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Fireside Mystery Theatre

Fireside Mystery Productions

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 197

Fireside Mystery Theatre is dark, funny, strange, and a little weird! We're original audio drama deeply inspired by old-time radio theatre with a decidedly modern macabre sensibility!

Many of our episodes feature a full cast, a live, improvised score, and musical acts that complement our anthology of stories grouped in thematic series.

Join host Ms. Ali Silva and with her amazing company of actors and musicians for this varied series of thrilling and chilling tales!

Also from Fireside Mystery Productions: The Midnight Reading, a special recurring series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show.

For more information, merchandise and upcoming live shows visit our website.
http://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com

Connect with us! @firesidemystery

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🇨🇦 Canada - drama
16/08/2026
#84
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14/08/2026
#95
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06/07/2026
#92
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22/09/2025
#86
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05/09/2025
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03/09/2025
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🇨🇦 Canada - drama
02/09/2025
#92
🇨🇦 Canada - drama
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#100
🇨🇦 Canada - drama
24/05/2025
#97
🇨🇦 Canada - drama
10/12/2024
#92

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

Sunday, December 24, 2023 • Duration 32:54

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 Laforest

Featured cast:
Kacie Laforest as Amy Archer Gilligan
James Rieser as Father David
Ali Silva as Sister Mary
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Franklin Andrews
Alain Laforest as Charles Smith
Michael Pate as Dr. King
Mary Murphy as Nelly Pierce
James Kleinmann as Carlan Goslee

Song: "Vanessa the Vegan Murderess" written and performed by Tom Shaner @gentlemandrifter accompanied by Nico Sleator @nicosleator

Poem: "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

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@firesidemystery

©️ 2023 Fireside Mystery Productions

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Winter Solstice with The Three (re-release)

Thursday, December 21, 2023 • Duration 24:16

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 Kessler

Additional 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

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54.2 Yours Truly: "The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Jack T. Ripper Dilemma"

Sunday, December 12, 2021 • Duration 35:03

An extraordinary gentleman seeks his heart's desire and meets his murderous hero.

This is the second installment of "The Archives of H.A.N.D.", a miniseries within our latest collection, Yours Truly.

"The Archives of H.A.N.D. — The Jack T. Ripper Dilemma"
Written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey

Featured cast:
Chris Woolsey as Adam Q. Masterson
Michael Pate as H.A.N.D. Agent Kyle Davison
James Kleinmann as Jack T. Richardson III

Co-directed by Ali Silva, Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest

Intro music composed by Nico Sleator
The Archives of H.A.N.D. music composed by Ari Kessler

Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Production operations: Lizz Leiser
Social media: Kacie Laforest
Production coordinator: Faith Johnson
FMT theme music by Jason Graves
Audio production & sound design: Ali Silva

Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions

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35.1 The Secret Files of Nellie Bly: “February 2nd, 1896: A Champion of Her Sex"

Sunday, April 8, 2018 • Duration 21:16

Nellie Bly lands the interview of a lifetime. But the juiciest bits of it are stated off the record...

The first of four installments from **The Secret Files of Nellie Bly**. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 25th, 2018.

Featured in this episode:
David Linton as Arthur Brisbane
Ali Silva as Nellie Bly
Mary Murphy as Susan B. Anthony
Eirik Davey-Gislason as The Newspaper Barker & Seller
Mary Murphy, Alain Laforest, Kacie Laforest & Gustavo Rodriguez as The Newspaper Readers

Musical performance:
“Nelly Bly” written by Stephen Foster
performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator

Radio play by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange

Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
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 by Ali Silva
Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves

Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions

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34.4 The Female of The Species: "The Open Door"

Sunday, April 1, 2018 • Duration 34:45

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

Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions

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34.3 The Female of The Species: "The Duchess at Prayer"

Sunday, March 25, 2018 • Duration 40:30

There is no love lost between the Duke and Duchess Ercole. A sinner's cruel fate is set in stone. Based on the short story by Edith Wharton.

This episode (our 100th!) is brought to you by **Audible**, provider of an amazing and unmatched selection of audiobooks and audio products available to listen on any device. FMT listeners can get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership! Just go to [**audible.com/fireside**](https://www.audible.com/fireside) or **text FIRESIDE to 500-500**!

"The Duchess at Prayer" 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:
Kacie Laforest as The Traveler
Michael Pate as The Old Man
Lauren Elder as The Duchess
James Rieser as The Duke
Ali Silva as Nencia
Rashmi Singh as Ursula
James Kleinmann as Ascanio
Alain Laforest as The Chaplain

Radio play by Rebecca Graves
adapted from the short story by Edith Wharton

Musical performance: “The Kiss” written by Judee Sill
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

Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio 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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34.2 The Female of The Species: "Encore in the East Village"

Sunday, March 18, 2018 • Duration 30:34

"If you hear me once…then you'll hear me again…" The words of a strange song haunt the waking thoughts of a woman. Based on the short story by Vernon Lee.

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"Encore in the East Village" 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:
Kacie Laforest as Monica
Lauren Elder as The Ghostly Singer/Songwriter
Rashmi Singh as Tera
Michael Pate as Barry
James Kleinmann as Alex
Ali Silva as Myrna
James Rieser as Myron
Alain Laforest as Von Chessum
David Linton as The Barber

Radio play by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich
adapted from the short story, "A Culture-Ghost," by Vernon Lee

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

Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio 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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34.1 The Female of The Species: "Hercule Meets His Maker"

Sunday, March 11, 2018 • Duration 28:58

It seems there is only one man who can locate one of the world's greatest writers when she's gone missing…

"Hercule Meets His Maker" 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:
Ali Silva as Agatha Christie
James Kleinmann as Hercule Poirot
Rashmi Singh as Miss Marple
Alain Laforest as Tommy Beresford
Kacie Laforest as Tuppence Beresford
Michael Pate as Parker Pyne
James Rieser as Captain Hastings
Lauren Elder as The Maid
David Linton as The Narrator

Original story and radio play by Mary Rodriguez based on a concept by Ali Silva

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

Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio 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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33.4 The Master's Hand: "Sunken Harbor: We Are The Clay"

Sunday, March 4, 2018 • Duration 40:22

Our saga at Sunken Harbor continues from our last outing in the creepy town: ["The Cradle of Aviation" (ep 28.2)](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/28-2-sunken-harbor-the-cradle-of-aviation/id931302188?i=1000389441261&mt=2). A retired wax sculptor is drawn into a very curious assignment. Meanwhile, our usual motley crew of locals muddles through the aftermath of a tragedy…

"Sunken Harbor: We are the Clay" is a radio play from our live show, The Master's Hand, recorded 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.

Featured in the cast:
James Rieser as Mr. Sheldon
Alain Laforest as Simon Perdido
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Sheriff Ulster
Michael Pate as Cobra Kleinman & The One Who Asks
Mary Murphy as Lynne Belfair
Ali Silva as Mayor Diana Belfair
David Linton as Derek Hobney
Kacie Laforest as Rabbi Rachel Berman
Gustavo Rodriguez as The One Who Tells and Delivery Guy

The song, “One Hundred Pounds of Clay,” by Kay Rogers, Luther Dixon, and Bob Elgin, was performed by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Nico Sleator.

Original story and radioplay by Silbin Sandovar
Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
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

Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio 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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33.3 The Master's Hand: "Another Pinocchio"

Sunday, February 11, 2018 • Duration 42:29

How about a truly twisted take on a much loved fairy tale? In our version, Geppetto has much to answer for…

"Another Pinocchio" is a radio play from our live show, **The Master's Hand**, recorded 12/10/17 at The Slipper Room in NYC.

Featured in the cast:
David Linton as The Woodcutter
Michael Pate as Salvatore
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Geppetto
Ali Silva as Pinocchio
James Rieser as The Mayor
Alain Laforest as Alonzo
Mary Murphy as Bella
Kacie Laforest as Lizabeta
Gustavo Rodriguez as The Farmer

The song, “Wooden Heart” by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman, Kay Twomey and Bert Kaempfert, was performed by Susan O’Dea accompanied by Nico Sleator.

Original story and radioplay by Brian Wallace

Directed by Holly Payne-Strange
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
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

Podcast production by Ali Silva & Daniel Graves
Post-production audio by Ali Silva

Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery Productions
Copyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions

[firesidemysterytheatre.com](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com)
@firesidemystery

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