Three remarkable women at different times in history, linked by bloodline, find connection through the traditional ballad songs passed down their family tree. These songs have traveled across lands and oceans, from Scotland, through Northern Ireland and into the Appalachian mountains. And in modern-day New York, Sarah's rediscovery of these songs and the family stories embedded within them, help guide her through life-changing events and decisions. Can she maintain her identity as an independent, queer woman in NYC, whilst also honoring the traditions of her childhood? A contemporary folk musical with an original pop-folk score. Special Guest: Julie Atherton For A MOTHER’S SONG by Finn Anderson & Tania Azevedo “Prologue” and “Change of Plan” CAST Melanie Bell Tanisha-Mae Brown Kirsty Findlay Connor Going Caroline Kay Ayesha Quigley MUSICIANS Keys - Finn Anderson Guitar - Conor Stevens Percussion - Eden Longson RISE UP Presented by Andy Barnes Filming, Editing & Photography by Josh Bird Artwork by Clark Wilkinson for stream.theatre For PERFECT PITCH Executive Producers: Andy & Wendy Barnes Digital Producer: Josh Bird Associate Producer: Debbie Hicks

RENT must end 19th September 2021. Come and #measureinlove with us at Hope Mill Theatre. https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/rent

Disruption for String Quartet (2019) Original composition Performed by members of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra © 2020 C J Stevens. All rights reserved.

Excerpts from my performance of Guitar 2/Keys 2 during the Hope Mill Theatre's (Manchester, UK) production of RENT, November 2020. Musical Direction by Katy Richardson. Video recorded with iPhone XR, sound taken from personal monitor mix using a Tascam DR-07X. Gear: Gibson Les Paul Junior Guvnor GA300CE-GN Electro Acoustic Zoom G1 Four Multi-Effects Pedal Boss TU-3 M-Audio Oxygen 49 MacBook Pro Manstage 3 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Find me online: www.conorstevensmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/ConorStevensGuitarist https://twitter.com/conorstevensgtr https://www.instagram.com/conorstevensgtr