THE SUMMER OF SONGBIRDS

Three friends, Daphne, Lanier, and Mary Stuart, have returned to their hometown to save their childhood summer camp. Jennifer Jill Araya as Daphne gives a stunning performance as a hopeless addict who becomes a successful lawyer. Araya's emotional range gives her character depth and strength. Lanier, deftly portrayed by Reena Dutt, is a selfish, jealous woman who sincerely loves and hates Daphne, and who controls the key to Daphne's newfound sobriety and love life. June, Daphne's aunt, portrayed by Jackie Sanders, hides in the camp she owns, wracked by guilt because she didn't help her sister, Daphne's mother, when she needed her most. This emotional stew will engage listeners as they root for Daphne in this heartwarming story. E.E.S. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2023]