The Dragoning

The Dragoning

Messenger Theatre Company

Trigger Warning: Men in Peril! In this audio dramedy, the world is shaken by the transformations of women into dragons who consume and immolate men. Season 1: A tourist from afar tries to understand what, when any woman could literally eat you for lunch, is a guy supposed to do? Who can you trust? Season 2: The tourist creates an international incident by bringing home a dragon. * Written & directed by Emily Rainbow Davis Sound design by Matt Powell Dragoning Theme by Scott Ethier Produced by Messenger Theatre Company, a 501c3, based in New York City. Start with Episode 1, Season 1.

Trailer for The Defense

Trailer for The Defense

Hungry for more dragons? It might be a little while but while you wait, why not try our other show, The Defense? Learn more about it on our website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/#/the-defense/ You'll also find links to the show on various podcast apps.

May 14, 2024 • 2:31

Introducing The Defense

Introducing The Defense

This is a taste of our new audio drama. You can help us out by subscribing to The Defense, giving it five stars and writing a review! If you've listened to The Dragoning, you'll hear some familiar names and some new ones! A live recording of an audio drama podcast about a group of women grappling with their defense, a seemingly magical power that protects them from harm.  Get a glimpse behind the curtain of live podcast drama. Come see the serio-comic podcast sauce get made, four episo

Feb 20, 2024 • 17:38

Invitation to Our New Show

Invitation to Our New Show

TRANSCRIPT: Hi. This is Emily Rainbow Davis, Artistic Director of Messenger Theatre Company and the creator of The Dragoning. I’m just popping into the feed here to let you know about our new show, The Defense. It has a lot of themes in common with The Dragoning but it  takes place in a different speculative fictional universe. We’ll share the first episode here after it launches on February 8th but before then, I wanted to specifically invite you, our amazing Dragoning listeners, to come join u

Jan 20, 2024 • 2:09

The Chip

The Chip

A stand alone audio drama (outside the world of The Dragoning), The Chip takes place in a post Roe v Wade world where reproductive rights have eroded significantly but an experimental piece of tech is shifting the landscape. Presented by Messenger Theatre Company Featuring Colista K. Turner and Ali Andre Ali Credits read by Max Arnaud Sound Design by Matt Powell Music by Scott Ethier Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis To learn more about Messenger Theatre Company, please visit our

Nov 21, 2022 • 15:07

Alice - Episode Ten

Alice - Episode Ten

This is the tenth episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the previous nine episodes of this season. This episode features Clare Stevenson as Alice. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/contact To revisit Season One, just liste

Sep 5, 2022 • 20:31

Fiona and Ashley - Episode Nine

Fiona and Ashley - Episode Nine

This is the ninth episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the previous eight episodes of this season. This episode features Mischa Ipp as Fiona and Emily Hartford as Ashley. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/contact To

Aug 29, 2022 • 16:01

Amanda, Paul and Alice - Episode Eight

Amanda, Paul and Alice - Episode Eight

This is the eighth episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the previous seven episodes of this season. This episode features Rhiannon Moushall as Amanda, Conrad Le Bron as Paul and Clare Stevenson as Alice. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messen

Aug 22, 2022 • 16:53

Ashley and Fiona - Episode Seven

Ashley and Fiona - Episode Seven

This is the seventh episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the previous six episodes of this season. This episode features Emily Hartford as Ashley and Mischa Ipp as Fiona. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/contact To revis

Aug 15, 2022 • 22:51

Amanda and Willie - Episode Six

Amanda and Willie - Episode Six

This is the sixth episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the previous five episodes of this season. This episode features Rhiannon Moushall as Amanda and Julian Rozzell Jr as Willie. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/contac

Aug 8, 2022 • 20:20

Ashley and Alice - Episode Five

Ashley and Alice - Episode Five

This is the fifth episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the previous four episodes of this season. This episode features Emily Hartford as Ashley and Clare Stevenson as Alice. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/contact To r

Aug 1, 2022 • 20:27

Fiona and Paul - Episode Four

Fiona and Paul - Episode Four

This is the fourth episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the first, second and third episode of this season. This episode features Mischa Ipp as Fiona and Conrad Le Bron as Paul. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/contact T

Jul 25, 2022 • 12:19

Ashley, Alice, Fiona and Willie - Episode Three

Ashley, Alice, Fiona and Willie - Episode Three

This is the third episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the first and second episode of this season. This episode features Emily Hartford as Ashley, Clare Stevenson as Alice, Mischa Ipp as Fiona and Julian Rozzell, Jr as Willie. Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier Sound Design by Matt Powell If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's web

Jul 18, 2022 • 15:18

Fiona, Erica, Amanda and Paul - Episode Two

Fiona, Erica, Amanda and Paul - Episode Two

This is the second episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap and then the first episode of this season. This episode features Mischa Ipp as Fiona, Sara Lynam as Erica, Rhiannon Moushall as Amanda and Conrad Le Bron as Paul. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.

Jul 11, 2022 • 18:28

Sharon, Paul and Alice - Episode One of Season Two

Sharon, Paul and Alice - Episode One of Season Two

This is the first episode of Season Two. To get up to speed, listen to the Season One Re-cap first. This episode features Nina Nikolic as Sharon, Conrad Le Bron as Paul and Clare Stevenson as Alice. Sound Design by Matt Powell Written and Directed by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning theme is by Scott Ethier If you're hearing some weird audio doubling, you have the snafu draft. Go ahead and download again and you should be able to hear it in it's correct state! If you'd like to join our mailing

Jul 4, 2022 • 18:01

Season One Re-Cap

Season One Re-Cap

In anticipation of Season Two, we thought you might need a little refresher of what happened in Season One. You could always listen to the whole show again OR you could listen to a little re-cap featuring clips from Season One. This clip features: Sevrin Anne Mason, Ned Massey, Emily Hartford, Julian Rozzell, Jr, Nancy Nagrant, Sally Beaumont, Max Arnaud and Vickie Tanner. Season Two launches on July the 4th! If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Mess

Jun 27, 2022 • 6:08

Season Two Drops on July 4th

Season Two Drops on July 4th

Season Two begins on July 4th. If you'd like to join our mailing list to stay up to date with developments, visit Messenger Theatre Company's website: https://www.messengertheatreco.org/contact To revisit Season One, just listen wherever you're listening now. Transcripts for Season One are available on our website. To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To help us make Season Two, please donate to our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany You can also d

Jun 20, 2022 • 2:00

Dragon City Radio Bonus - an ad for Dragon Academy

Dragon City Radio Bonus - an ad for Dragon Academy

As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts to make Season Two, we bring you more from the extended universe of Dragon City. This is an ad for an educational establishment. Voiced by Vickie Tanner Royalty free music from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Song: Trusted Advertising – David Renda Big thanks to Vickie To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To help us make Season Two, please donate to our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany You can also donate on Faceboo

Apr 26, 2022 • 3:59

For those who need to hear it again

For those who need to hear it again

As a special service for those who might need to listen to this ad a few times - here it is, all on its own for you to listen to TikTok style. As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts to make Season Two, we bring you more from the extended universe of Dragon City. This is an ad for a TV show that does not exist. Yet. Dragons - The Evolutionary Leap, a Nine Part Series Voiced by Sally Beaumont Music by Scott Ethier Big thanks to Sally and Scott. To hear future episodes, please follow and

Apr 18, 2022 • 0:50

A Groundbreaking Television Event on Dragon City Radio

A Groundbreaking Television Event on Dragon City Radio

As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts to make Season Two, we bring you more from the extended universe of Dragon City. This is an ad for a TV show that does not exist. Yet. Dragons - The Evolutionary Leap, a Nine Part Series Voiced by Sally Beaumont Music by Scott Ethier Big thanks to Sally and Scott. To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To help us make Season Two, please donate to our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany You can also dona

Apr 18, 2022 • 3:56

Dragon City Advice Show - Ask Allie

Dragon City Advice Show - Ask Allie

As part of our ongoing fundraising efforts to make Season Two, we bring you more from the extended universe of Dragon City. This call in show on Dragon City Radio features the many voices of Brooke Turner, with Emily Rainbow Davis. Do you have dragon related problems you'd like to ask Allie about? Send your concerns to DragonCityAllie@gmail.com Our thanks to Brooke Turner. To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To help us make Season Two, please donate to our Ko-fi pag

Apr 11, 2022 • 15:24

Happy Birthday Dragoning! Have some cake.

Happy Birthday Dragoning! Have some cake.

Two years ago, we released our first episode. Happy Birthday, Dragons! To celebrate, we're hoping to raise the funds for Season Two and also have some cake. From the world of Dragon City Radio, meet Madge who has a message for you about cakes. Thanks to Sally Beaumont for giving Madge her voice. To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To help us make Season Two, please donate to our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany You can also donate via Gui

Apr 5, 2022 • 2:18

Dragon City Radio Public Service Announcement

Dragon City Radio Public Service Announcement

Get a taste of what it's like living in Dragon City. Hear a Public Service Announcement for Dragon Safe, a place to be protected from dragons. Also get an update on Season Two and our fundraising efforts. To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To help us make Season Two, please donate to our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/messengertheatrecompany You can also donate via Guidestar or PayPal. Messenger Theatre Company is a 501c3 so all donations are tax deductible. Special Than

Mar 29, 2022 • 4:09

Season Two News

Season Two News

Just a little announcement to let you know that Season Two is in the works. We are in the process of getting this season off the ground and wanted to let you know that we'll be appearing here in the feed to keep you updated and to give you some Dragon City Radio. If you'd like to hear Season Two, please donate to our fundraiser: The First Three Episodes of Season Two You can also visit our website and find the links to donate through Guidestar, PayPal and Ko-fi. Messenger Theatre Company

Feb 3, 2022 • 2:34

Finale - Episode Ten

Finale - Episode Ten

This Tenth and Final Episode features Kala, Sgt. Ana Rengel, Ashley and Pizza Guy, The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episodes One through Nine, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell * Episode Ten Cast: Kala - Nancy Nagrant Sgt. Ana Rengel - Vickie Tanner Ashley - Emily Hartford Pizza Guy - Max Arnaud * Thanks to Shannon Ha

Nov 30, 2020 • 29:40

Jenny, Sgt. Ana Rengel and Ashley - Episode Nine

Jenny, Sgt. Ana Rengel and Ashley - Episode Nine

This Ninth Episode features Jenny, Sgt. Ana Rengel and Ashley. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episodes One through Eight, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell * Episode Nine Cast: Jenny - Sevrin Anne Mason Sgt. Ana Rengel - Vickie Tanner Ashley - Emily Hartford * Our next and last episode will be a two part final

Oct 21, 2020 • 21:27

Dragon City Radio Seven - Bonus Episode

Dragon City Radio Seven - Bonus Episode

This is another bonus episode to keep you going while we work on Episode Nine and Episode Ten. It is outside the narrative scope of the story but part of the Dragon City universe. Imagine, if you will, an underground radio station playing dragon related hits and dragon related ads. This was an idea that got left on the cutting room floor, as it were - but for those dedicated fans, here's a little something extra. This episode features two ads for Dragon City. Dragon Death Trap (TV show) an

Sep 29, 2020 • 3:47

Dragon City Radio Six - Bonus Episode

Dragon City Radio Six - Bonus Episode

This is another bonus episode to keep you going while we raise funds for Episode Nine. It is outside the narrative scope of the story but part of the Dragon City universe. Imagine, if you will, an underground radio station playing dragon related hits and dragon related ads. This was an idea that got left on the cutting room floor, as it were - but for those dedicated fans, here's a little something extra. This episode features The World Domination Rag which was written as a special podcast episo

Sep 1, 2020 • 5:56

Dragon City Radio Five - Bonus Episode

Dragon City Radio Five - Bonus Episode

This is another bonus episode to keep you going while we raise funds for Episode Nine. It is outside the narrative scope of the story but part of the Dragon City universe. Imagine, if you will, an underground radio station playing dragon related hits and dragon related ads. This was an idea that got left on the cutting room floor, as it were - but for those dedicated fans, here's a little something extra. This episode features ads for The Church of the Dragon and Phil's Fireproofing Dragon City

Jul 28, 2020 • 3:11

Ray, Kala and Willie - Episode Eight

Ray, Kala and Willie - Episode Eight

This Eighth Episode features Ray, Kala and Willie. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episodes One through Seven, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell * Episode Eight Cast: Ray - Ned Massey Kala - Nancy Nagrant Willie - Julian Rozzell * Thanks to Shannon Harvey for the artwork and Rick Scholwin for his Sound Doula-ing. * T

Jul 20, 2020 • 23:18

Dragon City Radio Four - Bonus Episode

Dragon City Radio Four - Bonus Episode

This is another bonus episode to keep you going while we work on Episode Eight. It is outside the narrative scope of the story but part of the Dragon City universe. Imagine, if you will, an underground radio station playing dragon related hits and dragon related ads. This was an idea that got left on the cutting room floor, as it were - but for those dedicated fans, here's a little something extra. This episode features Brooke Turner, as the ad voice for Dragon Tours and Emily Rainbow Davis as t

Jul 14, 2020 • 6:29

Dragon City Radio Three - Bonus Episode

Dragon City Radio Three - Bonus Episode

This is another bonus episode to keep you going while you wait for Episode Eight. It is outside the narrative scope of the story but part of the Dragon City universe. Imagine, if you will, an underground radio station playing dragon related hits and dragon related ads. This was an idea that got left on the cutting room floor, as it were - but for those dedicated fans, here's a little something extra. This episode name checks a few of our donors! Thank you donors! We are only $36 away from

Jul 7, 2020 • 3:26

Dragon City Radio Two - Bonus Episode

Dragon City Radio Two - Bonus Episode

This is just a little bonus episode to keep you going while you wait for Episode Eight. It is outside the narrative scope of the story but part of the Dragon City universe. Imagine, if you will, an underground radio station playing dragon related hits. This was an idea that got left on the cutting room floor, as it were - but for those dedicated fans, here's a little something extra. This episode was made as a thank you gift for one of our donors. If you would like one of these made for you or s

Jun 30, 2020 • 5:36

Kala and Dr. Andrea Hester - Episode Seven

Kala and Dr. Andrea Hester - Episode Seven

This Seventh Episode features Kala and Dr. Andrea Hester. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episodes One through Six, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell * Episode Seven Cast: Kala - Nancy Nagrant Dr. Andrea Hester - Sally Beaumont * Thanks to Shannon Harvey for the artwork and Rick Scholwin for his Sound Doula-ing

Jun 22, 2020 • 13:44

Bonus Episode - Dragon City Radio One

Bonus Episode - Dragon City Radio One

This is just a little bonus episode to keep you going while you wait for Episode Seven. It is outside the narrative scope of the story but part of the Dragon City universe. Imagine, if you will, an underground radio station playing dragon related hits. This was an idea that got left on the cutting room floor, as it were - but for those dedicated fans, here's a little something extra. Dragon City Radio - DRGN Song: Dragon Ate My Boyfriend by Belladonna Atropa To hear future episodes, please

Jun 15, 2020 • 5:37

Willie and Ray - Episode Six

Willie and Ray - Episode Six

This Sixth Episode features Willie and Ray. You remember them, right? Willie's the doorman at the Hotel Davina and Ray drives a cab. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episodes One through Five, do that first! Also, this episode is the first in the series so far that features a couple of swears. Just - heads up, in case you try to avoid such things. The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme wa

Jun 8, 2020 • 16:35

Ashley - Episode Five

Ashley - Episode Five

This Fifth Episode features Ashley. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episodes One through Four, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell * Episode Five Cast: Ashley - Emily Hartford * Thanks to Shannon Harvey for the artwork and Rick Scholwin for his Sound Doula-ing. * To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To

Jun 1, 2020 • 19:20

Ashley and Ray - Episode Four

Ashley and Ray - Episode Four

This Fourth Episode features Ashley and Ray. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episodes One, Two and Three, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell * Episode Four Cast: Ashley - Emily Hartford Ray - Ned Massey * To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To hear future episodes first and to help us make subsequent episo

May 19, 2020 • 20:18

Colm, Jenny and Willie - Episode Three

Colm, Jenny and Willie - Episode Three

This Third Episode features Colm, Jenny and Willie. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episode One and Two, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell Sound Doula - Rick Scholwin * Episode Three Cast: Colm - Max Arnaud Jenny - Sevrin Ann Mason Willie - Julian Rozzell * To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To hear futu

May 13, 2020 • 16:46

Willie, Kristina and Dylan - Episode Two

Willie, Kristina and Dylan - Episode Two

This Second Episode features Willie, Kristina and Dylan. The episodes are sequential, so if you haven't listened to Episode One, do that first! The Dragoning is produced by Messenger Theatre Company and written by Emily Rainbow Davis The Dragoning Theme was composed by Scott Ethier. Sound Design by Matt Powell Sound Doula - Rick Scholwin Episode Two Cast: Willie - Julian Rozzell Kristina - Brooke Turner Dylan - Jeff LaGreca To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To hear future ep

May 4, 2020 • 17:52

Ray - Episode One

Ray - Episode One

This is the Dragoning The podcast made in a pandemic about a dragon epidemic This is the first episode. Start here. If you want to hear more, please donate to our Ko-fi account. This Episode features Ray. Ray was played by Ned Massey. Ray's sound design was by Ned Massey. The Dragoning is written and hosted by Emily Rainbow Davis and produced by Messenger Theatre Company. The Dragoning Theme is by Scott Ethier Sound Design by Matt Powell. Sound Doula - Rick Scholwin Thanks to Shannon Harvey for

Apr 4, 2020 • 12:14

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