Romeo & Her Sister

Ep. 7 - CURTAIN CALL FOR BROKEN DOLLS Season finale - Charlotte and crew discover that Susan's rendezvous with Edwin was all just a trick as she steals the scandalous letters allowing them to remount the show. Written by Jillian Blevins Directed by Jonathan Cook Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry Starring Anna Demetriou (Charlotte Cushman); Charlotte McBurney (Susan Cushman); Paris Pringle...

Ep. 6 - INTERLUDE: REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST Sixteen years earlier, Charlotte and Susan are children at a pivotal moment in their lives. Their father recently abandoned them and their mother recently opened up a boarding house where they live. Charlotte is influenced by the idea of individualism from the new local Reverend while also taking voice lessons encouraged by her Grandmother. Written by...

Ep. 5 - ET TU? Charlotte and Sallie have packed up their things and will soon be boarding a train out of town. Eleanora stops by with news that she's engaged to be married to a man named Mr. Hunt while also revealing that Susan is planning to remount Romeo & Juliet with Edwin Forrest. Susan and Edwin get cozy in his dressing room as his plan unfolds to have Matilda's letters published in the press...

Ep. 4 - OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE The stagehands are instructed to strike the set as Romeo and Juliet has been canceled by the Haymaker Theatre. Mr. Webster reminisces about his time as an actor while Charlotte pleads with him not to cancel the performance. Charlotte admits the truth to her sister Susan and they have a falling out as the tension rises. Edwin Forrest betrays Matilda Hays and doesn't hold...

Ep. 3 - VILLAINS AND VIPERS Charlotte and Sallie confront Edwin Forrest to make a threat disguised as a peace offering. In a twist of fate, Matilda, having suffered Charlotte's betrayal, then provides Edwin Forrest with love letters that prove Charlotte loves women - a scandal that risks shutting down their show. Sallie and Susan share a moment in rehearsal that reveals how Sallie and Charlotte me...

Ep. 2 - THE BALCONY Susan and Sallie convince Charlotte to try the balcony scene more naturally without the familiar acting gestures as they are interrupted by two of Charlotte's secret lovers - Matilda and Eleanora. Meanwhile, Webster discovers a scandalous news story in the press that puts the show at risk. Written by Jillian Blevins Directed by Jonathan Cook Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon Mc...

ROMEO & HER SISTER is a Gather by the Ghost Light Audio production. In 1845, Charlotte Cushman is the most famous American actress in the world, well-known for playing men's roles in the plays of Shakespeare. Despite her international fame, she harbors a secret, hidden in plain sight: she loves women. Celebrated in her own country, she has brought her sister Susan to London to play Juliet to her R...

A historical audio drama limited series based on the life of Charlotte Cushman produced by Gather by the Ghost Light. Written by Jillian Blevins. Starring Anna Demetriou, Charlotte McBurney, Paris S. Pringle, Kezia Burrows, Jonathan Cook, Devora Wilde, & Neil Hellegers. Directed and Sound Design by Jonathan Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices