Fireside Mystery Theatre

This week Ali Silva treats us to a rich performance of Edgar Allan Poe’s the “Oval Portrait” — perhaps the macabre master’s shortest tale (as well as one of his most haunting and evocative) paired with a recitation of the sinister poem “The Haunted Palace.” Hosted by James Rieser (@thejamesrieser) Read and performed by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Created and produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Si...

This week we celebrate the birthday (1st of August, 1862) of M.R. James, the Mozart of the modern tale of terror with a special reading of this insidious little chiller. Beware: like the best work of M.R. James this one really sneaks up on you! Not to worry, our own James Rieser is here to walk you through it… Hosted by Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Read and performed by James Rieser (@thejamesries...

“The Midnight Reading” is a weekly summer supplemental series of dramatic readings of lost classics from the world of dark literature that have inspired our show, Fireside Mystery Theatre. We also want to encourage our listeners to embrace the joy of books and to build their own collection of dark literature. Our debut episode shines a spotlight on the horror master Ambrose Bierce with his strange...

For our season two finale we're wrapping up a special gift just for mother with strange tales of maternal mayhem, menace, and mystery. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on May 29th, 2016 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Gillean Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Allison Guinn (@a_guinner) Bill Heidrich (@cirdie) Alain Laforest Kacie Laforest Mary Murphy Michael Pate (@mi...

What's happening to the little coastal town of Sunken Harbor? A peaceful calm is about to betray something deeply unsettling ready to step out from the forests, the fields and the shoreline... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on April 24th, 2016 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Gillean Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Alain Laforest Kacie Laforest Mary Murphy Michael...

Three new radio plays culled from deep within the bogs--the myths, the mysteries and the ghosts of Erin. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 28th, 2016 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Lauren Elder (@lalabirdlauren) Eirik Davey-Gislason Alain Laforest Kacie Laforest Mary Murphy Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) Annabelle Rollison James Rieser Musical Interludes: Kylie Brown Lauren Elder (@lala...

Ready yourselves for an evening of stylishly sinister tales-- ready to wear and scare, twisted tighter than Scarlette’s corset. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on February 28th, 2016 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Lauren Elder (@LalabirdLauren) Eirik Davey-Gislason Bill Heidrich (@cirdie) Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) Annabelle Rollison James Rieser Musi...

Tales of specters, forgotten phantoms and things you may or may not have seen worming their way into the core of The Big Apple. Yes, this month we'll be aiming our otherworldly radio dramatic ear into our own backyard: New York City... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on January 31st, 2016 To add to the air of ghostly authenticity we'll be welcoming a special guest: acclaimed author and founder o...

An all new holiday themed show for 2015! Yuletide flavored tales so chilling not a creature will be stirring. Catch the holiday spirit before it catches you. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on December 27th, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Cate Bottiglione (@catebottiglione) Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) Annabelle Rollison Musical Interludes: Martina DaSilva (@ladybugsjazzband) Live Atmos...

Our Thanksgiving "Feast of Fear" is back for 2015 with a plentiful serving of sumptuous suspense with a side of hale and hearty horrors! Recorded live at The Slipper Room on November 15th, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Allison Guinn (@A_Guinner) Bill Heidrich (@cirdie) Alain LaForest Kacie LaForest Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) J...

What are automatons you might ask? Automatons are mechanical figures that can mimic the movements and actions of living beings. It is quite an ancient art actually. Our tales this month will leave you wide-eyed with wonder and awe and with more than a little unease. See video of the special guest we had at the show here: https://youtu.be/qgIRFUJ0Rss HUGE thanks to our friends at the Morris Museum...

As summer fades and people return from their holiday vacations, we thought it would be an apt time to recount our own cryptic tales from some twisted travelogues for an evening of Unraveled Travel, our season 2 premiere! Recorded live at The Slipper Room on September 27th, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Cate Bottiglione (@catebottiglione) Eirik Davey...

Spine tingling terrors and mysteries lurk and wait for you in the London Fog! Spend a day in the life of Madame Tussaude and her gallery of waxworks! Thrill to the first ever American adaption of MR James' horror classic "Lost Hearts" and much more! Our Season 1 finale is ready to bring you chills from across the pond... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on May 31st, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilv...

The FMT crew visits a little coastal town called Sunken Harbor as we chronicle the before and after effects of a terrible storm that loosens some strange forces in the forests, fields and beaches. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on April 26th, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) Rebecca Graves Bill H...

We're throwing some extra turf on the fire for a special round of otherworldly tales inspired by the ghostly legends from the land of Erin! Raise a glass of Irish whiskey, sit back, and let us take you to the old country. Recorded live at The Slipper Room on March 29th, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Lauren Elder (@lalabirdlauren...

FMT creeps on down to the Crescent City for a festival of frightful fantasy. We're throwing everything we've got into this particular pot of gumbo! And we mean everything... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on February 22nd, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) James Rieser...

Our first show of 2015 presents new, thrilling tales that explore the dark and mysterious side of apartment dwelling. Once you experience this show you may think twice about renewing that lease... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on February 2nd, 2015 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) Bill Heidrich (@cir...

We're making a list and checking it twice--so you'd better be there or we'll hang you like a stocking. FMT brings you holiday creeps and yuletide freaks in our 2014 holiday special! Recorded live at The Slipper Room on December 21st, 2014 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) James Rieser Annabelle Rollison Musical Interludes: Martin...

FMT has set the table for Thanksgiving 2014; our Feast of Fear, with three corrosive courses, will stick to your ribs and may never come off! Recorded live at The Slipper Room on November 23rd, 2014 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) Bill Heidrich (@cirdie) James Rieser Annabelle Rollison Musical Interlude...

For Halloween, FMT unmasks and unveils fresh new terrors whose horrifying secrets will leave you gasping for breath... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on October 26th, 2014 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) Stephanie McElroy Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) James Rieser Annabelle Rollison Musical Interludes...

FMT digs up those long buried childhood fears. You thought you had successfully stashed them away, deep in your brain... Recorded live at The Slipper Room on September 28th, 2014 Cast: Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent) Courtenay Cholovich (@thegoodfalconer) Eirik Davey-Gislason Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves) Stephanie McElroy Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) James Rieser Brian Wallace Musical Interludes:...

We pay homage to the Southern Gothic genre in our Manhattan debut at The Slipper Room! Expect all the thrills, chills, and laughs that only Fireside Mystery Theatre can bring! Recorded live at The Slipper Room on May 25th, 2014 Cast:  Ali Silva (@alisilvapresent)  Eirik Davey-Gislason  Allison Guinn  Daniel Graves (@thedanielgraves)  Stephanie McElroy  Michael Pate (@michaeldpate) Musical performa...