46.4 Trapped: "Inside Knowledge"

Fireside Mystery Theatre

Drama, Arts, Fiction, Performing Arts

4.5 • 626 Ratings

🗓️ 27 October 2019

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Sarah struggles to be believed in her efforts to get the care she needs when suddenly afflicted by a strange illness.

"Inside Knowledge" is the final episode in a series from our 2018/2019 season finale, Trapped: Tales of Body Horror and Betrayal. It was recorded live 6/30/19.

The cast featured in this episode:
Ali Silva as Sarah
Eirik Davey-Gislason as Devon
Alain Laforest as Ranger Martin
David Linton as Dr. Campbell
Michael Pate as Dr. Wren and The Receptionist
Kacie Laforest as Dr. Lacy Worser
James Rieser as Dr. Adam Worser

Song:
“Where Is My Mind” by Black Francis
Performed by Martina DaSilva accompanied by Nico Sleator

Audio play written and directed by Holly Payne-Strange

Produced by Gustavo Rodriguez & Ali Silva
Musical score improvised by Steve Blanco
Sound effects designer & engineer: Greg Russ
Technical director at The Slipper Room: Johnny Goddard
Production assistant: Brontis Shane Orengo
Theme music by Jason Graves
Audio post-production: Ali Silva
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0:00.0	There are many endless frustrations one faces when dealing with serious and chronic health issues.
0:14.5	One of the most overwhelming of these frustrations is not being believed, even by loved ones and those closest to you.
0:23.7	We bring you our final installment from our series, Trapped, Tales of Body Horror and Betrayal.
0:30.4	The following story, Inside Knowledge, was taped live in New York City on June 30th, 2019.
0:51.7	Thank you. taped live in New York City on June 30th, 2019. Stigma is a social process characterized by exclusion rejection or blame when you have a chronic illness
1:01.6	the attitudes of others can have a profound effect on your own sense of self-worth because many
1:08.3	chronic illnesses are invisible and they are often misunderstood.
1:12.6	People can make assumptions that are hurtful.
1:15.6	Our society scorns weakness, unreliability, and the inability to get better.
1:22.6	Society seems to have a fixation on blame and stereotyping.
1:31.1	Stigma is based on ignorance, a lack of knowledge.
1:38.1	Stigma projects the fear and anxiety felt by the general population onto the person with illness.
1:39.1	People with chronic illness can be made to feel even worse by a lack of acceptance, at
1:44.1	home, at work, in personal life,
1:46.2	in social life, and in health care. But what is the cost of compassion? I'd say even a little
1:54.4	goes a long way.
2:19.1	Music Oh, wow. This is so beautiful. You can see so many stars. Thank you for bringing me here. No problem. I can't believe you've never been camping before.
2:22.8	Oh, it's not really my style.
2:24.4	I know. That's why I brought us a little treat.
2:27.5	Oh, you know I love some bubbly. Thank you. What was that? Is someone there? No. That's just the woods, honey. Animals live here too, you know. Right. Sorry.
2:48.9	I want to tell you something.
2:55.6	Well, I want to spend the rest of my life with you.
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