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Our Fair City

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Our Fair City is a campy, post-apocalyptic audio drama, produced by HartLife NFP in Chicago, IL. Learn more at www.ourfaircity.com

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S7 · E12
Wednesday · 17 min
7.12- Down the Drain
Remember, Loyal Policy- in the service of the Company, all work is noble. HartLife has invested in you, and so you must invest your thoughts, labor, and even your life back into the corporate good. Without the Company, you are nothing. Serve the Directors. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Chesley— Ele Matelan Kameryn— Matt Fletcher Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas Old Man— Clayton Faits Greyson— David Rheinstrom Archie— Mark Soloff Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Clayton Faits and Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeau and Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E11
September 23 · 12 min
7.11 - What's Left Behind
Welcome back, Loyal Policy, to Our Fair City. Today, we take you to the terrifying Outside, to monitor the progress of that fiendish group of Outsiders, the crew of the downed Lightning Rig StormHawk. With their new chitinous allies and the captive Doctors West and Moro, Elizabeth and Andrew in tow, they make their way towards the Tower---but for what purpose? Find out as the story of Our Fair City...continues. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Moose— Jeffrey Gardner Benny— Kamron Palmer Cumulus Jane— Kat Evans Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Katherine Sullivan— Whitney Kraus Jones Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E10
September 16 · 16 min
7.10- A Series of Inspired Follies
Each level of the Tower is different. Amenities and environments are tailored to the needs of the Policies who dwell there. Of course the Managerial class requires a greater degree of comfort than tunnel dwelling Policies. How else would our society function? The intricate, careful work of the Vice Presidents, Managers, and other leaders requires a clear head and gentle life. You would not disturb this careful balance by demanding more than is your due, would you Loyal Policy? Of course not. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston Switchblades Cobalt— Ele Matelan Waiter— Zev Valancy Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Josh— David Rheinstrom Jenny— Marsha Harman The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon, with additional music from Bensound. Episode art by Dann Tincher. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
September 9 · 15 min
Midseason Break- Record/Record
This Halloween, HartLife is proud to present “Record/Record” by Mark Harrison- a finalist from the 2013 Deathscribe International Festival of Horror Audiodrama. This piece was originally produced live at the 2013 festival, which was produced by WildClaw Theatre. Alan Jenson— Jared Latore Written by Mark Harrison. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by DJ Catnip. Music by Stephen Poon. Produced by David Rheinstrom, with Ryan Schile. Production Management by Betsey Palmer. With special thanks to Ryan Schile, David Rheinstrom, Ele Matelan, Allie Kunkler, Sarah D Espinoza, Brian Amidei, Aly Renee Amidei, Scott T. Barsotti, and everyone at WildClaw Theatre and the Deathscribe Festival. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E9
September 2 · 11 min
7.9- The StormHawk Revisited
Shun the Outsider, Loyal Policy. Their un-businesslike conduct and unguided thoughts will only lead you astray. Even if these Outsiders were once Loyal Policies of the HartLife Corporation- nothing can live outside of our Company's warm embrace. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Moose— Jeffrey Gardner Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Punted Rigger— DJ Catnip Cumulus Jane— Kat Evans Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E8
August 26 · 14 min
7.8- The Executor
Everything and Everyone in HartLife has a proper place. When Policies are forced outside of their proper location, all order breaks down. Aren't we lucky to have an upstanding and loyal Policy like Executor Teju Valentine to ensure our safety and security? He will surely do whatever is necessary to make sure we are cared for. Whatever is necessary. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas Teju Valentine— Jonah Winston Old Man— Clayton Faits Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Greyson— David Rheinstrom Seedy Borrower— Dan Granata Old Lady— Ele Matelan Tower Watch Officer— Sean Kelley Switchblades Cobalt— Ele Matelan Antimonious Strang— Dave Stecco Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ryan Schile. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E7
August 19 · 12 min
7.7 - Orders are Orders
Loyal Policies- we all have our place in HartLife. The Directors guide us, fulfilling their immortal will as our Founders and Protectors. StreetSafe observes us at all times, making sure we are true in action to what resides in all of our hearts. The Actuaries prognosticate, prophesying the continued success of the Company as its will resounds through the ages. It is a M.O.L.E.'s job to serve, to follow orders, and to obey. Nothing else. Listen with horror as one M.O.L.E. violates this sacred dictum, with terrifying results. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Loamy— Kat Evans Ash— David Rheinstrom Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner The Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Peat— Jared Latore Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Kat Janda. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E6
August 12 · 15 min
7.6 - Family Road Trip
Loyal Policies- there is no chance for a fulfilling life outside of HartLife. Whatever you may hear in these recordings today- know that all Outsiders, whatever security or peace they may appear to have created for themselves, will die cold, lonely deaths in the frozen wastes outside our walls. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. The Outside is dark, and full of wolves. Listen, and remember. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Cromwell— Jeffrey Gardner Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff Mr. J— Jeffrey Gardner Harlan— Catherine Dvorak Steele— Kim Fukawa Hopper— Stephanie Murphy Moose— Jeffrey Gardner Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Greg Browe. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E5
August 5 · 15 min
7.5- A Morning without Muffins and Matcha
Loyal Policies- the True Histories have focused mostly on the lives of the Tunnel Dwellers, or those who have dealings with them. Today, we introduce you to one of the residents of the Tower Above- Veronika Hasher, Deputy Interior Designer. Marvel at her deft understanding of fashion, aesthetics, and flow as she navigates the foreign and often frightening culture of the Refugee Camp for the Tunnel dwellers. Will she return to her natural position higher in the Tower, or is she doomed to live for the rest of her life with her social inferiors? Find out as the story of Our Fair City...continues. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Veronika Hasher— Ginneh Thomas The Freelancer— Dan Granata TowerWatch Officer— Sean Kelley Old Man— Clayton Faits Grayson— David Rheinstrom Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Switchblades Cobalt— Ele Matelan Antimonious Strang— Dave Stecco Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Kat Janda. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E4
July 29 · 11 min
7.4- Dread Secrets and Fearful Engines
Do you love the Directors, Loyal Policy? Of course you do. Bask in their presence. Rest assured that they have steered the course of humanity long before your policy recruitment, and will continue long after your policy expires. Your loyalty will be rewarded. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Cromwell— Jeffrey Gardner Director Harrison— Cecil Baldwin Director Sophia— Saren Nofs Snyder Director Williams— Matt Young The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jacob Halton. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E3
July 22 · 18 min
7.3- Monsters and memories
Loyal Policies- the truth can be a hard algae-pill to swallow. No matter how you may feel about the villainous, disloyal Policies confined to the Cube, do not be swayed. Their re-education is just. Their treatments are mandated. Their care is rationally considered and metered to restore them to peak functionality and efficiency. They have forgotten their place within HartLife. Do not forget your Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Director Charles Gari— Johnard Washington Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff MolePerson— Nate Whelden Elizabeth Snidge— Tara Schile Seth— Hank Hewitt Andrew Snidge- Frank Sjodin Guard— Rose Sengenberger Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Ali Cantarella. Special thanks to Josh Zagoren. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E2
July 15 · 12 min
7.2- A MolePup Misadventure
Join us as we dive below the Tower, back into the water-soaked warrens of the Tunnels. While the waters have partially receded, great damage has been done to the property of HartLife. Who will repair the domiciles and thoroughfares of the City? None other than...the MolePeople. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Ferrous— Jeffrey Gardner Ash— David Rheinstrom Loamy- Kat Evans Clay— Clint Worthington Sandy— Abby Doud The Orphan Silty— Sebastian H. Orr Shale— Jeffrey Gardner Schist— Lauren Shippen Talc— Jim McDoniel Written by Jim McDoniel. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Dan Streeting. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S7 · E1
July 8 · 15 min
7.1- The Cube
Loyal Policies: we return now to the Tower, now crowded with the refugees of the Flood, allowed into the sacred halls of the Upper Management by the actions of the Traitor, Cassandra Wilkins. How will HartLife prevail against this grievous misappropriation of company resources and real estate? Meanwhile, we travel for the first time to the depths of the Cube, HartLife's treatment and rehabilittaion center for it's very worst criminals and dissidents. Welcome back..to Our Fair City. Content Warnings for this episode can be found here. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Clear Skies Tim— Tyler Samples Greyson— David Rheinstrom Archibald FunnyPants- Mark Soloff Old Man— Clayton Faits Executor Teju Valentine— Jonah D. Winston Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Benedict— Mark Soloff Doctor— Johnard Washington Guard— Nate Whelden Prisoner— Rose Sengenberger The Voice of HartLife— Jeffrey Gardner West's Guard— Rose Sengenberger Dr. Herbert West— Ryan Schile Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Robin Billadeu. Produced by Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E21
July 1 · 58 min
Creator Chat: Season Six
We're back with our season Six chat, with series creators Jeffrey and Clayton chatting with Eleanor Hyde about the making of Season Six, how the show grew over the years, and their favorite excretory puns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E20
June 10 · 23 min
6.20- Uninsurable Risk
Loyal Policies: listen and remember, as we recount the true events that nearly destroyed the sanctity and security of our Tower. Savor these words, as we bring the sixth seasonal retelling of the Historical Records of the HartLife corporation to a close. Season Seven of Our Fair City will begin in the Spring of 2016. Stay tuned until then for blooper reels, behined the scenes recordings, and more. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Dr. Herbert West— Ryan Schile Dr. Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Dr. Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan Cromwell— Jeffrey Gardner Director Sophia— Saren Nofs Snyder Director Williams— Jonathan Tazewell Director Harrison— Cecil Baldwin Written by Mark Soloff. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Jess Cwik. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E19
June 3 · 18 min
6.19- The Coming of the Waters
The Waters are Coming. As the denizens of the tunnels grapple with the impending destruction of their underground home, we are left to wonder: who will survive? Who will escape? How will the glorious HartLife company continue without the support of its tunnel-dwellers? Fear not, Loyal Policies. HartLife always survies. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Cromwell— Jeffrey Gardner Jack— Mark Soloff Greyson— David Rheinstrom Alison— Nina O'Keefe Archibald FunnyPants— Mark Soloff Dr. Herbert West— Ryan Schile Dr. Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Dr. Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Cassie Wilkins— Ele Matelan Dora— Kat Evans Simon— Mark Soloff Katherine Sullivan— Whitney Kraus Jones Vice President Carter— Clayton Faits Written by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode art by Steph Charaska. Produced by David Rheinstrom and Clayton Faits. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E18
May 27 · 12 min
6.18- The Rise and Fall of Charles Wynn
Charles Wynn: Project Manager, loyal policy, and hero of small children everywhere. Many stories have been told about his life, his works, his efforts on behalf of the company. Perhaps some of you rarefied listeners in the Tower may even have known him personally. For the first time ever, we are pleased to bring you an accurate recounting of his time Outside during the Ant Wars. Loyal Policies, no matter what you hear, be it from the Hendersonian Occupiers, Outsider Invaders, or even from the mouth of Charles Wynn himself, remeber: the Outside is Cold, and full of Wolves. You cannot survive without HartLife. You can not. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Charles Wynn— Jared Latore Vice President Carter— Clayton Faits Written by Clayton Faits. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Dan Streeting. Produced by David Rheinstrom and Clayton Faits. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E17
May 20 · 15 min
6.17- The Smell of Anger
The Doctor Montgomery Moro Museum and Memorial House remains a hotbed of unapproved science, illegal cohabitation, and fraternization with MolePeople as the survivors of the Ant Invasion hole up and try to survive. Will noble, productive Project Manager Charles Wynn teach them the errors of their ways, or will they continue their slide into infamy? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City...continues. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Theodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat Evans Simon Von Hagens— Mark Soloff Sandy— Abby Doud Clay— Clint Worthington Cassandra Wilkins— Ele Matelan Andrew Snidge— Frank Sjodin Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Charles Wynn— Jared Latore The Queen of the Ants— Lauren Faits Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Dann Tincher. Produced by David Rheinstrom and Jeffrey Gardner. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E16
May 13 · 15 min
6.16- The Buddy System
Using the extracted scent glad of the old Ant Queen, our “Buddy Group” goes in search of the new Queen. But the tunnels are long, and more insidious threats than the Ants lurk deep in the warrens…and within the Buddy Group itself. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Theodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat Evans Simon von Hagens— Mark Soloff Katherine Sullivan— Whitney Jones Doctor Montgomery Moro— Mark Soloff Doctor Emily Caligari— Marsha Harman Charles Wynn— Jared Latore The Queen of the Ants— Lauren Faits Written by David Rheinstrom. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Ali Cantarella. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S6 · E15
May 6 · 13 min
6.15- In the Hall of the Ant Queen
Our intrepid explorers, sadly marooned from the loving comfort of bounteous HartLife, continue their quest through the tunnels to find the Queen of the Ant People. What horrors will the encounter? What struggles must they overcome? What paperwork should they fill out on their return to the Company? Find out, as the story of Our Fair City….continues. The Narrator— Ansel Burch Elizabeth Rourke— Tara Schile Doctor Herbert West— Ryan Schile Theodora Thoreau-Roosevelt— Kat Evans Simon von Hagens— Mark Soloff Katherine Sullivan— Whitney Jones Limey— Lauren Faits Written by Stephanie Spence. Directed by Jeffrey Gardner. Sound Design by Ryan Schile. Music by Stephen Poon. Episode Art by Jacob Halton. Produced by David Rheinstrom. Recording Engineering by Mel Ruder, Production Management by Betsey Palmer. Created by Clayton Faits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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