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Romeo & Her Sister

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by Gather by the Ghost Light

5.0(6 reviews)

8 episodes

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A historical audio drama limited series based on the life of Charlotte Cushman produced by Gather by the Ghost Light. 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. 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.

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2/10/2026

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April 6, 2026

Ep. 7 - CURTAIN CALL FOR BROKEN DOLLS

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 (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 Tamsin Dearnley, Roie Shpigler & Harlan Guthrie Cover Art by A.C. Daniel with design by Jonathan Cook Please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatherbytheghostlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear more audio dramas like this one. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 30, 2026

Ep. 6 - INTERLUDE

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 Jillian Blevins Directed by Jonathan Cook with Devon McSherry Produced by Jonathan Cook & Devon McSherry Starring Lily Romagnoli (Charlotte Cushman); Ellie McKerley (Susan Cushman); Debbie Fryer (Granny Babbitt); Devon McSherry (Mother); and John Pereira IV (Reverend Emerson). Editing and Sound Design by Jonathan Cook Music by Tamsin Dearnley, Shuhei Hosaka, Kashido, & Harlan Guthrie Cover Art by A.C. Daniel with design by Jonathan Cook Please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatherbytheghostlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear more audio dramas like this one. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 23, 2026

Ep. 5 - ET TU?

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 to end Charlotte's career once and for all. 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 Angelika Conrad, Michael Vignola, & Roie Shpigler. Cover Art by A.C. Daniel with design by Jonathan Cook Please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gatherbytheghostlight.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to hear more audio dramas like this one. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What is Romeo & Her Sister?: A historical audio drama limited series based on the life of Charlotte Cushman produced by Gather by the Ghost Light.

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.

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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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