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8
written by Dustin Lance Black, 1974-; directed by Rob Reiner, 1947-; produced by Susan Loewenberg; performed by Brad Pitt, 1963-, George Clooney, 1961-, Martin Sheen, 1940-, Kevin Bacon, 1958-, Jamie Lee Curtis, 1958-, Christine Lahti, 1950-, John C. Reilly, 1965-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Jesse Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Matt Bomer, George Takei, 1937-, Rory O'Malley, Cleve Jones, 1954-, James Pickens, Jr., 1954-, Jansen Panettiere, Bridger Zadina, Vanessa Garcia and Campbell Brown (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2012), 2 hours 7 mins
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Martin Sheen lead an all-star cast in this powerful portrait of an American civil rights struggle. In 2008, California's Proposition 8 stripped the freedom to marry away from gay and lesbian couples. Now, two of the nation's most renowned attorneys have joined forces to challenge Pro...
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written by Dustin Lance Black, 1974-; directed by Rob Reiner, 1947-; produced by Susan Loewenberg; performed by Brad Pitt, 1963-, George Clooney, 1961-, Martin Sheen, 1940-, Kevin Bacon, 1958-, Jamie Lee Curtis, 1958-, Christine Lahti, 1950-, John C. Reilly, 1965-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Jesse Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Matt Bomer, George Takei, 1937-, Rory O'Malley, Cleve Jones, 1954-, James Pickens, Jr., 1954-, Jansen Panettiere, Bridger Zadina, Vanessa Garcia and Campbell Brown (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2012), 2 hours 7 mins
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George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Martin Sheen lead an all-star cast in this powerful portrait of an American civil rights struggle. In 2008, California's Proposition 8 stripped the freedom to marry away from gay and lesbian couples. Now, two of the nation's most renowned attorneys have joined forces to challenge Proposition 8 under the United States Constitution. "8" faithfully recreates the progression of the historic trial through court transcrip...
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Martin Sheen lead an all-star cast in this powerful portrait of an American civil rights struggle. In 2008, California's Proposition 8 stripped the freedom to marry away from gay and lesbian couples. Now, two of the nation's most renowned attorneys have joined forces to challenge Proposition 8 under the United States Constitution. "8" faithfully recreates the progression of the historic trial through court transcripts and interviews with the plaintiffs, as their stories are brought to life before a live audience. A full cast performance featuring:Brad Pitt as Chief Judge Vaughn WalkerGeorge Clooney as David BoiesMartin Sheen as Theodore B. OlsonKevin Bacon as Charles CooperJamie Lee Curtis as Sandy StierChristine Lahti as Kris PerryJohn C. Reilly as David BlankenhornJane Lynch as Maggie GallagherJesse Tyler Ferguson as Dr. Ilan MeyerMatthew Morrison as Paul KatamiChris Colfer as Ryan KendallYeardley Smith as Dr. Nancy CottMatt Bomer as Jeff ZarrilloGeorge Takei as Dr. William TamRory O'Malley as Dr. Gregory HerekCleve Jones as Evan WolfsonJames Pickens, Jr. as Dr. Gary SeguraJansen Panettiere as Elliott PerryBridger Zadina as Spencer PerryVanessa Garcia as ClerkCampbell Brown as Broadcast JournalistIncludes exclusive interviews with playwright Dustin Lance Black, director Rob Reiner and lead attorneys for the plaintiffs—David Boies and Theodore B. Olson. Also includes a backstage cast interview montage. Directed by Rob Reiner. Recorded before a live audience at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles in March of 2012. Sponsored by the American Foundation for Equal Rights and Broadway Impact. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Martin Sheen lead an all-star cast in this powerful portrait of an American civil rights struggle. In 2008, California's Proposition 8 stripped the freedom to marry away from gay and lesbian couples. Now, two of the nation's most renowned attorneys have joined forces to challenge Proposition 8 under the United States Constitution. "8" faithfully recreates the progression of the historic trial through court transcripts and interviews with the plaintiffs, as their stories are brought to life before a live audience.
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Date Written / Recorded
2012-03-03
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Brad Pitt, 1963-, George Clooney, 1961-, Martin Sheen, 1940-, Kevin Bacon, 1958-, Jamie Lee Curtis, 1958-, Christine Lahti, 1950-, John C. Reilly, 1965-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Jesse Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Matt Bomer, George Takei, 1937-, Rory O'Malley, Cleve Jones, 1954-, James Pickens, Jr., 1954-, Jansen Panettiere, Bridger Zadina, Vanessa Garcia, Campbell B...
Brad Pitt, 1963-, George Clooney, 1961-, Martin Sheen, 1940-, Kevin Bacon, 1958-, Jamie Lee Curtis, 1958-, Christine Lahti, 1950-, John C. Reilly, 1965-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Jesse Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Matt Bomer, George Takei, 1937-, Rory O'Malley, Cleve Jones, 1954-, James Pickens, Jr., 1954-, Jansen Panettiere, Bridger Zadina, Vanessa Garcia, Campbell Brown
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Contributor
Susan Loewenberg
Author / Creator
Rob Reiner, 1947-, Brad Pitt, 1963-, George Clooney, 1961-, Martin Sheen, 1940-, Kevin Bacon, 1958-, Jamie Lee Curtis, 1958-, Christine Lahti, 1950-, John C. Reilly, 1965-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Jesse Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Matt Bomer, George Takei, 1937-, Rory O'Malley, Cleve Jones, 1954-, James Pickens, Jr., 1954-, Jansen Panettiere, Bridger Zadina, Vanessa...
Rob Reiner, 1947-, Brad Pitt, 1963-, George Clooney, 1961-, Martin Sheen, 1940-, Kevin Bacon, 1958-, Jamie Lee Curtis, 1958-, Christine Lahti, 1950-, John C. Reilly, 1965-, Jane Lynch, 1960-, Jesse Ferguson, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Matt Bomer, George Takei, 1937-, Rory O'Malley, Cleve Jones, 1954-, James Pickens, Jr., 1954-, Jansen Panettiere, Bridger Zadina, Vanessa Garcia, Campbell Brown, Dustin Lance Black, 1974-
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Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Chief Judge Vaughn Walker, David Boies, Theodore B. Olson, Charles Cooper, Sandy Stier, Kris Perry, David Blankenhorn, Maggie Gallagher, Dr. Ilan Meyer, Paul Katami, Ryan Kendall, Dr. Nancy Cott, Jeff Zarrillo, Dr. William Tam, Dr. Gregory Herek, Evan Wolfson, Dr. Gary Segura, Elliott Perry, Spencer Perry, Clerk, Broadcast Journalist
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Copyright © 2012 L.A. Theatre Works
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Absent Forever
written by John R. Hopkins, 1931-1998 (1987); directed by Peggy Shannon; performed by John de Lancie, 1948-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Al Ruscio, 1924- and Jennifer Warren, 1941- (L.A. Theatre Works, 1991, originally published 1991), 1 hour 28 mins, 87 page(s)
A bright and politically-engaged college student goes missing after a demonstration turns violent. But as her grieving mother begins her search, she uncovers a dark side to her daughter which she never knew existed.
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written by John R. Hopkins, 1931-1998 (1987); directed by Peggy Shannon; performed by John de Lancie, 1948-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Al Ruscio, 1924- and Jennifer Warren, 1941- (L.A. Theatre Works, 1991, originally published 1991), 1 hour 28 mins, 87 page(s)
Description
A bright and politically-engaged college student goes missing after a demonstration turns violent. But as her grieving mother begins her search, she uncovers a dark side to her daughter which she never knew existed.
Date Written / Recorded
1987, 1991-11-20
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
John de Lancie, 1948-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Al Ruscio, 1924-, Jennifer Warren, 1941-
Author / Creator
Peggy Shannon, John de Lancie, 1948-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Al Ruscio, 1924-, Jennifer Warren, 1941-, John R. Hopkins, 1931-1998
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Rosemary, Janet, Inspector Rankin, Alex Singer
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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Abundance
written by Beth Henley, 1952- (1989); directed by Gordon House; performed by Gary Cole, fl. 1988, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Steven Weber, 1961-, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1991, originally published 1991), 1 hour 44 mins
A poignant but unromanticized story of the hard lives of pioneers on the high plains of Wyoming in the 1860's. Macon and Bess are two mail-order brides, lured to the West by the promise of new beginnings through marriage to men they’ve never met. While waiting for their respective husbands-to-be, one bubbling wi...
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written by Beth Henley, 1952- (1989); directed by Gordon House; performed by Gary Cole, fl. 1988, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Steven Weber, 1961-, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1991, originally published 1991), 1 hour 44 mins
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A poignant but unromanticized story of the hard lives of pioneers on the high plains of Wyoming in the 1860's. Macon and Bess are two mail-order brides, lured to the West by the promise of new beginnings through marriage to men they’ve never met. While waiting for their respective husbands-to-be, one bubbling with optimism, the other mousy and plain, the two women become instant best friends. As Abundance follows the two women through their fri...
A poignant but unromanticized story of the hard lives of pioneers on the high plains of Wyoming in the 1860's. Macon and Bess are two mail-order brides, lured to the West by the promise of new beginnings through marriage to men they’ve never met. While waiting for their respective husbands-to-be, one bubbling with optimism, the other mousy and plain, the two women become instant best friends. As Abundance follows the two women through their friendship and adventures for the next 25 years, this Western epic unearths the dark underside of American mythology.
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Date Written / Recorded
1989
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Gary Cole, fl. 1988, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Steven Weber, 1961-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-
Author / Creator
Gordon House, Gary Cole, fl. 1988, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Steven Weber, 1961-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-, Beth Henley, 1952-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Bess Johnson, Macon Hill, Jack Flan, Professor Elmore Crome, William
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Additional Dialogue: The Letters of Dalton Trumbo
written by Christopher Trumbo, 1940- (1970); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Christopher Trumbo, 1940-, Paul Winfield, 1939-2004, Harry Groener, 1951- and Jeff Corey, 1914-2002 (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1970, originally published 1970), 1 hour 26 mins
In 1947, witty, outspoken, irascible Dalton Trumbo (Academy Award - winning screenwriter of Roman Holiday and Spartacus) went to prison for defying the House Committee on Un-American Activities and became one of the famed Hollywood Ten. Through his wildly funny and thought provoking correspondance, Trumbo's son ha...
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written by Christopher Trumbo, 1940- (1970); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Christopher Trumbo, 1940-, Paul Winfield, 1939-2004, Harry Groener, 1951- and Jeff Corey, 1914-2002 (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1970, originally published 1970), 1 hour 26 mins
Description
In 1947, witty, outspoken, irascible Dalton Trumbo (Academy Award - winning screenwriter of Roman Holiday and Spartacus) went to prison for defying the House Committee on Un-American Activities and became one of the famed Hollywood Ten. Through his wildly funny and thought provoking correspondance, Trumbo's son has created a touching portrait of an extraordinary man.
Date Written / Recorded
1970
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Christopher Trumbo, 1940-, Paul Winfield, 1939-2004, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jeff Corey, 1914-2002
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, Christopher Trumbo, 1940-, Paul Winfield, 1939-2004, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jeff Corey, 1914-2002
Date Published / Released
1970
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Dalton Trumbo
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After the Fall
written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1964); directed by Richard Masur, 1948-; performed by Amy Aquino, Amy Brenneman, 1964-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Anthony LaPaglia, 1959-, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Al Ruscio, 1924- and Kenny Williams, 1963- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1964), 2 hours 6 mins
Arthur Miller’s famous autobiographical drama takes place inside the tortured mind of a 40-year- old lawyer. Quentin is haunted by his disastrous affair with a needy sex symbol - a character rumored to be based on Marilyn Monroe, Miller’s second wife.
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written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1964); directed by Richard Masur, 1948-; performed by Amy Aquino, Amy Brenneman, 1964-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Anthony LaPaglia, 1959-, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Al Ruscio, 1924- and Kenny Williams, 1963- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1964), 2 hours 6 mins
Description
Arthur Miller’s famous autobiographical drama takes place inside the tortured mind of a 40-year- old lawyer. Quentin is haunted by his disastrous affair with a needy sex symbol - a character rumored to be based on Marilyn Monroe, Miller’s second wife.
Date Written / Recorded
1964, 1999-04-07
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Amy Aquino, Amy Brenneman, 1964-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Anthony LaPaglia, 1959-, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Al Ruscio, 1924-, Kenny Williams, 1963-
Author / Creator
Richard Masur, 1948-, Amy Aquino, Amy Brenneman, 1964-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Anthony LaPaglia, 1959-, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Al Ruscio, 1924-, Kenny Williams, 1963-, Arthur Miller, 1915-2005
Date Published / Released
1964, 1999
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Felice, Holga, Dan, Maggie, Lou, Mickey, Carrie, Reverend Harley Barnes, Doctor, Father, Mother, Louise, Quentin, Elsie, Chairman
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Agnes of God
written by John Pielmeier, 1949- (1979); directed by Nancy Malone, 1935-; performed by Barbara Bain, 1931-, Emily Bergl, 1975- and Harriet Sansom Harris, 1955- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1982, originally published 1982), 1 hour 31 mins
In this contemporary murder mystery set within the confines of a convent, Agnes is a devout, innocent young nun accused of infanticide. As a psychiatrist, who is herself a lapsed Catholic, and the Mother Superior struggle over Agnes' fate, the play plunges into the mystery of faith and the consequence of truth.
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written by John Pielmeier, 1949- (1979); directed by Nancy Malone, 1935-; performed by Barbara Bain, 1931-, Emily Bergl, 1975- and Harriet Sansom Harris, 1955- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1982, originally published 1982), 1 hour 31 mins
Description
In this contemporary murder mystery set within the confines of a convent, Agnes is a devout, innocent young nun accused of infanticide. As a psychiatrist, who is herself a lapsed Catholic, and the Mother Superior struggle over Agnes' fate, the play plunges into the mystery of faith and the consequence of truth.
Date Written / Recorded
1979
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Barbara Bain, 1931-, Emily Bergl, 1975-, Harriet Sansom Harris, 1955-
Author / Creator
Nancy Malone, 1935-, Barbara Bain, 1931-, Emily Bergl, 1975-, Harriet Sansom Harris, 1955-, John Pielmeier, 1949-
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Mother Miriam Ruth, Dr. Martha Livingston, Sister Agnes
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All My Sons
written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1947); directed by Nick Olcott; performed by Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1998, originally published 1974), 1 hour 43 mins
World War II is over and a family, mourning a son missing in action, plants a memorial tree and tries to go on with their lives. A storm blows down the tree and a devastating family secret is uprooted, setting the characters on a terrifying journey towards truth. A classic American drama.
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written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1947); directed by Nick Olcott; performed by Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1998, originally published 1974), 1 hour 43 mins
Description
World War II is over and a family, mourning a son missing in action, plants a memorial tree and tries to go on with their lives. A storm blows down the tree and a devastating family secret is uprooted, setting the characters on a terrifying journey towards truth. A classic American drama.
Date Written / Recorded
1947, 1998-03-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon, Mitchell Herbert
Author / Creator
Nick Olcott, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon, Mitchell Herbert, Arthur Miller, 1915-2005
Date Published / Released
1974, 1998
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Ann Deever, George Deever, Joe Keller, Kate Keller, Chris Keller, Bert, Frank Lubey, Lydia Lubey, Sue Bayliss, Dr. Jim Bayliss
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Amadeus
written by Peter Shaffer, 1926-; directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; produced by Susan Loewenberg; performed by Michael Emerson, 1954-, Darren Richardson, Alan Shearman, Simon Templeman, Steven Brand, James Callis, Mark Sullivan, Brian Tichnell and Jocelyn Towne (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2016), 2 hours 3 mins
Ambition and jealousy - all set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony Award ® winner for Best Play.Recorded before an audience in Los A...
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written by Peter Shaffer, 1926-; directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; produced by Susan Loewenberg; performed by Michael Emerson, 1954-, Darren Richardson, Alan Shearman, Simon Templeman, Steven Brand, James Callis, Mark Sullivan, Brian Tichnell and Jocelyn Towne (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2016), 2 hours 3 mins
Description
Ambition and jealousy - all set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony Award ® winner for Best Play.Recorded before an audience in Los Angeles at UCLA's James Bridges Theater in September 2016.Directed by Rosalind AyresProducing Director Susan Albert LoewenbergSteven Bra...
Ambition and jealousy - all set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony Award ® winner for Best Play.Recorded before an audience in Los Angeles at UCLA's James Bridges Theater in September 2016.Directed by Rosalind AyresProducing Director Susan Albert LoewenbergSteven Brand as Baron van SwietenJames Callis as MozartMichael Emerson as SalieriDarren Richardson as Venticello 2Alan Shearman as Count Orsini-RosenbergMark Jude Sullivan as Venticello 1Simon Templeman as Joseph IIBrian Tichnell as Count Johann Kilian Von StrackJocelyn Towne as ConstanzeAssociate Artistic Director, Anna Lyse Erikson. Recording Engineer, Sound Designer and Mixer, Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood. Senior Radio Producer, Myke Weiskopf. Foley Artist, Jeff Gardner. Production Manager, Tori Burnett. Music Supervisor, Scott Willis. Editor, Mitchell Lindskoog. Foreign Language Consultant, Matthew Wolf. Select Original Sound Design by Darron L. West, performed by Victor Zupnac. Ambition and jealousy - all set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony Award ® winner for Best Play.
Recorded before an audience in Los Angeles at UCLA's James Bridges Theater in September 2016.
Directed by Rosalind Ayres
Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg
Steven Brand as Baron van Swieten
James Callis as Mozart
Michael Emerson as Salieri
Darren Richardson as Venticello 2
Alan Shearman as Count Orsini-Rosenberg
Mark Jude Sullivan as Venticello 1
Simon Templeman as Joseph II
Brian Tichnell as Count Johann Kilian Von Strack
Jocelyn Towne as Constanze
Associate Artistic Director, Anna Lyse Erikson. Recording Engineer, Sound Designer and Mixer, Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood. Senior Radio Producer, Myke Weiskopf. Foley Artist, Jeff Gardner. Production Manager, Tori Burnett. Music Supervisor, Scott Willis. Editor, Mitchell Lindskoog. Foreign Language Consultant, Matthew Wolf. Select Original Sound Design by Darron L. West, performed by Victor Zupnac.
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Date Written / Recorded
2016-09-19
Field of Study
Theatre
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Michael Emerson, 1954-, Darren Richardson, Alan Shearman, Simon Templeman, Steven Brand, James Callis, Mark Sullivan, Brian Tichnell, Jocelyn Towne
Contributor
Susan Loewenberg
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Michael Emerson, 1954-, Darren Richardson, Alan Shearman, Simon Templeman, Steven Brand, James Callis, Mark Sullivan, Brian Tichnell, Jocelyn Towne, Peter Shaffer, 1926-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Salieri, Constanze Mozart, Baron Gottfried van Swieten, Count Franz Orsini Rosenberg, Joseph II, Johann Killian Von Strack, Venticello 1, Venticello 2
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Copyright © 2016 L.A. Theatre Works
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American Appetites
written by Joyce Carol Oates, 1938- (1989); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Keith Carradine, 1949-, Lisa Akey, 1969-, Alastair Duncan, 1958-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Anna Gunn, Jean Louisa Kelly, 1972-, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Frank Muller, Elizabeth Ward Land, B.J. Ward, 1941-, Liza Weil, 1977- and Tegan West (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1989, originally published 1989), 1 hour 27 mins
In American Appetites, the façade of an affluent suburban couple crumbles under the weight of tragedy and scandal. When Ian McCullough accidentally pushes his wife, Glynnis, through a plate glass window during an argument, the American dream turns into a nightmare. A sophisticated, witty and chilling tale.
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written by Joyce Carol Oates, 1938- (1989); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Keith Carradine, 1949-, Lisa Akey, 1969-, Alastair Duncan, 1958-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Anna Gunn, Jean Louisa Kelly, 1972-, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Frank Muller, Elizabeth Ward Land, B.J. Ward, 1941-, Liza Weil, 1977- and Tegan West (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1989, originally published 1989), 1 hour 27 mins
Description
In American Appetites, the façade of an affluent suburban couple crumbles under the weight of tragedy and scandal. When Ian McCullough accidentally pushes his wife, Glynnis, through a plate glass window during an argument, the American dream turns into a nightmare. A sophisticated, witty and chilling tale.
Date Written / Recorded
1989
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Keith Carradine, 1949-, Lisa Akey, 1969-, Alastair Duncan, 1958-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Anna Gunn, Jean Louisa Kelly, 1972-, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Frank Muller, Elizabeth Ward Land, B.J. Ward, 1941-, Liza Weil, 1977-, Tegan West
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, Keith Carradine, 1949-, Lisa Akey, 1969-, Alastair Duncan, 1958-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Anna Gunn, Jean Louisa Kelly, 1972-, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Frank Muller, Elizabeth Ward Land, B.J. Ward, 1941-, Liza Weil, 1977-, Tegan West, Joyce Carol Oates, 1938-
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Ian McCullough, Glynnis McCullough
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An American Daughter
written by Wendy Wasserstein, 1950-2006 (1997); directed by Beth Milles; performed by David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins and Denise Nicholas (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1999), 2 hours 5 mins
Pulitzer-Prize winner Wendy Wasserstein spins a comic and moving tale about the pitfalls that await political appointees. As a respected health crusader and devoted wife and mother, Dr. Lyssa Hughes seems perfect for the role of U.S. Surgeon General, until a chance remark at a fashionable brunch sets off a media f...
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written by Wendy Wasserstein, 1950-2006 (1997); directed by Beth Milles; performed by David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins and Denise Nicholas (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1999), 2 hours 5 mins
Description
Pulitzer-Prize winner Wendy Wasserstein spins a comic and moving tale about the pitfalls that await political appointees. As a respected health crusader and devoted wife and mother, Dr. Lyssa Hughes seems perfect for the role of U.S. Surgeon General, until a chance remark at a fashionable brunch sets off a media feeding frenzy.
Date Written / Recorded
1997
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins, Denise Nicholas
Author / Creator
Beth Milles, David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins, Denise Nicholas, Wendy Wasserstein, 1950-2006
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Lyssa Dent Hughes, Judith B. Kaufman, Quincy Quince, Walter Abrahmson, Morrow McCarthy, Timber Tucker, Senator Alan Hughes, Charlotte Hughes, Jimmy, Billy Robbins
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