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A late-night confession over a glass of ice-cold lemonade that is definitely not poisoned"The Confession of Amy Archer Gilligan" is the fouth and final episode from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Lizz Leiser with Kacie LaforestFeatured cast:Kacie Laforest as Amy Archer GilliganJames Rieser as Father DavidAli Silva as Sister MaryEirik Davey-Gislason as Franklin AndrewsAlain Laforest as Charles SmithMichael Pate as Dr. KingMary Murphy as Nelly PierceJames Kleinmann as Carlan GosleeSong: "Vanessa the Vegan Murderess" written and performed by Tom Shaner @gentlemandrifter accompanied by Nico Sleator @nicosleatorPoem: "Late Night Radio" written by David Linton and performed by the FMT company Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado and Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Mary Murphy FMT Theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery ProductionsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3660607/advertisement

Well, well, it's that time of year again! Happy Holidaze, one and all!Your three favorite witches celebrate the most wonderful night of the year — the winter solstice."Winter Solstice with The Three" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Lucille Mary Murphy as Chloe Ali Silva as Alma Allison Guinn as Adele Demon Spawn: Alain Laforest, Eirik Davey-Gislason, Ricardo Delgado Directed by Lizz Leiser The Three theme music composed by Ari KesslerAdditional music courtesy of Artlist.io idokay—Who Lives Up That Hill? Instrumental Version G-Yerro—Magic Circle Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemysteryThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3660607/advertisement

A traveling circus goes up in flames, leaving an unsettling mystery in its ashes. "Little Miss 1565" is the third of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Silbin Sandovar Featured cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Emmett Kelly Alain Laforest as Karl Wallenda Kacie Laforest as Helen Wallenda Ali Silva as May Kovar James Rieser as Fred Bradna James Kleinmann as Walter Mary Murphy as Little Miss Michael Pate as Robert Segee Song: "The Fair's Moving On" by Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado and Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Mary Murphy FMT Theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery ProductionsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3660607/advertisement

Necromancy! Nightmares! Witchcraft! And other ways to celebrate your sister's engagement. "The Grave of Midnight Mary" is the second of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Lizz Leiser and Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Lucille Ali Silva as Alma Mary Murphy as Chloe Alain Laforest as James Hart Eirik Davey-Gislason as the Constable Michael Pate as the Deputy James Kleinmann as the Mortician James Rieser as the Coroner Song: "Yankee Doodle" performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado and Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Mary Murphy FMT Theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery ©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery ProductionsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3660607/advertisement

BEHOLD! The very first episode from our 10/13/23 live show is here — our first return to the live stage since February 2020! Where did all the wolves in Connecticut go? Only Israel Putnam knows. "Old Wolf Put" is the first of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Silbin Sandovar Featured cast: Ali Silva as Narrator James Rieser as Israel Putnam James Kleinmann as Henry Eirik Davey-Gislason as Farmer Dodd Michael Pate as Farmer Barney Kacie Laforest as Kate Alain Laforest as Donovan Mary Murphy as Evelyn Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with amazing support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado & Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest & Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest & Mary Murphy FMT theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery ProductionsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3660607/advertisement

We hope you enjoy this Southern Gothic-flavored special presentation from Fireside Mystery Productions! "Grace" Written & performed by Allison Guinn Original Music: Allison Guinn — Autoharp & Dulcimer Amelia Cormack — Fiddle Additional music (Artlist.io): Matooma — Infinite Emptiness Alon Ohana — Clean Talk, Short Version B Produced by Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery ProductionsAdditional production assistance by Faith R. Johnson, Allison Guinn, Mary Murphy & Gustavo Rodriguez Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Copyright 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions firesidemysterytheatre.comGet that swag.Support us here.

Happy Holidaze, one and all!Your three favorite witches celebrate the most wonderful night of the year — the winter solstice."Winter Solstice with The Three" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Lucille Mary Murphy as Chloe Ali Silva as Alma Allison Guinn as Adele Demon Spawn: Alain Laforest, Eirik Davey-Gislason, Ricardo Delgado Directed by Lizz Leiser The Three theme music composed by Ari KesslerAdditional music courtesy of Artlist.io idokay—Who Lives Up That Hill? Instrumental Version G-Yerro—Magic Circle Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2022 Fireside Mystery Productions firesidemysterytheatre.comGet that swag.Support us here.

The true story of the disappearance of a famous author gets entangled in a dark otherworldly fantasy. The final entry in our “Yours Truly” series. "Ambrose" Written by Silbin SandovarFeatured cast: James Rieser as Ambrose Bierce Ali Silva as Lora Eirik Davey-Gislason as Paul Alain Laforest as Herb Hovick Kacie Laforest as Lila Lee Hovick Directed by Kacie Laforest Post-production & sound design: Kacie Laforest Audio engineering & musical scoring: Wayne Silver & The Ice Plant Studio, LIC, NYC Yours Truly series theme music by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest FMT theme music by Jason Graves Audio production lead: Ali Silva Copyright 2022 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

An AI service for historical figures seems a perfect resource for a last-minute school report. That is, until things get weird.This is the fourth episode from our Yours Truly series. "Electric Feel" Written by Gabriella Miyares Featured cast: Ricardo Delgado as ZaydenJames Rieser as Nikola Tesla and The Teacher Co-directed by Ali Silva & Kacie Laforest Music and sound design by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson FMT theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design lead: Ali Silva Copyright 2022 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

An exhausted ER doctor seeks counsel from an undead plague doctor or anyone, really — she's just so tired. This is the third installment of "The Archives of H.A.N.D.", a miniseries within our latest collection, Yours Truly. "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Plague Doctor Debacle" Written by Lizz Leiser, Chris Woolsey & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Michael Pate as H.A.N.D. Agent Kyle Davison Mary Murphy as the Real Medical Doctor Rachel Stevens Ali Silva as H.A.N.D. Hold Voice of Hell Alain Laforest as “Doctor” Giovanni de Palvia Co-directed by Ali Silva, Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Intro music composed by Nico Sleator The Archives of H.A.N.D. music composed by Ari Kessler Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson FMT theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2022 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery *Disclaimer: Fireside Mystery Theatre is a fiction podcast and does not provide medical advice. No information shared in this episode should be used as a substitute for medical advice. Medical misinformation and disinformation are real problems, and we encourage you to consult CDC.gov and other credible and verified sources.

An extraordinary gentleman seeks his heart's desire and meets his murderous hero. This is the second installment of "The Archives of H.A.N.D.", a miniseries within our latest collection, Yours Truly. "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Jack T. Ripper Dilemma" Written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Featured cast: Chris Woolsey as Adam Q. Masterson Michael Pate as H.A.N.D. Agent Kyle Davison James Kleinmann as Jack T. Richardson III Co-directed by Ali Silva, Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Intro music composed by Nico Sleator The Archives of H.A.N.D. music composed by Ari Kessler Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson FMT theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

A promising young woman finds an unlikely, undead mentor. This is the first installment of "The Archives of H.A.N.D.", a miniseries within our latest collection, Yours Truly. "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Liz B. Situation" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Rebecca-Sage Ellis-White Michael Pate as H.A.N.D Agent Kyle Davison Ali Silva as The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory Directed by Ali Silva, Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Intro music composed by Nico Sleator The Archives of H.A.N.D. music composed by Ari Kessler Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson FMT theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Did you know that the little nugget of what was to become our beloved Fireside Mystery Theatre was born on this day TEN years ago? But of course, we're Hallowe'en babies! Join Anita for a little walk down memory lane as she reminisces on FMT's origin story... Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Music by Nico SleatorProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

In this prologue to our next series, we muse on the practice of letter writing. Is it a lost art? When was the last time you wrote, with actual pen and paper, a love letter or a fan letter? We present two missives penned and performed by David Linton to whet your whistle for the epistolary style of our newest series, Yours Truly. "Dear Homer" & "Dear Mr. Poe" Written & performed by David Linton Directed by Ali Silva Intro music composed by Nico Sleator Additional music (via Artlist):"Chunky Monkey" by Shtriker Big Band"Cap Blanc Nez" by Michelle NoblerProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

A lonely English seaside cottage holds heartbreaking tales of pandemics past and present. "Facing Time" is the final installment in our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by surreal times. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Kacie Laforest as Alex Mary Murphy as Sam Allison Guinn as Lizzie Ali Silva as Mary James Kleinmann as the BBC newsreader “Facing Time” written by Tim McArthur “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Ali Silva Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Music by Nico Sleator Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Additional music (Artlist): Still Holding On by Tristan Barton Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support: https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not: http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Your favorite local fortune teller, Anita, is back with some peculiarly sage words of guidance for us as we all continue to weather this pandemic. Stay safe! We love you!Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featuring: Ali Silva as Anita Kacie Laforest as Alexandra Music by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery ProductionsProduction operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

A carrier delivers a ticking box to an isolated mansion. What could go wrong?"The Carrier" is the third installment in our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey James Kleinmann as the 1918 CarrierEirik Davey-Gislason as the 2020 Carrier Ali Silva as the Mad Genius “The Carrier” written by Lizz Leiser & Ricardo Delgado “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Ali Silva Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Music by Nico Sleator Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Assistant sound design: Ricardo Delgado Additional music (Artlist): Suspended Souls by Michele Nobler Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

The tales of two pairs of lovers separated by time and history reveal a haunting parallel. “Lovesick” is the second installment of our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Rebecca Kopec as Elsie Ali Silva as Jackie Kacie Laforest as Ashley Alain Laforest as Kyle “Lovesick” written by Gabriella Miyares “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Ali Silva with Gustavo Rodriguez Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva PLOGs music by Nico Sleator Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Assistant sound design: Ricardo Delgado Additional music (Artlist): Yulia Waltz, Alon Peretz Wieniawski Romance (from Concerto d-minor Op.22), Jascha Heifetz, 1918 Vibrating Visions, Alon Peretz Cherry Pie Rag, O.P. Baron Blueberry Smoker, O.P. Baron Meeting an Old Friend, Borrtex Drowned Synthesis, Jon Gegelman Lazy Evening by My Honeybunch, O.P. Baron Memory and Forgetting, Spearfisher 2020—Instrumental Version, IamDayLight Zen Flow, Spearfisher Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Three poems by Fireside Mystery Theatre's resident poet, Dr. David Linton: "Dear Grandma" "The Virtual Feast" "A Digital Girl" Written & performed by David Linton Audio recording engineered by Matt Straub Produced by Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Music: Moon Waltz (1st Movement) by Francesco D'Andrea Black Cat Soiree by Bob Hart Ziggy Secret by LMOP FMT theme by Jason Graves Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

An old watering hole is the unsettling setting for a grisly tale of two pandemics. “The Tunnel” is the first installment of our latest series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Michael Pate as Jerry Mary Murphy as Joelle Ali Silva as Barbara “The Tavern” written by Silbin Sandovar “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Music by Nico Sleator Additional music: “Temptation Rag” by Henry Lodge (piano roll) Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Theme music by Jason Graves Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Difficult times intensify for the Schnell ride-sharing company. Troubled CEO Frederick Albans searches in desperation for an exit strategy. “The Tunnel” is the sordid conclusion to our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. Cast featured in this episode: James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans Ali Silva as Ms. Sevens Alain Laforest as Jackson Ames James Rieser as Vernon Ames Mary Murphy as Lara Georges Eirik Davey-Gislason as Chuck Georges David Linton as Billy Breeze Michael Pate as The Cop Kacie Laforest as Barb, The Traffic Cop Song: “Going My Way,” by Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke Performed by Martina DaSilva with Brad Whiteley Poem: "Roll, Roll, Roll" Written and performed by David Linton Audio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley 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 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not!http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Here's a delightful little stocking stuffer for our dear listeners. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. "Holiday Reflections" Written & performed by David LintonMusic by Nico Sleator With much gratitude and love,Fireside Mystery TheatreAudio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Masks! Hoodies! Other swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Workers at a charity shop scheme to cherry-pick the best donated items for themselves. "The Donation Center" is one of our Holiday Haunts we unearthed from our vault of previously unreleased episodes. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. We wish all of our listeners a very happy and healthy holiday and new year! The cast featured in this episode: James Scully as Pete Kacie Laforest as Carly David Linton as Mr. Tillman Ali Silva as Sheriff Downey Alain Laforest as Deputy Floyd James Rieser as Captain Reeves Eirik Davey-Gislason as Reverend Lowe James Kleinmann as Councilman Merriman Audio play written by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Song: “Come Join Our Army” (Salvation Army Song) by William James Pearson 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 Production Assistant: Evan SachsTheme music by Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Masks! Hoodies! Other swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

A surly driver for the Schnell ride-sharing company acquires a brand new sense of direction.“Anywhere You Want to Go” is the third of our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. This episode is sponsored by Brooklinen.com! Cozy into some buttery-soft sheets this winter!Get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with promo code FIRESIDE at checkout! Cast featured in this episode: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Philip Michael Pate as Tony David Linton as The Disgruntled Passenger James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans James Rieser as Vernon Ames Alain Laforest as Jackson Ames Ali Silva as Susan Weems Kacie Laforest as Barb, The Traffic Cop Mary Murphy as RUTH, voice of the GPS Song: “Big Yellow Taxi,” by Joni Mitchell Performed by Martina DaSilva with Brad Whiteley Special musical guest: Tom Shaner with his own composition, "Careless Driver" http://blog.tomshaner.com Audio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley 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 Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not!http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

A powerful, hard-nosed businesswoman gets more than she bargained for when she decides to try the Schnell ride-sharing app. “Schnell’s Bells” is the second of our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. This episode is sponsored by Brooklinen.com! Get 20% off plus free shipping with promo code FIRESIDE at checkout! Cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Evelyn James Rieser as Rob Crandall Michael Pate as Jacob James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans Alain Laforest as The Future Kacie Laforest as The Past David Linton as The Present Eirik Davey-Gislason as Timmy Crandall Mary Murphy as Mona Crandall Song: “The Passenger,” by Iggy Pop and Ricky Gardiner Performed by Martina DaSilva with Brad Whiteley Audio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley 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 Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not!http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

From our dusty vault of unreleased content: an all-new series! Murder, suicide, and treachery follow the rise of Schnell, a sleek new ride-sharing app. "The Disrupters" is the first of a delightfully dark four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. TW: suicideCast featured in this episode: David Linton as Harold Gustavo Rodriguez as Bob Eirik Davey-Gislason as Steven, the radio talk show host James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans Kacie Laforest as Tory Mary Murphy as Myra Michael Pate as Isaac Alain Laforest as Jackson Ames James Rieser as Vernon Ames Ali Silva as The Narrator Audio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley 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 Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & what-not!http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

A frightening tale of the supernatural is revealed through an exchange of letters between two society women in this story by the eminent Victorian author Rhoda Broughton. The Midnight Reading is a special series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature. Support your local bookstore! Hosted by James Rieser "The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but The Truth" by Rhoda Broughton — read and performed by Ali Silva Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Written by Silbin Sandovar Post-production audio by Ali Silva Theme music by Martina DaSilva Audio recording engineered by Wayne Silver at The Ice Plant Studio in New York City Music (royalty-free): Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D major, Movement 4, Op. 73 Frédéric Chopin — Allegro de concert, Op. 46 in A Major Beethoven Sonata — No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2 No. 1 - III. Menuetto Allegretto Performed by Daniel Veesey Franz Schubert — Piano Sonata No. 21 in B-Flat Major, D 960 - II. Andante sostenuto Performed by Paul Pitman Frédéric Chopin — Prelude Op. 28, No.6 Performed by Kyle Healey Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Support what we do! Become an FMT Patreon Patron. https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery

A woman discovers an unconventional method to overcome infertility. TW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss"The Cabbage Patch Kid" is the final episode (finally released!) from an earlier series cultivated on a little plot of land that was our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It may be hard to remember because last year seems like decades ago. Well, this show was recorded live in NYC on 9/29/19. The cast featured in this episode: James Rieser as Don Eirik Davey-Gislason as Chris Michael Pate as Richard Kacie Laforest as Eva James Kleinmann as Warren Lock Mary Murphy as Clarissa Ali Silva as Tommy David Linton as Mr. Edwards Alain Laforest as Mr. Edwards, Sr. Audio play written by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Song: “Spanish Harlem” by Jerry Leiber & Phil Spector performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator Poem:"The Flower Girls" written and performed by David LintonProduced 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 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! Masks, hoodies & such!http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Our final destination in this All Aboard! series is a chilling tale of secrets, negotiations, and hidden truths. In the lush smoking lounge, we find a cloaked figure who whispers, “What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” The answer will be revealed … once the smoke clears. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Ali Silva as Peggy Dufrain and Margaret Devoe Kacie Laforest as Mrs. Norma Wells David Linton as Mr. Herbert Wells Matt Roper as The Tall Man Alain Laforest as Farmer Dufrain James Scully as Duncan Brown Mary Murphy as Marjorie Rosemary Birmingham Bing-hampton James Rieser and Michael Pate as our Train Waitstaff Rebecca Kopec as Josephine Devoe Song: “I Miss a Lot of Trains” by Tom T. Hall performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Dan Crowley Poem: “All Aboard” written and performed by David Linton Audio play written by Lizz Leiser Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Dan Crowley Sound effects design: Greg Russ & Ali Silva Live show sound engineer: Evan Sachs Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, social links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fuel the fires of our engines with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! (and masks!) http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Care to admire the magnificent North American scenery from the vantage of “The Observation Car”? In part three of our cross-country train journey, we meet a famous mentalist whose uncanny powers certainly liven the landscape. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Mary Murphy as Mrs. Bessie Fisk James Rieser as Senator Gerald Fisk Michael Pate as Elisha Ali Silva as Mildred Seaford Kacie Laforest as Rebecca Hallsey David Linton as Dale Druthers Rebecca Kopec as Kaye Libnik Alain Laforest as Herbert Libnik Matt Roper as Professor Clef James Scully as the Conductor Musical Medley: Felix Slim performs his own composition, “Chantelle Rag,” and “Mystery Train” by Junior Parker & Sam Phillips Learn more about this amazing artist at http://felixslim.comAudio play written by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Dan Crowley Sound effects design: Greg Russ & Ali Silva Live show sound engineer: Evan Sachs Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, social links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fuel the fires of our engines with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! (and masks!) http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

In part two of our cross-country locomotive odyssey, we find ourselves coursing the vast American landscape with an adult libation in hand in “The Bar Car.” You better believe this setting is plush and glamorous; the cocktails sophisticated. A cozy spot to relax in style. However, a few rampageous passengers have other ideas. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Matt Roper as Shamus the Bartender Michael Pate as Cornelius “Chip” Rutherford Vandersmith III, Esquire James Reiser as Preston Mansfield Astor Cooke, Jr. James Scully as Sterling Johnson Whitney-White Alain Laforest as Private Joseph Laveau Kacie Laforest as Lucille Mary Murphy as Chloe Ali Silva as Alma David Linton as the Train Porter Audio play written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Dan Crowley Additional music by Felix Slim Sound effects design: Greg Russ & Ali Silva Live show sound engineer: Evan Sachs Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, social links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fuel the fires of our engines with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! (and masks!) http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience, but our train is now ready to leave the station. Please have your tickets ready. All Aboard! Join us for a cross-country locomotive journey as romantic as you can imagine — with just a touch of the diabolical in every car. We begin our journey in "The Sleeper Car" where espionage and intrigue take the top bunk. Settle in for the ride! All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Matt Roper as Max Rebecca Kopec as Helen Kacie Laforest as Jean Alain Laforest as Paul James Rieser as Frank James Scully as Eddie the Porter Ali Silva as Ethel David Linton as Harry Mary Murphy as Eva Michael Pate as Bob the Policeman Audio play written by Gabriella Miyares Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Dan Crowley Additional music by Felix Slim Sound effects design: Greg Russ & Ali Silva Live show sound engineer: Evan Sachs Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fuel the fires of our engines with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! (and masks!) http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

The dark of night shrouds the face of a stranger in a lifeboat as he floats a few yards from a couple of becalmed sailors at sea. Across the still waters, he shares his eerie tale in a story by William Hope Hodgson. The Midnight Reading is a special series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature. Hosted by Ali Silva "The Voice in The Night” by William Hope Hodgson — read and performed by James Rieser Music:"Sad Romance" by Ji Pyeongkeyon, Jackson Alexander Parodi“Sally Brown,” Traditional Sea Shanty Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Written by Silbin Sandovar Post-production audio by Ali Silva Theme music by Martina DaSilva Audio recording engineered by Wayne Silver at The Ice Plant Studio in New York City Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Support what we do! Become an FMT Patreon Patron. https://www.patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery

An obsession with organically grown foods drives a couple toward a gruesome fate in this story by the English poet and novelist Robert Graves. The Midnight Reading is a special series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature. Hosted by Ali Silva "Earth to Earth” by Robert Graves — read and performed by Mary Murphy Music: Teddy Stauffer — Hurry Home (1939) Emilie Mayer — String Quartet in E minor Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Written by Silbin Sandovar Post-production audio by Ali Silva Theme music by Martina DaSilva Audio recording engineered by Wayne Silver at The Ice Plant Studio in New York City Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Support what we do! Become an FMT Patreon Patron. https://www.patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery

We all well know that our resident fortune teller Anita has her finger on the spectral pulse. But did you know that even *The New York Times* is highlighting a topic that Anita has been mumbling about to herself for months?!Here for your ears: Anita the soothsayer shares some sage solutions for managing isolation with unexpected spectral houseguests.Stay safe! We love you!NYT article:https://nyti.ms/2XAYBDVIf you are able to support your favorite indie creators, we'd be ever so grateful!https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre

The long-awaited part two of the nightmare fuel that is the story of Belle Gunness. Be sure you've caught up with episode 50.2 "The Murder of Belle Gunness." Then settle in and get up close and personal with her alleged murderer, Ray Lamphere, as his interrogation reveals the darkest chapter of this wildly true tale. "The Interrogation of Ray Lamphere" is the final installment from our first ever true-crime series. She's a Killer Queen was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20. The cast featured in this episode: James Rieser as Sheriff Smutzer David Linton as Deputy Cobb Eirik Davey-Gislason as Ray Lamphere Ali Silva as Belle Gunness Rebecca Kopec as Myrtle Kacie Laforest as Liza James Kleinmann as Asle Helgelien and Andrew Helgelien Mary Murphy as Mrs. Lugendorf James Scully as Joe Maxon Song: “The Ballad of Belle Gunness” by T.J. McFarland performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Slater Poem: "It's Her Turn" written and performed by David Linton accompanied by Nico Sleator Audio play written by Lizz Leiser and Kacie Laforest 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 Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Your friendly neighborhood fortune teller Anita has some more, um, peculiar advice for you as we all continue to adjust to weathering a pandemic.Social distancing works! And it is so important to adhere to those guidelines as we battle the spread of the coronavirus. Anita is here to tell you what is also important: ASTRAL DISTANCING!We at Fireside Mystery Theatre are doing our very best to stay safe, sane, and adjust to these frightening times — and we hope you are too! We'll continue to have more new theatre of the mind for you to escape into soon. Please do your best to mind the shadows. . . . 

Join us in the court of the Sun King where a young lad awaits punishment for a string of dastardly deeds. But GASP! This cunning swordsmith is no lad at all! What will befall our curious hero? "La Maupin: Mistress of the Sword" is the third installment from our first ever true-crime series. She's a Killer Queen was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20. The cast featured in this episode: James Rieser as Alexandre Bontemps James Kleinmann as King Louis XIV of France Kacie Laforest as Julie D’Aubigny aka La Maupin James Scully as Gaston D'Aubigny Rebecca Kopec as Young Julie and the Innkeeper Mary Murphy as La Blonde Ali Silva as Maréchal Eirik Davey-Gislason as Joseph David Linton as Albert Song: “Killer Queen” by Freddie Mercury performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Slater Audio play written by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich 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 Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

Your favorite fortune teller Anita shares her advice for weathering the pandemic. You just don't realize quite how much you do touch your face until you are told not to! Our very own Anita has her own peculiar but apparently effective way of mitigating the face-touch danger.We at Fireside Mystery Theatre are doing our very best to stay safe, sane, and adjust to these frightening times — and we hope you are too! We'll have more new theatre of the mind for you to escape into soon. . . . 

A local widow fears for her life when a murderous farmhand threatens vengeance against her. But perhaps there’s more to this comely widow than meets the eye. . . . "The Murder of Belle Gunness" is the second episode from our fabulous true-crime series and the first of a two-part story. She's a Killer Queen was recorded live in NYC on 2/23/20. The cast featured in this episode: Rebecca Kopec as Daisy Littlefield and Myrtle Ali Silva as Belle Gunness James Reiser as Sheriff Smutzer David Linton as Deputy Cobb Eirik Davey-Gislason as Big Lon Townsend James Scully as Stash and Joe Maxson Mary Murphy as Tillie Kacie Laforest as Ruby James Kleinmann as Asle Helgelien Song: "Whatever Lola Wants" by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Slater Audio play written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest 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 Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 LightfootPerformed by Kat Reinhert accompanied by Nico SleatorThe 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 Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 Live show info, links, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemystery

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 https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre

Sarah struggles to be believed in her efforts to get the care she needs when suddenly afflicted by a strange illness. "Inside Knowledge" is the final episode in a series from our 2018/2019 season finale, Trapped: Tales of Body Horror and Betrayal. It was recorded live 6/30/19. The cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Sarah Eirik Davey-Gislason as Devon Alain Laforest as Ranger Martin David Linton as Dr. Campbell Michael Pate as Dr. Wren and The Receptionist Kacie Laforest as Dr. Lacy Worser James Rieser as Dr. Adam Worser Song: “Where Is My Mind” by Black Francis Performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator Audio play written and directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Production assistant: Brontis Shane Orengo 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 https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Hey. This is a fantastic podcast, and we think you should check it out: http://thewallbreakers.com — get in the spooky spirit with episode 96 "Halloween on the Air"