Borrowed Lives

Obscura Dramatica
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In the gaslit shadows of 1871 Chicago, the Broken Hourglass Society trades in stolen lives. When Elise dies, she's caught up in their deadly game, body-swapping repeatedly as she searches for her true form while a relentless cult closes in.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    S1E1: Awakenings

    One moment, Elise DeJong lives; the next, she’s trapped in another person's life, a stranger in a strange body. Pursued by a shadowy figure demanding answers she doesn't possess, Elise must unravel the mystery of her stolen existence before her borrowed lives run out. In this chilling first chapter, experience the terrifying awakenings that begin Elise's desperate fight for survival. For other podcasts and production blogs, visit obscuradramatica.com. CAST ELISE...............................................................................................Lauren Rogers SHEARS...........................................................................................Fawzy Simon LIBERTY...........................................................................................Andi Bishop ORDERLY/CLARENCE.....................................................................Dave Cavallaro SARAH.............................................................................................Kristen Johnson DAVIES.............................................................................................Stan Peal MOTHER/FEMALE ACTOR..............................................................Keri Hendrix CONDUCTOR/MALE ACTOR/FLYMAN/MISTER CAPLES.............Tom Kastle CHANDLER/STAGE MANAGER.....................................................Jack Harvison MAN ON STREET/WORKER/CALL BOY.........................................Peter Nye THUG/DOCTOR..............................................................................Roger Bazinet PRODUCTION CREW Playwright......................................................................................David Bareford Director..........................................................................................Brenda McGinnis Producers.......................................................................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer........................................................................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer..............................................................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing...................................................................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    24 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    S1E2: Finding Liberty

    Elise lies trapped in a new body confined within the grim walls of Cook County Asylum. Doctors dismiss her desperate pleas, convinced her tales of stolen lives are mere ravings. But Elise knows the horrifying truth: she is being hunted. To break free and unravel the mystery of her fragmented existence, she must play their game, feigning madness to escape. For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.com CASTELISE...............................................Lauren Rogers KINGSTON......................................Fawzy Simon LIBERTY..........................................Andi Bishop DR. GRAVER....................................Brad Wadle DR. DIXON.......................................Ethan C. Kaye ORDERLY.........................................Dave Cavallaro CONDUCTOR..................................Ryan Bond CEMETERY WORKER......................Roger Bazinet HENRIK............................................David Bareford MARCUS..........................................Stan Peal MRS. HAVENS.................................Brenda McGinnis O'SHEA/UNDERTAKER...................Riley Allen PRODUCTION CREWPlaywright........................................David BarefordDirector............................................David Bareford Producers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer.........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing.....................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    22 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    S1E3: Jesse

    Once again cornered and hunted, Elise's desperate flight from the Shears abruptly ends, forcing another disorienting leap into a new borrowed life. A chilling unease settles with this unfamiliar identity, yet amidst the dread, a possible guardian emerges. As the relentless Shears draw nearer, Elise must navigate increasingly treacherous paths through a shadowy world, where survival hinges on fragile hope and the unsettling question: who, if anyone, can be trusted? For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.com CAST  ELISE................................................Lauren Rogers KINGSTON.......................................Fawzy Simon LIBERTY...........................................Andi Bishop MARCUS..........................................Stan Peal MRS. HAVEN....................................Brenda McGinnis O'SHEA.............................................Riley Allen JESSE...............................................Ryan Bond COOK...............................................Lexy Dillon PRODUCTION CREWPlaywright........................................David BarefordDirector............................................David Bareford Producers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer.........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing.....................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    21 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    S1E4: Moments That Define Us

    Within the gilded walls of the Palmer House Hotel, a fragile respite offers temporary comfort. Under the watchful eye of her enigmatic protector, Elise finds a moment to breathe. But the air is thick with unspoken secrets as whispers of clandestine societies and manipulated lives begin to surface. The search for sanctuary leads her to a shadowy morgue, where a shocking discovery awaits that could shatter everything. For other podcasts and production blogs, visit www.obscuradramatica.com CAST  ELISE................................................Lauren RogersJESSE...............................................Ryan BondMORDAUNT.....................................John Viniilass CHARLES MICHAEL........................Amanda Caraway WAITER............................................David BarefordALEXANDRA....................................Sarah Feely PRODUCTION CREWPlaywright........................................David BarefordDirector............................................David Bareford Producers........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer.........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing.....................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    33 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    S1E5: A Second Death

    In the cold, dark morgue, Elise’s conscience drives her to help Alexandra escape certain death despite putting herself at risk. Meanwhile, Jesse reveals his shocking secret to Mordaunt before they discover Elise’s treachery. While fleeing for safety, Elise stumbles upon a grisly scene of absolute horror that reveals a ghastly power she never knew she possessed. Learning Alexandra’s true identity is nothing compared to the shock that awaits Elise in the cemetery. CAST ELISE……………………………………………..Lauren Rogers JESSE……………………………………………..Ryan Bond MORDAUNT…………………………………..John Viniilass ALEXANDRA…………………………………..Sarah Feely EDDIE…………………………………………….Peter Nye CHARGE NURSE……………………………..Mary Anne Bowman DOCTOR…………………………………………Michael Hagedorn KINGSTON………………………………………Fawzy Simon PRODIGAL……………………………………….Will Walker THIRSTY PATIENT……………………………..David Bareford PRODUCTION CREW Playwright…………………………………….David Bareford Director............................................David Bareford Producers.........................................Roger Bazinet, Fawzy Simon Recording Engineer..........................Roger Bazinet Audio Engineer.................................Fawzy Simon Director of Marketing......................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    29 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    S1E6: Room 406

    Elise and Alexandra confront Prodigal and Kingston, leading to revelations about Prodigal's true nature and a violent encounter. As Charles Michael prepares for a new borrowing ritual at the New Eden Hotel, Elise grapples with the ethical dilemmas of her unique abilities and the shocking discovery of the ritual's intended envelope. CastElise......................................................................Lauren RogersAlexandra.............................................................Sarah FeelyKingston...............................................................Fawzy SimonLiberty..................................................................Andy BishopCharles Michael..................................................Amanda CarawayAmos...................................................................Roger BazinetJohn Prodigal......................................................Will WalkerMortician.............................................................David Bareford PRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    32 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    S1E7: The Ritual

    With her friend Liberty's life hanging in the balance, Elise must navigate the twisted allegiances of the Broken Hourglass Society, where every face hides a secret and trust is a dangerous commodity. As she prepares to participate in a terrifying ritual, Elise uncovers a web of intrigue that reaches into the heart of the society. The clock is ticking, and the question isn't just who will survive the night, but who can be trusted at all. CastElise......................................................................Lauren RogersAlexandra.............................................................Sarah FeelyJesse....................................................................Ryan BondLiberty..................................................................Andy BishopCharles Michael..................................................Amanda CarawayAmos....................................................................Roger BazinetJohn Prodigal......................................................Will WalkerMarcus.................................................................Stan PealMrs. Havens.........................................................Brenda McGinnisO'Shea..................................................................Riley Allen PRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    32 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    S1E8: Through a Glass Darkly

    In the Borrowing Ritual,  Elise comes face-to-face with the figure who holds the key to her identity, discovering the terrifying, inescapable truth: she has encountered a reflection more dangerous than any monster, one who understands her true nature better than she understands herself.  Written by David BarefordDirected by Roger BazinetProduced by Roger Bazinet and Fawzy Simon With the vocal talents of:Elise…………………………………………………………………………………Lauren Rogers Alexandra………………………………………………………………………..Sarah Feeley Liberty…………………………………………………………………………….Andy Bishop Jesse……………………………………………………………………………..Ryan Bond Proctor……………………………………………………………………………William Walker Chandler…………………………………………………………………………Jack Harvison Charles Michael……………………………………………………………...Amanda Caraway Honore…………………………………………………………………………..Kristen Johnson Amos……………………………………………………………………………..Roger Bazinet Eddie……………………………………………………………………………..Peter Nye Driver………………………………………………………………………….….David Bareford PRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    30 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    S1E9: Conflagration

    At last, Elise confronts Honoré in her stolen body and begins to learn the secrets of the Awakened and the Broken Hourglass Society. The situation deteriorates unexpectedly after Liberty and Alexandra arrive at the barn. Within seconds, everything changes, and they all must flee for their lives as the streets of Chicago erupt in flames.  CAST Elise……………………………………………………………………………………………….Lauren Rogers Alexandra……………………………………………………………………………………….Sarah Feeley Liberty……………………………………………………………………………………………Andy Bishop Honoré.…………………………………………………………………………………………..Kristen Johnson Molly……………………………………………………………………………………………..Jacyelane Fortin Trodden…………………………………………………………………………………………David Bareford PRODUCTIONPlaywright...........................................................David BarefordDirector...............................................................David BarefordProducer.............................................................Roger BazinetAudio Engineer...................................................Fawzy SimonDirector of Marketing........................................Amanda Caraway Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.

    28 min

  10. EPISODE 10

    S1E10: An Awakened Reborn

    As we launch into the harrowing season finale of “Borrowed Lives,” the Great Chicago Fire rages, burning everything in its path. Elise flees for her life in the body of a young Irishman with his wife, Molly. Will Elise find and stop Honoré before it’s too late? And how does one stop an Awakened who will just return again and again to enact her revenge? The season will conclude after many unexpected twists and turns… after a few more “Borrowed Lives.” CAST:  ELISE…………………………………………………………………Lauren Rogers ALEXANDRA……………………………………………………..Sarah Feeley LIBERTY…………………………………………………………….Andy Bishop HONORÉ..…………………………………………………………..Kristen Johnson MOLLY………………………………………………………………Jayce Fortin FATHER……………………………………………………………..Ethan C. Kaye MOTHER……………………………………………………………Keri Hendrix VAN OSDEL………………………………………………………..Dave Cavallaro CONDUCTOR……………………………………………………..David Bareford Written and Directed by David BarefordAudio Engineered by Fawzy SimonProduced by Roger BazinetMarketing by Amanda Caraway

    43 min

  11. 03/16/2025

    Trailer: Borrowed Lives Season 1

    Borrowed Lives: Coming May 6, 2025. Written by playwright and host, David Bareford, Borrowed Lives will thrust you back in time to the shadowy streets of 1871 Chicago. When Elise DeJong dies, her ordeal is only just beginning. Thrust into a bewildering cycle of body-swapping upon death, Elise finds herself trapped in the bodies of other people and hunted by a ruthless cult determined to eradicate those who defy mortality. To survive this nightmarish fate and reclaim her own body, Elise must navigate a dangerous hidden world of arcane rituals, fanatic assassins, and secret societies. Get ready to be immersed in a thrilling historical adventure where death is just the doorway to another borrowed life.

    2 min

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In the gaslit shadows of 1871 Chicago, the Broken Hourglass Society trades in stolen lives. When Elise dies, she's caught up in their deadly game, body-swapping repeatedly as she searches for her true form while a relentless cult closes in.

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    Obscura Dramatica
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