The Play's The Thing (That Traps You)

from Everly Heights Tales · host Bill Meeks

Clara, a devoted usher at the historic Cornerstone Theater, uncovers a chilling secret hidden within its velvet seats: a mysterious power that lets audience members live their best life. When curiosity gets the best of her, Clara is drawn into a fairy tale fantasy that feels more real than her own life. But as the mysterious Zarvan winds her up, she begins to wonder what it will cost to stay in the spotlight forever.After the story, creator Bill Meeks sits down with old friends, college collaborators, and forever theater kids Anne Marie DeSimone and Jason George for a nostalgic conversation about rehearsals, missed cues, and the backstage drama that inspired this episode. SPONSORCAST LISTRebecca Johnson - ClaraSean Siegler - Michael Special/ZarvanSeptember McCrady - Mrs. GableKate Sheridan - Timmy GillWynn Mercere - Mrs. HendersonDean T Moody - Mr. HendersonBill Meeks - Worker/HimselfSkyler Nichol - Prince DreamyAnne Marie DeSimone - HerselfJason George - HimselfLINKSEverly HeightsJoin the EVERLY HEIGHTS ARTS BOARD and support the showBuy Mr. Matheson's Arithme-TIPS Comic CollectionEverly Heights Tales MerchSubscribe on YouTubeUniverse Box - Theater

NOW PLAYING

0:00 54:17

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

A CHAPARRAL PRINCE by O. HENRY

May 10, 2026 ·21m

THE PERFECT TRIBUTE AN ABE LINCOLN STORY BY R.M.S. ANDREWS AMERICA 250

May 6, 2026 ·40m

Everyone Has a Throat Buddha / What is it and Why? -- Nodohotoke & Story Time: "The Buddha Bone" (Ep. 189)

May 4, 2026 ·32m

A CONFERENCE OF THE POWERS by RUDYARD KIPLING

May 3, 2026 ·32m

Missed Us? We’ve Been Avoiding Scams

Jul 13, 2025 ·98m

Why We’d Get Cancelled

Jun 22, 2025 ·78m

Similar Podcasts

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Audiobook Raghvendra Singh The journey through Middle-earth begins here with J.R.R. Tolkien's classic prelude to his Lord of the Rings trilogy.“A glorious account of a magnificent adventure, filled with suspense and seasoned with a quiet humor that is irresistible... All those, young or old, who love a fine adventurous tale, beautifully told, will take The Hobbit to their hearts.”—The New York Times Book Review"In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit." So begins one of the most beloved and delightful tales in the English language—Tolkien's prelude to The Lord of the Rings. Set in the imaginary world of Middle-earth, at once a classic myth and a modern fairy tale, The Hobbit is one of literature's most enduring and well-loved novels.Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely traveling any farther than his pantry or cellar. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard Gandalf and a company of dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away Vampires of the Paper Flower Consortium Elizabeth Guizzetti Come for the evening, stay for eternity! Paper Flower Consortium is a podcast from the largest vampire coven in Seattle. Their stories are told by Loretta Fabron Onfoy, coven historian and librarian, in the hope that the modern vampire's way of life is not lost during the next great language transformation. Some tales in this anthology are horrific, some are droll, some are filled with misadventure--just like any eternal existence. Episodes sponsored by the Paper Flower Consortium's Business Community. The history is followed by questions from curious initiates. Want to ask Lady Loretta a question about vampirism? Have a topic you want to see discussed? Email [email protected] Michael the Storyteller Tells Tales "Michael the Storyteller" Michael R. Malley Michael the Storyteller shares stories from his vast repertoire of tales. These stories are for kids, families, and everyone who enjoys a good tale! Be-Tales, un grande racconto sui Beatles Radio Beckwith Una canzone dei Beatles al giorno. Storie e approfondimenti sull'intramontabile parabola dei Fab Four. Scritto e condotto da Gigi Giancursi.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Everly Heights Tales?

This episode is 54 minutes long.

When was this Everly Heights Tales episode published?

This episode was published on October 20, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Everly Heights Tales episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!