The Penumbra Podcast Live!: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask is a live show that took place July 15, 2018. It was the first live Penumbra Podcast show, and took place at The Rockwell Theater in Somerville, Massachusetts. The format was a live reading of Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask Update (Part 1) and Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask Update (Part 2), with additional bonus content. A recording of the live show, with interviews and other content was released August 21, 2018, and is available to purchase in the Penumbra Podcast store.
Overview[]
Experience The Penumbra Podcast like never before as everyone's favorite bisexual martian P.I. takes to the stage in the adventure that started it all! This live reading of “Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask” will feature all members of the original cast plus other favorite Penumbra actors, a live improvised score by composer Ryan Vibert, and all-new bonus scenes with opportunities for audience participation. Long-time fan or Penumbra newcomer, you’re sure to enjoy this evening of adventure, surprises, and exquisite queer-space-noir atmosphere.
Cast and Crew[]
Cast[]
Starring
- Joshua Ilon as Juno Steel
- Noah Simes as Peter Nureyev
- Kate Jones as Rita
- Harley Takagi Kaner as Sasha Wire
- Leslie Drescher as Cassandra Kanagawa and Cecil Kanagawa
- Kat Buckingham as Min Kanagawa
- Reyna Moody as Pilot Pereyra, Croesus Kanagawa, and ensemble
Crew[]
- Produced by Noah Simes and Harley Takagi Kaner
- Design and Production Assistance by Alice Chuang
- Production Assistance by Kat Buckingham
- Official Art by Mikaela Buckley
- Live improvised score by Ryan Vibert
Trivia[]
- Each cast member was dressed as their respective character. To indicate the change from Cassandra to Cecil, Leslie Drescher donned a new scarf and a silver glove. Reyna Moody frequently wore a black hoodie while doing cameramen sound effects.
- In addition to the cast members starring in the show, several cast and crew of The Penumbra Podcast helped out at the show. Sarah Gazdowicz (Buddy Aurinko) was a ticket taker, Bob Musset (Lorenzo Vega) oversaw the merchandise booth, Jason Mellin (Julian DiMaggio) was an usher, and Allison Choat (The Proctor) interviewed guests.[1]
- During the show, the bar served two specialty drinks. "The Rita" was a margarita with ginger syrup, lemon, Sprite, a dash of bitters, and a little bourbon. "What The Lady's Having" was The Rockwell's signature Manhattan.
Gallery[]
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
Photography by Alice Chuang
