What’s a musician to do in a world where you can’t make noise? A survivor thinks back to his time during The Phenomenon invasion, and the violinist who saved his life.

The Phenomenon: Survivors is an anthology of standalone, self-contained stories

Credits for “The Lingering Strain”

Starring Seth Humerick, Katusha Jin, Graham Rowat, Carmina Manley, and Jerry Schultz

Written by Jordan Cobb

Directed by Jared J. Smith

Based on the world of The Phenomenon created by R.K. Katic

Produced by Jared J. Smith, Andrew Pomeroy, and Öykü Çakar-Smith

Music and Sound Design by Andrew Pomeroy

Cover Art by Amanda Pecharsky

Violin by Raina Arnett, performing Bach’s Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor

Additional voices by Michelle Bovee, Lea Palmieri, Mark Van Hare, and Lesley Frey

The Phenomenon is a production of Luciola Creative

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