018

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Nellie Bly lands the interview of a lifetime. But the juiciest bits of it are stated off the record...
The first of four installments from **The Secret Files of Nellie Bly**. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 25th, 2018.
Featured in this episode:
David Linton as Arthur Brisbane
Ali Silva as Nellie Bly
Mary Murphy as Susan B. Anthony
Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Newspaper Barker & Seller
Mary Murphy, Alain Laforest, Kacie Laforest & Gustavo Rodriguez as The Newspaper Readers
Musical performance:
“Nelly Bly” written by Stephen Foster
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
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34.4 The Female of The Species: "The Open Door" Apr 01, 2018

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Perpetual slouch Phil Bowers hopes to make his good fortune by trying to unravel the mystery of an enigmatic door. Based on the short story by Charlotte Riddell.
"The Open Door" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
Michael Pate as Phil Bowers
Kacie Laforest at Jackie
James Rieser as Fryer
Alain Laforest as Mr. Carrison
Rashmi Singh as Patty
James Kleinmann as Mr. Ladlow
Ali Silva as Evelyn
David Linton as Dr. Mattox
Lauren Elder as Mrs. Ladlow
Radio play by Gabriella Miyares
adapted from the short story by Charlotte Riddell
Musical performance: “I'm a Woman”
written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
sung by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Brad Whiteley
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Sean Hagerty
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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34.3 The Female of The Species: "The Duchess at Prayer" Mar 25, 2018

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There is no love lost between the Duke and Duchess Ercole. A sinner's cruel fate is set in stone. Based on the short story by Edith Wharton.
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"The Duchess at Prayer" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
Kacie Laforest as The Traveler
Michael Pate as The Old Man
Lauren Elder as The Duchess
James Rieser as The Duke
Ali Silva as Nencia
Rashmi Singh as Ursula
James Kleinmann as Ascanio
Alain Laforest as The Chaplain
Radio play by Rebecca Graves
adapted from the short story by Edith Wharton
Musical performance: “The Kiss” written by Judee Sill
sung by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Brad Whiteley
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Sean Hagerty
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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34.2 The Female of The Species: "Encore in the East Village" Mar 18, 2018

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"If you hear me once…then you'll hear me again…" The words of a strange song haunt the waking thoughts of a woman. Based on the short story by Vernon Lee.
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"Encore in the East Village" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
Kacie Laforest as Monica
Lauren Elder as The Ghostly Singer/Songwriter
Rashmi Singh as Tera
Michael Pate as Barry
James Kleinmann as Alex
Ali Silva as Myrna
James Rieser as Myron
Alain Laforest as Von Chessum
David Linton as The Barber
Radio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
adapted from the short story, "A Culture-Ghost," by Vernon Lee
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Sean Hagerty
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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34.1 The Female of The Species: "Hercule Meets His Maker" Mar 11, 2018

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It seems there is only one man who can locate one of the world's greatest writers when she's gone missing…
"Hercule Meets His Maker" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
Ali Silva as Agatha Christie
James Kleinmann as Hercule Poirot
Rashmi Singh as Miss Marple
Alain Laforest as Tommy Beresford
Kacie Laforest as Tuppence Beresford
Michael Pate as Parker Pyne
James Rieser as Captain Hastings
Lauren Elder as The Maid
David Linton as The Narrator
Original story and radio play by Mary Rodriguez based on a concept by Ali Silva
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Sean Hagerty
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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33.4 The Master's Hand: "Sunken Harbor: We Are The Clay" Mar 04, 2018

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Our saga at Sunken Harbor continues from our last outing in the creepy town: ["The Cradle of Aviation" (ep 28.2)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/28-2-sunken-harbor-the-cradle-of-aviation/id931302188?i=1000389441261&mt=2). A retired wax sculptor is drawn into a very curious assignment. Meanwhile, our usual motley crew of locals muddles through the aftermath of a tragedy…
"Sunken Harbor: We are the Clay" is a radio play from our live show, The Master's Hand, recorded 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon
Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster
Michael Pate as Cobra Kleinman & The One Who Asks
Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair
Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair
David Linton as Derek Hobney
Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman
Gustavo Rodriguez as The One Who Tells and Delivery Guy
The song, “One Hundred Pounds of Clay,” by Kay Rogers, Luther Dixon, and Bob Elgin, was performed by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Nico Sleator.
Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
**Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions**
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33.3 The Master's Hand: "Another Pinocchio" Feb 11, 2018

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How about a truly twisted take on a much loved fairy tale? In our version, Geppetto has much to answer for…
"Another Pinocchio" is a radio play from our live show, **The Master's Hand**, recorded 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
David Linton as The Woodcutter
Michael Pate as Salvatore
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Geppetto
Ali Silva as Pinocchio
James Rieser as The Mayor
Alain Laforest as Alonzo
Mary Murphy as Bella
Kacie Laforest as Lizabeta
Gustavo Rodriguez as The Farmer
The song, “Wooden Heart” by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman, Kay Twomey and Bert Kaempfert, was performed by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Nico Sleator.
Original story and radioplay by Brian Wallace
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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33.2 The Master's Hand: "The Divine Gift" Feb 04, 2018

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In Ancient Greece, two brothers stand at the center of a drama that will affect the very nature of life, art, and humanity…
"The Divine Gift" is a radio play from our live show, **The Master's Hand**, recorded 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Mendacius, Marcus & Urania
Mary Murphy as Beatus, Bonnie & Terpsichore
Ali Silva as Calliope & The Stranger
Kacie Laforest as Erato & Apate
David Linton as The Tour Guide, Clio & Odysseus
Michael Pate as Euterpe, Heracles & The Messenger
Alain Laforest as Thalia & Perseus
James Rieser as Melpomene, Achilles & The Father
The song, “Portrait of my Love” by Norman Newell and Cyril Omadel, was performed by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Nico Sleator.
Original story and radioplay by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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33.1 The Master's Hand: "Tuesday Art Group" Jan 18, 2018

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A formidable presence distracts a gathering of grey-haired painters…
"Tuesday Art Group" is our first episode of 2018 and a small taste of what's to come from a show where we muse on the creepier side of artists and their art, creators and their creations.
The Master's Hand was recorded live 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Stu
Kacie Laforest as Dorothy
Mary Murphy as Liz
David Linton as Ian
Michael Pate as Berto
Alain Laforest as Jimbo
James Rieser as Ethery
Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Theme music by Jason Graves
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions
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32.4 Holiday Haunts 2017: "The To-Do List" Dec 30, 2017

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Vicky Simsbury embarks on a journey through loneliness and loss to find love and self-discovery with the help of someone from beyond.
Holiday Haunts 2017 was recorded live 11/26/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.
Featured in the cast:
Ali Silva as Vicky
David Linton as Fred the Postman
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Stan
Kacie Laforest as Anne-Marie
Michael Pate as Kevin
Alain Laforest as Dr. Vincent
James Kleinmann as Harold
Musical performance:
"Christmas Lullaby" by Peggy Lee & Cy Colman
performed by Martina DaSilva
accompanied by Nico Sleator
Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Theme music by Jason Graves
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production coordinator: Dalia Morali
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2017 Fireside Mystery Productions
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