Hidden Stories · 04

Ghosts

by Matt “Sass” Spring

Listen to the Story

There once was a Great Couch in the Leather Room of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey library. It, and other legendary places and things of St. Thomas past, still haunt the students who study there, whether they know about it or not.


About the Setting

Two students talking in the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library Leather Room

O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library

O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library is the main library on the St. Paul campus, with nearly half a million items across six floors. On its main floor, the O’Shaughnessy Room – also known as the Leather Room – is a distinctive place to study and gather, with its large leather chairs and collections of historic books.


About Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories was created in partnership with Wonderlust Productions and with the support of the College of Arts and Sciences. The plays were generated through story circles with students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the University of St. Thomas.

Production Credits

  • Produced by Wonderlust Productions
  • Conceived by Alan Berks, Leah Cooper, Amy Muse and Kristina Wenzel Egan
  • Directed by Alan Berks and Leah Cooper
  • Written by Matt “Sass” Spring
  • Performed by Megan Kim, Casey Lewis, Madison O’Neal and Taj Ruler
  • Overall Sound Design by Peter Morrow
  • Sound Design by Theo Langason
  • Audio Engineering by Mik Finnegan and Peter Morrow
  • Stage Management by Samantha Fairchild
  • Project Coordination by snem DeSellier and Abigail Elfner
  • Aquinas the Squirrel Illustration by Andrew Fox
  • Print Map Design by Alex Hawks
  • This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement.

Find the Story on Campus

Hidden Stories are inspired by places across the St. Paul campus. Visit the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library to experience this story in the place that helped bring it to life.

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