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The Bivalve Trail

The Chincoteague Island Theatre Company

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Frequency: 1 episode/113d. Total Eps: 8

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is a production by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company, created to tell amazing local stories that most people have not heard before, but all deserve respect and celebration.Completely researched, written, and narrated by Lexi Hubb, THE BIVALVE TRAIL is a collaboration with Longtayle Studios and the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance.

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🇨🇦 Canada - Performing Arts
06/12/2024
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The Sinking of the SS Marine Electric

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, February 10, 2023 • Duration 53:09

Episode 8 dives into the story of the bulk carrier vessel, the SS Marine Electric, who tragically sank during a winter storm 30 miles offshore from Chincoteague Island on February 12, 1983. Only 3 men survived, 31 lost their lives in the frigid Atlantic. The subsequent investigation into the authorities in charge and the US Coast Guard was almost as turbulent as the storm. Despite the positive and lasting effects and reforms, the sinking of the SS Marine Electric never should have happened.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is researched, written, and narrated by Lexi Hubb. Voice acting by Justin Aruck, Bill Troxler, and Thom Nolan. Recording and post-production by Longtayle Studios. Music by Bill Troxler. Podcast artwork by Angela Heady.

For sources used and photos: https://www.chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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Grace Sherwood: “The Witch of Pungo”

Season 2 · Episode 2

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 • Duration 35:42

Episode 7 takes us off of the Eastern Shore but stays in the Tidewater region. Introducing Grace Sherwood, a farmer, healer and midwife who lived in Colonial Virginia. Grace was accused of practicing witchcraft, and had to endure multiple "tests" to prove she was a witch.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is produced by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company and the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Researched, written, and narrated by Lexi Hubb. Sound design by Bill Troxler, post-production by Longtayle Studios.

For sources used and photos, go to https://www.chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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William Major Parker and the Lighthouse

Season 2 · Episode 1

Sunday, July 4, 2021 • Duration 30:57

Episode 6 dives into the life of William Major Parker, one of the very few men of color employed by the United States Lighthouse Service. He was appointed as Head Lighthouse Keeper at Killick Shoals Lighthouse in 1886. Killick Shoals stood off the western coast of Chincoteague Island in the middle of the channel.
Lighthouse Keepers faithfully maintained lighthouses where they worked and made sure the light shined nightly, keeping mariners and sailers safe at sea and aiding their navigation.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is produced by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company and the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Researched, written, and narrated by Lexi Hubb. Podcast artwork by Angela Heady. Recording and post-production by Longtayle Studios. Music by Bill Troxler.

For sources used and photos, go to https://www.chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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Painting Pictures with Sound: Behind the Music of The Bivalve Trail

Season 1 · Episode 5

Saturday, March 13, 2021 • Duration 29:23

Podcast writer and narrator Lexi Hubb chats with Bill Troxler; composer, performer, and sound designer for The Bivalve Trail to discuss the meticulous scholarship and creativity that went into engineering the sounds that accompanied the storytelling of Thomas Downing. Soundscapes were created to illustrate to the listener where Thomas Downing is and also the environmental sounds around him. Music was selected to reflect the time period and create dramatic effect. The idea for this interview derived from wanting to bring listeners into understanding the painstaking effort that went into designing the sounds that underscored the story of Thomas Downing.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is produced by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company and the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Researched, written, and narrated by Lexi Hubb. Podcast artwork by Angela Heady. Recording and post-production by Longtayle Studios. Music by Bill Troxler.

For sources used and photos, go to chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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The Life of Thomas Downing Chapter 4: The Oyster King of New York

Season 1 · Episode 4

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 • Duration 30:24

The finale to the tale of Thomas Downing, the son of emancipated slaves from Chincoteague Island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. He lived a life of hard work, fierce determination, and a hunger for redefining what proceeded him. Thomas had something in common with the all-in-one filtration system that is the little oyster; he left the world a better place than he found it.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is produced by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company and the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Project partner is the Museum of Chincoteague Island. Researched, written, and told by Lexi Hubb. Podcast artwork by Angela Heady. Recording and post-production by Longtayle Studios. Music by Bill Troxler.

Vocals from James Rich, Cliff Murden, Thom Nolan, and Bill Troxler.

For sources used and photos, go to chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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The Life of Thomas Downing Chapter 3: A Man Who Knew Not Tire

Season 1 · Episode 3

Sunday, January 10, 2021 • Duration 29:19

By 1842, the oyster industry in New York City was generating annually around $6 million. Thomas Downing is a local and international sensation and Downing's Oyster House is the most favorite resort of the distinguished and influential in society. Downing used his wealth from supplying oysters in every style to help African American charities and promote social change for a more equitable America.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is produced by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company and parent organization, the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Project partner is the Museum of Chincoteague Island. Researched, written, and told by Lexi Hubb. Podcast artwork by Angela Heady. Recording and post-production by Longtayle Studios. Music by Bill Troxler.

The voice of Thomas Downing by James Rich. Additional vocals from Donna West, Thom Nolan, Bill Troxler, and Justin Aruck.

For sources used, please visit chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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The Life of Thomas Downing Chapter 2: The World's Mine Oyster

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, December 22, 2020 • Duration 21:07

It's now 1820, Thomas Downing is working in New York City as a registered oysterman, selling his crops to local businessmen for their oyster cellars. Oyster Cellars were seedy and vulgar; pickpocketing was common, male patrons were disorderly and obscene. Thomas wanted to make oysters a luxury food and serve them in a business of elegance and class. He revolutionized the oyster industry and became a local and international sensation in the process.

Additional vocals in this episode are from Bill Troxler and Thom Nolan.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is produced by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company and our parent organization the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Researched, written, and presented by Lexi Hubb. Recording and post-production by Longtayle Studios. Music by Bill Troxler. Artwork by Angie Heady. Project partner is the Museum of Chincoteague Island.

For sources used, visit www.chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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The Life of Thomas Downing Chapter 1: Where Stories Get Shucked

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, December 11, 2020 • Duration 18:43

Our story begins in 1791 on Chincoteague Island, Virginia - on the Eastern Shore and just off the Delmarva peninsula. We meet a local African American boy named Thomas Downing. As the child of emancipated slaves, he grew up working on the water and tonging for oysters. But, that's only the beginning.

THE BIVALVE TRAIL is produced by the Chincoteague Island Theatre Company and our parent organization, the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Podcast artwork by Angela Heady. Recording and post-production by Longtayle Studios. Music by Bill Troxler.

For sources used, please visit chincoteagueca.org/bivalvetrail.html

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