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Lake Song


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https://www.lakesong.fm

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https://www.lakesong.fm

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https://feeds.libsyn.com/433668/rss

Creator: Make-Believe Association

MakeBelieveFM


Full cast Post-apocalypse Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

OFFICIAL SELECTION -- Tribeca Festival Audio Premieres. It’s 2098 and the Republic of Chicago has what the world needs: fresh water. But with new opportunities come new threats, especially for a pair of siblings on the South Side. Can the people come together to save their city—and each other? Combining sci-fi and music, politics and poetry, Lake Song is a collective response to our times, and a shared dream of our future.


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Voices: Cast

Genres: Post-apocalypse, Storytelling

Maturity: All audience

Country of origin: United States

Completion status: Finished

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Episodes:

Singing Free | Episode 12

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:21:00 +0000

Series finale. After the storm, the city and its people ask: What do we do with our freedom?

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Lorena Diaz, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, Esme Perez, Deanna Reed-Foster, and A.C. Smith

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Chicago Strut"
Written and performed by Giorgio Di Campo
Via Freesound

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Stretch Out Your Hand | Episode 11

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:29:00 +0000

Siren poses a final, deadly challenge for Wade, Dee, and everyone they love.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Lillian Charles, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Lorena Diaz, Delia Kropp, James Vincent Meredith, Esme Perez, Justin Reed, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and Kristina Valada Viars

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Lake Song Finale"
Written by Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, and Jeremy McCarter
Performed by Billy Branch, Sydney Charles, and the cast

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Boat Trouble | Episode 10

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:24:00 +0000

Dee and Wade try to repair what's been broken for so long.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, Al'Jaleel McGhee, James Vincent Meredith, and Mia Park

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Spiraling | Episode 9

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:18:00 +0000

As the Siren plan tears the city apart, Wade investigates what's really going on; Dee, alone and grieving, tries to make a fresh start--and tries, and tries. . . .

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Brenda Barrie, Rammel Chan, Lillian Charles, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Ian Paul Custer, Lorena Diaz, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, Al'Jaleel McGhee, Mia Park, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and Kristina Valada Viars

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Dee's Shanty (Reprise)"
Written and performed by Sydney Charles

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Fair Share | Episode 8

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:09:00 +0000

In spite of Wade's promises, the Siren plan begins to disrupt the city; Dee, bewildered by Mira, runs from her grief.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, and James Vincent Meredith

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Outsiders | Episode 7

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:43:00 +0000

It's 2099, and Siren is remaking Chicago. Wade revels in his newfound success, but Dee struggles to hold onto her place in the family.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Delia Kropp, Esme Perez, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and AnJi White

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Sweet Home Chicago"
Written by Robert Leroy Johnson
MPCA Kings of Spades / Standing Ovation and Encore Music
By arrangement with Concord

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Astronauts | Episode 6

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:15:00 +0000

A song sends a strange new energy rippling across the city, as Dee and Wade collide.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Billy Branch, Lillian Charles, Daniel Kyri, James Vincent Meredith, Esme Perez, Justin Reed, Deanna Reed-Foster, and A.C. Smith

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

Please rate/review wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The Catch | Episode 5

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:19:00 +0000

Dee is threatened by a direct challenge from Mira; with the Siren plan hanging in the balance, the whole city challenges Wade.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Brenda Barrie, Billy Branch, Rammel Chan, Lillian Charles, Robert Cornelius, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Lorena Diaz, Delia Kropp, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, Mia Park, Esme Perez, Justin Reed, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Las Tres Hermanas"
Written and performed by Eréndira Izguerra and Eduardo Curley-Carrillo

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Like a Basket Weave | Episode 4

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:27:00 +0000

Dee wants her old life back, but Mira has other ideas; Wade struggles -- mostly with himself -- to become the face of Siren Galactic's plan.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Daniel Kyri, Esme Perez, Deanna Reed-Foster, and A.C. Smith

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Las Tres Hermanas"
Written and performed by Eréndira Izguerra and Eduardo Curley-Carrillo

For full credits and more, visit lakesong.fm.

Please rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts!

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All the Coffee in the World | Episode 3

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:35:00 +0000

Dee discovers there's more to Mira than she realized; Wade copes with new pressures -- and possibilities -- at City Hall.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade.

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Robert Cornelius, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, and Esme Perez.

Original score composed by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch.

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

Please rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts!

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Vitruvius | Episode 2

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:54:00 +0000

Wade hears an audacious plan that would remake the city; Dee tries to solve the mystery of a strange girl who shouldn't be there.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars.

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Lorena Diaz, Daniel Kyri, James Vincent Meredith, Esme Perez, Justin Reed, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Original score composed and produced by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Dee's Shanty"
Written and performed by Sydney Charles

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

 

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Bow Towards the Wind | Episode 1

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:35:00 +0000

In 2098, a shocking death plunges the Republic of Chicago into crisis, upending life for Wade and his sister Dee.

LAKE SONG is co-created by Laura Alcalá Baker, Sydney Charles, Mikhail Fiksel, Nate Marshall, Jeremy McCarter, Natalie Moore, and Kristina Valada-Viars

Starring Sydney Charles as Dee and Marcus D. Moore as Wade

With Ayanna Bria Bakari, Brenda Barrie, Billy Branch, Rammel Chan, Eduardo Curley-Carrillo, Delia Kropp, Daniel Kyri, Eddie Martinez, James Vincent Meredith, Mia Park, Esme Perez, Deanna Reed-Foster, A.C. Smith, and AnJi White

Original score composed and produced by Mikhail Fiksel, featuring Billy Branch

"Backwater Blues"
Written by Bessie Smith
Performed by Sumito Ariyoshi, Billy Branch, and Sydney Charles
By arrangement with MPL Music Publishing

For full credits and to learn more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Trailer 2: Chicago Poets--Past, Present, Future

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Lake Song co-creator Nate Marshall talks about what Chicago poets have always done. . . and what they're *going* to do.

Lake Song, the epic new audio-drama series from Make-Believe Association, will debut October 12 as an official selection of Tribeca Audio.

For more, visit lakesong.fm.

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Trailer: Lake Song

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:35:37 +0000

It’s 2098 and the Republic of Chicago has what the world needs: fresh water. But with new opportunities come new threats, especially for one family on the South Side. Can the people come together to save their city—and each other?

Lake Song is the joint creation of seven multidisciplinary Chicagoans. Combining sci-fi and music, politics and poetry, it’s a collective response to our times, and a shared dream of our future. 

The epic audio-drama series will premiere in October, with a new episode each week.

Produced by the acclaimed audio storytelling company Make-Believe Association.

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