What lies in the murk of a desolate Floridian beach bayou? Yes, loves. We're back! "The Scenic Root" is the first seeded episode in a series sprouted from our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It was recorded live 9/29/19. The cast featured in this episode: Mary Murphy as Cindy Eirik Davey-Gislason as Roger James Kleinmann as Ryan Ali Silva as Dr. Rebecca Morley Kacie Laforest as Dr. Linda Emmanuel James Rieser as Agent Clifton David Linton as Sheriff Hines Alain Laforest at Agent Yates Michael Pate as Volman Audio play by Silbin Sandovar Directed by Holly Payne-Strange Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Musical score improvised by Nico Sleator Sound effects designer & engineer: Andrew Hammond Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Theme music by Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2019 Fireside Mystery Productions Live show info, links, swag, and more: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre

47.1 In the Garden: "The Scenic Root"

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A late-night confession over a glass of ice-cold lemonade that is definitely not poisoned"The Confession of Amy Archer Gilligan" is the fouth and final episode from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Lizz Leiser with Kacie LaforestFeatured cast:Kacie Laforest as Amy Archer GilliganJames Rieser as Father DavidAli Silva as Sister MaryEirik Davey-Gislason as Franklin AndrewsAlain Laforest as Charles SmithMichael Pate as Dr. KingMary Murphy as Nelly PierceJames Kleinmann as Carlan GosleeSong: "Vanessa the Vegan Murderess" written and performed by Tom Shaner @gentlemandrifter accompanied by Nico Sleator @nicosleatorPoem: "Late Night Radio" written by David Linton and performed by the FMT company Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado and Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Mary Murphy FMT Theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions

55.4 Nightfall on the Nutmeg State: "The Confession of Amy Archer Gilligan"

Well, well, it's that time of year again! Happy Holidaze, one and all!Your three favorite witches celebrate the most wonderful night of the year — the winter solstice."Winter Solstice with The Three" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Lucille Mary Murphy as Chloe Ali Silva as Alma Allison Guinn as Adele Demon Spawn: Alain Laforest, Eirik Davey-Gislason, Ricardo Delgado Directed by Lizz Leiser The Three theme music composed by Ari KesslerAdditional music courtesy of Artlist.io idokay—Who Lives Up That Hill? Instrumental Version G-Yerro—Magic Circle Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva Copyright 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery

Winter Solstice with The Three (re-release)

A traveling circus goes up in flames, leaving an unsettling mystery in its ashes. "Little Miss 1565" is the third of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Silbin Sandovar Featured cast: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Emmett Kelly Alain Laforest as Karl Wallenda Kacie Laforest as Helen Wallenda Ali Silva as May Kovar James Rieser as Fred Bradna James Kleinmann as Walter Mary Murphy as Little Miss Michael Pate as Robert Segee Song: "The Fair’s Moving On" by Guy Fletcher and Doug Flett performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado and Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Mary Murphy FMT Theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions

55.3 Nightfall on the Nutmeg State: "Little Miss 1565"

Necromancy! Nightmares! Witchcraft! And other ways to celebrate your sister’s engagement. "The Grave of Midnight Mary" is the second of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Lizz Leiser and Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Lucille Ali Silva as Alma Mary Murphy as Chloe Alain Laforest as James Hart Eirik Davey-Gislason as the Constable Michael Pate as the Deputy James Kleinmann as the Mortician James Rieser as the Coroner Song: "Yankee Doodle" performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado and Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest, and Mary Murphy FMT Theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery ©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions

55.2 Nightfall on the Nutmeg State: "The Grave of Midnight Mary"

BEHOLD! The very first episode from our 10/13/23 live show is here — our first return to the live stage since February 2020! Where did all the wolves in Connecticut go? Only Israel Putnam knows. "Old Wolf Put" is the first of four episodes from our recent return to the live stage! Nightfall on the Nutmeg State is an original series crafted from the lore and legends of the great state of Connecticut — and it was performed live at The Westport Library in Westport, CT, on Friday the 13th of October, 2023. Written by Silbin Sandovar Featured cast: Ali Silva as Narrator James Rieser as Israel Putnam James Kleinmann as Henry Eirik Davey-Gislason as Farmer Dodd Michael Pate as Farmer Barney Kacie Laforest as Kate Alain Laforest as Donovan Mary Murphy as Evelyn Produced by Ali Silva & Gustavo Rodriguez for Fireside Mystery Productions with amazing support from Verso Studios at The Westport Library @westportlibrary @verso.studios Musical score: Nico Sleator Lead sound effects designer and engineer: Greg Russ Additional sound design: Ricardo Delgado & Ali Silva Direction team: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest & Ali Silva Fireside production coven: Lizz Leiser, Kacie Laforest & Mary Murphy FMT theme music: Jason Graves Audio post-production: Ali Silva firesidemysterytheatre.com@firesidemystery©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions

47.1 In the Garden: "The Scenic Root"

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