The Departure Train
A ground-breaking, 85-minute audio play written by Michelle Tocher with direction by Nicole Arends, and sound design and music by Phil Strong.
Put on your headphones and ride The Departure Train beyond life as we know it. When Audrey Doyle dies, a mysterious conductor leads her to a train that will take her through the terrain of her life to face buried truths. This immersive listening experience offers an inspiring and cathartic perspective on life, death, and our spiritual legacies.
~ Rave Reviews ~
“This is the passage of a train moving through the fire of truth. There are hard things being faced. But where the train ends up is earned and glorious.”
— Layne Coleman
“Such a beautiful journey with human frailties captured in an authentic adventure where time becomes one with closure”
— Hélène Murray
“Dramatically engaging from start to finish, funny, and emotionally very moving. Deeply rich in ideas and themes.”
— David Adkin
“You never disappoint, Michelle. It is lovely. A gem. I really enjoyed it. And the acting is superb.”
— ChaCha Chapin
“I listened to The Departure Train last night! What a treat! Sooooooo beautiful. The music was fabulous and complemented the world of these characters perfectly. The story was so touching for me and I really entered the lives of the characters deeply. I loved the rich tones of each voice I listened to. The fact that I could imagine it all because it was vo, was a plus. Bravo Truly a labor of love, and it really shows.”
— Sunday Muse
“I love Audrey’s journey, the device of the faith in a bag and that being a gentle joke between her and Pat. I also like how there seems to be a rounding connecting to the end and moments of life, where time is irrelevant, and Audrey is connected to all of the relevant points in her memory. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful project with me (and the world)!” – Ariel Hudnall “A shimmering tapestry- deftly and lovingly woven. Congratulations!”
— Jean Sheppard
Have a listen to Michelle’s ten-minute interview on AMI-Audio. Hosted by Kelly & Co., October, 2022.