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 Bareford
Directed by Roger Bazinet
Produced 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
PRODUCTION
Playwright...........................................................David Bareford
Director...............................................................David Bareford
Producer.............................................................Roger Bazinet
Audio Engineer...................................................Fawzy Simon
Director of Marketing........................................Amanda Caraway
Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.
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.
Cast
Elise......................................................................Lauren Rogers
Alexandra.............................................................Sarah Feely
Jesse....................................................................Ryan Bond
Liberty..................................................................Andy Bishop
Charles Michael..................................................Amanda Caraway
Amos....................................................................Roger Bazinet
John Prodigal......................................................Will Walker
Marcus.................................................................Stan Peal
Mrs. Havens.........................................................Brenda McGinnis
O'Shea..................................................................Riley Allen
PRODUCTION
Playwright...........................................................David Bareford
Director...............................................................David Bareford
Producer.............................................................Roger Bazinet
Audio Engineer...................................................Fawzy Simon
Director of Marketing........................................Amanda Caraway
Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.
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.
Cast
Elise......................................................................Lauren Rogers
Alexandra.............................................................Sarah Feely
Kingston...............................................................Fawzy Simon
Liberty..................................................................Andy Bishop
Charles Michael..................................................Amanda Caraway
Amos...................................................................Roger Bazinet
John Prodigal......................................................Will Walker
Mortician.............................................................David Bareford
PRODUCTION
Playwright...........................................................David Bareford
Director...............................................................David Bareford
Producer.............................................................Roger Bazinet
Audio Engineer...................................................Fawzy Simon
Director of Marketing........................................Amanda Caraway
Some sound effects and music by Pixabay.com.
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.
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.
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CAST
ELISE................................................Lauren Rogers
JESSE...............................................Ryan Bond
MORDAUNT.....................................John Viniilass
CHARLES MICHAEL........................Amanda Caraway
WAITER............................................David Bareford
ALEXANDRA....................................Sarah Feely
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.
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.
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CAST
ELISE...............................................Lauren Rogers
KINGSTON......................................Fawzy Simon
LIBERTY..........................................Andi Bishop
DR. GRAVER....................................Brad Wadle
DR. DIXON.......................................Kellen Kirkham
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 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.
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.
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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.
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?
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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 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.
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.