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

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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 [firesidemysterytheatre.com](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com) [@firesidemystery](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/social) [Snag some FMT swag!](https://www.firesidemysterytheatre.com/merch) #horror #macabre #mystery #thriller #suspense #audiodrama #radiodrama #radiotheatre #radiotheater #radioplay #weird #radio #creepy #eerie #strange #ghosts #ghoststories #betrayal #secrets #charlotteriddell #theopendoor #door #hauntedhouses #womenauthors #mystery #ghost #weirdstories #weird #comedy #suspense #womenwriter #womenwriters #femalewriter #femalewriters #womenshistorymonth #audiodramasunday #podernfamily

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