The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series
"The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series" A Radio Play by Peppur Chambers Starring: Gregg T. Daniel, Jason Delane, Yvonne Huff Lee, and Veralyn Jones Edited and Sound Designed by: Jamil Kareem Jones Commissioned and Produced by: Lower Depth Theatre Produced by: L. Stephanie Tait Directed by: Bernadette Speakes
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The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 6: The Grave Robber and Chester Higgensworth
05/30/2025
The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 6: The Grave Robber and Chester Higgensworth
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 DelaneJohnny 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 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.
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The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 5: The Church Lady and Chester Higgensworth
05/30/2025
The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 5: The Church Lady and Chester Higgensworth
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. DanielsPatricia 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 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.
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The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 4: The Boll Weevil’s Revenge and Chester Higgensworth
05/30/2025
The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 4: The Boll Weevil’s Revenge and Chester Higgensworth
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.
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The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 3: The Gambler and Chester Higgensworth
05/30/2025
The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 3: The Gambler and Chester Higgensworth
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 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.
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The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 2: The Covered Wagon and Chester Higgensworth
05/30/2025
The Chester Higgensworth Detective Series, Episode 2: The Covered Wagon and Chester Higgensworth
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.
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