37.3 The Electric Chair: "Hope's Land of Candy"

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A tragic tale of a sweet woman whose sweetest dreams turn most deadly..."Hope's Land of Candy" was recorded live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without prejudice or agenda. Our tales of the electric chair are not meant to condemn nor condone. Rather, they are meant as an expression of our persistent exploration of the dark and unsettling. Featured in this episode: Ali Silva as Hope Ridley Kacie Laforest as Sister Prudence Michael Pate as Marvin Ridley Mary Murphy as Aunt Lil Eirik Davey-Gislason as Alvin James Kleinmann as Matthews James Rieser as Robert Elms Alain Laforest as Jessup, The Prison Guard David Linton as Hope's Uncle Troy Musical Performance: "I Gotta Get a Message To You" by Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb Performed by Karen Tennison accompanied by Noel CareyRadio play by Silbin SandovarDirected by Ali Silva & Gustavo RodriguezSpecial research by Courtenay Gillean Cholovich with thanks to Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham and the staff of the Kentucky State Penitentiary. Musical score improvised by Noel Carey Sound Effects Designer and Engineer: Greg Russ Technical Director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard Production Coordinator: Brontis Shane Orengo Theme music by Jason GravesPost-production audio & podcast production by Ali SilvaProduced by Gustavo Rodriguez, Ali Silva, Daniel Graves, & Rebecca Graves for Fireside Mystery ProductionsCopyright 2018 Fireside Mystery Productions**[Like what we do? Become a patron and help us keep doing it!](https://www.patreon.com/firesidemysterytheatre)**[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 #audiodramasunday #podernfamily #macabre #weird #kentucky #electricchair #executions #murder #noir #crimesofpassion #crimeofpassion #candystore #confectionary #candy #sweets #mystery #nuns #deathrow #deathpenalty #domesticabuse #marriage #affairs #loveaffair #infidelity #lovetriangle #twist #crime

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A tragic tale of a sweet woman whose sweetest dreams turn most deadly..."Hope's Land of Candy" was recorded live on May 27th, 2018\. It was part of our show, **The Electric Chair**.We at Fireside Mystery Theatre present these stories without...

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