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The Groves

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The Groves

De: J.V. Lyon
Narrado por: Shannon Purser, Jerrie Johnson, Chelsea Rendon, Renee Rapp, Tanis Parenteau, Molly Quinn, Aisha Dee
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For fans of campus novels from Tartt and McCarthy to Real Life comes this captivating debut novel following a diverse cohort of socially influential queer women students as they investigate the darker side of their picturesque New England college.

Returning to rural Vermont for her senior year after time abroad, New Yorker Daphne Howard just wants to make it to graduation. She’s still processing the sting of her social circle moving off-campus under the thrall of Serena Vigil, a talented poet from Texas who happens to be Daphne’s nemesis. But when a gruesome story overheard at a local bar leads Daphne to consider an unusual artifact discovered on campus in a new light, friends, lovers, and others unite to confront the collision of present and past, political, and personal.

The Groves introduces listeners to an unforgettable ensemble of characters: a college-hopping drifter whose journalistic instincts drive the group’s investigation, a Virginia equestrienne turned intersectional feminist, the only Black lesbian majoring in art history...and more make up this eclectic, sharp-witted cast.

Through the shocks and revelations of one momentous year, these bright 20-somethings on the cusp of independence fall in and out of love, make plans and change course, and learn from each other what it means to be yourself.

Please note: This production contains strong language and mature themes. Discretion is advised.

©2022 J.V. Lyon (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC. Literatura y Ficción

About the Creator

J. V. Lyon is an art historian, curator, and the author of the Audible original, The Groves, forthcoming in May, 2022. She is a specialist in European Baroque painting who also writes about and teaches contemporary art by diasporic, LGBTQIA, and/or BIPOC artists at a New England liberal arts college. Her queer literary romance, Lush Lives, is forthcoming from Roxane Gay Books in August of 2023.

Aisha Dee
Jerrie Johnson
Tanis Parenteau
Shannon Purser
Molly C. Quinn
Reneé Rapp
Chelsea Rendon

About the Performer

Aisha Dee has quickly established herself as one of the fresh new faces of Hollywood. Developing an impressive resume of diverse and memorable television and film roles, the Australian actress and singer/songwriter has captivated vast global audiences accruing a substantial fan following. Dee starred on Freeform’s comedy-drama television series The Bold Type. She will soon be seen as one of the Netflix film Plus/Minus leads alongside Lili Reinhart. Dee is the star in the Australian mind-bending thriller Sissy, written and directed by Hannah Barlow and Kanes Senes and produced by Jason Taylor (X-Men franchise) and Lisa Shaunessy (2067) which premiered at SXSW this year. Aisha recently wrapped the film Collide with Jim Gaffigan and Ryan Phillipe and an indie feature executive produced by Matt Damon opposite Finn Wittrock titled Start Without Me. Aisha is also known for her role as Desi Biggins in the Australian TV series, The Saddle Club. Dee’s past credits include Syfy’s Channel Zero created by Nick Antosca, the MTV series Sweet/Vicious*, the movie Ghosting executive produced by Lisa Kudrow, and the series Chasing Life. Aisha’s first music EP, ‘Ice in My Rosé,’ is out now on all platforms.
Photographed by Sami Drasin

About the Performer

Jerrie Johnson is one of the leads of Amazon's hit comedy series Harlem. Johnson earned an MFA from the prestigious American Conservatory Theater San Francisco. A lover of language and drama, Johnson's first love is theatre. She has starred in several stage productions, including the coveted role of Titania in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at CalShakes and a self-written solo show The Crooked Room, which premiered at the National Queer Arts Festival. Her television debut was in the Freeform's dramedy series Good Trouble.

About the Performer

Tanis Parenteau is an actor/producer and member of the Métis Nation of Alberta (Cree). TV credits include Billions, FBI: Most Wanted, Gossip Girl, Designated Survivor, House of Cards, and Tribal. Tanis has performed on stage in New York City at The Public Theater, Signature Theater, 59E59 Theaters, La Mama and regionally at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Her production company, TDEP Productions, focuses on decolonizing the entertainment space by uplifting contemporary stories by Native writers, smashing harmful Native stereotypes and creating opportunities for Native people. Her debut short film, A Big Black Space, garnered a broadcasting deal on ARTÉ in Europe, won best Canadian Short at Dreamspeakers Film Festival and the Royal Reel Award at the Canada International Film Festival. Tanis has also been recently awarded production funding by Vision Maker Media for the Short Film Fellowship Program, has two short films in post-production and is developing a short form digital series for a broadcaster. Tanis is on the SAG-AFTRA National Native Americans Committee, a member of the North American Indigenous Center of New York, Tribal Liaison at AlterTheater and casting assistant at Tbd Casting Co. Master of Fine Arts in Acting from The New School for Drama.

About the Performer

Shannon was nominated for an Emmy for her scene stealing, fan favorite role of “Barb” on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. She has not stopped working since, recurring on the hit CW series Riverdale for Greg Berlanti, Wish Upon opposite Joey King, and the titular lead in Black Label Media’s Netflix feature Sierra Burgess Is A Loser as ‘Sierra.’ She was also in every episode of Jason Katims' NBC musical Drama Rise. Shannon will next be seen on the Showtime series The First Lady.

About the Performer

This year, award winning actress Molly C. Quinn can be seen starring in the indie horror/drama feature Agnes, slated to debut in movie theaters nationwide and streaming on demand, December 10, 2021. Agnes emerged as a festival darling over the last few months, premiering at the 2021Tribeca Film Festival to intrigued and delighted reviewers. Directed and written by Mickey Reece. Aside from starring in the film, Molly also holds the title of Executive Producer, bringing the project to life through her production company QWGmire.
Molly may be best known for starring as Alexis Castle from 2009- 2016 on ABC’s award winning, drama series Castle opposite Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic. In film, Molly most recently appeared in Warner Bros’ Doctor Sleep (2019) opposite Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson. Over the years she has also lent her voice to various film and television projects including: Super Girl for Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics, the voice of Bloom for Nickelodeon’s hit series The Winx Club, and voicing the lead character in Simon & Schuster’s YA series The Mortal Instruments.
When Molly isn’t in front of the camera, she is focusing on her burgeoning producing career. Her first role as a producer began on the cult classic horror comedy Hansel & Gretel Get Baked (2013) which she also starred in. She next executive produced the independent feature Welcome to Happiness (2015) which won best picture at the DeadCENTER Film Festival.
In 2019 Molly launched the production company shingle QWGmire with Elan Gale and Matthew Welty with a focus on genre films. Additional projects in the works include indie drama Marzipan directed by Adam Christian Clark and starring Tamara Taylor ("Bones") and Reece Noi ("When They See Us"). Marzipan centers on an alcoholic intelligence officer (Taylor) who is given the chance for one last mission: seducing an asset (Noi) connected to the Saudi Royal Family. Most recently announced is Lovely, Dark and Deep which Molly wrapped production on in Portugal.

About the Performer

Reneé Rapp is a singer/songwriter and actor who is currently starring in the Mindy Kaling creation: HBO MAX's The Sex Lives of College Girls. Rapp plays Leighton who is described as, "Coming from one of the richest (and quietly Republican) families on New York City’s Upper East Side." Rapp made her Broadway debut as Regina George in the Tony Award nominated musical Mean Girls after blasting on to the scene as a 2018 Jimmy Award recipient for Best Performance by an Actress. She's currently working on her debut album. She is represented by CESD and One Entertainment.

About the Performer

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chelsea Rendon has been a working actress since the age of six. Her first role was a lead in the feature film No Turning Back, which won the Alma Award for Outstanding Independent Feature Film in 2002. She is most recognized for her role as activist Mari "La Pinche Chinche" Sanchez in Starz’s hit series Vida. The critically acclaimed show received 100% on rotten tomatoes all three seasons. Early in her career she starred on shows such as E.R, The Shield, and Judging Amy. More recently she starred on Lucifer, All Rise, Code Black, and recurred on Showtime’s hit series Shameless. Equally dedicated to film she has starred in Disney’s McFarland, USA, The Tax Collector, The Infiltrators, and Oscar nominated A Better Life. She has even branched out into amination, voicing the character Acat in Nexflix’s Maya and The Three. With over 20 years in the business Chelsea is excited to utilize her experience to start creating her own content.

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Just didn't quite make the A list!

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