Borrowed Lives

As we launch into the harrowing season finale of “Borrowed Lives,” the Great Chicago Fire rages, burning everything in its path. Elise flees for her life in the body of a young Irishman with his wife, Molly. Will Elise find and stop Honoré before it’s too late? And how does one stop an Awakened who will just return again and again to enact her revenge? The season will conclude after many unexpected twists and turns… after a few more “Borrowed Lives.”CAST: ELISE…………………………………………………………………Lauren RogersALEXANDRA……………………………………………………..Sarah FeeleyLIBERTY…………………………………………………………….Andy BishopHONORÉ..…………………………………………………………..Kristen JohnsonMOLLY………………………………………………………………Jayce FortinFATHER……………………………………………………………..Ethan C. KayeMOTHER……………………………………………………………Keri HendrixVAN OSDEL………………………………………………………..Dave CavallaroCONDUCTOR……………………………………………………..David BarefordWritten and Directed by David BarefordAudio Engineered by Fawzy SimonProduced by Roger BazinetMarketing by Amanda Caraway

At last, Elise confronts Honoré in her stolen body and begins to learn the secrets of the Awakened and the Broken Hourglass Society. The situation deteriorates unexpectedly after Liberty and Alexandra arrive at the barn. Within seconds, everything changes, and they all must flee for their lives as the streets of Chicago erupt in flames. CASTElise……………………………………………………………………………………………….Lauren RogersAlexandra……………………………………………………………………………………….Sarah FeeleyLiberty……………………………………………………………………………………………Andy BishopHonoré.…………………………………………………………………………………………..Kristen JohnsonMolly……………………………………………………………………………………………..Jacyelane FortinTrodden…………………………………………………………………………………………David BarefordPRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

In the Borrowing Ritual,  Elise comes face-to-face with the figure who holds the key to her identity, discovering the terrifying, inescapable truth: she has encountered a reflection more dangerous than any monster, one who understands her true nature better than she understands herself. Written by David BarefordDirected by Roger BazinetProduced by Roger Bazinet and Fawzy SimonWith the vocal talents of:Elise…………………………………………………………………………………Lauren RogersAlexandra………………………………………………………………………..Sarah FeeleyLiberty…………………………………………………………………………….Andy BishopJesse……………………………………………………………………………..Ryan BondProctor……………………………………………………………………………William WalkerChandler…………………………………………………………………………Jack HarvisonCharles Michael……………………………………………………………...Amanda CarawayHonore…………………………………………………………………………..Kristen JohnsonAmos……………………………………………………………………………..Roger BazinetEddie……………………………………………………………………………..Peter NyeDriver………………………………………………………………………….….David BarefordPRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

With her friend Liberty's life hanging in the balance, Elise must navigate the twisted allegiances of the Broken Hourglass Society, where every face hides a secret and trust is a dangerous commodity. As she prepares to participate in a terrifying ritual, Elise uncovers a web of intrigue that reaches into the heart of the society. The clock is ticking, and the question isn't just who will survive the night, but who can be trusted at all. CastElise......................................................................Lauren RogersAlexandra.............................................................Sarah FeelyJesse....................................................................Ryan BondLiberty..................................................................Andy BishopCharles Michael..................................................Amanda CarawayAmos....................................................................Roger BazinetJohn Prodigal......................................................Will WalkerMarcus.................................................................Stan PealMrs. Havens.........................................................Brenda McGinnisO'Shea..................................................................Riley AllenPRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

Elise and Alexandra confront Prodigal and Kingston, leading to revelations about Prodigal's true nature and a violent encounter. As Charles Michael prepares for a new borrowing ritual at the New Eden Hotel, Elise grapples with the ethical dilemmas of her unique abilities and the shocking discovery of the ritual's intended envelope.CastElise......................................................................Lauren RogersAlexandra.............................................................Sarah FeelyKingston...............................................................Fawzy SimonLiberty..................................................................Andy BishopCharles Michael..................................................Amanda CarawayAmos...................................................................Roger BazinetJohn Prodigal......................................................Will WalkerMortician.............................................................David BarefordPRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

In the cold, dark morgue, Elise’s conscience drives her to help Alexandra escape certain death despite putting herself at risk. Meanwhile, Jesse reveals his shocking secret to Mordaunt before they discover Elise’s treachery. While fleeing for safety, Elise stumbles upon a grisly scene of absolute horror that reveals a ghastly power she never knew she possessed. Learning Alexandra’s true identity is nothing compared to the shock that awaits Elise in the cemetery.CASTELISE……………………………………………..Lauren RogersJESSE……………………………………………..Ryan BondMORDAUNT…………………………………..John ViniilassALEXANDRA…………………………………..Sarah FeelyEDDIE…………………………………………….Peter NyeCHARGE NURSE……………………………..Mary Anne BowmanDOCTOR…………………………………………Michael HagedornKINGSTON………………………………………Fawzy SimonPRODIGAL……………………………………….Will WalkerTHIRSTY PATIENT……………………………..David BarefordPRODUCTION CREWPlaywright…………………………………….David BarefordDirector............................................David BarefordProducers.........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy SimonRecording Engineer..........................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer.................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing......................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

Within the gilded walls of the Palmer House Hotel, a fragile respite offers temporary comfort. Under the watchful eye of her enigmatic protector, Elise finds a moment to breathe. But the air is thick with unspoken secrets as whispers of clandestine societies and manipulated lives begin to surface. The search for sanctuary leads her to a shadowy morgue, where a shocking discovery awaits that could shatter everything.For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.comCAST ELISE................................................Lauren RogersJESSE...............................................Ryan BondMORDAUNT.....................................John ViniilassCHARLES MICHAEL........................Amanda CarawayWAITER............................................David BarefordALEXANDRA....................................Sarah FeelyPRODUCTION CREWPlaywright........................................David BarefordDirector............................................David BarefordProducers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy SimonRecording Engineer.........................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing.....................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

One moment, Elise DeJong lives; the next, she’s trapped in another person's life, a stranger in a strange body. Pursued by a shadowy figure demanding answers she doesn't possess, Elise must unravel the mystery of her stolen existence before her borrowed lives run out. In this chilling first chapter, experience the terrifying awakenings that begin Elise's desperate fight for survival.For other podcasts and production blogs, visit obscuradramatica.com.CASTELISE...............................................................................................Lauren RogersSHEARS...........................................................................................Fawzy SimonLIBERTY...........................................................................................Andi BishopORDERLY/CLARENCE.....................................................................Dave CavallaroSARAH.............................................................................................Kristen JohnsonDAVIES.............................................................................................Stan PealMOTHER/FEMALE ACTOR..............................................................Keri HendrixCONDUCTOR/MALE ACTOR/FLYMAN/MISTER CAPLES.............Tom KastleCHANDLER/STAGE MANAGER.....................................................Jack HarvisonMAN ON STREET/WORKER/CALL BOY.........................................Peter NyeTHUG/DOCTOR..............................................................................Roger BazinetPRODUCTION CREWPlaywright......................................................................................David BarefordDirector..........................................................................................Brenda McGinnisProducers.......................................................................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy SimonRecording Engineer........................................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer..............................................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing...................................................................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

Once again cornered and hunted, Elise's desperate flight from the Shears abruptly ends, forcing another disorienting leap into a new borrowed life. A chilling unease settles with this unfamiliar identity, yet amidst the dread, a possible guardian emerges. As the relentless Shears draw nearer, Elise must navigate increasingly treacherous paths through a shadowy world, where survival hinges on fragile hope and the unsettling question: who, if anyone, can be trusted?For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.comCAST ELISE................................................Lauren RogersKINGSTON.......................................Fawzy SimonLIBERTY...........................................Andi BishopMARCUS..........................................Stan PealMRS. HAVEN....................................Brenda McGinnisO'SHEA.............................................Riley AllenJESSE...............................................Ryan BondCOOK...............................................Lexy DillonPRODUCTION CREWPlaywright........................................David BarefordDirector............................................David BarefordProducers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy SimonRecording Engineer.........................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing.....................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

Elise lies trapped in a new body confined within the grim walls of Cook County Asylum. Doctors dismiss her desperate pleas, convinced her tales of stolen lives are mere ravings. But Elise knows the horrifying truth: she is being hunted. To break free and unravel the mystery of her fragmented existence, she must play their game, feigning madness to escape. For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.comCASTELISE...............................................Lauren RogersKINGSTON......................................Fawzy SimonLIBERTY..........................................Andi BishopDR. GRAVER....................................Brad WadleDR. DIXON.......................................Ethan C. KayeORDERLY.........................................Dave CavallaroCONDUCTOR..................................Ryan BondCEMETERY WORKER......................Roger BazinetHENRIK............................................David BarefordMARCUS..........................................Stan PealMRS. HAVENS.................................Brenda McGinnisO'SHEA/UNDERTAKER...................Riley AllenPRODUCTION CREWPlaywright........................................David BarefordDirector............................................David BarefordProducers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy SimonRecording Engineer.........................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing.....................Amanda CarawaySome sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.