FAMILY & OTHER CALAMITIES

Bahni Turpin portrays a cast of colorful characters in this story about family, loss, and a decades-old betrayal. When Dawn returns home to inter her husband's ashes, she encounters a journalistic nemesis who, decades before, stole her story and won a Pulitzer for it. Joe, who is in town to make a movie about the story, claims that Dawn is delusional and a liar. When accusations fly on both sides, Dawn must save her reputation and her integrity. Turpin's performance is beautifully layered, providing unique a timbre and cadence for each character and adding scoffs and laughter that fully enrich the listening experience. From no-nonsense mothers to feuding sisters, Turpin plays the parts perfectly. L.M.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]