Symphony, as Asta Evansdottir, manages an audience with the belle dame Lady Merchant herself. She has only this one chance to get in through the front door.

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Credits

Written and produced by Michael Schofield. Played by Sisi Wei. Sound design by Michael Schofield.

Cast, in order of appearance:

• Patrik Derakovic-Rakas as Drypoint
• Kristian Byrne as the announcer
• Sisi Wei as Symphony
• Fletcher Noman as Gatekeeper
• Logan Riensmith as Wagon-loader
• Jeremy Roman as Albret Solly
• Patricia Wires as Nora
• Vincent Hughes as Messenger
• Patricia Wires as Lady Merchant
• Anna Braithwaite as Her Lady's Maid

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