Ghost Light recommends ROMEO & HER SISTER

About this episode

The episode discusses the audio drama 'ROMEO & HER SISTER', focusing on the life of actress Charlotte Cushman and her relationships.

ROMEO & HER SISTER is an audio drama limited series produced by Gather by the Ghost Light. Available on all podcast platforms. Ep. 1 - CUSHMANIA 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 Romeo. Old resentments between the sisters surface as Charlotte struggles to balance her exploding career, her tumultuous relationship with writer Matilda Hays, and her affair with another young woman, all while keeping her personal life hidden from her fans, her sister, and her bitter rival, Edwin Forrest., who has been spreading rumors about her in London. 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); and Neil Hellegers (Benjamin Webster). Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Cook Music by…

People in this episode

Guests: Anna Demetriou, Charlotte McBurney, Paris Pringle, Devora Wilde, Kezia Burrows, Neil Hellegers

Topics covered

• audio drama
• historical fiction
• LGBTQ themes
• sister relationships
• theater history

Keywords

• Charlotte Cushman
• audio drama
• LGBTQ
• theater
• sisters
• historical fiction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gather by the Ghost Light

Books & works: ROMEO & HER SISTER

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