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50.1 She's a Killer Queen: "Never Explain" Mar 17, 2020

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A sainted doctor sees her shadow self — the one she abandoned in the camps during the war —cast upon her good work in Kenya. Do her dark deeds deserve redemption?
"Never Explain" is the first episode from our fabulous true-crime series, She's a Killer Queen. The show was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20.
The cast featured in this episode:
Rebecca Kopec as Dr. Anne Spoerry
James Rieser as François Spoerry and Charles
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Henry Spoerry
James Kleinmann as Theo
David Linton as the Guard and Captain Besse
Ali Silva as Dr. Louise Le Porz
Mary Murphy as Carmen Mory
James Scully as Achtorhof and Jack
Kacie Laforest as Pauline and Odette
Audio play written and directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects design: Greg Russ, Ricardo Delgado, Ali Silva, & Dan Naglia
Live show sound engineers: Evan Sachs & Ricardo Delgado
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Production manager: Lizz Leiser
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49.4 The Fortune Teller: "A Room with a Viewing" Mar 08, 2020

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There is one card left that is yet to be turned in our reading with Anita the Fortune Teller. What might it reveal?
"A Room with a Viewing" is our final adventure with Anita in this Fortune Teller series (for now). It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19.
The cast featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Anita The Fortune Teller
Michael Pate as Nate
Eirik Davey-Gislason as the grocery store clerk
Kacie Laforest as Theresa
David Linton as Charon
Alain Laforest as Graham
The Moirai:
James Kleinmann as Lachesis
James Rieser as Clotho
Rebecca Kopec as Atropos
Audio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Song:
“Fortune Teller” by Alan Toussant
Performed by Kat Reinhert accompanied by Nico Sleator
Poem:
"The Fortune Teller" written and performed by David Linton
The Fortune Teller series is dedicated to the magical Joey Wilder
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production assistant: Evan Sachs
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions
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49.3 The Fortune Teller: "The Impossible Seeker" Feb 17, 2020

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Anita finds herself traveling on a journey with many bumps along the way. This fortune teller is pretty good at going with the flow as adventures often present themselves to her. But some inconveniences of modern travel are just too much for even her to bear.
"The Impossible Seeker" is yet more adventure with Anita in our Fortune Teller series. It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19.
The cast featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Anita The Fortune Teller
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Ricky
Rebecca Kopec as Billie
James Kleinmann as Todd
Michael Pate as Melvin
David Linton as Captain Darius Darnwell
Alain Laforest as Neil
Kacie Laforest as Faye
James Rieser as Detective Hansen
Audio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Song:
“The Gypsy” by Billy Reid
Performed by Kat Reinhert accompanied by Nico Sleator
The Fortune Teller is dedicated to the magical Joey Wilder
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production assistant: Evan Sachs
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions
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49.2 The Fortune Teller: "Anita, Alexandra, & the Weepy Little Sad Man" Feb 09, 2020

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Meet Anita's sister! They are super tight. Even though they live on different spectral planes.
"Anita, Alexandra, & the Weepy Little Sad Man" is another adventure with Anita in our Fortune Teller series. It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19.
The cast featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Anita The Fortune Teller
Michael Pate as Mr. Schmitt
Kacie Laforest as Alexandra
James Rieser as Marius
Alain Laforest as Mr. Stanley
Rebecca Kopec as The Mystery Women
James Kleinmann as the waiter
David Linton as the dentist Dr. Littlefield
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Marius’s father Adam
Audio play by Lizz Leiser and Kacie Laforest
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Song:
“If You Could Read My Mind” by Gordon Lightfoot
Performed by Kat Reinhert accompanied by Nico Sleator
The Fortune Teller is dedicated to the magical Joey Wilder
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production assistant: Evan Sachs
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions
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49.1 The Fortune Teller: "The Rise and Fall of Peregrine" Feb 03, 2020

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Meet Anita. She's a fortune teller finding herself on hard times in a modern age. But she's certainly not one to shrink from a challenge.
"The Rise and Fall of Peregrine" is the first of Anita's many adventures in our Fortune Teller series. It was recorded live in NYC on 12/15/19.
The cast featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Anita, The Fortune Teller
Michael Pate as Nate
Kacie Laforest as Alejandra
James Kleinmann as Peregrine
David Linton as Simon
Alain Laforest as Alan
Rebecca Kopec as Jules
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Tim
James Rieser as Bill
Audio play by Gabriella Miyares
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
The Fortune Teller is dedicated to the magical Joey Wilder
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production assistant: Evan Sachs
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions
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https://firesidemysterytheatre.com
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48.2 Holiday Haunts 2019: "Gryla & The Yule Lads" Jan 05, 2020

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A couple of spoiled hipster brats get a new babysitter for the holidays.
"Gryla & The Yule Lads" is another of our Holiday Haunts for 2019. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19.
We wish for all of our listeners a very happy and healthy new year!
The cast featured in this episode:
Kacie Laforest as Janine Brenner
James Rieser as Everett Brenner III
Alain Laforest as Ayden Brenner
James Kleinmann as Asher Brenner
Ali Silva as Gretta/Gryla
THE YULE LADS:
Eirik Davey-Gislason as HURðASKELLIR, The Door-Slammer
James Scully as GÁTTAþEFUR, The Doorway-Sniffer
David Linton as ÞVӦRUSLEIKIR, The Spoon-Licker
Audio play written by Lizz Leiser and Kacie Laforest
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Song:
“The Holly & The Ivy”
performed by Caitlin McKechney
accompanied by Nico Sleator
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions
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https://firesidemysterytheatre.com
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48.1 Holiday Haunts 2019: "The Gingerbread Man" Dec 26, 2019

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Sometimes fairy tales are real. And sometimes a sweet tooth can get you into trouble.
"The Gingerbread Man" is the first of our freshly baked Holiday Haunts for 2019. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19.
We wish all of our listeners a happy holiday season!
The cast featured in this episode:
Alain Laforest as Father
James Scully as the street Santa
James Rieser as the policeman
Ali Silva as Gretta
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Henry
David Linton as The Baker
James Kleinmann as Hansel
Kacie Laforest as Gretel
Audio play written by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich and directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2019 Fireside Mystery Productions
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47.3 In the Garden: "The Golden Glow" Dec 09, 2019

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Woe to those who seek the enigma of "the golden glow" in these backwoods.
"The Golden Glow" is the third episode in a series grown from the little plot of land that was our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It was recorded live 9/29/19.
The cast featured in this episode:
Mary Murphy as Beth
Michael Pate as Charles
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Buck
Kacie Laforest as Rosie
David Linton as Frank
Ali Silva as Miss Rutherford
James Kleinmann as Richard
James Rieser as Jack
Alain Laforest as Finagan
Audio play written and directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Song:
“(I’ll be with You in) Apple Blossom Time” by Albert Von Tilzer and Neville Fleeson
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Andrew Hammond
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2019 Fireside Mystery Productions
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47.2 In the Garden: "The Occupiers" Nov 24, 2019

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An elderly lady's enthusiasm for plant life has become a source of frustration and contention for certain folks in the neighborhood.
"The Occupiers" is the second episode in a series sprouted from our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It was recorded live 9/29/19.
NOTE: A special Patreon bonus will soon be released that is a companion to this very episode! You can access this and all FMT Patreon Playlet exclusive content when you become a Patron at the $5 monthly sustainer level! https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre
The cast featured in this episode:
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Hopman
Ali Silva as Jackie Joyce
Mary Murphy as Lilly Goldenrod
David Linton as Mr. Tolley
Michael Pate as Sal
Alain Laforest as Jeff
Kacie Laforest as Beatrice the Plant
Audio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Song:
“Flower/Weed”
written and performed by Emily Frembgen
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Andrew Hammond
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2019 Fireside Mystery Productions
Live show info, links, and more:
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47.1 In the Garden: "The Scenic Root" Nov 10, 2019

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What lies in the murk of a desolate Floridian beach bayou?
Yes, loves. We're back! "The Scenic Root" is the first seeded episode in a series sprouted from our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It was recorded live 9/29/19.
The cast featured in this episode:
Mary Murphy as Cindy
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Roger
James Kleinmann as Ryan
Ali Silva as Dr. Rebecca Morley
Kacie Laforest as Dr. Linda Emmanuel
James Rieser as Agent Clifton
David Linton as Sheriff Hines
Alain Laforest at Agent Yates
Michael Pate as Volman
Audio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator
Sound effects designer & engineer: Andrew Hammond
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
Copyright 2019 Fireside Mystery Productions
Live show info, links, swag, and more:
https://firesidemysterytheatre.com
Fan our flames with your support at
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