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 McSherry

Starring Anna Demetriou (Charlotte Cushman); Charlotte McBurney (Susan Cushman); Paris Pringle (Sallie Mercer); Devora Wilde (Eleanora); Kezia Burrows (Matilda Hays); Neil Hellegers (Benjamin Webster); and Jonathan Cook (Edwin Forrest).

Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Cook

Music by SPEARFISHER, Michael Vignola, Ardie Son, The Original Orchestra, & Roie Shpigler.

Cover Art by A.C. Daniel with design by Jonathan Cook

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This program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support for the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is also funded in part by a generous award from the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina.