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 Lafores...
Dec 24, 2023•33 min
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 mus...
Dec 21, 2023•24 min
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...
Dec 10, 2023•34 min
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...
Nov 26, 2023•40 min
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...
Nov 12, 2023•17 min
We hope you enjoy this Southern Gothic-flavored special presentation from Fireside Mystery Productions! "Grace" Written & performed by Allison Guinn Original Music: Allison Guinn — Autoharp & Dulcimer Amelia Cormack — Fiddle Additional music (Artlist.io): Matooma — Infinite Emptiness Alon Ohana — Clean Talk, Short Version B Produced by Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Additional production assistance by Faith R. Johnson, Allison Guinn, Mary Murphy & Gustavo Rodriguez Audio ...
Apr 23, 2023•23 min
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 Live...
Dec 25, 2022•25 min
The true story of the disappearance of a famous author gets entangled in a dark otherworldly fantasy. The final entry in our “Yours Truly” series. "Ambrose" Written by Silbin Sandovar Featured cast: James Rieser as Ambrose Bierce Ali Silva as Lora Eirik Davey-Gislason as Paul Alain Laforest as Herb Hovick Kacie Laforest as Lila Lee Hovick Directed by Kacie Laforest Post-production & sound design: Kacie Laforest Audio engineering & musical scoring: Wayne Silver & The Ice Plant Studio,...
Oct 09, 2022•24 min
An AI service for historical figures seems a perfect resource for a last-minute school report. That is, until things get weird. This is the fourth episode from our Yours Truly series. "Electric Feel" Written by Gabriella Miyares Featured cast: Ricardo Delgado as Zayden James Rieser as Nikola Tesla and The Teacher Co-directed by Ali Silva & Kacie Laforest Music and sound design by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie...
Feb 20, 2022•32 min
An exhausted ER doctor seeks counsel from an undead plague doctor or anyone, really — she’s just so tired. This is the third 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 Plague Doctor Debacle" Written by Lizz Leiser, Chris Woolsey & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Michael Pate as H.A.N.D. Agent Kyle Davison Mary Murphy as the Real Medical Doctor Rachel Stevens Ali Silva as H.A.N.D. Hold Voice of Hell Alain La...
Jan 16, 2022•24 min
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 ...
Dec 12, 2021•35 min
A promising young woman finds an unlikely, undead mentor. This is the first 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 Liz B. Situation" Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featured cast: Kacie Laforest as Rebecca-Sage Ellis-White Michael Pate as H.A.N.D Agent Kyle Davison Ali Silva as The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory Directed by Ali Silva, Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Intro music composed by...
Nov 07, 2021•32 min
Did you know that the little nugget of what was to become our beloved Fireside Mystery Theatre was born on this day TEN years ago? But of course, we're Hallowe'en babies! Join Anita for a little walk down memory lane as she reminisces on FMT's origin story... Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Music by Nico Sleator Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Production operations: Lizz Leiser Social media: Kacie Laforest Production coordinator: Faith Johnson Audio production & sou...
Oct 31, 2021•8 min
In this prologue to our next series, we muse on the practice of letter writing. Is it a lost art? When was the last time you wrote, with actual pen and paper, a love letter or a fan letter? We present two missives penned and performed by David Linton to whet your whistle for the epistolary style of our newest series, Yours Truly. "Dear Homer" & "Dear Mr. Poe" Written & performed by David Linton Directed by Ali Silva Recording engineered by Matthew Straub Intro music composed by Nico Slea...
Oct 24, 2021•18 min
A lonely English seaside cottage holds heartbreaking tales of pandemics past and present. "Facing Time" is the final installment in our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by surreal times. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Kacie Laforest as Alex Mary Murphy as Sam Allison Guinn as Lizzie Ali Silva as Mary James Kleinmann as the BBC newsreader “Facing Time” written by Tim McArthur “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Al...
Oct 03, 2021•35 min
Your favorite local fortune teller, Anita, is back with some peculiarly sage words of guidance for us as we all continue to weather this pandemic. Stay safe! We love you! Written by Lizz Leiser & Kacie Laforest Featuring: Ali Silva as Anita Kacie Laforest as Alexandra Music by Nico Sleator 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 2021 ...
Aug 22, 2021•4 min
A carrier delivers a ticking box to an isolated mansion. What could go wrong? "The Carrier" is the third installment in our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey James Kleinmann as the 1918 Carrier Eirik Davey-Gislason as the 2020 Carrier Ali Silva as the Mad Genius “The Carrier” written by Lizz Leiser & Ricardo Delgado “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Ali...
Jun 13, 2021•35 min
The tales of two pairs of lovers separated by time and history reveal a haunting parallel. “Lovesick” is the second installment of our pandemic series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Rebecca Kopec as Elsie Ali Silva as Jackie Kacie Laforest as Ashley Alain Laforest as Kyle “Lovesick” written by Gabriella Miyares “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Ali Silva with Gustavo Ro...
Apr 25, 2021•30 min
Three poems by Fireside Mystery Theatre's resident poet, Dr. David Linton: "Dear Grandma" "The Virtual Feast" "A Digital Girl" Written & performed by David Linton Audio recording engineered by Matt Straub Produced by Ali Silva for Fireside Mystery Productions Music: Moon Waltz (1st Movement) by Francesco D'Andrea Black Cat Soiree by Bob Hart Ziggy Secret by LMOP FMT theme by Jason Graves Copyright 2021 Fireside Mystery Productions Our internet haven: https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan ou...
Apr 11, 2021•9 min
An old watering hole is the unsettling setting for a grisly tale of two pandemics. “The Tunnel” is the first installment of our latest series, 1918/2020, original audio plays inspired by the past and present. Cast featured in this episode: Chris Woolsey as C.W.C. Woolsey Michael Pate as Jerry Mary Murphy as Joelle Ali Silva as Barbara “The Tavern” written by Silbin Sandovar “PLOGs” written by Lizz Leiser & Chris Woolsey Directed by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva Produced by Gustavo Rodrig...
Jan 31, 2021•35 min
Difficult times intensify for the Schnell ride-sharing company. Troubled CEO Frederick Albans searches in desperation for an exit strategy. “The Tunnel” is the sordid conclusion to our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. Cast featured in this episode: James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans Ali Silva as Ms. Sevens Alain Laforest as Jackson Ames James Rieser as Vernon Ames Mary Murphy as Lara Georges Eirik Davey-Gislason as Chuck Georges David Linto...
Jan 03, 2021•29 min
Here's a delightful little stocking stuffer for our dear listeners. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. "Holiday Reflections" Written & performed by David Linton Music by Nico Sleator With much gratitude and love, Fireside Mystery Theatre Audio post-production: Ali Silva Copyright 2020 Fireside Mystery Productions https://firesidemysterytheatre.com Fan our flames with your support at https://patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre Masks! Hoodies! Other swag! http://tee.pub/lic/firesidemyster...
Dec 25, 2020•2 min
Workers at a charity shop scheme to cherry-pick the best donated items for themselves. "The Donation Center" is one of our Holiday Haunts we unearthed from our vault of previously unreleased episodes. It was recorded live in NYC on 11/17/19. We wish all of our listeners a very happy and healthy holiday and new year! The cast featured in this episode: James Scully as Pete Kacie Laforest as Carly David Linton as Mr. Tillman Ali Silva as Sheriff Downey Alain Laforest as Deputy Floyd James Rieser as...
Dec 21, 2020•28 min
A surly driver for the Schnell ride-sharing company acquires a brand new sense of direction. “Anywhere You Want to Go” is the third of our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. This episode is sponsored by Brooklinen.com! Cozy into some buttery-soft sheets this winter! Get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with promo code FIRESIDE at checkout! Cast featured in this episode: Eirik Davey-Gislason as Philip Michael Pate as Tony David Linto...
Dec 06, 2020•35 min
A powerful, hard-nosed businesswoman gets more than she bargained for when she decides to try the Schnell ride-sharing app. “Schnell’s Bells” is the second of our four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. This episode is sponsored by Brooklinen.com! Get 20% off plus free shipping with promo code FIRESIDE at checkout! Cast featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Evelyn James Rieser as Rob Crandall Michael Pate as Jacob James Kleinmann as Frederick Alba...
Nov 22, 2020•47 min
From our dusty vault of unreleased content: an all-new series! Murder, suicide, and treachery follow the rise of Schnell, a sleek new ride-sharing app. "The Disrupters" is the first of a delightfully dark four-part series, The Ride Sharers. It was taped live on stage in NYC in December 2018. TW: suicide Cast featured in this episode: David Linton as Harold Gustavo Rodriguez as Bob Eirik Davey-Gislason as Steven, the radio talk show host James Kleinmann as Frederick Albans Kacie Laforest as Tory ...
Nov 08, 2020•21 min
A frightening tale of the supernatural is revealed through an exchange of letters between two society women in this story by the eminent Victorian author Rhoda Broughton. The Midnight Reading is a special series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of macabre fiction that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We hope to encourage you, dear listeners, to embrace the joy of books and to build your own collection of dark literature. Support your local bookstore! Hosted b...
Oct 31, 2020•34 min
A woman discovers an unconventional method to overcome infertility. TW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss "The Cabbage Patch Kid" is the final episode (finally released!) from an earlier series cultivated on a little plot of land that was our 2019/2020 season premiere, In the Garden. It may be hard to remember because last year seems like decades ago. Well, this show was recorded live in NYC on 9/29/19. The cast featured in this episode: James Rieser as Don Eirik Davey-Gislason as Chris Michael Pate a...
Oct 11, 2020•39 min
Our final destination in this All Aboard! series is a chilling tale of secrets, negotiations, and hidden truths. In the lush smoking lounge, we find a cloaked figure who whispers, “What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” The answer will be revealed … once the smoke clears. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Ali Silva as Peggy Dufrain and Margaret Devoe Kacie Laforest as Mrs. Norma Wells David Linton as Mr. Herbert Wells Matt Roper as The Tall Man Alain Laforest as ...
Sep 06, 2020•39 min
Care to admire the magnificent North American scenery from the vantage of “The Observation Car”? In part three of our cross-country train journey, we meet a famous mentalist whose uncanny powers certainly liven the landscape. All Aboard! was recorded live in NYC on January 26, 2020. Cast: Mary Murphy as Mrs. Bessie Fisk James Rieser as Senator Gerald Fisk Michael Pate as Elisha Ali Silva as Mildred Seaford Kacie Laforest as Rebecca Hallsey David Linton as Dale Druthers Rebecca Kopec as Kaye Libn...
Aug 30, 2020•33 min
