By Preston LaneUncover the secrets. A wealthy and powerful Southern family gathers to pay their last respects to the father who has controlled them all. His namesake son is finally allowed to return home. The reading of the will reveals shocking shifts of power. Suddenly deception, secret loves, and violence rip apart family ties. The newest story in the Hawboro Project takes us back to 1966, as the Blessing family’s dynasty threatens to come undone. As we shelter at home, Triad Stage brings this thrilling story to life for listening.Edward, too contains adult language, sexual situations, and scenes of extreme violence. Listener discretion is advised.Episode 1Edward Blessing II, his wife, and 10 year old daughter return to his childhood home in Hawboro, NC, when they hear that Edward’s father is dying. Conflict with Edward’s aunt and Hawboro’s Episcopalian minister is instant and threatens to divide the family.Editor: Taylor DankovichArtistic Team: Sarah Hankins, Keaton BrowerCastNarrator – Preston LaneEdward Blessing II – Michael NewmanIsabella Blessing – Abigail WilsonEleanor Blessing – Grace BollingerLucy Evans Blessing – Cinny StricklandRev. Barry Canter – Jeffery WestMortimer Chestnutt – Brian MullinsOlive Rodgers – Melanie MatthewsPeggy Pickler – Beth RitsonMace Pickler – Bradley CarterRalph Links – Carroll Michael JohnsonDaniel Gibbens – Kyle MetzgerFoley Artist – Keaton Brower