When Shall We Three Meet: A Ghost Light’s Tale will be published on November 10, 2026! YA Historical Fiction, set in the haunted Bowery Theatre in New York City during the tumultuous year of 1849.
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Frank S. Chanfrau
Watching the great Edwin Forrest on stage inspired Frank Chanfrau to become an actor. Early in his career he was known for being an excellent mimic, imitating Junius Brutus Booth (father of John Wilkes Booth), Thomas Hamblin, manager of the Bowery Theatre, and Edwin Forrest himself.
Edwin Forrest
Edwin Forrest began his acting career at the age of 14 in Philadelphia. Much to his mother’s disappointment, the acting bug bit the young man and there was no turning back.
Thomas Hamblin
Thomas Hamblin, an actor, director, womanizer and suspected murderer took over the management of New York City’s Bowery Theatre in 1830.
