The Longest Night (The Longest Night: A Podcast Play)

A tragedy at sea sets the stage for coming horrors.

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Introducing The Longest Night - a seven episode podcast series / radio play written by Archie Burton Smith. Produced by the UC Follies Theatre Company.

On the night of October 23rd, 1980, Andrew Wilson murdered his family. Following his arrest Andrew was asked why he did it. His only explanation: his Friend told him to. 30 years later, Jess Yauch, daughter of the sole survivor of the Wilson family massacre, travels to the farmhouse her mother once called home to find a box of recordings left behind by her family; recordings that may hold the truth of why Andrew did what he did. As Jess sorts through these auditory relics of the family she never knew, she finds herself closer and closer to answers that may change her life forever. Will Jess be able to uncover the truth behind what happened during the longest night of her family’s lives? Or will she be just another victim of Andrew and his friend?

CW: Violence, Gore, Disturbing Scenes, Discussion of Mental Health, Discussion of Suicide, Coarse Language

Starring:

Elizabeth So as Jess Yauch

Kit Domanski as Sarah Wilson

Adrian Pavone as Andrew Wilson

Lyova Beckwitt as Greg Wilson

Kasey Belding as Kit Wilson

Brendan Rush as Clark Wilson

Olivia Thornton-Nickerson as Judy Wilson

With Julia Pape as Daisy

And Ashley Zwick as “The Friend”

Featuring:

Martin Concagh as The Narrator

Zahireen Tarefdar as Erin Richardson

and

Jasmine Cabanilla as Cordelia Summer

Additional voices by: Archie Burton Smith, Sabrina Weinstein, Morgan Beck, Beatrice Freedman, Michael Elliot, Iminda Basemont, and the entire Longest Night cast

Original Music by Morgan Wolfe

Dead Ringer and O Death performed by Basset

Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith

Assistant Directed by Morgan Beck

Produced by Sabrina Weinstein

Art Direction by Abigail Esteireiro

Edited by Matt Lalonde

Poster Design by Danielle Stella

With the truth of what happened finally revealed, Jess confronts her uncle one last time. 

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The Longest Night, a seven episode radio play Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith is proudly presented by The UC Follies Theatre Company. This is the last episode of season one! Happy Halloween! 

Episode Seven is in support of the Unison Benevolent Fund, for more information please visit https://www.unisonfund.ca/

Content Warnings for Episode Seven: Violence, Coarse Language, frightening scenes, and Discussions of Mental Illness.

Featuring "O Death", performed by Basset, with permission by artist. 

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

The disappearance of a rival and a recording of Judy causes Jess to fear for her own safety. 

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The Longest Night, a seven episode radio play Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith is proudly presented by The UC Follies Theatre Company.

Episode Five is in support of Nellie's Women's Shelter! For more information please visit nellies.org

Content Warnings for Episode Five: Violence, Coarse Language, Frightening Scenes, Discussions of Mental Illness

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

In the Past, Kit recounts a traumatic experience. In the Present, a doctor obsesses over Andrew. 

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The Longest Night, a seven episode radio play Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith is proudly presented by The UC Follies Theatre Company.

Episode Three is in support of Across Boundaries. For more information please visit https://www.acrossboundaries.ca/

Content Warnings for Episode Two: Violence, Coarse Language, Frightening Scenes, and Discussions of Mental Illness. 

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

A recording of Sarah leads Jess to realize truths about both her mother and herself.

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The Longest Night, a seven episode radio play Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith is proudly presented by The UC Follies Theatre Company.

Episode Four is in support of Rainbow Railroad. For more information please visit https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/

Content Warnings for Episode Four: Violence, Coarse Language, Frightening Scenes, and Discussions of Mental Illness.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

After fleeing the house, Jess listens to a radio play filled with eerie similarities to her own situation.

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The Longest Night, a seven episode radio play Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith is proudly presented by The UC Follies Theatre Company.

Episode Six is in support of the Black Legal Action Centre. For more information please visit blacklegalactioncentre.ca

Content Warnings for Episode Six: Violence, Coarse Language, frightening scenes, and Discussions of Suicide.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

Jess' search for answers leads her to her mothers hometown and the house where her family died.

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The Longest Night, a seven episode radio play Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith is proudly presented by the UC Follies Theatre Company. 

Episode One is in support of The Raven Trust. To learn more, please visit https://raventrust.com

Content Warnings for Episode One: Gun Violence, Discussion of Mental Illness, Course Language, Frightening Scenes 

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Featuring "Dead Ringer" performed by Basset, with permission from the artist. 

Sifting through recordings of her family, Jess gets a glimpse into happier times.

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The Longest Night, a seven episode radio play Written and Directed by Archie Burton Smith is proudly presented by The UC Follies Theatre Company.

Episode Two is in support of the Trevor Project. To learn more, please visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Content Warnings for Episode Two: Course Language, Frightening Scenes

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.