Lower Depth Theatre proudly presents Episode 6 of the Chester Higgensworth Detective Series: The Grave Robber and Chester Higgensworth.

A Thought.

Back in the day, certain people liked t'get over on Black folks -- take what wasn't theirs and then blame 'em for wantin' it back. Today, some of those Black folks ain't havin; it. Folks like Chester. This modern-day vigilante property bounty-hunters, has found a way to take back what was stolen, one plot at a time -- along with help of Emmy, Pooky and Aunt Patricia.

This episode, Chester, Patricia, Pooky, and Emmy uncover a grave plot scam while helping Johnny Henchcliff find closure and a burial site for his recently passed mother.

Starring:
Chester Higgensworth: Gregg T. Daniels
Patricia Livingston: Veralyn Jones
Emmy Silver: Yvonne Huff Lee
Pooky Silver: Jason Delane
Johnny Henchcliff: Sean Walton
Deandria Lillydonder: Janellen Steininger
Schooly D: Ahkei Togun
The Guard: Ahkei Togun and Jason Delane

Written by Peppur Chambers
Directed by: Bernadette Speakes
Produced by: L. Stephanie Tait
Editing and Sound Design by: Jamil Kareem Jones
Additional Sound Effects by L. Stephanie Tait from Storyblocks

Company Manager of Lower Depth Theatre: Drina Durazo
Artistic Director of Lower Depth Theatre: Gregg T. Daniels

To support this audio play and all of Lower Depth Theatre's work, please consider making a donation by going to Lower-Depth.com/support-us. And sign up for our newsletter at Lower-Depth.com/newsletter to make sure you hear us next time!

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This podcast is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Lower Depth Theatre proudly presents Episode 5 of the Chester Higgensworth Detective Series: The Church Lady and Chester Higgensworth.

A Thought.

Back in the day, certain people liked t'get over on Black folks -- take what wasn't theirs and then blame 'em for wantin' it back. Today, some of those Black folks ain't havin; it. Folks like Chester. This modern-day vigilante property bounty-hunters, has found a way to take back what was stolen, one plot at a time -- along with help of Emmy, Pooky and Aunt Patricia.

This episode, an alarming call from Celia Smithsmith opens the door to a new mystery involving a body, a church, and a forgotten family history.

Starring:
Chester Higgensworth: Gregg T. Daniels
Patricia Livingston: Veralyn Jones
Emmy Silver: Yvonne Huff Lee
Pooky Silver: Jason Delane
Celia Smithsmith: Cristina Frias
Schooly D: Ahkei Togun
The Guard: Ahkei Togun and Jason Delane

Written by Peppur Chambers
Directed by: Bernadette Speakes
Produced by: L. Stephanie Tait
Editing and Sound Design by: Jamil Kareem Jones
Additional Sound Effects by L. Stephanie Tait from Storyblocks

Company Manager of Lower Depth Theatre: Drina Durazo
Artistic Director of Lower Depth Theatre: Gregg T. Daniels

To support this audio play and all of Lower Depth Theatre's work, please consider making a donation by going to Lower-Depth.com/support-us. And sign up for our newsletter at Lower-Depth.com/newsletter to make sure you hear us next time!

If you enjoyed what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple podcasts or wherever you devour your audio content.

This podcast is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Lower Depth Theatre proudly presents Episode 4 of the Chester Higgensworth Detective Series: The Boll Weevil's Revenge and Chester Higgensworth.

A Thought.

Back in the day, certain people liked t'get over on Black folks -- take what wasn't theirs and then blame 'em for wantin' it back. Today, some of those Black folks ain't havin; it. Folks like Chester. This modern-day vigilante property bounty-hunters, has found a way to take back what was stolen, one plot at a time -- along with help of Emmy, Pooky and Aunt Patricia.

This episode, after Patricia's kidnapping, Chester and Emmy must follow the trail of the Boll Weevil to find her. With the help of Pooky and a neighbor, Glyselda Perriwinkle, who has stories for days, they will also unravel the mystery of who the Voice is and why he wants the Livingston house.

Starring:
Chester Higgensworth: Gregg T. Daniels
Patricia Livingston: Veralyn Jones
Emmy Silver: Yvonne Huff Lee
Pooky Silver: Jason Delane
Glyselda Perriwinkle: Patricia Belcher
The Voice/Schooly D: Ahkei Togun
Female Voice: Bernadette Speakes
The Guard: Ahkei Togun and Jason Delane

Written by Peppur Chambers
Directed by: Bernadette Speakes
Produced by: L. Stephanie Tait
Editing and Sound Design by: Jamil Kareem Jones

Company Manager of Lower Depth Theatre: Drina Durazo
Artistic Director of Lower Depth Theatre: Gregg T. Daniels

To support this audio play and all of Lower Depth Theatre's work, please consider making a donation by going to Lower-Depth.com/support-us. And sign up for our newsletter at Lower-Depth.com/newsletter to make sure you hear us next time!

If you enjoyed what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple podcasts or wherever you devour your audio content.

This podcast is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Lower Depth Theatre proudly presents Episode 3 of the Chester Higgensworth Detective Series: The Gambler and Chester Higgensworth.

A Thought.

Back in the day, certain people liked t'get over on Black folks -- take what wasn't theirs and then blame 'em for wantin' it back. Today, some of those Black folks ain't havin; it. Folks like Chester. This modern-day vigilante property bounty-hunters, has found a way to take back what was stolen, one plot at a time -- along with help of Emmy, Pooky and Aunt Patricia.

This episode, Chester learns about Mahalia Lightly, a master poker player down on her luck who lost her home and the land it is on in a nefarious gambling scheme.

Chester, Patricia, Pooky, and Emmy must use all of their know-hows to help unravel this case and help Mahalia get back what is rightfully hers.

Starring:
Chester Higgensworth: Gregg T. Daniels
Patricia Livingston: Veralyn Jones
Emmy Silver: Yvonne Huff Lee
Pooky Silver: Jason Delane
Mahalia Lightly: Cherish Monique Duke
The Voice: Ahkei Togun
Female Voice: Bernadette Speakes
The Guard: Ahkei Togun and Jason Delane

Written by Peppur Chambers
Directed by: Bernadette Speakes
Produced by: L. Stephanie Tait
Editing and Sound Design by: Jamil Kareem Jones

Additional Sound Effects by L. Stephanie Tait from Storyblocks

Company Manager of Lower Depth Theatre: Drina Durazo
Artistic Director of Lower Depth Theatre: Gregg T. Daniels

To support this audio play and all of Lower Depth Theatre's work, please consider making a donation by going to Lower-Depth.com/support-us. And sign up for our newsletter at Lower-Depth.com/newsletter to make sure you hear us next time!

If you enjoyed what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple podcasts or wherever you devour your audio content.

This podcast is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Lower Depth Theatre proudly presents Episode 2 of the Chester Higgensworth Detective Series: The Covered Wagon and Chester Higgensworth.

A Thought.

Back in the day, certain people liked t'get over on Black folks -- take what wasn't theirs and then blame 'em for wantin' it back. Today, some of those Black folks ain't havin; it. Folks like Chester. This modern-day vigilante property bounty-hunters, has found a way to take back what was stolen, one plot at a time -- along with help of Emmy, Pooky and Aunt Patricia.

This episode, Duddley Rochester, a proper gentleman of "Missour'a" is runnin' scared and needs Chester's help to get his family's land back. And fast.

Will Chester, Patricia, Pooky, and Emmy be able to save the day? And will the mysterious and demanding Voice threaten to upend all that Chester is working to build?

Starring:
Chester Higgensworth: Gregg T. Daniels
Patricia Livingston: Veralyn Jones
Emmy Silver: Yvonne Huff Lee
Pooky Silver: Jason Delane
Duddley Rochester: Bernard Addison
Hermallinda DosLinda Linda: Sabina Zúñiga Varela
The Voice: Ahkei Togun
The Guard: Ahkei Togun and Jason Delane

Written by Peppur Chambers
Directed by: Bernadette Speakes
Produced by: L. Stephanie Tait
Editing and Sound Design by: Jamil Kareem Jones

Company Manager of Lower Depth Theatre: Drina Durazo
Artistic Director of Lower Depth Theatre: Gregg T. Daniels

To support this audio play and all of Lower Depth Theatre's work, please consider making a donation by going to Lower-Depth.com/support-us. And sign up for our newsletter at Lower-Depth.com/newsletter to make sure you hear us next time!

If you enjoyed what you heard, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple podcasts or wherever you devour your audio content.

This podcast is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.