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The Conversation AfterWords: Hansel & Gretel Jul 25, 2021

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[WARNING: Contains spoilers. Listen to Hansel & Gretel first for best experience!]

A follow-up discussion with hosts Meghan Owen and Aaron Souza that delves into the feelings and experiences of the characters and how they relate to our everyday lives while offering a bit of comedy, love, and support.

The Child Abuse Research Center: https://www.aacap.org

Unfortunately, we were unable to find a recipe for a medieval Pear and Apple Eggwich. Instead, here's a recipe to the Constable's favorite dreamworld snack:

Gingerbread: https://www.medieval-recipes.com/delicious/medieval-gingerbread/

Hansel & Gretel Jun 29, 2021

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Hansel & Gretel is wonderfully awful, filled with language, neglectful parents, adults that can't be trusted, inquisitive children, a very old, very hungry wicked lady... and cannibalism.

[Warning: contains explicit language, adult content, and violence—not recommended for children]

Music and Book by C. E. Simon
Lyrics, Vocal Arrangements, and Directed by Liz Muller

CAST:

Michael A. Macagnone as Hansel
Lily O'Donnell as Gretel
David Barrett as Fred
Helen Petrovna as Gunda
Maisie Valentine as Brutus
Aaron Souza as The Constable
Liz Muller as Meme Baba

CHORUS:

Diego Aranda, Kit Asfeldt, Benjamin Brackley, William Warren Carver, Kim Casey, Taylor Casey, Leah Cornish, Ruben C. Delgado, Sharisse Francisco, Lauren Irving, Tony K Irving, Ja'Corey Jones, Michael T. Kopplin, Michael Korner, Aileen Lanni, Jackie Ledesma, John Marriott, Halle Mastroberardino, Daniel McCormick, Brad Nowikow, Jamieson O'Brien, Jordan O'Brien, Meghan Owen, Gemma Parr-Smith, Noel Rayos, Rachel Lou Redding, Alex Reyes, Matt Rodriguez, Chelsea Rose Amoroso, Liliana Rose, Caris Savill, Nicholas Senn, Dominic Sheehan-Stahl, Kate Sullivan, Mindi Trimble, Camilla Twisselman, Brittany Michelle Wallace, Lesley Zlabinger

Special Patreon Appearance by Aaron Campin and Calvin Campin

"You're Almost There (cover version)"

Arranged by Mike Macagnone and Jon O'Donnell
Vocals: Marissa Macagnone, Angela O'Donnell, with Mike Macagnone and Jon O'Donnell
Guitar, Bass: Mike Macagnone
Drums, Button Organ: Jon O'Donnell

The Conversation AfterWords: The Mother & Her Wish Jun 23, 2021

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[WARNING: Contains spoilers. Listen to The Mother & Her Wish first for best experience!]

SAMHSA National Help Hotline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Bereaved Parents of the USA: https://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/
Compassionate Friends: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
Grief.com
HealGrief.org

The Mother & Her Wish Jun 14, 2021

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The Mother & Her Wish takes you on a gorgeous, magical journey of one woman's destruction of the world due to the loss of a child.

Betsy Padamonsky as Trista
Brady Lynch as Renee
Kasano Mwanza as Val
Tara B Gray as Nera

Music and Book by C. E. Simon
Lyrics, Vocal Arrangements, and Directed by Liz Muller

"I Won't Be This Way Again"

Vocals: Tara B Gray & Kasano Mwanza
Guitar, Bass, Drums: Mike Macagnone
Keyboards: C. E. Simon
Music by C. E. Simon
Lyrics by Liz Muller

The Conversation AfterWords: The Mouse & The Cat May 31, 2021

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[WARNING: Contains spoilers. Listen to The Mouse & The Cat first for best experience!]

A follow-up discussion with hosts Meghan Owen and Aaron Souza that delves into the feelings and experiences of the characters and how they relate to our everyday lives while offering a bit of comedy, love, and support.

Further reading: https://doi.apa.org/fulltext/2021-07082-001.html

The Mouse & The Cat May 31, 2021

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A story about two friends, Mouse and Cat, but not all friends are what they seem; you can be sure about that. [Warning: contains explicit language and scenes of violence—not recommended for children]

Kim Casey as Mouse
Liz Muller as Cat
Alex Parrish as the Narrator

Music and Story by C. E. Simon
Screenplay by Liz Muller

AfterWords (Teaser Trailer) May 26, 2021

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[Headphones recommended for best experience]

Pipe Dream Theatre presents: AfterWords, Volume 1; three emotional, hilarious, scary, sad, and totally vulgar grown-up children's stories. Immerse yourself in 3D sound with outstanding performers and a cinematic soundtrack. We'll see you... AfterWords!

Music, Book, and Sound Design: C. E. Simon

Lyrics and Direction: Liz Muller

THREE GHOSTS - Full Show Feb 14, 2021

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Episodes 1-4 uninterrupted for your listening pleasure.

Christmas Eve. The late 1800s. In an almost entirely dark mansion, a single candle illuminates an old man, Jacob Marley, in his bed. At the foot of the bed sits Ebenezer Scrooge. He waits.