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October 23, 2019 By fred

S2E6: The Vishakanya’s Choice by Roshani Chokshi

Cassie faces a choice, and who better to help her understand the importance – and power – of choices than Sudha, a Vishakanya, or poison maiden, a female assassin whose very touch is deadly? NYT-Bestselling Author Roshani Chokshi retells the death of Alexander the Great – a story that has become legend – through the perspective of a woman who has never had a Choice, a most precious thing thought only to be the domain of kings. Special thanks to Stories of Mahabharata for support casting this episode, as well as original period-appropriate music from Avi Ziv.

Based on the short story, “The Vishakanya’s Choice,” by Roshani Chokshi. Adapted for audio by Fred Greenhalgh. Produced by William Dufris and Fred Greenhalgh. Directed by William Dufris.

CAST:

Lilly Thorne – Cassie

Aratrika Dey – Sudha

Sutapa Mukhopadhyay – Urvashi

Arpana Bhattacharya – Sister

Aparjita Das – Sister

Sudipta Bhawmik Makara

Jonathan Woodward – Alexander

Avi Ziv – Supplicant

William Dufris – Mr. Carter

Lisa Stathoplos – Agent

James Herrera – Agent

CREW:

Dialogue Editing – Fred Greenhalgh

Sound Design – William Dufris

Original Music – Avi Ziv and Peter Van Riet

Additional Music – Mind’s Eye Productions

Special thanks to Stories of Mahabarata

Recorded at AGL Sounds, New Brunswick, New Jersey, and on location.

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