Charlotte Cushman, a groundbreaking 19th-century American actress, opens up about her journey from a heartbroken arrival in England to seeking the coveted role of Romeo. She shares the emotional turmoil of unreciprocated love and the challenges of blending her passion for acting with societal expectations. The conversation explores her rebellion against gender norms, the vibrant community of women artists in Rome, and her significant legacy as a pioneering performer who reshaped theatrical masculinity and love.