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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