September 20: It is only the beginning.

This episode contains suicidal ideation. Transcript here.

This episode featured: Graham Rowat as Patrick Hennessy and Mr. Marquand; Nathan Blades as the Passerby; Felix Trench as Renfield; Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward; Alan Burgon as Van Helsing; Beth Eyre as Lucy Westenra; and David Ault as Lord Godalming. Directed by Ella Watts and Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano. Sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Travis Reaves. The song “Go To Sleep My Dear” was written by Tal Minear and performed by Sivan Raz, with melody and mastering by Brad Colbroock. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 19: Dr. Seward is worried.

Transcript here.

This episode featured: Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward. Dialogue editing and sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Brad Colbroock. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 18: Our correspondent fills us in in their perilous adventure.

This episode contains references to animal cruelty and an instance of people accidentally dosed with a narcotic. Transcript here.

This episode featured: Sasha Sienna as the Correspondent; Jem Hawes as Mr. Tom Bilder; Ericka Sanderson as Mrs. Tom Bilder; Karim Kronfli as Dracula; Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward; Alan Burgon as Van Helsing; Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall, Nathan Blades, and Caroline Mincks as Maids; Giancarlo Hererra as Quincey P. Morris; Beth Eyre as Lucy Westenra; and Isabel Adomakoh Young as Mina Harker. Directed by Ella Watts and Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing and sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Travis Reaves and Brad Colbroock. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 17: Lucy has a bad night, again.

This episode contains an instance of people accidentally dosed with a narcotic. Transcript here.

This episode featured: Beth Eyre as Lucy Westenra; Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward; Felix Trench as Renfield; Isabel Adomakoh Young as Mina Harker; Graham Rowat as Peter Hawkins; Alan Burgon as Van Helsing; Sarah Golding as Mrs. Westenra; and Bonnie Calderwood Aspinwall, Nathan Blades, and Caroline Mincks as Maids. Dialogue editing and sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Travis Reaves and Brad Colbroock. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 13: Van Helsing makes a donation.

This episode contains ableist language regarding mental illness, and use of narcotics in a medical context. Transcript here.

This episode featured: Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward; Sarah Golding as Mrs. Westenra; and Alan Burgon as Van Helsing. Directed by Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano. Sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Travis Reaves. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 12: Lucy does not dread being alone.

Transcript here.

This episode featured: Beth Eyre as Lucy Westenra. Directed by Ella Watts. Dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano. Sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Travis Reaves. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 11: Van Helsing is confident.

Transcript here.

This episode featured: Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward; Alan Burgon as Van Helsing; and Beth Eyre as Lucy Westenra. Directed by Ella Watts. Dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano. Sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Travis Reaves. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 10: Seward makes a donation.

This episode mentions the use of narcotics in a medical context. Transcript here.

This episode featured: Alan Burgon as Van Helsing; Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward; and Sarah Golding as Mrs. Westenra. Directed by Hannah Wright. Dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano. Sound design by Tal Minear. Featuring music by Travis Reaves and Brad Colbroock. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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September 9: Seward is worn out.

Transcript here.

This episode featured: Jonathan Sims as Jack Seward; and Beth Eyre as Lucy Westenra. Dialogue editing by Stephen Indrisano. Sound design by Tal Minear. Produced by Ella Watts and Pacific S. Obadiah, with executive producers Stephen Indrisano, Tal Minear, and Hannah Wright.

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