Joelle Franklin, a senior social worker in Chicago, is fearless, intelligent and totally committed to her job but a mess when it comes to romance. She gets drawn into the investigation surrounding the death in suspicious circumstances of a former client, running headlong into systemic racism, classism and corruption in Cook County. At the same time she’s trying to balance life with Irish émigré girlfriend Siobhan and conflict with both her superiors and her younger brother Michael, a Cook County Sheriff. Written by Aaron Mays and Colette CullenDirected by Christina CasanoWith the Voices of: Dee Dee Batteast, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Lesleyann Reilly, Jordan Arredondo, Caitlin Jackson, Luis Bermudez, Andrew Pond, Lisa Savegnago, and Julian Serna.

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In the season finale, Joelle learns what her single-mindedness has gained--and cost--her.Written byAaron Mays and Colette CullenDirected by Christina CasanoStarring the voice talents of:Dee Dee Batteast, Luis Bermudez, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Lesleyann Reilly, Lisa Savegnago*, Andrew Pond*, and Julian Serna*Sound design by Daniel Houle**Denotes EFCT Company Member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

Deep Shadows Ep 6

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Joelle finds a couple of unlikely allies in her crusade against privatization; Nevin&#39;s actions have serious consequences for both himself and Tony; Siobhan&#39;s exhibition gives Joelle an opportunity to repair her relationships. Will she take it? WrittenbyAaron Mays and Colette Cullen Directed by Christina Casano Starring the voice talents of:Dee Dee Batteast, Luis Bermudez, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Lesleyann Reilly, Lisa Savegnago*, Andrew Pond*, and Julian Serna* Sound design by Daniel Houle**Denotes EFCT Company Member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

Deep Shadows Ep 5

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Det. Wallace has some bad news; Joelle asks Tony for a favor, and Nevin plays at Mission Impossible. Meanwhile, another broken promise fractures Joelle&#39;s relationship with Michael even further. WrittenbyAaron Mays and Colette Cullen Directed by Christina Casano Starring the voice talents of:Dee Dee Batteast, Luis Bermudez, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Lesleyann Reilly, Lisa Savegnago*, Andrew Pond*, and Julian Serna* Sound design by Daniel Houle**Denotes EFCT Company Member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

Deep Shadows Ep4

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Joelle investigates Charmaine&#39;s public housing and finds it&#39;s been privatized; Siobhan has issues with Marian; Joelle puts pressure on Michael. Written by Aaron Mays and Colette CullenDirected by Christina CasanoStarring Dee Dee Batteast, LesleyAnn Reilly, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Luis Bermudez, Julian Serna*, Lisa Savegnago*, and Andrew Pond* Engineer/Sound design by Daniel Houle* Denotes EFCT Company Member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

Deep Shadows Ep3

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Siobhan gets some bad news about her apartment; Joelle is less than impressed with Det. Wallace, and calls in some favors. Written by Aaron Mays and Colette CullenDirected by Christina CasanoStarring Dee Dee Batteast, LesleyAnn Reilly, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Luis Bermudez, Julian Serna*, Lisa Savegnago*, and Andrew Pond* Engineer/Sound design by Daniel Houle* Denotes EFCT Company Member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

Deep Shadows Ep2

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Joelle Franklin, a social worker in Chicago, learns of the suspicious death of a former client at the same time her Irish emigré girlfriend, Siobhan, gets news that her visa is almost up. All this on top of budget cuts and belt-tightening at the office. Written by Aaron Mays and Colette CullenDirected by Christina CasanoStarring Dee Dee Batteast, LesleyAnn Reilly, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Luis Bermudez, Julian Serna*, Lisa Savegnago*, and Andrew Pond* Engineer/Sound design by Daniel Houle* Denotes EFCT Company Member Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

Deep Shadows Ep1

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Enjoy an interview with Deep Shadows Director, Christina Casano, discussing what goes into directing a serialized audio drama, and how this show differs from the procedurals she grew up watching. And get ready for the first three episodes of Deep Shadows to drop March 8th! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

The Director Gets Deep

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An interview with Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen, the writers of the new drama series, Deep Shadows. Aaron and Colette talk with EFCT Artistic Director, Andrew Pond, about the process of collaboration during a pandemic, and what it&#39;s like writing with someone in a different country. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations'>https://redcircle.com/deep-shadows/donations</a>

The Writers Speak!

Corruption and Racism in the Windy City

Joelle Franklin, a senior social worker in Chicago, is fearless, intelligent and totally committed to her job but a mess when it comes to romance.  She gets drawn into the investigation surrounding the death in suspicious circumstances of a former client, running headlong into systemic racism, classism and corruption in Cook County.  At the same time she’s trying to balance life with Irish émigré girlfriend Siobhan and conflict with both her superiors and her younger brother Michael, a Cook County Sheriff.

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