Dark Valley

Episode 13: The Beacon

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman.

Heather was played by Shelby Rebecca Wong

Wyatt was played by Anthon Mondesir

Nicole was played by Elsbeth Denman

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman.

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Content Warning: Death and loss of a parent

Episode 12: Welcome to Sycamore Drive

This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek.

Anne was played by Artemis Snow

Leonard was played by Jamal James

Tracey was played by Lucia Williams

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman.

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Sound Credits:

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Content Warning: Discussion of cancer, death of a parent, repetitive beeping

Episode 11: Dad's Story

A love story conceived by Mark S. Zurek.

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Henry was played by Richard Denman

Allan was played by Zachary Sherry

Deborah was played by Cecelia Specht

Ruth was played by Kaili Y. Turner

Penny and Victoria were played by Gloria Tsai

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman.

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Content Warning: Forced family separation, parental loss, scratchy sci- fi effects

Episode 10: The Grace Hypothesis

Teen genius, Astrid Grace, is faced with a difficult decision. Continue her mother's research into the nature of our reality, or risk the persecution of the government and the disappointment of her father.

This episode was written by Peter DeGiglio, edited by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Astrid was played by Mia Christo

Hal was played by Jim Yue

Claire was played by Teresa Hui

The State Agent was played by Peter DeGiglio

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman.

"Chalk My Cue" is by Peter J. Schmidt

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Content Warning: Lost child/ sibling, grief, family trauma, and sound effects of bones crunching

Episode 9: Where Have You Been, Scott Thomas?

The Thomas family is overjoyed when their runaway son and brother, Scott, finally returns home. If only it were him.

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Ian and Scott were played by Ryan Halsaver

Courtney was played by Brianna Eckhardt

Jeremy was played by Aaron Catano - Saez

Laura was played by Melanie Peterson

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman, Marcia Mandel, Elaine Gibson, Brett McLaughlin and Michael Bowman.

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Content Warning: Gaslighting, alcohol and a car accident

Episode 8: Try Again

After a night out with an old friend, Zach Fuller comes home to an angry wife and he can't seem to escape the feeling, that he's been here before.

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Zach was played by Byron Hagan

Morgan was played by Eva Ding

Jamie was played by Elizabeth Ann Rimar

Doctor was played by Jesse Singleton

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

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Episode 7: Sabrina

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Sabrina and Bree were played by Monique Sanchez

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Ryan Boelter, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

Sound credit: "retro polysynth loop.wav" by zagi2 via freesound.org

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Content Warning: Disordered eating of a child, a hospital rehab, siren type alarm (sound effect)

Episode 6: We're All Friends Here

This episode was written and directed by Mark Zurek.

Kristen was played by Rachel Faison

Jenna was played by Cara Picone

Mr. Hoffman was played by Gerrard James

Zoe was played by Cole Whitmore

Dr. Ng was played by Si Chen

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Sylva, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

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Content Warning: Manipulation, Gaslighting, and tension building sound effects.

Episode 5: The Many Wounds of Gwen Miller

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Gwen was played by Mary McNulty

Erin was played by Claire Liu

Mike was played by Ryan Hemstock

The Clerk was played by James Malloy

Phyllis was played by Jane Mandel

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

Special thanks to our Guest Editor, James Malloy

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Sylva, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

Opening Music by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IZceGNQFEc

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The Way We Were Credits

Episode 4: The Way We Were

This episode was written by Mark Zurek and directed by Elsbeth Denman

Oscar was played by Victor Almanzar

Maggie was played by Francesca Nong

Lexi was played by Rose Hahn

Jack was played by Charlie Aleman

The Narrator was played by Mark Zurek

Dark Valley is produced and edited by Elsbeth Denman

This podcast is recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

It is made possible by the generous support of our patrons at Patreon.com. including: Ryan Astheimer, Charlie Neal, James Malloy, Joshua Denman, Calie Ann, Sylva, Honey Brea, Joshua Ryan, Maryann Mengak, Charlotte and Peter, Madeline Denman and Michael Bowman.

Please visit www.darkvalleypod.com to learn more about our show.

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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.