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Moving Bodies
written by Arthur Girón, 1937- (2000); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Emily Bergl, 1975-, Jessica Chastain, 1977-, Jill Gascoine, 1937-, Matthew Gaydos, Harry Groener, 1951-, Arye Gross, Mark Harelik, Kathryn Hahn, 1974-, Katharine Leonard, Mary McGowan, Alec Medlock, 1990-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Joe Spano, 1946- and John Vickery (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 2008), 1 hour 58 mins
MOVING BODIES is a chronicle of the brilliant life of Nobel Prize-winning scientist and mathematician Richard Feynman. From his integral role in the development of the atomic bomb to his controversial testimony in front of the Rogers Commission investigating the Challenger disaster Richard Feynman cast a long shad...
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written by Arthur Girón, 1937- (2000); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Emily Bergl, 1975-, Jessica Chastain, 1977-, Jill Gascoine, 1937-, Matthew Gaydos, Harry Groener, 1951-, Arye Gross, Mark Harelik, Kathryn Hahn, 1974-, Katharine Leonard, Mary McGowan, Alec Medlock, 1990-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Joe Spano, 1946- and John Vickery (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 2008), 1 hour 58 mins
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MOVING BODIES is a chronicle of the brilliant life of Nobel Prize-winning scientist and mathematician Richard Feynman. From his integral role in the development of the atomic bomb to his controversial testimony in front of the Rogers Commission investigating the Challenger disaster Richard Feynman cast a long shadow across the worlds of physic and mathematics Through playwright; Arthur Giron's eyes we see how family; love; and his pursuit of maki...
MOVING BODIES is a chronicle of the brilliant life of Nobel Prize-winning scientist and mathematician Richard Feynman. From his integral role in the development of the atomic bomb to his controversial testimony in front of the Rogers Commission investigating the Challenger disaster Richard Feynman cast a long shadow across the worlds of physic and mathematics Through playwright; Arthur Giron's eyes we see how family; love; and his pursuit of making the world a better place through his discoveries shaped him to be one of the most respected and important scientists of the 20th century. MOVING BODIES was produced for NPR's Relativity Series- a monthly broadcast of science-themed plays; funded in part by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology.
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Date Written / Recorded
2000
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Emily Bergl, 1975-, Jessica Chastain, 1977-, Jill Gascoine, 1937-, Matthew Gaydos, Harry Groener, 1951-, Arye Gross, Mark Harelik, Kathryn Hahn, 1974-, Katharine Leonard, Mary McGowan, Alec Medlock, 1990-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Joe Spano, 1946-, John Vickery
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Emily Bergl, 1975-, Jessica Chastain, 1977-, Jill Gascoine, 1937-, Matthew Gaydos, Harry Groener, 1951-, Arye Gross, Mark Harelik, Kathryn Hahn, 1974-, Katharine Leonard, Mary McGowan, Alec Medlock, 1990-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Joe Spano, 1946-, John Vickery, Arthur Girón, 1937-
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Richard Feynman, Joan Feynman, Arline Feynman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Melville Feynman, Lucille Feynman, Sally Rand, Franky, Julius Lowenthal, Chairman, Gwenyth
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New Jerusalem: The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation, Amsterdam, July 27, 1656
written by David Ives, 1950- (2009); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Richard Easton, 1933-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, Arye Gross, Amy Pietz, 1969-, James Wagner and Matt Wolf, 1972- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2012, originally published 2011), 1 hour 46 mins, 106 page(s)
As a young Jewish man in 17th century Amsterdam, Baruch de Spinoza excelled as a theological student; but as he encountered free-thinking Protestants, atheists, and radicals in this relatively tolerant city, he began to question his religion and the nature of God. As a result, he was branded a heretic and faced ex...
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written by David Ives, 1950- (2009); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Richard Easton, 1933-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, Arye Gross, Amy Pietz, 1969-, James Wagner and Matt Wolf, 1972- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2012, originally published 2011), 1 hour 46 mins, 106 page(s)
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As a young Jewish man in 17th century Amsterdam, Baruch de Spinoza excelled as a theological student; but as he encountered free-thinking Protestants, atheists, and radicals in this relatively tolerant city, he began to question his religion and the nature of God. As a result, he was branded a heretic and faced excommunication.
Date Written / Recorded
2009, 2011-07-13
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Richard Easton, 1933-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, Arye Gross, Amy Pietz, 1969-, James Wagner, Matt Wolf, 1972-
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Richard Easton, 1933-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, Arye Gross, Amy Pietz, 1969-, James Wagner, Matt Wolf, 1972-, David Ives, 1950-
Date Published / Released
2011, 2012
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Abraham Van Valkenburgh, Saul Levi Mortera, Gaspar Rodrigues Ben Israel, Baruch de Spinoza, Simon de Vries, Clara van den Enden, Rebekah de Spinoza
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On the Waterfront
written by Budd Schulberg, 1914-2009 (1954); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Richard Cox, 1948-, Scott Atkinson, Maurice Chasse, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Jeffrey Donovan, 1968-, Dave Florek, 1953-, Chris Hatfield, Jon Matthews, Nick Offerman, 1970-, Rebecca Pidgeon, 1965-, Stephen Ramsey, David Selby, 1941-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Tegan West, Hector Elizondo, 1936- and Jake Bern, 1979- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 2001), 1 hour 53 mins
Terry Malloy, the "seemingly soulless street survivor," unwittingly lures a rebellious longshoreman to his death in Budd Schulberg’s searing drama about the New York waterfront, the racketeering unions controlling it, and the kid who "could’a been a contender."
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written by Budd Schulberg, 1914-2009 (1954); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Richard Cox, 1948-, Scott Atkinson, Maurice Chasse, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Jeffrey Donovan, 1968-, Dave Florek, 1953-, Chris Hatfield, Jon Matthews, Nick Offerman, 1970-, Rebecca Pidgeon, 1965-, Stephen Ramsey, David Selby, 1941-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Tegan West, Hector Elizondo, 1936- and Jake Bern, 1979- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2002, originally published 2001), 1 hour 53 mins
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Terry Malloy, the "seemingly soulless street survivor," unwittingly lures a rebellious longshoreman to his death in Budd Schulberg’s searing drama about the New York waterfront, the racketeering unions controlling it, and the kid who "could’a been a contender."
Date Written / Recorded
1954, 2002-12-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Richard Cox, 1948-, Scott Atkinson, Maurice Chasse, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Jeffrey Donovan, 1968-, Dave Florek, 1953-, Chris Hatfield, Jon Matthews, Nick Offerman, 1970-, Rebecca Pidgeon, 1965-, Stephen Ramsey, David Selby, 1941-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Tegan West, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Jake Bern, 1979-
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Richard Cox, 1948-, Scott Atkinson, Maurice Chasse, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Jeffrey Donovan, 1968-, Dave Florek, 1953-, Chris Hatfield, Jon Matthews, Nick Offerman, 1970-, Rebecca Pidgeon, 1965-, Stephen Ramsey, David Selby, 1941-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Tegan West, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Jake Bern, 1979-, Budd Schulberg, 1914-2009
Date Published / Released
2001, 2002
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Kayo Dugan, Johnny Friendly, Big Mac, Terry Malloy, Father Barry, Charley Malloy, Glover
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Orson's Shadow
written by Austin Pendelton (1999); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Simon Templeman, Robert Machray, 1945- and John Judd (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2004, originally published 2004), 1 hour 55 mins
Sir Laurence Olivier. Orson Welles. Vivien Leigh. Joan Plowright. Kenneth Tynan. When these champions of the theatre get together to rehearse Ionesco’s Rhinoceros, mere mortals best step aside. With lightning wit and scathing insight into the true nature of genius, Austin Pendleton’s new play opens the private...
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written by Austin Pendelton (1999); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Simon Templeman, Robert Machray, 1945- and John Judd (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2004, originally published 2004), 1 hour 55 mins
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Sir Laurence Olivier. Orson Welles. Vivien Leigh. Joan Plowright. Kenneth Tynan. When these champions of the theatre get together to rehearse Ionesco’s Rhinoceros, mere mortals best step aside. With lightning wit and scathing insight into the true nature of genius, Austin Pendleton’s new play opens the private worlds of these very public people, exposing their warmth, their egos, and their glittering madness.
Date Written / Recorded
1999
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Simon Templeman, Robert Machray, 1945-, John Judd
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Simon Templeman, Robert Machray, 1945-, John Judd, Austin Pendelton
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Kenneth Tynan, Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, Orson Welles, Vivien Leigh
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The Real Thing
written by Sir Tom Stoppard, 1937- (1982); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Andrea Bowen, Matthew Gaydos, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Simon Templeman, Douglas Weston, Joanne Whalley, 1964- and Matt Wolf, 1972- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 1982), 1 hour 45 mins
Henry may be the wittiest playwright of his generation, but he's hopelessly naïve when it comes to understanding love and infidelity. Writing about betrayal is one thing, living with it is another. After Henry leaves his wife for another woman, he's confronted with being the cuckold himself. Both dazzlingly cle...
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written by Sir Tom Stoppard, 1937- (1982); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Andrea Bowen, Matthew Gaydos, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Simon Templeman, Douglas Weston, Joanne Whalley, 1964- and Matt Wolf, 1972- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 1982), 1 hour 45 mins
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Henry may be the wittiest playwright of his generation, but he's hopelessly naïve when it comes to understanding love and infidelity. Writing about betrayal is one thing, living with it is another. After Henry leaves his wife for another woman, he's confronted with being the cuckold himself. Both dazzlingly clever and emotionally naked, Henry’s search for the "the real thing" in art and love demonstrates beautifully why both are worth the ef...
Henry may be the wittiest playwright of his generation, but he's hopelessly naïve when it comes to understanding love and infidelity. Writing about betrayal is one thing, living with it is another. After Henry leaves his wife for another woman, he's confronted with being the cuckold himself. Both dazzlingly clever and emotionally naked, Henry’s search for the "the real thing" in art and love demonstrates beautifully why both are worth the effort in the end.
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Date Written / Recorded
1982, 2008-11-12
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Andrea Bowen, Matthew Gaydos, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Simon Templeman, Douglas Weston, Joanne Whalley, 1964-, Matt Wolf, 1972-
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Andrea Bowen, Matthew Gaydos, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Simon Templeman, Douglas Weston, Joanne Whalley, 1964-, Matt Wolf, 1972-, Sir Tom Stoppard, 1937-
Date Published / Released
1982, 2008
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Annie, Henry, Charlotte, Billy, Debbie, Brodie, Max
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The School for Husbands
written by Molière, 1622-1673 (1661); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Brian Bedford, 1935-2016, Emily Bergl, 1975-, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Juliet Mills, 1941-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Lloyd Owen, 1966-, Alan Shearman, Rhashan Stone, 1969- and Olivia Williams, 1968- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 1661), 1 hour 3 mins
A classic Molière farce of marriage and misunderstanding: a tyrannical husband-to-be seeks to isolate his ward, while unwittingly carrying her messages of devotion to her lover.
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written by Molière, 1622-1673 (1661); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Brian Bedford, 1935-2016, Emily Bergl, 1975-, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Juliet Mills, 1941-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Lloyd Owen, 1966-, Alan Shearman, Rhashan Stone, 1969- and Olivia Williams, 1968- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 1661), 1 hour 3 mins
Description
A classic Molière farce of marriage and misunderstanding: a tyrannical husband-to-be seeks to isolate his ward, while unwittingly carrying her messages of devotion to her lover.
Date Written / Recorded
1661
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Brian Bedford, 1935-2016, Emily Bergl, 1975-, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Juliet Mills, 1941-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Lloyd Owen, 1966-, Alan Shearman, Rhashan Stone, 1969-, Olivia Williams, 1968-
Contributor
Richard Wilbur, 1921-
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Brian Bedford, 1935-2016, Emily Bergl, 1975-, Dakin Matthews, 1943-, Juliet Mills, 1941-, Christopher Neame, 1947-, Lloyd Owen, 1966-, Alan Shearman, Rhashan Stone, 1969-, Olivia Williams, 1968-, Molière, 1622-1673
Date Published / Released
1661, 2010
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Ariste, Lisette, Léonor, Isabella, Magistrate, Notary, Sganarelle, Valère, Ergaste
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Thank You, Jeeves
written by P.G. Wodehouse, 1881-1975 (1956); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Ken Danziger, Simon Templeman, Jennifer Tilly, 1958- and Paxton Whitehead, 1937- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1956), 1 hour 30 mins
The perpetually misguided Bertie finds himself embroiled in a madcap adventure sparked by the abrupt departure of his beloved Jeeves. Featuring ‘Hizzoner’ Richard Riordan as blustering American millionaire J. Washburn Stoker.
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written by P.G. Wodehouse, 1881-1975 (1956); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Ken Danziger, Simon Templeman, Jennifer Tilly, 1958- and Paxton Whitehead, 1937- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1956), 1 hour 30 mins
Description
The perpetually misguided Bertie finds himself embroiled in a madcap adventure sparked by the abrupt departure of his beloved Jeeves. Featuring ‘Hizzoner’ Richard Riordan as blustering American millionaire J. Washburn Stoker.
Date Written / Recorded
1956, 1998-04
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ken Danziger, Simon Templeman, Jennifer Tilly, 1958-, Paxton Whitehead, 1937-
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Ken Danziger, Simon Templeman, Jennifer Tilly, 1958-, Paxton Whitehead, 1937-, P.G. Wodehouse, 1881-1975
Date Published / Released
1956, 2001
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Bertie Wooster, Jeeves, Chuffy, J. Washburn Stoker, Pauline Stoker, Sir Roderick Glossop, Seabury, Brinkley, Sergeant Voules, Constable Dobson
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Trifles
written by Susan Keating Glaspell, 1876-1948 (1916); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Jeanie Hackett, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Sam McMurray, 1952-, Steve Vinovich, 1945- and Steven Weber, 1961- (L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 29 mins, 29 page(s)
Written by Susan Glaspell in 1916, Trifles is a one-act play about a woman accused of strangling her husband. Based on an actual murder case reported by Glaspell for the Des Moines News, the play represented an early exploration of gender relationships in a time when women often were considered to be mere trifles....
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written by Susan Keating Glaspell, 1876-1948 (1916); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; performed by Jeanie Hackett, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Sam McMurray, 1952-, Steve Vinovich, 1945- and Steven Weber, 1961- (L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 29 mins, 29 page(s)
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Written by Susan Glaspell in 1916, Trifles is a one-act play about a woman accused of strangling her husband. Based on an actual murder case reported by Glaspell for the Des Moines News, the play represented an early exploration of gender relationships in a time when women often were considered to be mere trifles. A groundbreaking feminist play, Trifles is often included in anthologies of drama and literature.
Date Written / Recorded
1916, 2011-04-01
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jeanie Hackett, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Sam McMurray, 1952-, Steve Vinovich, 1945-, Steven Weber, 1961-
Author / Creator
Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Jeanie Hackett, Amy Madigan, 1948-, Sam McMurray, 1952-, Steve Vinovich, 1945-, Steven Weber, 1961-, Susan Keating Glaspell, 1876-1948
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
County Attorney, Sheriff, Hale, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. Peters
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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