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Broadway Bound
written by Neil Simon, 1927-2018 (1986); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Caroline Aaron, 1952-, Dan Castellaneta, 1957-, Kyle Colerider-Krugh, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jonathan Silverman, 1966-, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Scott Wolff, 1968- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 1986), 1 hour 59 mins
This is the final installment of the playwright’s acclaimed biographical trilogy (preceded by BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BILOXI BLUES). Having returned from World War II, Eugene Jerome and his brother Stanley pair up to break into the world of professional comedy writing. Inspiration strikes when they aim thei...
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written by Neil Simon, 1927-2018 (1986); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Caroline Aaron, 1952-, Dan Castellaneta, 1957-, Kyle Colerider-Krugh, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jonathan Silverman, 1966-, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Scott Wolff, 1968- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 1986), 1 hour 59 mins
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This is the final installment of the playwright’s acclaimed biographical trilogy (preceded by BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS and BILOXI BLUES). Having returned from World War II, Eugene Jerome and his brother Stanley pair up to break into the world of professional comedy writing. Inspiration strikes when they aim their sights on their dysfunctional family – and the network broadcasts it nationwide! Nominee of the 1987 Tony Award® for Best Play.
Date Written / Recorded
1986, 2008-07-09
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Caroline Aaron, 1952-, Dan Castellaneta, 1957-, Kyle Colerider-Krugh, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jonathan Silverman, 1966-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Scott Wolff, 1968-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Caroline Aaron, 1952-, Dan Castellaneta, 1957-, Kyle Colerider-Krugh, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jonathan Silverman, 1966-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Scott Wolff, 1968-, Neil Simon, 1927-2018
Date Published / Released
1986, 2008
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Stanley Jerome, Kate Jerome, Jack Jerome, Ben Epstein, Blanche Morton, Mrs. Pitkin, Chubby Waters, Announcer, Eugene Morris Jerome
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Denial
written by Peter Sagal (1995); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Harold Gould, 1923-2010, John Randolph, 1915-2004, David Clennon, 1943-, Tim DeKay, 1963-, Kimberly Scott and Stephanie Zimbalist, 1956- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1999), 1 hour 54 mins
In a contest of intellect and wills, Abby Gersten, a tenacious civil liberties attorney, defends a right-wing Holocaust denier, arguing her case against a young, committed Jewish federal prosecutor. But Abby may have to sacrifice everything to prove that Truth and Justice do not always go hand in hand.
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written by Peter Sagal (1995); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Harold Gould, 1923-2010, John Randolph, 1915-2004, David Clennon, 1943-, Tim DeKay, 1963-, Kimberly Scott and Stephanie Zimbalist, 1956- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1999), 1 hour 54 mins
Description
In a contest of intellect and wills, Abby Gersten, a tenacious civil liberties attorney, defends a right-wing Holocaust denier, arguing her case against a young, committed Jewish federal prosecutor. But Abby may have to sacrifice everything to prove that Truth and Justice do not always go hand in hand.
Date Written / Recorded
1995, 1999-07-07
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Harold Gould, 1923-2010, John Randolph, 1915-2004, David Clennon, 1943-, Tim DeKay, 1963-, Kimberly Scott, Stephanie Zimbalist, 1956-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, John Randolph, 1915-2004, David Clennon, 1943-, Tim DeKay, 1963-, Kimberly Scott, Stephanie Zimbalist, 1956-, Peter Sagal
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Abigail Gersten, Stefanie, Bernard Cooper, Adam Ryberg, Noah Gomrowitz, Nathan
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Hotel Oubliette
written by Jane Anderson (2000); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Thomas Caruso, Arye Gross and Marsha Mason, 1942- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2004, originally published 2004), 1 hour 26 mins
Inspired by the released American hostages, Hotel Oubliette is a darkly comedic play that explores what happens when two emotionally disconnected men are chained to a post with an endless amount of time stretching before them.
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written by Jane Anderson (2000); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Thomas Caruso, Arye Gross and Marsha Mason, 1942- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2004, originally published 2004), 1 hour 26 mins
Description
Inspired by the released American hostages, Hotel Oubliette is a darkly comedic play that explores what happens when two emotionally disconnected men are chained to a post with an endless amount of time stretching before them.
Date Written / Recorded
1993-03-07, 2000
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Thomas Caruso, Arye Gross, Marsha Mason, 1942-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Thomas Caruso, Arye Gross, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Jane Anderson
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Meryl, Shaw, Gloria, Head Guard
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An Immaculate Misconception
written by Carl Djerassi, 1923- (2000); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Kevin Kilner, 1958-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990- and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 2000), 1 hour 34 mins
Dr. Melanie Laidlaw is a scientist developing the first use of ICSI, short for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Her collaborator, Dr. Felix Frankenthaler, turns out to have his own ideas about how to implement their new procedure. The wild card is Melanie’s new lover, Menachem Dvir, a fellow scientist. This dar...
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written by Carl Djerassi, 1923- (2000); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Kevin Kilner, 1958-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990- and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 2000), 1 hour 34 mins
Description
Dr. Melanie Laidlaw is a scientist developing the first use of ICSI, short for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Her collaborator, Dr. Felix Frankenthaler, turns out to have his own ideas about how to implement their new procedure. The wild card is Melanie’s new lover, Menachem Dvir, a fellow scientist. This darkly comic menage-a-tois plays out not only in bedrooms and labs, but also in test tubes and under the microscope. A Brave New World ind...
Dr. Melanie Laidlaw is a scientist developing the first use of ICSI, short for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Her collaborator, Dr. Felix Frankenthaler, turns out to have his own ideas about how to implement their new procedure. The wild card is Melanie’s new lover, Menachem Dvir, a fellow scientist. This darkly comic menage-a-tois plays out not only in bedrooms and labs, but also in test tubes and under the microscope. A Brave New World indeed!
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Date Written / Recorded
2000
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Kevin Kilner, 1958-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Kevin Kilner, 1958-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Carl Djerassi, 1923-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Menachem Dvir, Dr. Felix Frankenthaler, Dr. Melanie Laidlaw, Adam
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Marvin's Room
written by Scott McPherson, 1959-1992 (1991); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Gloria Dorson, Roxanne Hart, Sharon Madden, 1947-, Jason Ritter, 1980-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990-, Mary Steenburgen, 1953-, Dana Vitatoe and Steven Weber, 1961- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 1993), 1 hour 33 mins
Good-hearted Bessie has been taking care of ther ailing father for 20 years, but now she’s the one who’s sick, and she must reconcile with her estranged sister, Lee. A remarkably humorous and tender play, this critically acclaimed family drama was dubbed by The New York Times as “one of the funniest plays of...
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written by Scott McPherson, 1959-1992 (1991); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Gloria Dorson, Roxanne Hart, Sharon Madden, 1947-, Jason Ritter, 1980-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990-, Mary Steenburgen, 1953-, Dana Vitatoe and Steven Weber, 1961- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 1993), 1 hour 33 mins
Description
Good-hearted Bessie has been taking care of ther ailing father for 20 years, but now she’s the one who’s sick, and she must reconcile with her estranged sister, Lee. A remarkably humorous and tender play, this critically acclaimed family drama was dubbed by The New York Times as “one of the funniest plays of the year as well as one of the wisest and most moving.”
Date Written / Recorded
1991, 2002-01-16
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Gloria Dorson, Roxanne Hart, Sharon Madden, 1947-, Jason Ritter, 1980-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990-, Mary Steenburgen, 1953-, Dana Vitatoe, Steven Weber, 1961-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Gloria Dorson, Roxanne Hart, Sharon Madden, 1947-, Jason Ritter, 1980-, Kendall Schmidt, 1990-, Mary Steenburgen, 1953-, Dana Vitatoe, Steven Weber, 1961-, Scott McPherson, 1959-1992
Date Published / Released
1993, 2002
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Bessie, Bob Jackson, Marvin, Retirement Home Director, Hank, Dr. Charlotte, Ruth, Dr. Wally, Lee, Charlie
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McReele
written by Stephen Belber, 1967- (2005); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Chris Butler, Deidrie Henry, Charles Janasz, Eric Stoltz, 1961- and Lauren Tom (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 2006), 1 hour 47 mins
When death row prisoner Darius McReele transforms into a charismatic front-runner in the Delaware senate race, the spin starts spinning out of control. Is he doing the right thing for the wrong reasons, or the wrong thing for the right reasons? Does it ultimately matter? This rivelting tale of truth, lies and hono...
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written by Stephen Belber, 1967- (2005); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Chris Butler, Deidrie Henry, Charles Janasz, Eric Stoltz, 1961- and Lauren Tom (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 2006), 1 hour 47 mins
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When death row prisoner Darius McReele transforms into a charismatic front-runner in the Delaware senate race, the spin starts spinning out of control. Is he doing the right thing for the wrong reasons, or the wrong thing for the right reasons? Does it ultimately matter? This rivelting tale of truth, lies and honor premiered in New York in 2005.
Date Written / Recorded
2005-11-09, 2005
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Chris Butler, Deidrie Henry, Charles Janasz, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Lauren Tom
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Chris Butler, Deidrie Henry, Charles Janasz, Eric Stoltz, 1961-, Lauren Tom, Stephen Belber, 1967-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Darius McReele, Rick Dayne, Katya, Gerry Phillips, Opal, Donald Smathers, Jim Cragen
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Proof
written by David Auburn, 1970- (2000); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964- and Jeremy Sisto, 1974- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2002), 1 hour 49 mins
An enigmatic young woman. A manipulative sister. Their brilliant father. An unexpected suitor. One lifealtering question. The search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof is the perplexing pro blem in David Auburn ’s dynamic play. Winner of the 2001 Tony award for Best Play and the 2001 Pulitzer P...
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written by David Auburn, 1970- (2000); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964- and Jeremy Sisto, 1974- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2002), 1 hour 49 mins
Description
An enigmatic young woman. A manipulative sister. Their brilliant father. An unexpected suitor. One lifealtering question. The search for the truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof is the perplexing pro blem in David Auburn ’s dynamic play. Winner of the 2001 Tony award for Best Play and the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for drama.
Date Written / Recorded
2000, 2003-01-08
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Jeremy Sisto, 1974-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Robert Foxworth, 1941-, Anne Heche, 1969-, Kaitlin Hopkins, 1964-, Jeremy Sisto, 1974-, David Auburn, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2002, 2003
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Robert, Catherine, Claire, Hal
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Shadowlands
written by William Nicholson, 1948- (1989); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Christopher Neame, 1947-, Arthur Hanket, 1954-, Nicholas Hormann, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kenneth Schmidt, 1987- and W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 1989), 1 hour 44 mins
William Nicholson’s Tony nominated stage adaptation of his award-winning BBC Teleplay relates the story of shy Oxford don and children’s author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Gresham. SHADOWLANDS shows how love, and the risk of loss, transformed this great man’s relationships, even with God.
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written by William Nicholson, 1948- (1989); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Christopher Neame, 1947-, Arthur Hanket, 1954-, Nicholas Hormann, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kenneth Schmidt, 1987- and W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 1989), 1 hour 44 mins
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William Nicholson’s Tony nominated stage adaptation of his award-winning BBC Teleplay relates the story of shy Oxford don and children’s author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Gresham. SHADOWLANDS shows how love, and the risk of loss, transformed this great man’s relationships, even with God.
Date Written / Recorded
1989, 2001-05
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Christopher Neame, 1947-, Arthur Hanket, 1954-, Nicholas Hormann, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kenneth Schmidt, 1987-, W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Arthur Hanket, 1954-, Nicholas Hormann, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Kenneth Schmidt, 1987-, W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934-, William Nicholson, 1948-
Date Published / Released
1989, 2002
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Warren Lewis, Douglas Gresham, C. S. Lewis, Christopher Riley, Harry Harrington, Alan Gregg, Dr. Maurice Oakley, Joy Davidman
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Sonia Flew
written by Melinda Lopez (2007); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, James Martinez, Rachel Nicks, Isabelle Ortega and Elizabeth Pena, 1961-2014 (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2007, originally published 2007), 1 hour 28 mins
A powerful story of love and sacrifice that The Boston Globe calls an "extraordinary achievement by an emerging playwright." Sonia, a Cuban exiled during Castro's rise to power, is forced to relive her tumultuous childhood when her only son enlists in the military following 9/11. Using humor and sensitivity, Sonia...
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written by Melinda Lopez (2007); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, James Martinez, Rachel Nicks, Isabelle Ortega and Elizabeth Pena, 1961-2014 (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2007, originally published 2007), 1 hour 28 mins
Description
A powerful story of love and sacrifice that The Boston Globe calls an "extraordinary achievement by an emerging playwright." Sonia, a Cuban exiled during Castro's rise to power, is forced to relive her tumultuous childhood when her only son enlists in the military following 9/11. Using humor and sensitivity, Sonia Flew paints a lyrical portrait of two families in two countries over a 40-year span.
Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, James Martinez, Rachel Nicks, Isabelle Ortega, Elizabeth Pena, 1961-2014
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Philip Casnoff, 1949-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, James Martinez, Rachel Nicks, Isabelle Ortega, Elizabeth Pena, 1961-2014, Melinda Lopez
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Young Sonia, Sonia, Daniel, Orfeo, Sam, Tito, Zak, Jose, Jen, Pilar, Nina, Marta
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Three Sisters
written by Anton Chekhov, 1860-1904 (1900); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Josh Clark, Josh Cooke, 1979-, Dan Donohue, Pamela Dunlap, Marc Halsey, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Mozo, Robert Pine, Reid Scott, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Westfeldt and Sarah Zimmerman (L.A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 2 hours 3 mins, 123 page(s)
Meet Olga, Masha, and Irina, warm and cultured young sisters who were reared in the exciting hubbub of Moscow, but have been living in the dull, gossipy backwaters of Russia for far too long. With their father’s passing, and the ordinary grip of day-to-day life slowly suffocating them, the urge to return to the...
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written by Anton Chekhov, 1860-1904 (1900); directed by Jenny Sullivan, 1947-; performed by Josh Clark, Josh Cooke, 1979-, Dan Donohue, Pamela Dunlap, Marc Halsey, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Mozo, Robert Pine, Reid Scott, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Westfeldt and Sarah Zimmerman (L.A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 2 hours 3 mins, 123 page(s)
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Meet Olga, Masha, and Irina, warm and cultured young sisters who were reared in the exciting hubbub of Moscow, but have been living in the dull, gossipy backwaters of Russia for far too long. With their father’s passing, and the ordinary grip of day-to-day life slowly suffocating them, the urge to return to the city with its rich and exciting life rises to a fever pitch. First performed in 1901, Three Sisters beautifully mixes humor and heartbr...
Meet Olga, Masha, and Irina, warm and cultured young sisters who were reared in the exciting hubbub of Moscow, but have been living in the dull, gossipy backwaters of Russia for far too long. With their father’s passing, and the ordinary grip of day-to-day life slowly suffocating them, the urge to return to the city with its rich and exciting life rises to a fever pitch. First performed in 1901, Three Sisters beautifully mixes humor and heartbreak and is a perennial favorite of actors and audiences alike.
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Date Written / Recorded
1900, 2011-04-13
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Josh Clark, Josh Cooke, 1979-, Dan Donohue, Pamela Dunlap, Marc Halsey, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Mozo, Robert Pine, Reid Scott, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Westfeldt, Sarah Zimmerman
Contributor
Christopher Hampton, 1946-
Author / Creator
Jenny Sullivan, 1947-, Josh Clark, Josh Cooke, 1979-, Dan Donohue, Pamela Dunlap, Marc Halsey, Jon Hamm, Rebecca Mozo, Robert Pine, Reid Scott, Tessa Thompson, Jennifer Westfeldt, Sarah Zimmerman, Anton Chekhov, 1860-1904
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Olga, Masha, Irina, Andrei, Natasha, Kulighin, Baron Tusenbach, Dr. Ivan Chebutikin, Vassili Vassilich Solloni, Vershinin, Fedotik
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