A timid man is persuaded to take a chance and chooses a path quite different from the one he comfortably walks — a path that could lead him into some serious danger...

"The Usual" was recorded live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.

We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling.

Featured in this episode:
Alain Laforest as Jack Henry Lester
Ali Silva as Judy
James Kleinmann as Mr. Sutton
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Stu and Tip
Kacie Laforest as Irma
Michael Pate as Rollo
Mary Murphy as Mae Kelly
David Linton as Harold Carlton
Gustavo Rodriguez as The Guard

Musical Performance:
"I Shall Be Released" by Bob Dylan
Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel Carey

Poem:
"A Prayer from Death Row"
Written and performed by David Linton

Radio play by Silbin Sandovar

Directed by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez

Special research by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich with thanks to Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham and the staff of the Kentucky State Penitentiary.

Musical score improvised by Noel Carey
Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ
Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves

Post-production audio & podcast production by Ali Silva

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

Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions

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