Pipe Dream Theatre
By Liz Muller and C. E. Simon
Pipe Dream TheatreDec 19, 2020
The Conversation AfterWords: Hansel & Gretel
[WARNING: Contains spoilers. Listen to Hansel & Gretel first for best experience!]
A follow-up discussion with hosts Meghan Owen and Aaron Souza that delves into the feelings and experiences of the characters and how they relate to our everyday lives while offering a bit of comedy, love, and support.
- The Child Abuse Research Center: https://www.aacap.org
Unfortunately, we were unable to find a recipe for a medieval Pear and Apple Eggwich. Instead, here's a recipe to the Constable's favorite dreamworld snack:
Hansel & Gretel
Hansel & Gretel is wonderfully awful, filled with language, neglectful parents, adults that can't be trusted, inquisitive children, a very old, very hungry wicked lady... and cannibalism.
[Warning: contains explicit language, adult content, and violence—not recommended for children]
- Music and Book by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics, Vocal Arrangements, and Directed by Liz Muller
CAST:
- Michael A. Macagnone as Hansel
- Lily O'Donnell as Gretel
- David Barrett as Fred
- Helen Petrovna as Gunda
- Maisie Valentine as Brutus
- Aaron Souza as The Constable
- Liz Muller as Meme Baba
CHORUS:
Diego Aranda, Kit Asfeldt, Benjamin Brackley, William Warren Carver, Kim Casey, Taylor Casey, Leah Cornish, Ruben C. Delgado, Sharisse Francisco, Lauren Irving, Tony K Irving, Ja'Corey Jones, Michael T. Kopplin, Michael Korner, Aileen Lanni, Jackie Ledesma, John Marriott, Halle Mastroberardino, Daniel McCormick, Brad Nowikow, Jamieson O'Brien, Jordan O'Brien, Meghan Owen, Gemma Parr-Smith, Noel Rayos, Rachel Lou Redding, Alex Reyes, Matt Rodriguez, Chelsea Rose Amoroso, Liliana Rose, Caris Savill, Nicholas Senn, Dominic Sheehan-Stahl, Kate Sullivan, Mindi Trimble, Camilla Twisselman, Brittany Michelle Wallace, Lesley Zlabinger
Special Patreon Appearance by Aaron Campin and Calvin Campin
"You're Almost There (cover version)"
- Arranged by Mike Macagnone and Jon O'Donnell
- Vocals: Marissa Macagnone, Angela O'Donnell, with Mike Macagnone and Jon O'Donnell
- Guitar, Bass: Mike Macagnone
- Drums, Button Organ: Jon O'Donnell
The Conversation AfterWords: The Mother & Her Wish
[WARNING: Contains spoilers. Listen to The Mother & Her Wish first for best experience!]
A follow-up discussion with hosts Meghan Owen and Aaron Souza that delves into the feelings and experiences of the characters and how they relate to our everyday lives while offering a bit of comedy, love, and support.
- SAMHSA National Help Hotline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Bereaved Parents of the USA: https://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/
- Compassionate Friends: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
- Grief.com
- HealGrief.org
The Mother & Her Wish
The Mother & Her Wish takes you on a gorgeous, magical journey of one woman's destruction of the world due to the loss of a child.
- Betsy Padamonsky as Trista
- Brady Lynch as Renee
- Kasano Mwanza as Val
- Tara B Gray as Nera
- Music and Book by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics, Vocal Arrangements, and Directed by Liz Muller
"I Won't Be This Way Again"
- Vocals: Tara B Gray & Kasano Mwanza
- Guitar, Bass, Drums: Mike Macagnone
- Keyboards: C. E. Simon
- Music by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics by Liz Muller
- PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pipedreamtheatre
- BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pipedream
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ourpipedreamtheatre/
- WEBSITE: https://www.pipedreamtheatre.com/
The Conversation AfterWords: The Mouse & The Cat
[WARNING: Contains spoilers. Listen to The Mouse & The Cat first for best experience!]
A follow-up discussion with hosts Meghan Owen and Aaron Souza that delves into the feelings and experiences of the characters and how they relate to our everyday lives while offering a bit of comedy, love, and support.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org
- Emotional Abuse Hotline: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: https://ncadv.org
- Futures Without Violence: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org
- Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org or TEXT 714714
Further reading: https://doi.apa.org/fulltext/2021-07082-001.html
The Mouse & The Cat
A story about two friends, Mouse and Cat, but not all friends are what they seem; you can be sure about that. [Warning: contains explicit language and scenes of violence—not recommended for children]
- Kim Casey as Mouse
- Liz Muller as Cat
- Alex Parrish as the Narrator
- Music and Story by C. E. Simon
- Screenplay by Liz Muller
- PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/pipedreamtheatre
- BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pipedream
- https://www.instagram.com/ourpipedreamtheatre/
- https://www.pipedreamtheatre.com/
AfterWords (Teaser Trailer)
[Headphones recommended for best experience]
Pipe Dream Theatre presents: AfterWords, Volume 1; three emotional, hilarious, scary, sad, and totally vulgar grown-up children's stories. Immerse yourself in 3D sound with outstanding performers and a cinematic soundtrack. We'll see you... AfterWords!
Music, Book, and Sound Design: C. E. Simon
Lyrics and Direction: Liz Muller
THREE GHOSTS - Full Show
Episodes 1-4 uninterrupted for your listening pleasure.
Christmas Eve. The late 1800s. In an almost entirely dark mansion, a single candle illuminates an old man, Jacob Marley, in his bed. At the foot of the bed sits Ebenezer Scrooge. He waits.
- Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
- Book and Music by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics and Directed by Liz Muller
- Additional Music Arrangements by Mike Macagnone
Scrooge - Noel Rayos | Jacob Marley - Mike Macagnone | Bob Cratchit - Alex Parrish | Laura Cratchit - Lauren Irving | Tiny Tim - Michael A. Macagnone | Past - Liz Muller | Present - Kris Coleman | Future - Bradley Beard, Taylor Casey, Merv Marvey, Jamieson O'Brien, Jordan O'Brien | Belle - Brady Piper Lynch | Ebenezer - Patrick Dinnsen | Fan - Megan Margiotti | Freya - Maisie Valentine | Claire - Betsy Padamonsky | Topper - Ja'Corey Jones | Mrs. Banks - Lesley Zlabinger | Mr. Grant - Daniel McCormick | Franc - John Marriot | Penny - Mindi Trimble | Mrs. Dilber - Kim Casey | Liza - Marissa Macagnone | Old Joe - Aaron Souza | Mr. Fezziwig - Lamont Alexander Pierce | Mrs. Fezziwig - Jenny Kim-Godfrey | Pip - Anthony Motta | Edwina - Lily O'Donnell | Ollie - Eleanor Patierno-Muller | Thomas - Michael A. Stevens | Gravedigger - Michael Korner | Father Barnaby - Michael T. Kopplin | Townspeople - Lukas Padilla Alekseev, David Barrett, Ivan Padilla Carillo, Leah Cornish, Diego Garzon, Aileen Lanni, Brigid Motta, Angela O'Donnell, Jon O'Donnell, Laura Orozco, Helen Petrovna
THREE GHOSTS - Episode Four: Future
Surrounded by the Ghosts of Christmas Future, Scrooge awaits his final trial.
- Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
- Book and Music by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics and Directed by Liz Muller
- Additional Music Arrangements by Mike Macagnone
Scrooge - Noel Rayos | Jacob Marley - Mike Macagnone | Bob Cratchit - Alex Parrish | Laura Cratchit - Lauren Irving | Tiny Tim - Michael A. Macagnone | Past - Liz Muller | Present - Kris Coleman | Future - Bradley Beard, Taylor Casey, Merv Marvey, Jamieson O'Brien, Jordan O'Brien | Belle - Brady Piper Lynch | Ebenezer - Patrick Dinnsen | Fan - Megan Margiotti | Freya - Maisie Valentine | Claire - Betsy Padamonsky | Topper - Ja'Corey Jones | Mrs. Banks - Lesley Zlabinger | Mr. Grant - Daniel McCormick | Franc - John Marriot | Penny - Mindi Trimble | Mrs. Dilber - Kim Casey | Liza - Marissa Macagnone | Old Joe - Aaron Souza | Mr. Fezziwig - Lamont Alexander Pierce | Mrs. Fezziwig - Jenny Kim-Godfrey | Pip - Anthony Motta | Edwina - Lily O'Donnell | Ollie - Eleanor Patierno-Muller | Thomas - Michael A. Stevens | Gravedigger - Michael Korner | Father Barnaby - Michael T. Kopplin | Townspeople - Lukas Padilla Alekseev, David Barrett, Ivan Padilla Carillo, Leah Cornish, Diego Garzon, Aileen Lanni, Brigid Motta, Angela O'Donnell, Jon O'Donnell, Laura Orozco, Helen Petrovna
THREE GHOSTS - Episode Three: Present
The Ghost of Christmas Past has gone, leaving Scrooge, alone, back in his bed chambers.
- Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
- Book and Music by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics and Directed by Liz Muller
- Additional Music Arrangements by Mike Macagnone
Scrooge - Noel Rayos | Jacob Marley - Mike Macagnone | Bob Cratchit - Alex Parrish | Laura Cratchit - Lauren Irving | Tiny Tim - Michael A. Macagnone | Past - Liz Muller | Present - Kris Coleman | Future - Bradley Beard, Taylor Casey, Merv Marvey, Jamieson O'Brien, Jordan O'Brien | Belle - Brady Piper Lynch | Ebenezer - Patrick Dinnsen | Fan - Megan Margiotti | Freya - Maisie Valentine | Claire - Betsy Padamonsky | Topper - Ja'Corey Jones | Mrs. Banks - Lesley Zlabinger | Mr. Grant - Daniel McCormick | Franc - John Marriot | Penny - Mindi Trimble | Mrs. Dilber - Kim Casey | Liza - Marissa Macagnone | Old Joe - Aaron Souza | Mr. Fezziwig - Lamont Alexander Pierce | Mrs. Fezziwig - Jenny Kim-Godfrey | Pip - Anthony Motta | Edwina - Lily O'Donnell | Ollie - Eleanor Patierno-Muller | Thomas - Michael A. Stevens | Gravedigger - Michael Korner | Father Barnaby - Michael T. Kopplin | Townspeople - Lukas Padilla Alekseev, David Barrett, Ivan Padilla Carillo, Leah Cornish, Diego Garzon, Aileen Lanni, Brigid Motta, Angela O'Donnell, Jon O'Donnell, Laura Orozco, Helen Petrovna
THREE GHOSTS - Episode Two: Past
After receiving an ominous message from Jacob Marley, Scrooge waits in his bed chambers for the arrival of the first ghost.
- Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
- Book and Music by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics and Directed by Liz Muller
- Additional Music Arrangements by Mike Macagnone
- Patreon.com/pipedreamtheatre
- Instagram: @ourpipedreamtheatre
- pipedreamtheatre.com
Scrooge - Noel Rayos | Jacob Marley - Mike Macagnone | Bob Cratchit - Alex Parrish | Laura Cratchit - Lauren Irving | Tiny Tim - Michael A. Macagnone | Past - Liz Muller | Present - Kris Coleman | Future - Bradley Beard, Taylor Casey, Merv Marvey, Jamieson O'Brien, Jordan O'Brien | Belle - Brady Piper Lynch | Ebenezer - Patrick Dinnsen | Fan - Megan Margiotti | Freya - Maisie Valentine | Claire - Betsy Padamonsky | Topper - Ja'Corey Jones | Mrs. Banks - Lesley Zlabinger | Mr. Grant - Daniel McCormick | Franc - John Marriot | Penny - Mindi Trimble | Mrs. Dilber - Kim Casey | Liza - Marissa Macagnone | Old Joe - Aaron Souza | Mr. Fezziwig - Lamont Alexander Pierce | Mrs. Fezziwig - Jenny Kim-Godfrey | Pip - Anthony Motta | Edwina - Lily O'Donnell | Ollie - Eleanor Patierno-Muller | Thomas - Michael A. Stevens | Gravedigger - Michael Korner | Father Barnaby - Michael T. Kopplin | Townspeople - Lukas Padilla Alekseev, David Barrett, Ivan Padilla Carillo, Leah Cornish, Diego Garzon, Aileen Lanni, Brigid Motta, Angela O'Donnell, Jon O'Donnell, Laura Orozco, Helen Petrovna
THREE GHOSTS - Episode One: Marley
Christmas Eve. The late 1800s. In an almost entirely dark mansion, a single candle illuminates an old man, Jacob Marley, in his bed. At the foot of the bed sits Ebenezer Scrooge. He waits.
- Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol
- Book and Music by C. E. Simon
- Lyrics and Directed by Liz Muller
- Additional Music Arrangements by Mike Macagnone
Scrooge - Noel Rayos | Jacob Marley - Mike Macagnone | Bob Cratchit - Alex Parrish | Laura Cratchit - Lauren Irving | Tiny Tim - Michael A. Macagnone | Past - Liz Muller | Present - Kris Coleman | Future - Bradley Beard, Taylor Casey, Merv Marvey, Jamieson O'Brien, Jordan O'Brien | Belle - Brady Piper Lynch | Ebenezer - Patrick Dinnsen | Fan - Megan Margiotti | Freya - Maisie Valentine | Claire - Betsy Padamonsky | Topper - Ja'Corey Jones | Mrs. Banks - Lesley Zlabinger | Mr. Grant - Daniel McCormick | Franc - John Marriot | Penny - Mindi Trimble | Mrs. Dilber - Kim Casey | Liza - Marissa Macagnone | Old Joe - Aaron Souza | Mr. Fezziwig - Lamont Alexander Pierce | Mrs. Fezziwig - Jenny Kim-Godfrey | Pip - Anthony Motta | Edwina - Lily O'Donnell | Ollie - Eleanor Patierno-Muller | Thomas - Michael A. Stevens | Gravedigger - Michael Korner | Father Barnaby - Michael T. Kopplin | Townspeople - Lukas Padilla Alekseev, David Barrett, Ivan Padilla Carillo, Leah Cornish, Diego Garzon, Aileen Lanni, Brigid Motta, Angela O'Donnell, Jon O'Donnell, Laura Orozco, Helen Petrovna
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