Show Notes
The Bronx, 2016. 18-year-old Carver Washington wrestles between going off to college and pursuing his dreams, and staying at home to take care of his kid sister Paris and his wheelchair-bound Grandmother, Ma’Dear.
Cast (in speaking order): JOHN SKELLEY reading Stage Directions MILES BRENTON as Carver Washington RILEY CARTER ADAMS as Paris France Washington MARGERY A. HANDY as Ma'Dear ELLIE SCHWETYE as Devora with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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