Dead North

Dec 21 2022 30 ep. 21 mins 54
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Horror theater for your ears. Lovingly crafted chills by purveyors of stage horror from the Upper Midwest… and beyond.

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Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 13

Dec 21 2022 16 mins  
13 - CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: THE GHOST YOU WANT TO HAUNT YOU “Christmas Spirit: The Ghost You Want To Haunt You” Written by Nissa Nordland Morgan Performed by Nissa Nordland Morgan, Zach Morgan, and Taj Ruler Sometimes ghosts are terrifying. But other times, they are a wish fulfilled. Special When Lit unapologetically pushes the boundaries of storytelling, finding a universal huma

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 12

Dec 20 2022 14 mins  
12 - TAILOR OF SORROWS “Tailor of Sorrows” Written and performed by Tim Uren for Ghoulish Delights Sometimes life imitates art. Sometimes we don’t even notice. Ghoulish Delights is a theatrical performance company dedicated to bringing tales of horror and suspense to Twin Cities stages. The company was established in 2013 and its productions include original work, establi

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 11

Dec 19 2022 11 mins  
11 - THE CAROL “The Carol” Presented by Rogues Gallery Arts Written and performed by Duck Washington Our narrator has a holiday earworm stuck in their head. And speaking of sticking things in heads… Rogues Gallery Arts has been producing theater in the Twin Cities area since 2010 including three productions in the Twin Cities Horror Festival. Find them online at: https://

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 10

Dec 18 2022 18 mins  
10 - INNKEEPING This story was inspired by her mother’s suggestion, and the lack of Christmas stories that focus on Mary. Paradox Productions (Catherine Hansen) creates supernatural tinged stories that play with expectations. In August, Catherine debuted a new story The Great Room for Wordslingers Way at CONvergence 2022. She is currently developing some comedy sketches, plays,

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 9

Dec 17 2022 12 mins  
09 - HORRORS OF WAR ON CHRISTMAS “Horrors of War on Christmas” Written and performed by Matthew Kessen for Reverend Matt’s Monster Science A lighthearted lecture on some of the monsters of the holiday season. Matthew Kessen is a writer, performer, producer, dramaturg, and novelty soda enthusiast who has worked with Comedy Suitcase, the Chameleon Theatre Circle, Green T Pro

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 8

Dec 16 2022 14 mins  
08 - ANGEL EYES “Angel Eyes” In Christian theology, Jesus was crucified. This piece invites you to imagine… what if it had been another Christmas icon? phillip andrew bennett low is a Chinese-American playwright and poet, storyteller and mime, theatre critic and libertarian activist. His solo performances have won acclaim from Minneapolis to Atlanta, New York to LA - even

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 7

Dec 15 2022 25 mins  
07 - REMARKS UPON A RECENT VISITATION, part 2 & ON THIS THE DUSK OF SUE'S DEPRAVITY “Remarks Upon a Recent Visitation, part 2” Written and performed by Patrick Harrigan In this second story in the style of M.R. James, a man recounts a tale he’s been told, of a ghostly visitation. Patrick Harrigan, local blowhard, occasionally edits academic books about New Media and games

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 6

Dec 14 2022 15 mins  
06 - MAY THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN “May the Circle Be Unbroken” By The Winding Sheet Outfit A close encounter with Welsh holiday tradition has haunting consequences. The Winding Sheet Outfit are theater-makers in the Twin Cities. Keep an eye out for future performances at thewindingsheetoutfit.com. Donate to support the artists participating in Blight Christmas at our paypal f

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 5

Dec 13 2022 17 mins  
05 - REMARKS UPON A RECENT VISITATION, part 1 & ANTIGONISH “Remarks Upon a Recent Visitation, part 1” Written and performed by Patrick Harrigan In this story in the style of M.R. James, a man recounts a tale he’s been told, of a ghostly visitation. Patrick Harrigan, local blowhard, occasionally edits academic books about New Media and games (e.g., First Person, Second Per

Blight Christmas 2022 - Part 4

Dec 12 2022 57 mins  
04 - YULE BE FINE “Yule Be Fine” Created by J&J&J&Shea Productions (Jhax Berryhill, James Lyndon Fairbairn, Jeff Roberts Gyllen, and Shea Roberts Gyllen) Yule Be Fine is a co-created piece that explores how a holiday quickly turns from cheer to fear when the wintertime beasties of Scandinavia are quick to retaliate if they don't get their offerings. Donate to support the art