RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878 -- Rendered At Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:01:42 +0000 Deep Shadows https://redcircle.com/shows/deep-shadows en-US All rights reserved. Corruption and Racism in the Windy City Eclectic Full Contact Theatre 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. 3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878 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 Cullen

Directed by Christina Casano

With 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.

]]> episodic no Eclectic Full Contact Theatre info@eclectic-theatre.com no full Deep Shadows Ep 6 Deep Shadows Ep 6 6 1 Eclectic Full Contact Theatre In the season finale, Joelle learns what her single-mindedness has gained--and cost--her.

Written by

Aaron 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

]]> <p>In the season finale, Joelle learns what her single-mindedness has gained--and cost--her.</p><p><em>Written by</em></p><p><strong>Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen</strong></p><p><em>Directed by</em> <strong>Christina Casano</strong></p><p><em>Starring the voice talents of:</em></p><p>Dee Dee Batteast, Luis Bermudez, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Lesleyann Reilly, Lisa Savegnago*, Andrew Pond*, and Julian Serna*</p><p>Sound design by Daniel Houle*</p><p><em>*Denotes EFCT Company Member</em></p> 78f09d15-6654-4321-9c65-8efe3b9a4278 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/9196e5d6-c7a6-4318-809b-4a191b4336a1 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1388 yes full Deep Shadows Ep 5 Deep Shadows Ep 5 5 1 Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Joelle finds a couple of unlikely allies in her crusade against privatization; Nevin's actions have serious consequences for both himself and Tony; Siobhan's exhibition gives Joelle an opportunity to repair her relationships. Will she take it?


Written

by

Aaron 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

]]> <p>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?</p><p><br></p><p><em>Written</em></p><p><em>by</em></p><p><strong>Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Directed by</em> <strong>Christina Casano</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Starring the voice talents of:</em></p><p>Dee Dee Batteast, Luis Bermudez, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Lesleyann Reilly, Lisa Savegnago*, Andrew Pond*, and Julian Serna*</p><p><br></p><p>Sound design by Daniel Houle*</p><p><em>*Denotes EFCT Company Member</em></p> c386429f-3e18-4d0d-89e9-53e866a58a83 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/aa159770-db07-47c1-ba6b-6a24024b0775 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1925 no full Deep Shadows Ep4 Deep Shadows Ep4 4 1 Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Det. Wallace has some bad news; Joelle asks Tony for a favor, and Nevin plays at Mission Impossible. Meanwhile, another broken promise fractures Joelle's relationship with Michael even further.


Written

by

Aaron 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

]]> <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Written</em></p><p><em>by</em></p><p><strong>Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Directed by</em><span> </span><strong>Christina Casano</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Starring the voice talents of:</em></p><p><span>Dee Dee Batteast, Luis Bermudez, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, </span>Jordan Arredondo, Lesleyann Reilly, Lisa Savegnago*, Andrew Pond*, and Julian Serna*</p><p><br></p><p>Sound design by Daniel Houle*</p><p><em>*Denotes EFCT Company Member</em></p> 2b0fcfa4-80f6-44b9-acf6-51d53d5732c3 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/41e8c60b-7b10-418d-92ee-8d133c9d3fc0 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 1157 yes full Deep Shadows Ep3 Deep Shadows Ep3 3 1 Eclectic Full Contact Theatre Joelle investigates Charmaine's public housing and finds it's been privatized; Siobhan has issues with Marian; Joelle puts pressure on Michael.


Written by Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen

Directed by Christina Casano

Starring 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

]]> <p>Joelle investigates Charmaine&#39;s public housing and finds it&#39;s been privatized; Siobhan has issues with Marian; Joelle puts pressure on Michael.</p><p><br></p><p>Written by Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen</p><p>Directed by Christina Casano</p><p>Starring Dee Dee Batteast, LesleyAnn Reilly, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Luis Bermudez, Julian Serna*, Lisa Savegnago*, and Andrew Pond*</p><p><br></p><p>Engineer/Sound design by Daniel Houle*</p><p><br></p><p>Denotes EFCT Company Member</p> cdf8eb89-1175-4a9c-8d46-86d0fafe5748 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/46fa96da-fc2e-488a-b03d-b26a8e4adecb Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 2554 yes full Deep Shadows Ep2 Deep Shadows Ep2 2 1 Eclectic Full Contact Theatre 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 Cullen

Directed by Christina Casano

Starring 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

]]> <p>Siobhan gets some bad news about her apartment; Joelle is less than impressed with Det. Wallace, and calls in some favors.</p><p><br></p><p>Written by Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen</p><p>Directed by Christina Casano</p><p>Starring Dee Dee Batteast, LesleyAnn Reilly, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Luis Bermudez, Julian Serna*, Lisa Savegnago*, and Andrew Pond*</p><p><br></p><p>Engineer/Sound design by Daniel Houle*</p><p><br></p><p>Denotes EFCT Company Member</p> 5d3c6ec3-79bd-4a27-9aa9-53580e5db182 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/4196240f-f482-44d5-82c9-1c6e8088f64d Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1520 yes full Deep Shadows Ep1 Deep Shadows Ep1 1 1 Eclectic Full Contact Theatre 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 Cullen

Directed by Christina Casano

Starring 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

]]> <p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Written by Aaron Mays and Colette Cullen</p><p>Directed by Christina Casano</p><p>Starring Dee Dee Batteast, LesleyAnn Reilly, Justice Hall, Nevada Montgomery, Caitlin Jackson, Jordan Arredondo, Luis Bermudez, Julian Serna*, Lisa Savegnago*, and Andrew Pond*</p><p><br></p><p>Engineer/Sound design by Daniel Houle*</p><p><br></p><p>Denotes EFCT Company Member</p> 92f36086-1b40-44ae-9df6-8984aa4f5d96 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/ddbf13a5-88a9-422d-a973-6cc17ddffea3 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 1877 yes trailer The Director Gets Deep The Director Gets Deep 1 Eclectic Full Contact Theatre 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!

]]> <p>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!</p> 28d88ded-b421-4299-a0a5-cb18f20a4e18 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/b1b0bc21-5106-4be6-80e3-59f61d387c6b Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:23:24 +0000 951 no trailer The Writers Speak! The Writers Speak! Eclectic Full Contact Theatre 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's like writing with someone in a different country.

]]> <p>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.</p> 5e3a4e16-853c-4977-82a9-73f4a74f4fc3 https://redcircle.com/shows/3114b99e-f532-4b92-8279-016e84b25878/episodes/124ea508-bc05-4008-a0de-cd2c1d5aad12 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:35:00 +0000 1715 no