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.
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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Episode Ten Cast:
Kala - Nancy Nagrant
Sgt. Ana Rengel - Vickie Tanner
Ashley - Emily Hartford
Pizza Guy - Max Arnaud
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Thanks to Shannon Ha
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
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Episode Nine Cast:
Jenny - Sevrin Anne Mason
Sgt. Ana Rengel - Vickie Tanner
Ashley - Emily Hartford
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Our next and last episode will be a two part final
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
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
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
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
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Episode Eight Cast:
Ray - Ned Massey
Kala - Nancy Nagrant
Willie - Julian Rozzell
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Thanks to Shannon Harvey for the artwork and Rick Scholwin for his Sound Doula-ing.
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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
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
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
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
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Episode Seven Cast:
Kala - Nancy Nagrant
Dr. Andrea Hester - Sally Beaumont
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Thanks to Shannon Harvey for the artwork and Rick Scholwin for his Sound Doula-ing
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
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
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
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Episode Five Cast:
Ashley - Emily Hartford
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Thanks to Shannon Harvey for the artwork and Rick Scholwin for his Sound Doula-ing.
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To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To
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
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Episode Four Cast:
Ashley - Emily Hartford
Ray - Ned Massey
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To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To hear future episodes first and to help us make subsequent episo
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
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Episode Three Cast:
Colm - Max Arnaud
Jenny - Sevrin Ann Mason
Willie - Julian Rozzell
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To hear future episodes, please follow and subscribe. To hear futu
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
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