A curated collection of paranormal folklore, assembled by two life-long storytellers, sonically mixed to bring you into the darkness and out again.
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Step into the shadows this season with Shadow Carriers, where the line between history and haunting blurs. On this 1.5-mile walking tour through Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, you’ll be led to the very doorsteps of hidden haunts, whispered legends, and tales that linger long after the night has ended.
This year, the veil is pulled back wider than ever. Not only do you have the chance to walk with returning favorites Zack Meyer & Orion Couling (nationally renowned storytellers and the voices behind the Shadow Carriers podcast) but we’re also summoning an all-new cast of storytellers to bring fresh chills and uncanny perspectives to the journey. Every tour is alive with something different, ensuring that no matter whose voice guides you, the night will hold something unforgettable.
Last year’s season sold out quickly, with audiences raving about the mix of folklore, fright, and history. Don’t wait for the spirits to decide your fate—reserve your place now and join us in the shadows.
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Just beyond the veil lies one of Chicago’s most iconic neighborhoods - hiding a secret world of the paranormal and unexplained.
Join Shadow Carriers for a supernatural journey into the haunted heart of Lincoln Park. From long-forgotten burial sites to the city’s only documented vampire hunt, this 90-minute tour dives deep into the eerie corners of Chicago history.
Be part of this brand-new route that was premiered for one night only last year - perfect for returning guests who’ve braved our Andersonville tour and are ready to expand their haunted horizons!
Rosehill Cemetery Self-guided Tour
Step beyond the gates of Chicago’s largest cemetery and uncover the legends that linger among its marble halls. Our Rosehill Cemetery 5K: A Self-Guided Tour leads you through stories of artistry, tragedy, and hauntings - from the spirit who guards the gates to the ghostly mist that rises each year above a mother and child’s tomb. Lace up, follow the path, and see what stirs in the shadows.
Shadow Carriers is proud to be in collaboration with Andersonville Chamber of Commerce and Rosehill Cemetery's Crypt5k", one of Chicago’s most hauntingly beautiful fall traditions. Join fellow runners, walkers, and ghost story lovers for an evening among the tombstones - and enjoy 20% off registration when you use the code SHADOW at checkout.
Come for the thrill of the race, stay for the spirits that linger long after dark.
Whether you are a Theatre or Creative Writing teacher, a high school or a college - the Shadow Carriers would love to bring their unique brand of storytelling & teaching to your class. Through Zoom, Zack & Orion will share more about the art of storytelling and the creative process that goes on behind the podcast.
If you would like to inquire for more information, you can email us at shadowcarriers@gmail.com
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Reviews of previous classes:
"Shadow Carriers is an essential resource for the scholarship and performance practices associated with ghost stories, and more broadly, the art of storytelling. Last summer, my department was lucky enough to have Zack and Orion give a lecture to our theatre students about the practice, and perhaps most importantly, the ethics around telling such stories about the dead. It changed how our students went about the process of devising a new play, called The Ghost Project. Zack and Orion helped our students understand that ghost stories aren’t just some spooky or arcane genre; rather ghosts – and our relationships to them through memory, nostalgia, and grief – are fundamental aspects of our humanity. The podcast is the perfect alchemy between entertainment and memorialization, between seriousness of purpose and laughing at the absurd, and between understanding that ghost stories are for both the living and the dead."
Christopher Staley, PhD (Assistant Professor of Movement | School of Theatre and Dance)
"Orion created a lively lecture for my writing class via Zoom!
I teach a first-year writing course on the theme of walking and writing, and for our final project, students are creating a guided walking tour. Orion joined us to give students an overview of how he creates and leads walking tours: what to look for in a story strong enough to include, seeking out multiple perspectives, workshopping new stories/tours, paying attention to the needs of different kinds of audiences, and ethical storytelling. It was a lively session that gave us a lot to think about as we launched into the creation of our own. I look forward to inviting Orion back, and I would encourage anyone whose teaching incorporates storytelling to do the same!"
Shelley Manis, PhD (University of Michigan)