Fireside Mystery Theatre

Episode 22.3 “A Fine Furnished House” from our Holiday Haunts 2016 show performed live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, December 4th 2016. This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron! If you want fresh, high-quality makings for an awesome dinner — Blue Apron sends you easy, flexible and affordable ingredients for delicious meals delivered straight to your door. You can help keep FMT content free — go to http://BlueApron.com/FIRESIDE — and check out this week’s menu AND get your first THREE meals for FREE, plus FREE SHIPPING! Go to http://BlueApron.com/FIRESIDE, friends! Blue Apron. A better way to cook. The solution to a young married couple’s Christmas woes, a quaint and cozy furnished house, comes with a few slight catches… Also featuring a live musical performance by Nicole Zuraitis. Featured in the cast: Annabelle Rollison as Johanna James Rieser as Felix Mary Murphy as Mrs. Randalls Ali Silva as Mrs. Tucker Radio play by Rebecca Graves Story by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by John Guari Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer and engineer Greg Russ Production coordinator Dalia Morali Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama#radiotheatre #anatomy #oldtimeradio #mystery #macabre #odd #unusual #ghost #furniture #ornaments #ghoststories #strange #weird #holidays #christmas #creepychristmas

Episode 22.2 “The Philosopher’s Clone” from our Holiday Haunts 2016 show performed live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, December 4th 2016. The wealthy and aristocratic Von Kleist family are about to receive a most remarkable Christmas gift… But are they prepared for what it might bring into their home? Also featuring a live musical performance by Nicole Zuraitis Featured in the cast: James Rieser as Thomas Krantz Bill Heidrich as Baron Von Kleist Ali Silva as Elsabeth Von Kleist Mary Murphy as Hermine Von Kleist Annabelle Rollison as Lotte Michael Pate as the auctioneer Eirik Davey-Gislason as the winning bidder Original story and radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by John Guari Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer and engineer Greg Russ Production coordinator Dalia Morali Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama#radiotheatre #anatomy #oldtimeradio #mystery #macabre #odd #unusual #automatons #automata #strange #weird #holidays #christmas #creepychristmas #mechanicaldolls

Episode 22.1 “A Question I Ask” from our Holiday Haunts 2016 show performed live at The Bickford Theatre at The Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey on Sunday, December 4th 2016. In this first installment of our “Holiday Haunts,” Ali Silva welcomes you into her parlor to observe a most strange and mysterious object. Introduced by James Rieser. Written by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by John Guari Theme music by Jason Graves Sound designer and engineer Greg Russ Production coordinator Dalia Morali Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #anatomy #oldtimeradio #mystery #macabre #odd #unusual #automatons #automata #strange #weird #holidays #christmas #creepychristmas #mechanicaldolls

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21.4 "The Flight of the Silver Swan" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 A young woman imprisoned in a horribly deformed body discovers a mysterious hidden talent. Also featuring a live musical performance by Martina DaSilva Featured in the cast: Ali Silva as Tammy Mary Murphy as Jessie Eirik Davey Gislason as John Bill Heidrich as Dan Ansel Annabelle Rollison as Mrs. Ansel James Rieser as Foster Kenny Michael Pate as Eddie Original story and radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Jason Yeager Theme music by Jason Graves Associate producer and sound designer Greg Russ Production Coordinator Dalia Mazal Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #weird #strange #anatomy #odd #unusual #deformity #drama #anthology

21.3 "Pearlroth" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 Norbert Pearlroth, the eccentrically brilliant head researcher for Ripley’s Believe It or Not, is drawn into an adventure both macabre and perilous. Also featuring a live musical performance by Martina DaSilva Featured in the cast: James Rieser as Norbert Pearlroth Mary Murphy as Louise Vesey Bill Heidrich as Robert Ripley Ali Silva as Thelma Astor Eirik Davey Gislason as Everett Goodstone Michael Pate as Jonathan Headley Annabelle Rollison as Christine Original story and radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Jason Yeager Theme music by Jason Graves Associate producer and sound designer Greg Russ Production Coordinator Dalia Mazal Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #weird #strange #anatomy #odd #unusual #believeitornot #ripley #anthology

21.2 "Foot in Mouth" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 Marco Reyes has a very unique problem when it comes to controlling a truly unruly appendage. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon. FMT listeners can help to keep our content free! Go to mackweldon.com and get 20% off with promo code FIRE. Mack Weldon - Like Nothing You've Ever Worn Also featuring a live musical performance by Martina DaSilva Featured in the cast: Michael Pate as Marco Mary Murphy as the doctor Ali Silva as Andrea Bill Heidrich as the cobbler Annabelle Rollison as Nancy James Rieser as Ed Eirik Davey Gislason as Mr. Harrison Radio play by Rebecca Graves adapted from a short story by Gabriella Miyares Narrated by Ali Silva Written by Rebecca Graves Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Jason Yeager Theme music by Jason Graves Associate producer and sound designer Greg Russ Production coordinator Dalia Mazal Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #anatomy #docudrama #oldtimeradio #mystery #macabre #odd #unusual #anatomy #strange #weird

21.1 "The Story of Adam Rainer" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16 This little vignette, a remarkable and true account of one of the greatest flukes in medical history, will astound the listener. Also included are some exciting announcements and updates for fans of our show. Narrated by Ali Silva Featured in the cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Adam Rainer James Rieser as the army recruiter Michael Pate as Dr. Windholz Mary Murphy as neighbor #1 Bill Heidrich as neighbor #2 Written by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Jason Yeager Theme music by Jason Graves Associate producer and sound designer Greg Russ Production coordinator Dalia Morali Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #anatomy #docudrama #oldtimeradio #mystery #macabre #odd #unusual #dwarfism #gigantism #anatomy #strange #weird #adamrainer

20.3 "Don't Kill the Bit" from our “Laugh, Clown, Laugh" show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 9/25/16. Maurice the Marvelous and his lovely assistant, Nora, venture out of their comfort zone to put on a princess party. Will their sidekick clown, Bumpty, be onboard? Listen to find out what Bumpty has up his sleeve. What starts out as an innocent children's birthday party may end up making your blood run cold. Also featuring a beautiful and bittersweet live musical performance by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Dov Manski. Starring Ali Silva, James Rieser, Michael Pate, Mary Murphy, Annabelle Rollison, Courtenay Gillean Cholovich, Bill Heidrich & Eirik Davey-Gislason Written by Rebecca Graves Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Associate producer and sound designer Greg Russ Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #publicradio #radiodocumentary #oldtimeradio #silentmovies #classiccomedy #vaudeville #silentcomedy #ghoststories #ghosts #paranormal #anthology #comedy #drama #magictrick #illusions #murder #killerclowns

20.2 "Bucky & Becky" from our “Laugh, Clown, Laugh" show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 9/25/16 This story about the old-time brother and sister comedy duo Becky & Bucky Beans is several things. It's a radio documentary that spans from the slapstick era of silent films to the golden age of old-time radio. It's funny and it's sad. It's also a ghost story. This episode is a special collaboration with our friends at the WCZY public radio show and podcast "Audio File Search." Extra special thanks to host Alex Severn for joining us at The Slipper Room and sharing this fascinating story. Also featuring a lovely live musical performance by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Dov Manski. Written by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Associate producer and sound designer Greg Russ Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com @firesidemystery #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #publicradio #radiodocumentary #oldtimeradio #silentmovies #classiccomedy #vaudeville #silentcomedy #ghoststories #ghosts #paranormal #anthology #comedy #drama

SEASON PREMIERE EPISODE! 20.1 "Too Soon, Too Soon" from our “Laugh, Clown, Laugh” show performed & recorded live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 9/25/16. Larry Learner is a stand-up comedian—a struggling stand-up comedian. And a thief. Theft of material is a major sore spot in the highly competitive world of stand-up comedy. This is the story of one of the worst kinds of theft imaginable and the terrible cost that came along with it. This episode also features a darkly beautiful live musical performance by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Dov Manski. Starring Ali Silva, James Rieser, Michael Pate, Mary Murphy, Annabelle Rollison, Courtenay Gillean Cholovich, Bill Heidrich & Eirik Davey-Gislason Original story and radio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Annabelle Rollison Podcast production by Ali Silva, Greg Russ and Daniel Graves Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco Theme music by Jason Graves Associate producer and sound designer Greg Russ Production assistant Brontis Shane Orengo Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions For upcoming live shows visit: http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com /// @firesidemystery Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #standupcomedy #anthology #comedy #drama

For the final show in our series of dark and dramatic readings, Mary Murphy reads and performs Charlotte Riddell’s strange and unsettling Celtic ghost story “The Last Squire of Ennismore.” Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by Mary Murphy Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Silbin Sandovar (@sandovar) Theme music by Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazz) Engineered by Bill Haefner (@BRRband) Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley, NY Additional music: “The Lonely Boat” Irish folk tune performed by Joe & Antoinette McKenna Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #standupcomedy #anthology #comedy #drama

Get ready for a suspense thriller penned by the one and only Winston Churchill! It’s hard to believe but old Winston reveals a real flair for the macabre in this grisly little yarn performed by Ali Silva. Plus two stirring and unsettling WWII-era poems by May Hill. Hosted by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Read and performed by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Ali Silva & Silbin Sandovar (@sandovar) Theme music by Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazz) Engineered by Bill Haefner (@BRRband) Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley, NY Additional music: “String Quartet No. 2” by Felix Mendelssohn; “I Vow Thee My Country” by Gustav Holst Additional SFX: Water Harp by Delaney Haefner (@pandafanband) Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #standupcomedy #anthology #comedy #drama

This week Mary Murphy performs Walter De La Mare’s beguiling and disturbing tale “The Riddle” along with his eerie poem “Bewitched.” Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by Mary Murphy Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Silbin Sandovar (@sandovar) Theme music by Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazz) Engineered by Bill Haefner (@BRRband) Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley, NY Additional music: “Hymn to the Waters” by Gustav Holst; “Oboe Concerto in D minor” by Alessandro Marcello Additional SFX: Water Harp and Bowed Saw by Delaney Haefner (@pandafanband) Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #standupcomedy #anthology #comedy #drama

This week, in observance of the birthday of French horror maven Maurice Level, we present two tales by the ne plus ultra of “le Théâtre du Grand Guignol:" “The Last Kiss” and “A Madman” — both rendered in writhing and wretched detail by our own Ali Silva. Hosted by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Read and performed by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Additional production by Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) & Greg Russ Written by Ali Silva & Silbin Sandovar (@sandovar) Theme music by Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazz) Engineered by Bill Haefner (@BRRband) Additional music: “Gnossienne No. 1” by Erik Satie Recorded at The Silo Studio in Shirley, NY For upcoming live shows go to: http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com /// @firesidemystery Copyright 2016 Fireside Mystery Productions #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #standupcomedy #anthology #comedy #drama