Judith Black relates the ancient Greek mythic tale of the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone, and the earthly comromise of the seasons. Ms. Black has been telling stories for twenty years and has won many awards for her talent. She received her training as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and now lives in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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