Necessary Evil
Sometimes a situation calls for a valiant hero and sometimes the only solution is a bit of necessary evil. No one knows that better than Sibella, the usurper queen of Castle Blackthorn. But being a tyrant monarch isn't all about extravagant outfits and resisting the urge to monologue. There's also dungeon upkeep and evil class reunions, not to mention that pesky prophecy about her imminent demise. This is a fantasy-comedy where the villain has already won!
Cast and Crew
Main CastBlythe Renay as Queen SibellaBlythe is known for her work in video games like Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (Zomboss) and Borderlands 3 (GenIVIV, Double Down Domino), Rooster Teeth's Death Battle (Black Canary, Sailor Galaxia), and audiodramas like Kingmaker Histories (Colette), The One Stars (Chatbot), and Curious Matter Anthology. In addition to acting, Blythe also sings with nerdy, electro-pop band, Professor Shyguy, as well as performing in musicals around the Kansas City area.Connor Bushoven as Prince CasimirConnor Bushoven is a voice actor who has been in a wide variety of animated series, games, musicals, and podcasts since he got his start in 2014. He is based in New Jersey, and his full-time job is as a professional 3D artist. You can hear him as the Electrician in The Sheridan Tapes, Daddy in Feminist Fairytales, and Gabriel Grant in Paperless Pulp: Vox Elysium. Productions he's worked on as a 3D artist include Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Mufasa: The Lion King. Right now, he's working on his original audio drama Welcome to the Brass Eagle.Justin Nelson as XanderJustin Nelson is a voice actor based in Oregon. With over 15 years of acting experience, he began his journey in on-camera work before transitioning to voice acting, where he found his true passion. Recording from a custom-built home studio, he brings characters to life across animation, video games, and beyond. Outside the booth, Justin is a dedicated Dungeons & Dragons player, diving into rich roleplay with his many characters. When he's not rolling dice you can find him spending time with his wife and corgi, playing video games, or working on personal projects.Guest CastRoberta Jackson as Serene Sorceress AdelaideRoberta is a Maryland-based voice actor in audio dramas, podcasts, games and animation. She's also an audio book narrator, with titles in several romance genres, mysteries, horror, young adult, non-fiction, Shakespeare and poetry--both as a solo narrator and as characters in multi-cast audio books. She comes to full-time voice work after a long career on-air in radio, including narrating history programs such as "The LBJ Tapes" on C-SPAN Radio in Washington, DC. Her acting roles range from children's theater to Shakespeare. More on her website: robertajackson.com.Michelle Kelly as FelicityMichelle Kelly (she/her) is an actor, singer, voice actor and TTRPG performer based in Yorkshire, UK. You can hear her as Henri in The Holmwood Foundation, Gwen in Omen, Niyathi in The Secret of St Kilda, and as various characters in The Silt Verses, Shadows at the Door and Folxlore among others. Follow her on social media @michellicopter and find out more about her work at michellekellyperformance.carrd.coEmily Zwiefel as PersephoneEmily Zwiefel is a Minnesota-based voice actor. She moved into voice acting and narration after starting her career over a decade ago in theater and on-camera acting, improv, and vocal performing. You can hear her voice in numerous commercials, though her real passion projects are the more character-driven works she does in audiobook narrations, video games, and other audio stories. When not recording, you’ll find her nose in a fantasy novel, dreaming of adventures. Or (un)adventures, if you will.CrewDestiny Howell - Writer and DirectorDestiny is the writer and director of ANA Presents: Necessary Evil and, in increasing order of relevance, a former lawyer, a recovering English major/MFA grad, and a huge fan of all things Fantasy. Her debut novel, "High Score" released on June 28, 2022 and the sequel, "Second to None" released November 12, 2024. She is also an Ennie Award Winning TTRPG writer for her work on One-Shot Wonders. Check out her other projects at destinyhowell.com.Tal Minear - Sound DesignerTal is a voice actor, sound designer, and audio drama producer. They're the creator of Re: Dracula, Sidequesting, What Will Be Here? and several other productions that can be found hiding under rugs and around corners. Tal has been called "a creative force to be reckoned with" and "one of the best sound designers currently creating." Their work has been featured in The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Vogue. Find more of their work at talminear.com.@sunnyandme - ArtistHannah is an artist based in Washington state, with a focus on digital illustration. She enjoys drawing anything from characters, to props, to fanart, and more! To get in touch, check out her portfolio, or just say hi, feel free to find her at any of her social media platforms under @sunnyandme !Jakub Żerański - Theme ComposerJakub Żerański is a composer who creates music for games, audio dramas, podcasts, and other story-driven projects. He’s known for his retro horror soundscapes, including the '80s-inspired cosmic horror audio drama "Red Odyssey" and analogue horror "VHS". Trained in classical composition and orchestration, Jakub also produces high-quality orchestral fantasy music with a strong foundation in academic technique and professional studio standards. You can contact him on his Fiverr or his LinkedIn.
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Press Kit
What is Necessary Evil?Necessary Evil is a miniseries set in the world of Absolutely No Adventures. It follows evil queen Sibella in her downtime between magic battles and running her seized kingdomVillainy (and Comedy) with HeartMuch like the main show, Necessary Evil mines from the wealth of established fantasy tropes, this time with a focus on the villainous side of things. In this show, you'll find evil lairs, dark curses, and power-hungry plots turned on their heads. Though Queen Sibella is a card-carrying villain, through her relationship with the other characters, we get to see more of her sincere side and answer the question: What does a quiet night in look like for an evil queen?Release DateNecessary Evil will premiere in the fall of 2025 and have an initial four-episode run.Contact Information
Website:https://noadventurespod.com
Email: [email protected]
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Transcripts are linked to our site and are released with each episode.Cast and Crew
Writer and Director: Destiny Howell
Editor and Producer: Tal Minear
Cover Art: @sunnyandme_art
Intro Theme: Jakub ŻerańskiMain Cast
Voice of Queen Sibella: Blythe Renay
Voice of Prince Casimir: Connor Bushoven
Voice of Xander: Justin NelsonGuest Cast
Voice of Serene Sorceress Adelaide: Roberta Jackson
Voice of Felicity: Michelle Kelly
Voice of Persephone: Emily ZwiefelDownloadable Press Kit With Art And Logos Available Here