Fireside Mystery Theatre

Give ear to Charles Perrault’s original fairy tale of the infamous serial killer. Included is an even more chilling account of the historical figure upon whom this frightening character was based.  The Midnight Reading is a special summer 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   "Bluebeard" by Charles Perrault — read and performed by Mary Murphy "The Hero Who Died a Fiend" by Bernhardt J. Hurwood — read and performed by James Rieser  Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions. Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Written by Silbin Sandovar Theme music by Martina DaSilva Audio engineered by Bill & Delaney Hafener Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley, NY Additional music: “Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor” by J.S. Bach, performed by Colin Carr  “Amphion Anglicus" by John Blow, performed by Arnold Den Teuling “Oboe Concerto in A minor” by Johann Friedrich Bach, performed by Michel Rondeau  “Elegiac Melodies, Op. 34 ‘Hearts Wounds’” by Edward Grieg, performed by Papalin For upcoming live shows go to: http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com  Follow us on social media: @firesidemystery Copyright 2017 Fireside Mystery Productions #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #Bluebeard #CharlesPerrault #anthology #literature #darkliterature #drama #fairytale #shortstories

PREMIERE EPISODE. A young woman is invited to waltz with a mechanical beau in Jerome K. Jerome’s grotesque short story, “The Dancing Partner.” This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by businesses of ALL sizes to find the most qualified job candidates with immediate results. FMT listeners can try it for free by going to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRESIDE. The Midnight Reading is a special summer series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of dark literature that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We also want to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature. Hosted by James Rieser Read and performed by Ali Silva Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions. Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Written by Silbin Sandovar Theme music by Martina DaSilva Additional music: “Luna Waltz” by Paul Lincke “Waltz No. 2” by Dmitri Shostakovich Engineered by Bill & Delaney Hafener Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley, NY For upcoming live shows go to: http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com  Follow us on social media: @firesidemystery Copyright 2017 Fireside Mystery Productions #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #automaton #automata #anthology #literature #drama #dancing #shortstories

Can the eccentric and strange mystic seers Sabella and Nancy help a desperate woman find her missing nephew? Part of “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 2017. This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden! Check out the official jeweler of FMT at http://fifthandmaiden.com and on Instagram @fifthandmaiden. Mention you’re a Fireside listener and say you’d like your order with “a bit of shimmer,” and receive 15% off plus free tax and shipping in the 48 states! Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Sabella Annabelle Rollison as Nancy McKellan Mary Murphy as Beverly Healy Michael Pate as Efraim Healy Alain LaForest as Dr. Magis Sheridan James Rieser as Mr. Spurr Kacie LaForest as Mrs. O’Day Bill Heidrich as Jack Also featuring a musical performance by Martina DaSilva: “The Old Bog Road,” written by Teresa Brayton and Madeline King O’Farelly. Additional music: “The Old Bog Road,” piano instrumental by Pat McCourt Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Production Sound Designer & Engineer: Greg Russ Audio Post-production: Ali Silva Technical Director: 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radiotheater #weird #irish #ireland #erin #irishghoststories #supernatural #ghoststory #ghosts #spirits #psychic #seer #clairvoyant

The members of the extreme eating Gastronomers Club pay a visit to some "sin eaters" living in rural America for the ultimate dining experience. Part of “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 2017. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by businesses of ALL sizes to find the most qualified job candidates with immediate results. Try it for free when you go to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRESIDE. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Mrs. Dandiweather James Rieser as Mr. Dandiweather Michael Pate as Nolan Kacie LaForest as Celia Alain LaForest as Magnus Annabelle Rollison as Tess Bill Heidrich as Isaac Also featuring a musical performance by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Malcolm Hunter: “It’s a Sin To Tell a Lie,” written by Billy Mayhew. Additional music: “It’s a Sin To Tell a Lie” by the Roy Fox Orchestra with Denny Dennis (1936) Original story and radioplay by Rebecca Graves Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Production Sound Designer & Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director: 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #weird #food #eating #sins #sineaters #macabre #strange #odd #extremeeating

Something spotted in the skies above Sunken Harbor draws several townsfolk into the center of an eerie mystery. Part of “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 2017. Featured in the cast: James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair Michael Pate as Cobra Kleinman/The One Who Asks Annabelle Rollison as Cissy Alain LaForest as Simon Perdido Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair/Cathy Bill Heidrich as Evan/Romeo Kacie LaForest as Julie/Annie Gustavo Rodriguez as The One Who Tells Also featuring a musical performance by Martina DaSilva: “Somewhere My Love,” written by Maurice Jarre and Paul Francis Webster. Additional music: "Somewhere My Love (Instrumental Version)" by The Love Unlimited Orchestra Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Production Sound Designer & Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director: 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #weird #sunkenharbor #aviation #airplanes #clay #supernatural #strange #eerie #creepy

Julie and Evan listen to the radio as they take a moonlit drive along the back roads of Sunken Harbor. Prologue to “Some People You Might Know,” recorded live at The Slipper Room in New York City on Sunday, May 28th 2017. This episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter! Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by businesses of ALL sizes to find the most qualified job candidates with immediate results. Try it for free when you go to ZipRecruiter.com/FIRESIDE. Featured in the cast: Kacie LaForest as Julie Bill Heidrich as Evan/Alex Severn James Rieser as The Moonlight Rider Narrated by Ali Silva Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Production Sound Designer & Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director: 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #weird #sunkenharbor #radio #audiofilesearch #creepy #eerie #strange #supernatural

Evelyn, the most popular singer at the Cavendish Club, has been knocking ‘em dead lately. A little too dead. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh! Get $30 off your first week of HelloFresh. Visit hellofresh.com and enter promo code FIRESIDE30. Get cooking! Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017. Also featuring a musical performance by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason Yeager: “Gloomy Sunday” written by Rezső Seress. Featured in the cast: Mary Murphy as Evelyn James Rieser as Ted Michael Pate as Joe Ali Silva as Betty Kacie LaForest as Deborah Bill Heidrich as Buddy Eirik Davey-Gislason as Vic Daniel Graves as Chuck the Gardener Susan O’Dea as Evelyn’s singing voice Additional music: “Gloomy Sunday” by Rezső Seress, performed by the Paul Whiteman Orchestra Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised and performed by Jason Yeager Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Joe Jung Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radioplay #weird #music #singers #songs #death #suicide #gloomysunday #eerie #nightclub #supperclub #nightlife #torchsinger

Nothing can ever keep Karen and Zachary apart - as long as their favorite song is playing… Also featuring a musical performance by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason Yeager: “A Lover’s Concerto” written by Sandy Linzer & Denny Randell. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Karen Eirik Davey-Gislason as Ben James Rieser as Zachary Bill Heidrich as the wedding DJ Mary Murphy as the news anchor Kacie LaForest as the reporter Annabelle Rollison as the radio DJ Daniel Graves as paramedic #1 Michael Pate as paramedic #2 Additional music: "Forever and Ever, Amen” written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz performed and recorded by The John Gill Band Original story and radioplay by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Joe Jung Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radioplay #weird #music #foreverandeveramen #oursong #weddingsongs #love #romance #ghosts

Joyce and her brother Jimmy inherit a musical clock that seems to take time as well as tell it… Also featuring a musical performance by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Jason Yeager: “Music, Music, Music” written by Stephen Weiss & Bernie Baum. This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden. Check out the official jeweler of FMT at http://fifthandmaiden.com and on Instagram @fifthandmaiden. Mention you’re a Fireside listener and say you’d like your order with “a bit of shimmer,” and receive 15% off plus free tax and shipping in the 48 states! Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017. Featured in the cast: Kacie LaForest as Joyce Deering Bill Heidrich as Mitchell James Reiser as Jimmy Mary Murphy as Diane Eirik Davey-Gislason as Calvin Edwards Ali Silva as Sally Michael Pate as Glen Additional music: Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 — IV. Presto — Allegro assai (For Recorder Ensemble and Chorus — Papalin) Original story and radioplay by Rebecca Graves Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Joe Jung Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radioplay #weird #music #clocks #odetojoy #grandfatherclock

Eddie and Leena receive a strange lesson on musical instruments from a classical string quartet. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our show, “An Ear for Music,” on Sunday, April 30th 2017. Featured in the cast: Michael Pate as Eddie Kacie LaForest as Leena Mary Murphy as Jana James Rieser as the cellist Eirik Davey-Gislason as the first violinist Bill Heidrich as the second violinist Narrated by Ali Silva Additional music: Franz Joseph Haydn, String Quartet, IV. Finale Allegro spiritoso — European Archive Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Joe Jung Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radioplay #weird #music #strings #catgut #stringquartet #classical #classicalmusic

Ali Silva and James Rieser share some interesting trivia and anecdotes that inspired the writing of FMT’s most recent live show. Coming May 17, the first of four weekly podcast episodes from “An Ear For Music.” FMT Merchandise is now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Written by Silbin Sandovar Audio editing by Ali Silva FMT theme music composed by Jason Graves Additional music (https://musopen.org): Tocatta in G minor, HWV 586 by Georg Friedrich Händel performed by Constantin Stephan (CC BY-NC 3.0) Confidências by Ernesto Nazareth performed by Bert Alink (CC BY 3.0) Romanza by Francesco Molino performed by Ariel Martín Bellio Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2017 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery

An eerie imagining of what might have happened in the true-life mystery of wealthy New York socialite Dorothy Arnold, who vanished in 1910 never to be seen again. Also featuring a musical performance by Silbin Sandovar: “Vaya Con Dios” written by Larry Russell, Inez James & Buddy Pepper Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. It takes great sleep to lead a great life. That’s why FMT is thrilled that this episode is sponsored by Casper. FMT listeners can go to http://www.Casper.com/FIRESIDE and use promo code: FIRESIDE to get $50 towards any mattress purchase! The Casper is an obsessively engineered mattress at a shockingly fair price. Try it at home for 100 nights — free shipping and free returns. Go to http://www.Casper.com/FIRESIDE and use promo code: FIRESIDE. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Sylvia Greer Mary Murphy as Daisy Michael Pate as Foster James Rieser as Francis Arnold Kacie LaForest as Mary Arnold Eirik Davey Gislason as John Keith Bill Heidrich as George Griscom Allison Guinn as Marjorie Arnold and Hildy Original story and radioplay by Rebecca Graves Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Greg Russ Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery FMT Merchandise is now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #missingpersons #historicalfiction #dorothyarnold #strangedisappearances

Shana learns that while there’s no use crying over spilt milk, the photo on the carton staring back at her holds another story altogether… Also featuring a musical performance by Allison Guinn: "Have You Seen Her?"written by Eugene Record & Barbara Acklin. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron! Go to http://www.blueapron.com/fireside to get 3 delicious meals FREE with FREE SHIPPING! Blue Apron: Fresh Ingredients, Original Recipes, Delivered to You. Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Shana Kacie LaForest as Ellie Bill Heidrich as Farmer Mac Mary Murphy as Carol Michael Pate as Detective Rand James Rieser as The Police Chief Original story and radio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Greg Russ Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery FMT Merchandise is now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #missingpersons #milkcartons

It’s last call at the bar, but before the last shot is poured, a few eerie accounts of strange disappearances will be shared in secret. Also featuring a musical performance by Silbin Sandovar: “Gone” written by Smokey Rogers. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. This episode is sponsored by Fifth and Maiden. Check out the official jeweler of FMT at http://fifthandmaiden.com and on Instagram @fifthandmaiden. Mention you’re a Fireside listener and say you’d like your order with “a bit of shimmer,” and receive 15% off plus free tax and shipping in the 48 states! Featured in the cast: Michael Pate as Don Lesser Ali Silva as Linda Favey James Rieser as Rick Allison Guinn as Gertie Mary Murphy as Emma Gersoff Eirik Davey-Gislason as Arthur Haskin Bill Heidrich as Ryan Haskin Kacie LaForest as Kara Original story and radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Greg Russ Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery FMT Merchandise is now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #missingpersons #detectives #privateeyes #gumshoe #privateinvestigator #disappearances

Who is this lady of the highway? If you happen to see her — what is it exactly that she wants to show you? FMT Merchandise is now available! Go to http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch and grab some swag to support the show. Recorded live at The Slipper Room as part of our “Missing Persons” show on Sunday, March 26th 2017. Featured in the cast: Bill Heidrich as the man Mary Murphy as the woman Eirik Davey-Gislason as the tow truck driver Narrated by Ali Silva Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ & Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer & engineer Greg Russ Technical director 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 http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #missingpersons #highway