The Inn at the End of Things
Welcome to The Inn at the End of Things, a Sleep Theatre podcast designed to help the listener find rest, guiding audiences gently to their dreamspaces through folklore and kitchen table wisdom. Created by T. Luna Alexander Produced by Acorn Arts & Entertainment First episode coming December 19th, 2024. https://acornartsandentertainment.com/theinn Contact: acornartsandentertainment@gmail.com
Episodes
"A very merry All Hallow’s Eve to you too, Pilgrim."
Join the Keeper this all Hallow's Eve as we descend to the depths of the undercroft and hear the tale of Koschei the Deathless while sorting through the ashes. This Russian folk tale has everything: evil wizards, talking skulls, helpful animal companions and of course... the grand high witch herself, the Baba Yaga! We are reminded of the importance of hope against...
This is not an episode of The Inn. We are overjoyed to share this special bonus interview of The Inn at the End of Things featuring the one and only T. Luna Alexander. Join us for a deep dive into the making of the Inn and Luna's heartfelt journey as a creator.
Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder
If you found refuge and peace here at the Inn and would like to help us keep the hearth fire burning (plus receive bonus conten...
“We get what we give and we lose what we hoard.”
The Keeper introduces us to the Librarian - Dr Dilectius Morio: the folklore pharmacist with a prescription for the perfect book for each person he meets (to be taken in tandem with the medicines of your own physician, to be sure!) He tells us the tale of Anansi the Spider who set off to collect all the stories for himself and accidentally gifted them to the world instead. He remind...
“A vessel can still be worthy of water, even when it’s not perfect.”
A bit of spring cleaning. We find the Inn being turned upside down with furniture being moved and corners cleaned. We meet Haru, a traveler wearing an odd hat and carrying an odder tale. We are reminded to respect nature and its tricksters, that drunken boasting has little place in the wilder parts of the world, and that jumping to conclusions can be disastrous ...
“Home can be discovered in small places too.”
This week, we meet Cian, the coat room attendant who shares the deep poetry of togetherness and new community in his playful tale - The Bremen Town Musicians.
The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander
Cian.......Will Myers
Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder
If you found refuge and peace here at the Inn and would like to help us keep the hearth fire burning (plus receive bonus cont...
“It is a good thing to share light, and shadows, with a friend who can see with more than their eyes.”
In the deepest room of The Inn, we meet Sitka, a mysterious voice in the dark, who shares a warm light and tells the tale of The Rough Face Girl.
The Innkeeper.......Luna Alexander
Sitka - The Voice in the Cellar.......Chris Sutton
Music Credits: Shelter Song, Pathfinder
“Home is a place that you choose where you are chosen.”
A picturesque spring sunset at the Inn. The Keeper leads us to the warm barn to help Eliza the Stablemaster feed and care for the animals they keep at the Inn. Eliza tells us the story of her six siblings and herself - how they were turned to swans and how she worked over the years to free them. The home they’ve found in the Inn. The homes we find in each other and the importa...
" Always remember where your true armor lies- in the relationships you forge and the love you invest in others."
Aidyn The Gardener…………Krystle Delihue
Gregory the Gargoyle …………Jonathan Jones
The Keeper…………Luna Alexander
We come to the Inn on a cold foggy day. The Keeper has us join Dr Aidyn Swankin, the Gardener in the Solarium where she is adjusting many pots for overwintering. We are sent on the task of watering the moonflower in the...
“Why get stuck in mud when you shine like the sun?”
A rumbling Thunderstorm at the Inn. The Keeper introduces us to Arlyn, the laundress for the Inn. She takes us up to the Grand Ballroom, tucked away in the broom closet on the 4th floor, reserved for guests from the Irrational Realms. We meet the visiting ghost of the Ballroom, the Duchess von Dallion. She tells us the story of how Brer Rabbit tricked the Family with the race he ...
“When you are blessed to love a wild heart, the real gift is letting it swim free.”
We arrive at the Inn to find the Keeper in the midst of a mild flood and she sends us up to the bathroom on the seventh floor, where we surprise Andora, the maitre'd of the Inn. She shows us the beauty of the bathroom and we promise her secret is safe with us as she sneaks back from a break. While drawing the water up to the perfect bath, we look t...
"Remember to guard your grove well."
We arrive at the Inn on a pleasant winter evening and a birthday. We are introduced to Cook’s grandchild, Tol and we help blow out candles on the beautiful apple cake that Cook has made. Tol is very persuasive and entices us into a game of hide and seek. We hide in the enormous cabinet we find built into the wall under the second staircase and discover it is already occupied by a wood...
A busy night at the Inn with many mouths to feed. The Keeper takes us to the kitchen and we meet Kath the Potswife, who helps keep the Inn’s magical kitchen shipshape. As we help with the soup, we hear the Cree Nation’s tale of how Dogs and Humans came to live together and remember that we are tamed by those we would tame. We add a pinch of spice to the broth, pat a friendly pup or two and are reminded how we nourish those around...
A cold night at the Inn. We recognize the costumes we wear and trust the inner instinct to avoid foxes wearing wolves’ clothing. We meet one of the long-term guests: Mane Halfour, Paladin of the Evenlight, hired blade and a wary, weary, were-y sort of fellow.” We sneak away to the attic for quilts and blankets and hear the Siberian tale of The Nomad Wolf. We wish on a star through the attic window and snuggle deep into the blanket ...
The Inn at the End of Things is created by T. Luna Alexander and produced by Acorn Arts & Entertainment.
Chapter 2: The Lobby
Featuring the Brazilian tale, “How Monkey first became a Trickster"
This episode stars:
Tolkin / Lewis…………Michael Alan Herman
The Inn Keeper…………T. Luna Alexander
If you found refuge and peace here at the Inn and would like to help us keep the hearth fire burning (plus receive bonus content like addi...
The Inn at the End of Things is created by T. Luna Alexander and produced by Acorn Arts & Entertainment.
Chapter 1: The Secret Garden
Featuring the German tale, “The Seven Lambs”
This episode stars:
The Inn Keeper…………T. Luna Alexander
If you found refuge and peace here at the Inn and would like to help us keep the hearth fire burning (plus receive bonus content like additional poems and readings) please visit our website at www...
The Inn at the End of Things is a Sleep Theatre podcast designed to help the listener find rest, guiding audiences gently to their dreamspaces through folklore and kitchen table wisdom.
Coming December 19th, 2024
Created by T. Luna Alexander
Produced by Acorn Arts & Entertainment.
Trailer music courtesy of Alexander Nakarada. "Shelter Song"
WEBSITE: https://www.acornartsandentertainment.com/theinn
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