Mission Statement
The Story
Waiting for October is written by D.J. Sylvis and Produced by D.J Sylvis, Tina Case, and Sarah Müller. Music is "An Autumn Tale" by Trace Callahan. Artwork is by Charli Vince Illustration.
Budget
Risks & Challenges
This is not our first foray into audio dramas so we understand
and recognize the risks and challenges that come with
crowdfunding campaigns. But we also know that, now more
than ever, stories are important. Our goal covers the
barebones, but the more we raise, the better this story can be.
Spread the Word!
We can only succeed if we expand our reach and you can make the difference! Please share our campaign with:
- people who love monsters and Halloween
- folks who share our values of diversity and inclusion
- individuals who love libraries and library workers
- friends who want queer stories written by queer people
Thank you for supporting independent audio fiction!
Follow us on our Website, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr,
BlueSky, TikTok, and Patreon.
Crowdfunding now through June 2nd. Cross over and become part of our story!
Perks
- 7 claimed
Thank you for your support! At this level we will place your name on our website as a thanks.
If you love little items, this is the perk for you! At this tier you'll receive a small button and temporary tattoo that celebrates the show! This perk is our version of an add-on reward, so it is not included with any other rewards.
- 15 claimed
Libraries are a huge part of our story and what better way to celebrate that, than with your very own library card! With this reward you will receive your very own digital library card that represents the library in our story to show off your support of Waiting for October.
Also includes:
Website Thanks
- 15 ordered
If you like physical rewards, this is the level for you! At this
level, you'll receive a sticker of the show's cover art (before anyone
else!) and an *exclusive* zine where we'll talk about the media that
inspired the show.
Also includes:
Website Thanks
Digital Library Card
- 4 ordered
- 11 remaining
You're one of the backbones of our show! This reward will give you
the chance to chat with our very own Library Assistant (and Producer)
as they put together a personalized list of book recommendations for
you based off of your own interests! The booklist will be delivered
via email.
Also includes:
Website Thanks
Digital Library Card
Sticker and
Zine
End Credits Shoutout
- 5 ordered
- 0 remaining
We couldn't be more grateful for your support! Your name will be
announced at the top of the season as an associate producer and
immortalized in our audio and text show notes for every episode.
You'll also get early behind the scenes looks & development
information as we get closer to the release date, a 15 minute chat
with the 3 producers*,
an exclusive bonus sticker, and a handwritten
thank you note from one of the producers!
Also includes:
Website Thanks
Digital Library Card
Exclusive Sticker
and Zine
End Credits Shoutout
Personalized Book Recommendations
* Schedule dependent
Highlights
See all activity75Meet the Team!
The Producers
D.J. Sylvis (They/Them) - Deej has been the in-house writer /
business manager / co-producer for Monkeyman Productions for over 15
years, and a working playwright and theatre geek for over 30. After
spending the last five years creating and writing over 100 scripts and
voicing a sleazy villain for the award-winning sci-fi podcast Moonbase
Theta, Out, they were not allowed even a single day of rest before
jumping in to tell this new story. But, to be fair ... monsters.
Tina Case (She/Her) - Tina is a voice actor and a late blooming
theatre kid. She started working with Monkeyman Productions five years
ago and fell into the producer role somewhere along the way. This will
be the first project that she's been involved with from the ground up,
and she's very excited to help share this story with everyone.
Sarah Müller (They/Them) - Sarah is new to the world of audio
dramas but is excited for this journey! They've been working in public
libraries for almost a decade and focus a lot of their energy on
supporting diversity services among library staff in their state and
co-hosting a library podcast. You can often find them reading queer
romance, watching movies, or explaining to someone that yes The
Muppets are queer icons.
Cast
Robin Regalado (She/Her) as Karo (They/Them)
Tina Case (She/Her) as Yvonne (She/Her)
Leeman Kessler (He/Him) as Raven (He/Him)
Dallas Wheatley (He/Him) as Grey (He/Him)
D.J. Sylvis (They/Them) as The Endling (They/Them)
Tau Zauman (They/Them) as Lindworm (They/Them)
David S. Dear (He/Him) as Mothman (He/Him)
More cast announcements will be revealed during the run of
our campaign, stay tuned!
Activity
- 7 claimed
Thank you for your support! At this level we will place your name on our website as a thanks.
If you love little items, this is the perk for you! At this tier you'll receive a small button and temporary tattoo that celebrates the show! This perk is our version of an add-on reward, so it is not included with any other rewards.
- 15 claimed
Libraries are a huge part of our story and what better way to celebrate that, than with your very own library card! With this reward you will receive your very own digital library card that represents the library in our story to show off your support of Waiting for October.
Also includes:
Website Thanks
- 15 ordered
If you like physical rewards, this is the level for you! At this
level, you'll receive a sticker of the show's cover art (before anyone
else!) and an *exclusive* zine where we'll talk about the media that
inspired the show.
Also includes:
Website Thanks
Digital Library Card
- 4 ordered
- 11 remaining
You're one of the backbones of our show! This reward will give you
the chance to chat with our very own Library Assistant (and Producer)
as they put together a personalized list of book recommendations for
you based off of your own interests! The booklist will be delivered
via email.
Also includes:
Website Thanks
Digital Library Card
Sticker and
Zine
End Credits Shoutout
- 5 ordered
- 0 remaining
We couldn't be more grateful for your support! Your name will be
announced at the top of the season as an associate producer and
immortalized in our audio and text show notes for every episode.
You'll also get early behind the scenes looks & development
information as we get closer to the release date, a 15 minute chat
with the 3 producers*,
an exclusive bonus sticker, and a handwritten
thank you note from one of the producers!
Also includes:
Website Thanks
Digital Library Card
Exclusive Sticker
and Zine
End Credits Shoutout
Personalized Book Recommendations
* Schedule dependent
