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Candida
written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1898); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, Nicholas Rudall, 1940- and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1898), 1 hour 18 mins
Shaw’s warm and witty play challenged conventional wisdom about relationships between the sexes. A beautiful wife must choose between the two men who love her.
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written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1898); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, Nicholas Rudall, 1940- and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1898), 1 hour 18 mins
Description
Shaw’s warm and witty play challenged conventional wisdom about relationships between the sexes. A beautiful wife must choose between the two men who love her.
Date Written / Recorded
1898, 1993-02-04
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Tom Amandes, 1959-, Christopher Cartmill, Rebecca MacLean, David New, fl. 1985-2012, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Date Published / Released
1898, 1993
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Eugene Marchbanks, Candida, Reverend James Mavor Morell, Mr. Burgess, Reverend Alexander Mill, Miss Proserpine Garnett
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Dinner With Friends
written by Donald Margulies, 1954- (2000); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Matthew Arkin, 1960-, Lisa Emery, Kevin Kilner, 1958- and Dierdre O'Connell (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 2000), 1 hour 36 mins
Winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for drama, DINNER WITH FRIENDS examines the lives of two couples and the repercussions of divorce on their friendships. With wit, compassion, and consummate skill, playwright Donald Margulies weighs the cost of breaking up — and of staying together.
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written by Donald Margulies, 1954- (2000); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Matthew Arkin, 1960-, Lisa Emery, Kevin Kilner, 1958- and Dierdre O'Connell (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 2000), 1 hour 36 mins
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Winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for drama, DINNER WITH FRIENDS examines the lives of two couples and the repercussions of divorce on their friendships. With wit, compassion, and consummate skill, playwright Donald Margulies weighs the cost of breaking up — and of staying together.
Date Written / Recorded
2000
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Matthew Arkin, 1960-, Lisa Emery, Kevin Kilner, 1958-, Dierdre O'Connell
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Matthew Arkin, 1960-, Lisa Emery, Kevin Kilner, 1958-, Dierdre O'Connell, Donald Margulies, 1954-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Karen, Tom, Beth, Gabe
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The Fiery Furnace
written by Timothy Mason (1994); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; produced by Susan Loewenberg; performed by Shannon Cochran, 1958-, William Fichtner, 1956-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Sally Murphy, 1962- and L.D. Barrett (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1995), 1 hour 15 mins
Around a family dining table deep in the Heartland, nothing is as it seems. Gunnar, the family patriarch, is an upstanding farmer—or is he? Why is his favorite daughter so anxious to flee to Chicago? And why does her mother want to go too? Daughter Charity, a devoted wife and mother, is clearly frightened of som...
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written by Timothy Mason (1994); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; produced by Susan Loewenberg; performed by Shannon Cochran, 1958-, William Fichtner, 1956-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Sally Murphy, 1962- and L.D. Barrett (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1995), 1 hour 15 mins
Description
Around a family dining table deep in the Heartland, nothing is as it seems. Gunnar, the family patriarch, is an upstanding farmer—or is he? Why is his favorite daughter so anxious to flee to Chicago? And why does her mother want to go too? Daughter Charity, a devoted wife and mother, is clearly frightened of something. Her husband, Jerry, hates anything un-American, but refuses to serve in Korea. As the mysteries multiply, author Timothy Mason...
Around a family dining table deep in the Heartland, nothing is as it seems. Gunnar, the family patriarch, is an upstanding farmer—or is he? Why is his favorite daughter so anxious to flee to Chicago? And why does her mother want to go too? Daughter Charity, a devoted wife and mother, is clearly frightened of something. Her husband, Jerry, hates anything un-American, but refuses to serve in Korea. As the mysteries multiply, author Timothy Mason solves them with wit and unrelenting suspense. A Court Theatre co-production.An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring:L.D. Barrett as LouisShannon Cochran as FaithWilliam Fichtner as JerryJulie Harris as EuniceSally Murphy as CharityDirected by Nicholas Rudall. Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, Chicago in March of 1995. Around a family dining table deep in the Heartland, nothing is as it seems. Gunnar, the family patriarch, is an upstanding farmer—or is he? Why is his favorite daughter so anxious to flee to Chicago? And why does her mother want to go too? Daughter Charity, a devoted wife and mother, is clearly frightened of something. Her husband, Jerry, hates anything un-American, but refuses to serve in Korea. As the mysteries multiply, author Timothy Mason solves them with wit and unrelenting suspense. A Court Theatre co-production.
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Date Written / Recorded
1994, 1995-03-16
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Shannon Cochran, 1958-, William Fichtner, 1956-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Sally Murphy, 1962-, L.D. Barrett
Contributor
Susan Loewenberg
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, William Fichtner, 1956-, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, Sally Murphy, 1962-, L.D. Barrett, Timothy Mason
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Louis, Faith, Jerry, Eunice, Charity
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1995 L.A. Theatre Works
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Mrs. Warren's Profession
written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1893); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Robin Sachs, 1951-2013, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Basil Langton and Dakin Matthews, 1943- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1907), 1 hour 42 mins
Modern parallels abound in the plight of Cambridge-educated mathematics wiz Vivie Warren, who discovers that her comfortable upbringing was financed in unspeakable ways. Shaw pits a clever heroine against a memorable gallery of rogues in this superbly intelligent -- and still shocking -- comedy, banned for eight y...
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written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1893); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Robin Sachs, 1951-2013, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Basil Langton and Dakin Matthews, 1943- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1907), 1 hour 42 mins
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Modern parallels abound in the plight of Cambridge-educated mathematics wiz Vivie Warren, who discovers that her comfortable upbringing was financed in unspeakable ways. Shaw pits a clever heroine against a memorable gallery of rogues in this superbly intelligent -- and still shocking -- comedy, banned for eight years from the English stage.
Date Written / Recorded
1893, 1996-03-20
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Robin Sachs, 1951-2013, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Basil Langton, Dakin Matthews, 1943-
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Robin Sachs, 1951-2013, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Shirley Knight, 1936-, Basil Langton, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Date Published / Released
1907, 1996
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Vivie Warren, Mr. Praed, Frank Gardner, Reverend Samuel Gardner, Mrs. Kitty Warren, Sir George Crofts
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Oedipus The King
written by Sophocles, 497 BC-406 BC (0429); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2000), 1 hour 47 mins
In Sophocles’ tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother.
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written by Sophocles, 497 BC-406 BC (0429); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2000), 1 hour 47 mins
Description
In Sophocles’ tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother.
Date Written / Recorded
0429, 2003-12-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934-
Contributor
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934-, Sophocles, 497 BC-406 BC
Date Published / Released
2000, 2003
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Messenger, Oedipus, Priest of Zeus, Servant of Laius, Chorus of Old Men of Thebes, Creon, Jocasta, Tiresias
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Pygmalion
written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1912); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Roslyn Alexander, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Denise du Maurier, Kenneth Northcott, Nicholas Pennell, 1938-1995 and Nicholas Rudall, 1940- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1912, first release 1912), 1 hour 37 mins
One of Shaw’s most enduring works, PYGMALION is an insightful comedy of class relations and perceptions, as played out between a Cockney flower girl and the irascible speech professor who has taken her on as a pet project. Described by critics as "a play of great vitality and charm," PYGMALION inspired the award...
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written by George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950 (1912); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Roslyn Alexander, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Denise du Maurier, Kenneth Northcott, Nicholas Pennell, 1938-1995 and Nicholas Rudall, 1940- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1912, first release 1912), 1 hour 37 mins
Description
One of Shaw’s most enduring works, PYGMALION is an insightful comedy of class relations and perceptions, as played out between a Cockney flower girl and the irascible speech professor who has taken her on as a pet project. Described by critics as "a play of great vitality and charm," PYGMALION inspired the award-winning stage and film productions of Lerner and Loewe’s musical, MY FAIR LADY.
Date Written / Recorded
1912, 1994-04
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Roslyn Alexander, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Denise du Maurier, Kenneth Northcott, Nicholas Pennell, 1938-1995, Nicholas Rudall, 1940-
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Roslyn Alexander, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Denise du Maurier, Kenneth Northcott, Nicholas Pennell, 1938-1995, George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Date Published / Released
1912, 2000
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Clara Eynsford Hill, Mrs. Eynsford Hill, Freddy Eynsford Hill, Eliza Doolittle, Colonel Pickering, Alfred Doolittle, Mrs. Pearce, Henry Higgins, Mrs. Higgins, Bystander, Butler
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