In Episode 1, Beth learns some surprising news from her boss Maura and Maura’s new efficiency expert, Lowell Wishingbone.

Written and directed by Daryn Strauss.
Director of Photography and Editor: Chris Shimojima
Location Sound: Brett Van Deusen
Starring Daryn Strauss as Beth, Michele Mavissakalian as Maura, and Duncan Murdoch as Lowell Wishingbone.

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