Perpetual slouch Phil Bowers hopes to make his good fortune by trying to unravel the mystery of an enigmatic door. Based on the short story by Charlotte Riddell.

"The Open Door" is a radio play from our live show, **The Female of The Species**, recorded 2/25/18 at The Slipper Room in NYC.

Featured in the cast:

Michael Pate as Phil Bowers

Kacie Laforest at Jackie

James Rieser as Fryer

Alain Laforest as Mr. Carrison

Rashmi Singh as Patty

James Kleinmann as Mr. Ladlow

Ali Silva as Evelyn

David Linton as Dr. Mattox

Lauren Elder as Mrs. Ladlow

Radio play by Gabriella Miyares

adapted from the short story by Charlotte Riddell

Musical performance: “I'm a Woman” 

written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

sung by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Brad Whiteley

Directed by Holly Payne-Strange

Musical score improvised by Brad Whiteley

Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Sean Hagerty

Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard

Theme music by Jason Graves

Post-production audio by Ali Silva

Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves

Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions

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