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Charlotte Cushman — World-Famous 19th Century Actor [Dawn Alden]
This week, Dawn Alden brings us the story of Charlotte Cushman: "a lady universally acknowledged as the greatest living tragic actress." Charlotte's acting prowess eclipsed that of her male counterparts in the 19th century, and in fact - she often replaced them, playing many pants roles even better than the men that came before her! Listen in to the amazing story of how Charlotte navigates out of poverty, onto the stages, and into the international spotlight with her personal baggage in tow!
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A Broad is a woman who lives by her own rules. Broads You Should Know is the podcast about the Broads who helped shape our world!
3 Ways you can help support the podcast:
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Broads You Should Know is hosted by Sara Gorsky.
IG: @SaraGorsky
Web master / site design: www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com
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Broads You Should Know is produced by Sara Gorsky & edited by Chloe Skye
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This week, Dawn Alden brings us the story of Charlotte Cushman: "a lady universally acknowledged as the greatest living tragic actress." Charlotte's acting prowess eclipsed that of her male counterparts in the 19th century, and in fact - she often replaced them, playing many pants roles even better than the men that came before her! Listen in to the amazing story of how Charlotte navigates out of poverty, onto the stages, and into the international spotlight with her personal baggage in tow!
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A Broad is a woman who lives by her own rules. Broads You Should Know is the podcast about the Broads who helped shape our world!
3 Ways you can help support the podcast:
—
Broads You Should Know is hosted by Sara Gorsky.
IG: @SaraGorsky
Web master / site design: www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com
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Broads You Should Know is produced by Sara Gorsky & edited by Chloe Skye