The Heap

Horror Comedy It's June 1953, and two middle-aged sisters take over a popular eatery in small town Ontario.(1 episode of 1)Cast:KEN - Michael Bennett LerouxSOPHIE - Holly GreeneHELEN - Zoe HendersonMAVIS - Avery MacDonaldOther parts played by Marc Ludwig.Written and produced by Zoe HendersonTheme music by Zoe Henderson

Fantasy/ComedyEpisode 3 of 3The ornaments battle it out with Plastic Santa and learn the true meaning of Christmas.CAST(in order of appearance)NARRATOR - Mark LadouceurDOLL - Holly GreeneSNOW - Michael Bennett LerouxBALL - Janice Peters-GibsonANGEL - Celeste GibsonWritten & produced by Zoe Henderson

Fantasy/ComedyEpisode 2 of 3 (suitable for family audiences)The ornaments find more clues as to what may be going on downstairs --and about each other.CAST(in order of appearance)NARRATOR - Mark LadouceurDOLL - Holly GreeneBALL - Janice Peters-GibsonSNOW - Michael Bennett LerouxANGEL - Celeste GibsonWritten & Produced by Zoe HendersonSound Design by Zoe Henderson

Fantasy/Comedy (Suitable for family audiences)Episode 1 of 3The story of Doll and Snow, two heirloom Christmas ornaments --- broken and forgotten -- living in a box in the attic of the Turner house.  It's three days before Christmas.  Will they be forgotten once again this holiday season?  An off-beat Christmas story for everyone.CAST(in order of appearance)NARRATOR - Mark LadouceurTHE DOLL - Holly GreeneTHE SNOWMAN  -  Michael Bennett LerouxTHE ANGEL - Celeste GibsonTHE SHINY BALL - Janice Peters-GibsonWritten and Produced by Zoe Henderson

Bob talks with Toronto poet and singer-songwriter, Robert Priest. and they present an impromptu collaboration on Robert's song, "If You See Peace".Episode Producer:  Zoe Henderson

Suspense/FantasyEpisode 3 of 3The spirit of 16-year old Janine Cooper fulfills her Divine Purpose as an Official Agent of Kharma ---accidentally-- as all three characters come together in this dramatic conclusion.Cast(In order of appearance)NARRATOR - Zoe HendersonTHE MAN IN THE ORANGE HAT - David BradshaweJANINE COOPER - Cassandra GuthrieJANINE'S MOTHER - Stacey LightmanWritten & produced by Zoe HendersonTheme music by Zoe Henderson

Suspense/FantasyEpisode 2 of 3The spirit ofJanine transmogrifies once again, taking her one step closer to fulfilling her Divine purpose as an Official Agent of Kharma.Cast:(In order of appearance)JANINE - Cassandra GuthrieNARRATOR - Zoe HendersonMAN IN THE ORANGE HAT - David BradshaweJANINE'S MOTHER - Stacey LightmanBUS DRIVER - Bob CohenWritten and produced by Zoe HendersonTheme Music by Zoe Henderson

Suspense/FantasyEpisode 1 of 3The life force that was 16-year old Janine Cooper --murdered 10 years ago but still very much alive in the cow pasture where she was buried --waits for her chance to fulfill her Divine Purpose as an Official Agent of Kharma.Cast:JANINE COOPER - Cassandra GuthrieNARRATOR - Zoe HendersonJANINE'S MOTHER - Stacey LightmanBUS DRIVER - Bob CohenTHE MAN IN THE ORANGE HAT - David BradshaweWritten and Produced by Zoe HendersonOriginal theme music by Zoe Henderson

Toronto singer-songwriter,  Lynn Harrison, collaborates with Bob on her song "Feels Like Spring".Episode Producer: Zoe Henderson

Mystery (Episode 5 of 5)The final piece of the puzzle comes to light.  Dana is faced with a tough choice.CAST (in order of appearance):DANA DUNVILLE - Zoe HendersonPATTY MILLS - Stacey LightmanSCOTT LARSEN - David PavaneJANET LARSEN - Janice Peters-GibsonDETECTIVE TROY CRAMER - Harold WymanCONSTABLE LORI PACKET - Avery MacDonaldMRS. PAPADAKIS - Barbara SaxbergLANCE BOCHEK - Steve ZhangWritten and produced by Zoe HendersonOriginal theme music by Zoe HendersonSound Effects from Freesound.org (Creative Commons)

Mystery (Episode 4 of 5)Dana digs deeper into the life and death of Stephen Papadakis and learns more about the  events that happened on Mount Oblov 22 years ago.CAST(in order of appearance)DANA DUNVILLE - Zoe HendersonMRS. PAPADAKIS - Barbara SaxbergINGRID DUNVILLE - Philomena SherwoodJACK DUNVILLE - Robin Guy BennettGEORGE BOCHEK - Mark LadouceurPAUL McNABB - Clara TanWAITRESS - Carly RosemanWritten and produced by Zoe HendersonOriginal theme music by Zoe HendersonSound Effects from Freesound.org (Creative Commons website)

(Episode 3 of  5)Dana finally finds out what happened to Wendy. But her obsession with her old enemy only grows as a horrific event from their shared history comes to light.CAST(in order of appearance):DANA DUNVILLE - Zoe HendersonDET. LT. TROY CRAMER - Harold WymanJANET LARSEN - Janice Peters-GibsonSCOTT LARSEN - David PavaneWENDY CROZIER - Tara SchellCST. LORI PACKET - Avery MacDonaldJASMINE SAVOIE - Cassandra GuthrieWritten, directed and produced by Zoe HendersonOriginal Theme Music by Zoe HendersonSound Effects - free sound.org (Creative Commons)

Mystery (Episode 2 of 5)As Dana continues her search for Wendy and finds out more about her old tormenter's troubled life,  her obsession grows.Cast (in order of appearance):DANA DUNVILLE - Zoe HendersonLANCE BOCHECK - Steve ZhangDRY CLEANER CLERK - Charmain LouisINGRID DUNVILLE - Philomena SherwoodJACK DUNVILLE - Robin Guy BennettAMRIT SINGH - Donald QuanSCOTT LARSEN - David PavanePATTY - Stacey LightmanPAUL McNABB - Clara TanLIAM - Marc LudwigWritten and produced by Zoe HendersonOriginal theme music by Zoe HendersonFrench Horn - Lauren FinchBackground Music in Restaurant - "They're Missing Jesus", Brother Timothy Clark (Creative Commons)Sound Effects -  Freesound.org (Creative Commons)

(Episode 1 of 5)When a private investigator moves back to her hometown on the Canadian west coast, she is hired to find a missing woman:  the bully who tormented her in high school. A character-driven mystery about memory, forgiveness and redemption.Appearing in this episode: DANA DUNVILLE - Zoe HendersonJANET LARSEN - Janice Peters-GibsonSCOTT LARSEN - David PavaneBARTENDER - David MaynardBARFLY #1 - Bob CohenBARFLY #2 - David BradshawBARFLY #3 - Elizabeth Rose MorrissBARFLY #4 - Victoria ShepherdWritten and produced by Zoe Henderson. Original music by Zoe Henderson

Bob talks with tuba player, Dr. Keith Walton, about his current projects on the go. They also discuss tuba legend, the late Howard Johnson.Episode Producer: Zoe Henderson

Bob joinsToronto songwriter, Steve-Paul Simms, on his never-before-released song, "Dancing Shoes".  With special guest: Keith Walton (tuba)Episode Producer: Zoe Henderson

Host Bob Cohen and Toronto singer-songwriter, Gillian Beresford, share a rough mix of the song, "Boat in a Parking Lot",  from Gillian's upcoming CD that Bob is producing.  They have a heart-to-heart talk about making records and discuss the pitfalls of seeking perfection during this process.Episode Producer: Zoe Hendersonwww.gillianberesfordmusic.com

Hester learns the dark secrets of the manor and Mrs. Furnivall has a final reckoning with the past. Episode 3 of 3.HESTER - Janice Peters GibsonDOROTHY - Sarah FreiaOLD LORD FURNIVALL - Ashton SpearTHE MUSICIAN - Kyle BillieGRACE/OLD MRS, FURNIVALL - Cora KennedyMAUDE FURNIVALL - Jessica DucharmeMRS. STARK - Zoe HendersonROSAMUND - Celeste GibsonMUSICAll music written and performed by Zoe Henderson, except where noted.Viola played by Charmain Louis Viola solo, from Concerto in D Major, Op. 1 (cadenza) by Karl StamitzViola and piano music, from Viola Sonata in A Minor, D. 821, by Franz Schubert"Longing", Op. 140. No. 11, by Cornelius GurlittProduced & Directed by Zoe Henderson

After a terrifying ordeal where Rosamund almost dies, Hester learns that the child has seen a ghost. Episode 2 of 3.CAST(in this episode and in order of appearance)HESTER - Janice Peters GibsonDOROTHY - Sarah FreiaAGNES - Aly CarriganMISS FURNIVALL - Cora KennedyMRS. STARK - Zoe HendersonSHEPHERD -  Joel TrewROSAMUND - Celeste GibsonMUSICAll music written and performed by Zoe Henderson, except where noted."Wild Mignonette" Op. 205 No. 1 by Cornelius Gurlitt"Secrets",  Op. 25, No. 5 by Amy BeachPassacaglia in C Minor BVW 852, by Johann Sebastian BachProduced & Directed by Zoe Henderson

A young governess in Victorian England accompanies a recently-orphaned 5-year old girl to a grand old mansion to live with an elderly aristocratic aunt. But the house holds a dark secret from the family's troubled past.  Episode 1 of 3.An adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's  "The Old Nurse's Story" (1852) by  Zoe HendersonPeriod Drama/Gothic Fiction/Suspense/Ghost StorySuitable for family audiences.  (Recommended ages 8 +)Cast (Appearing in this episode)HESTER -- Janice Peters GibsonOLD JAMES - Robin Guy BennettAGNES - Aly CarriganMR. HENRY - Joel TrewDRIVER - George WorrallROSAMUND - Celeste GibsonMISS FURNIVALL - Cora KennedyMRS. STARK - Zoe HendersonDOROTHY - Sarah FreiaMusic (Appearing In this episode)All music composed by Zoe Henderson,  except where noted:Organ Music, Scene 1 - (1) Passacaglia in C Minor, and (2) Chorale Fantasia by J.S. BachOrgan Music, Scene 4 - Pastorale in F Major  by J.S. BachDirected and Produced by Zoe Henderson 

Ardene Shapiro, a prolific Toronto singer-songwriter,  gets Bob to play on her 2020 tune, "The Dividing Line".Episode Producer: Zoe HendersonListen to more of Ardene's music on Youtube at  ardenevox

Zoe Henderson (Producer of The Heap) chats with Toronto musician, Bob Cohen,  about making music, making records,  being a musician...  and making this podcast. 

In our inaugural episode, Bob plays with Toronto singer/songwriter, Collette Savard on her new song.Musical Credits:Collette Savard  - Vocals, Acoustic GuitarBob Cohen - Acoustic Guitar,  Electric Bass,  Fender RhodesProducer: Zoe HendersonBob Cohen is a Toronto-based guitarist known for his Montreal studio work over the past 40 years. notable credits include stints with Jesse Winchester and the National Film Board as well as hundreds of national jingles and soundtracks.For more information about the music of Collette Savard, visit:https://www.collettesavard.com

Diane finally finds out the secret behind the mysterious voice she's been hearing in her living room.  Episode 3 of 3.Written by Zoe HendersonFeaturing:DIANE - Cora KennedyPAUL - Kyle BillieROBERTO FAZELLINI - Ashton SpearTheme music by Zoe HendersonThe solo accordion music is "Italian Folk Song" Op. 39. No. 15 by TchaikovskyDirected and produced by Zoe Henderson

Diane endures a long, lonely and terrifying night,  waiting for her husband to come home.  Episode 2 of 3.Written by Zoe HendersonFeaturing:DIANE - Cora KennedyPAUL - Kyle BillieROBERTO FAZELLINI - Ashton SpearCHRISTINE - Zoe HendersonTheme music by Zoe HendersonThe solo accordion music is "Italian Folk Song" Op. 39. No. 15 by TchaikovskyDirected and produced by Zoe Henderson

A woman going through the dissolution of her marriage suddenly and mysteriously finds herself  living in a villa in Tuscany.  How did she get here?  Episode 1 of 3.Written by Zoe HendersonFeaturing:DIANE - Cora KennedyPAUL - Kyle BillieROBERTO FAZELLINI - Ashton SpearTheme music by Zoe HendersonThe solo accordion music is "Italian Folk Song" Op. 39. No. 15 by TchaikovskyDirected and produced by Zoe Henderson