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  • YELL FIRE Part Two: "Diagnostics"

    YELL FIRE Part Two: "Diagnostics"
    Mar 16 2024
    From the producers of The Frightmare Theatre Podcast, comes YELL FIRE, a serial horror novel by Jeremy Shelton. YELL FIRE Part One: "Diagnostics" In the second part of Jeremy Shelton's serial horror novel, YELL FIRE, we are introduced to more poor souls caught in the horrifying events that seem to be spreading all around them. Listen to Part Two wherever you get your podcasts. YELL FIRE is produced by Arcane Productions.Written by Jeremy Shelton Narrated by Nathan SheltonMusic by Bryan Arata Find more snarky short fiction from author, Jeremy Shelton at IRREVERENT NATION ABOUT THE AUTHOR JEREMY SHELTON is a writer and musician from Springfield, MO. He writes snarky short fiction for his online blog, "Irreverent Nation", and snarkier alternative "thought-rock" under the musical moniker of The Archimedian Point. Jeremy is also the twin brother of Arcane founder, Nathan Shelton, and has been involved in many artistic collaborations over the past 30 years. Jeremy continues to collaborate as a writer and musician with The Frightmare Theatre Podcast as well as helping develop other new and exciting projects with Arcane. Listen to Jeremy's audiobook series, YELL FIRE now wherever you get your audio fiction. ARCANE PRODUCTIONS When Nathan Shelton founded ARCANE, he set out to bring together a cabal of like-minded creatives who share a passion for all things dark, twisted, and mysterious. Together, the artists of ARCANE create numerous stage, screen, live event, and audio productions as well as the design and fabrication of specialty makeup effects, masks, & props for industry and consumer applications. Together, the artists of ARCANE have produced numerous stage productions (including Nathan's horror/comedy adaptation of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead) as well as screen projects (such as the international award-winning web series, SHADOW BOUND & podcasts such as THE FRIGHTMARE THEATRE PODCAST, and LIFE, LOVE, & EXISTENTIAL DREAD.) ABOUT THE PERFORMER NATHAN SHELTON (AEA . SAG/AFTRA) is an award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, & SFX makeup designer working in the areas of theatre, film, and television. He grew up working on stage and screen in Springfield, MO, and currently resides in Chicago, IL with his family. Nathan has been acting professionally for 30 years and his work as an SFX makeup artist can be seen in such films as Winter's Bone (starring Jennifer Lawrence), Above Ground (Showtime), and The Rake. As founder of ARCANE, Nathan set out to bring together a cabal of like-minded creatives who share a passion for all things dark, twisted, and mysterious. ABOUT THE COMPOSER BRYAN ARATA grew up in St. Louis, MO and graduated from MSU in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He then taught orchestra at Pipkin and Carver Middle Schools as well as Parkview High School in Springfield, MO. After that Bryan moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of a film/tv composition career. Since moving he has worked with Seth MacFarlane on the tv shows “https://www.frightmaretheatrepodcast.com/ Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/frightmare Thanks for listening!
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    16 mins
  • YELL FIRE Part One: "Symptoms"

    YELL FIRE Part One: "Symptoms"
    Feb 10 2024
    From the producers of The Frightmare Theatre Podcast, comes YELL FIRE, a serial horror novel by Jeremy Shelton.   YELL FIRE Part One: "Symptoms" Something bad is happening.  In the first part of Jeremy Shelton's serial horror novel, YELL FIRE, we are introduced to a town on the brink of a new contagious horror and a few of the poor souls trapped in its wake. Listen to Part One wherever you get your podcasts.    YELL FIRE is produced by Arcane Productions.Written by Jeremy Shelton Narrated by Nathan SheltonMusic by Bryan Arata Find more snarky short fiction from author, Jeremy Shelton at IRREVERENT NATION   ABOUT THE AUTHOR JEREMY SHELTON  is a writer and musician from Springfield, MO.  He writes snarky short fiction for his online blog, "Irreverent Nation", and snarkier alternative "thought-rock" under the musical moniker of The Archimedian Point.  Jeremy is also the twin brother of Arcane founder, Nathan Shelton, and has been involved in many artistic collaborations over the past 30 years.  Jeremy continues to collaborate as a writer and musician with The Frightmare Theatre Podcast as well as helping develop other new and exciting projects with Arcane.  Listen to Jeremy's audiobook series, YELL FIRE now wherever you get your audio fiction.     ARCANE PRODUCTIONS When Nathan Shelton founded ARCANE, he set out to bring together a cabal of like-minded creatives who share a passion for all things dark, twisted, and mysterious.  Together, the artists of ARCANE create numerous stage, screen, live event, and audio productions as well as the design and fabrication of specialty makeup effects, masks, & props for industry and consumer applications.  Together, the artists of ARCANE have produced numerous stage productions (including Nathan's horror/comedy adaptation of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead) as well as screen projects (such as the international award-winning web series, SHADOW BOUND & podcasts such as THE FRIGHTMARE THEATRE PODCAST, and LIFE, LOVE, & EXISTENTIAL DREAD.)   ABOUT THE PERFORMER NATHAN SHELTON (AEA . SAG/AFTRA) is an award-winning actor, writer, director, producer, & SFX makeup designer working in the areas of theatre, film, and television.  He grew up working on stage and screen in Springfield, MO, and currently resides in Chicago, IL with his family.  Nathan has been acting professionally for 30 years and his work as an SFX makeup artist can be seen in such films as Winter's Bone (starring Jennifer Lawrence), Above Ground (Showtime), and The Rake.  As founder of ARCANE, Nathan set out to bring together a cabal of like-minded creatives who share a passion for all things dark, twisted, and mysterious.   ABOUT THE COMPOSER BRYAN ARATA grew up in St. Louis, MO and graduated from MSU in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Education.  He then taught orchestra at Pipkin and Carver Middle Schools as well as Parkview High School in Springfield, MO.  After that Bryan moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of a film/tv composition career. Since moving he has worked with Seth MacFarlane on the tv shows “https://www.frightmaretheatrepodcast.com/ Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/frightmare Thanks for listening!  
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    18 mins
  • Piper’s Passing

    Piper’s Passing
    Oct 27 2023

    EPISODE 3.1: Piper's Passing

    The Frightmare Theatre team is back just in time for HALLOWEEN, after a year hiatus while Management has been renovating the studio crypt.

    ...AND in tonight's terrifying tale: Piper Landry's unique gift of communing with the dead has led her to a small town in Louisiana, where she must stop a vicious serial killer before they claim their next victim in, "PIPER'S PASSING".

    Written & Directed by NATHAN SHELTON STARRING: Angelia King, Jordan Fox, George Cron, Alma Rodriguez, Nathan Shelton, Heath Hillhouse, Andy McMurtrey, Brittney Greer, and Daniel Martinez

     

    MUSIC & THEME: Chris Porcelli & Allison Johnston

    SPECIAL MUSIC:  This episode features the hit song, "SUPERNATURAL" by Deltaphonic!  Check them out at https://www.deltaphonic.com/ OR their YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXfB-cTShbFkSvP8IUWY4A / INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/deltaph0nic/ & SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0St0UP4Ko93saAbyvRGhx8?si=Z2VBlsQqTPmoSgEwyfYahA

     

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    38 mins
  • Toccata and Fugue

    Toccata and Fugue
    Oct 30 2022

    EPISODE 2.7: Toccata and Fugue

    The Frightmare Theatre team is excited for their annual Halloween episode, until they realize that they've already had a Halloween episode this season and that the bizarre anomalies they are experiencing may be caused by a new tenant in the studio's crypts...

    ...AND in tonight's terrifying tale:_A Funeral Home Director and an Organist walk into an old mansion... the rest of the joke is played out to horrifying hilarity in this bizarre monster mash medley we call "TOCCATA AND FUGUE".

    Written by SPENCER TILLEY Directed by NATHAN SHELTON

    STARRING: Spencer Tilley, Drew Diveley, Andrew McMurtrey, Heath Hillhouse, and Nathan Shelton- with special guest star, Jonathan Cook from "Gather By The Ghost Light Podcast"!

    MUSIC & THEME: Chris Porcelli & Allison Johnston

    _Be sure to swing over to our friends at GATHER BY THE GHOST LIGHT Podcast for some other great spooky season offerings: https://www.podpage.com/gather-by-the-ghost-light/ (special thanks to Jonathan Cook for allowing Dr. Necropolis to guest host this month and for joining us in the Arcane Studio for Frightmare Theatre's Halloween Episode!)

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    35 mins
  • Haunted Me Too

    Haunted Me Too
    Sep 13 2022

    EPISODE 2.6: HAUNTED ME TOO ​ Once again studio handyman, Greg the Hunchback, is allowed his one yearly on-air segment of "Ghost Gabs with Greg!", much to the bitterness of the show's host...

    ...AND in tonight's terrifying tale: This second installment in the hilarious Haunted Me saga finds Mel Sullivan and her ghostly sidekick, Dani, one step closer to discovering the truth of her client's master plan, as she tracks down yet another cursed artifact in..."Haunted Me TOO". ​ Written & Directed by FEE BASANAVICIUS

    STARRING: Marissa Chastain, Fee Basanavicius, Sarah Nutt, Nathan Shelton, Leo LaCamera, and Daryn Robinson. With Makenah Martin & Spencer Tilley ​ MUSIC & THEME: Chris Porcelli & Allison Johnston ​Featuring Demonic Chorus by Procrastination Pictures

    Special Featured Music: "DRAGON" by Sadie and the Stark

     

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    34 mins
  • Song of the Siren

    Song of the Siren
    Apr 24 2022

    EPISODE 2.5: SONG OF THE SIREN

    In a desperate attempt to cheer up Doctor Necropolis after losing his favorite pet, the Frightmare gang takes a chance on management's new grief therapy...

    ...AND in tonight's terrifying tale: A renowned painter is haunted by more than just memories, as he struggles to come to terms with the death of his muse in "Song of the Siren".

     

    Written & directed by ANDREW McMURTREY

    STARRING: Spencer Tilley, Heath Hillhouse, Andy McMurtrey, Nathan Shelton, & Lisa Marie Murphy

    MUSIC & THEME: Chris Porcelli & Allison Johnston

     

    Find more episodes and information on the Frightmare creative team at ARCANE by visiting https://www.frightmaretheatrepodcast.com/ . And be sure to stop by the gift shop to grab your official FTP Swag!

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    44 mins
  • Just the Wind

    Just the Wind
    Jan 30 2022

    EPISODE 2.4: JUST THE WIND

    The Frightmare Theatre Gang's long-running segment, "Letters from Beyond" goes awry when they receive a letter from an angry mother's group, pushing to cancel the show...

    ...AND in tonight's terrifying tale: As a terrible storm rolls in, Jess and Drew begin to suspect that the creeping dread they feel may be caused by more than... "Just the Wind".

    Written by DREW DIVELEY

    Directed by NATHAN SHELTON

    STARRING: Kaleb Norman, Andrew McMurtrey, Drew Diveley, and Nathan Shelton

    MUSIC & THEME: Chris Porcelli & Allison Johnston

     

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    25 mins
  • Film Noir

    Film Noir
    Oct 31 2021

    EPISODE 2.3: FILM NOIR

    The Frightmare Theatre Gang scramble to put the perfect Halloween Show together after indulging a little too heavily in Hunchback Handy Man, Greg's, special punch at the annual Halloween Bash.

    ...AND in tonight's terrifying tale: Notorious film critic, Manny Ferguson, gets more than he bargained for when he agrees to a special private screening at the behest of a recently deceased Film Auteur, in "FILM NOIR."

     

    Written & directed by NATHAN SHELTON

    STARRING: Nathan Shelton, Andy McMurtrey, Lisa Marie Murphey, Alton Capps, Heath Hillhouse, Erica Spyres, Finnley Shelton, Spencer Tilley, Lillie Young, Shawn Young, and Drew Diveley

    MUSIC & THEME: Chris Porcelli & Allison Johnston with additional instrumentation by John Hilliard

     

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    35 mins