The Admired

Olivia Spencer (Jacqueline Murphy) frustrated by the reality of "making it" as a successful actress, fantasizes about being a glamorous Hollywood movie star from the 1940's. After losing another major role, she tearfully confides to her best friend Quinn (Lynne Newton), and is overheard by a handsome devil named Mr Z.(Leon Winters) who seduces her with his magical tarot card readings and his charms. Olivia makes a deal with him to realize her "dream". She travels back in time to the The Cicada Club, the hottest jazz nightclub in old Hollywood. Olivia's dreams begin to come true but all is not what it seems, and she is hurtled into a world of danger, fear and heartbreak. Will she learn to survive in this new world? —David Bartlett