Someone’s missing. Still? Again? The castaways return to the steamboat, hoping to find a trail.
Read moreStark, Charmer (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
His singing voice is his living. In the wilderness, it could be what keeps him alive. Get to know Starkey as he completes his character sheet.
Read moreProspero & Viola, Act Six
The tempting waters of the lake beckon the castaways close. But could a dive prove deadly?
Read moreAnalytical Vikki (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
She’s a logistical mastermind, a champion at Suitcase Tetris. In the wilderness, mysteries will test her puzzle-loving brain. Get to know Vikki as she completes her character sheet.
Read moreProspero & Viola, Act Five
Day two on the island. The castaways have the lay of the land, and they know what they need. But dangers and diversions await…
Read moreReady or Nat (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
The kids’ club taught her hide-and-seek. In the wilderness, she’ll seek bigger game. Get to know Nat as she completes her character sheet.
Read moreProspero & Viola, Act Four
Someone’s missing. The castaways strike out in pursuit, but will their preparations be enough?
Read moreAlex the Human Barometer (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
He was always sensitive to a change in the air. In the wilderness, he could be the only warning of oncoming storms. Get to know Alex as he completes his character sheet.
Read moreProspero & Viola, Act Three
The castaways turn their attention to the second of the three Ss, sustenance, but the island won’t surrender its bounty easily.
Read moreJosh of the Jungle (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
He always felt invisible in the chorus line. In the wilderness, he’ll learn how to truly disappear. Get to know Josh as he completes his character sheet.
Read moreProspero & Viola, Act Two
Reunited, the castaways are confronted with something that defies explanation. Is this really just an ordinary island?
Read moreViola Pursues (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
The castaways from the Viola establish what led them to follow in the Prospero’s wake.
After this, listen to the Ragged Scratch podcast by Ragged Foils Productions! It’s an audio drama new writing night in podcast form, full of new and experimental work. Nat is the host and creator, and there’s a piece by Matt in an upcoming episode.
Season credits
STARRING Strat, Starkey, Nat, Josh, Ellen, Vikki, Alex and Dave as themselves (sort of)
HOSTED BY Matt
GAME DESIGNED AND RUN BY Matt, using the Powered by the Apocalypse engine
IN ASSOCIATION WITH Blackshaw Theatre Company (blackshawtheatre.wordpress.com)
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Prospero & Viola, Act One
The cruise ship Prospero founders in stormy seas. A year later, the Viola follows in its wake. A remote island offers the survivors refuge - but it’s not without its dangers…
Read moreProspero Awaits (Prospero & Viola Backstage)
Matt introduces the concept of this season and the roleplaying game rules we'll use to improvise our story.
Read moreThe Fifth Dropped Stitch
Extraordinary. Powerful. Wronged.
Read moreShipping the Sails (The Cloudskipper's Captain Backstage)
Where else could the winds have taken us, if we'd set our sails a little different?
Read moreThe Cloudskipper's Captain, Act Five
The Cloudskipper's next voyage may be its last. And wherever it leads, it'll change its crew's lives forever.
Read moreAlex the Lookout (The Cloudskipper's Captain Backstage)
Alex builds his role as ship's lookout. His eye sees far, but it don't always alight on the right things...
Read moreThe Cloudskipper's Captain, Act Four
The crew stirs up a hornet’s nest in Grimspire. It’s anyone’s guess who’ll make it back to sea in one piece.
Read moreStarkey the Deck-Rat (The Cloudskipper's Captain Backstage)
Starkey builds his role as the ship's jack-of-all-trades. With the Cap'n as he is, the Cloudskipper don't float without our Starkey...
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