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The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial
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The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial

written by Peter Goodchild; directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jon Matthews, Rob Nagle, 1970-, David Alan Novak and Robert Pescovitz (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2007, originally published 1993), 1 hour 58 mins
The Scopes Trial, over the right to teach evolution in public schools, reaffirmed the importance of intellectual freedom as codified in the Bill of Rights. The trial, in a small-town Tennessee courtroom in 1925, set the stage for ongoing national debates over the separation of Church and State in a democratic soci...
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The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial

written by Peter Goodchild; directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jon Matthews, Rob Nagle, 1970-, David Alan Novak and Robert Pescovitz (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2007, originally published 1993), 1 hour 58 mins
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The Scopes Trial, over the right to teach evolution in public schools, reaffirmed the importance of intellectual freedom as codified in the Bill of Rights. The trial, in a small-town Tennessee courtroom in 1925, set the stage for ongoing national debates over the separation of Church and State in a democratic society, debates that continue to this day. A BBC co-production.
Date Written / Recorded
2007
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jon Matthews, Rob Nagle, 1970-, David Alan Novak, Robert Pescovitz
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jon Matthews, Rob Nagle, 1970-, David Alan Novak, Robert Pescovitz, Peter Goodchild
Date Published / Released
1993, 2007
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
William Jennings Bryan, John T. Scopes, Clarence Darrow, H. L. Mencken, Dudley Field Malone, John T. Raulston, Tom Stewart, Arthur Garfield Hays, Narrator
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 31: Opening Announcement, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groen... Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jon Matthews, Rob Nagle, 1970-, David Alan Novak, Robert Pescovitz Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 31: Act One, 5 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groen... Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jon Matthews, Rob Nagle, 1970-, David Alan Novak, Robert Pescovitz Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 31: Act One, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groen... Ed Asner, 1929-, Matthew Patrick Davis, Mike Farrell, 1939-, James Gleason, 1882-1959, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Harry Groener, 1951-, Jon Matthews, Rob Nagle, 1970-, David Alan Novak, Robert Pescovitz Show more Show less
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Seven Days in May
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Seven Days in May

written by Kristen Sergel (2008); directed by Nick Olcott; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, Helen Hedman, Barbara Klein, Michael Kramer, Amy McWilliams, Kevin Murray, Michael Russotto, Fred Thompson, 1942- and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 2006), 1 hour 44 mins
The time is the Cold War. The President and Congress have entered into a nuclear disarmament treaty with the Soviet Union. The charismatic chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff believes that the Soviets will not abide by the treaty and he begins to plan a coup, setting the stage for a suspenseful story.
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Seven Days in May

written by Kristen Sergel (2008); directed by Nick Olcott; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, Helen Hedman, Barbara Klein, Michael Kramer, Amy McWilliams, Kevin Murray, Michael Russotto, Fred Thompson, 1942- and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2008, originally published 2006), 1 hour 44 mins
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The time is the Cold War. The President and Congress have entered into a nuclear disarmament treaty with the Soviet Union. The charismatic chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff believes that the Soviets will not abide by the treaty and he begins to plan a coup, setting the stage for a suspenseful story.
Date Written / Recorded
2001-05-09, 2008
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, Helen Hedman, Barbara Klein, Michael Kramer, Amy McWilliams, Kevin Murray, Michael Russotto, Fred Thompson, 1942-, Mitchell Herbert
Author / Creator
Nick Olcott, Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, Helen Hedman, Barbara Klein, Michael Kramer, Amy McWilliams, Kevin Murray, Michael Russotto, Fred Thompson, 1942-, Mitchell Herbert, Kristen Sergel
Date Published / Released
2006, 2008
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Lyman
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 38: Opening Announcement, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, H... Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, Helen Hedman, Barbara Klein, Michael Kramer, Amy McWilliams, Kevin Murray, Michael Russotto, Fred Thompson, 1942-, Mitchell Herbert Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 38: Act One, 23 secs
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, H... Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, Helen Hedman, Barbara Klein, Michael Kramer, Amy McWilliams, Kevin Murray, Michael Russotto, Fred Thompson, 1942-, Mitchell Herbert Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 38: Act One, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, H... Ed Asner, 1929-, Nat Benchley, Kathleen Chalfant, 1945-, Terrence Currier, 1934-, Laura Giannarelli, Michael Goodwin, Helen Hedman, Barbara Klein, Michael Kramer, Amy McWilliams, Kevin Murray, Michael Russotto, Fred Thompson, 1942-, Mitchell Herbert Show more Show less
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The Southpaw
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The Southpaw

written by Mark Harris, 1922-2007 (1994); directed by Eric Simonson, 1960-; performed by Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Ron West, Rugg Williams and Eric Winzenried (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1994), 1 hour 29 mins
Coming of age in America by way of the baseball diamond, left-hander Henry Wiggen grows to manhood in a right-handed world. From his small-town beginnings, to the top of the game, Henry finds out how hard it is to please his coach, his girl, the sports page and himself-all at once. The first installation of a seri...
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The Southpaw

written by Mark Harris, 1922-2007 (1994); directed by Eric Simonson, 1960-; performed by Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Ron West, Rugg Williams and Eric Winzenried (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1994), 1 hour 29 mins
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Coming of age in America by way of the baseball diamond, left-hander Henry Wiggen grows to manhood in a right-handed world. From his small-town beginnings, to the top of the game, Henry finds out how hard it is to please his coach, his girl, the sports page and himself-all at once. The first installation of a series that includes Bang the Drum Slowly, The Southpaw is a comic and poignant look at Henry Wiggen’s first season in the majors.
Date Written / Recorded
1994
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Ron West, Rugg Williams, Eric Winzenried
Author / Creator
Eric Simonson, 1960-, Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Ron West, Rugg Williams, Eric Winzenried, Mark Harris, 1922-2007
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Henry Wiggen
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 32, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 196... Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Ron West, Rugg Williams, Eric Winzenried Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 32, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 196... Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Ron West, Rugg Williams, Eric Winzenried Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 32, 2 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 196... Earle Brown, 1926-2002, Ed Asner, 1929-, Kate Asner, Evan Gore, Henry Harris, Armando Ortega, fl. 1993, Amy Pietz, 1969-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Ron West, Rugg Williams, Eric Winzenried Show more Show less
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The Waldorf Conference
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The Waldorf Conference

written by Nat Segaloff, Daniel M. Kimmel, 1955- and Arnie Reisman (1993); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bill Macy, 1922-, Richard Masur, 1948-, George Murdock, 1930-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Ron Rifkin, 1939-, William Schallert and John Schuck, 1940- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1993), 1 hour 27 mins, 77 page(s)
On November 24, 1947, the most powerful men in American film met in New York’s plush Waldorf-Astoria Hotel to decide how to address the Communist witch-hunt being carried out by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Twenty-four hours later they emerged having created the Hollywood Blacklist. The Waldorf...
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The Waldorf Conference

written by Nat Segaloff, Daniel M. Kimmel, 1955- and Arnie Reisman (1993); directed by John de Lancie, 1948-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bill Macy, 1922-, Richard Masur, 1948-, George Murdock, 1930-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Ron Rifkin, 1939-, William Schallert and John Schuck, 1940- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1993), 1 hour 27 mins, 77 page(s)
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On November 24, 1947, the most powerful men in American film met in New York’s plush Waldorf-Astoria Hotel to decide how to address the Communist witch-hunt being carried out by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Twenty-four hours later they emerged having created the Hollywood Blacklist. The Waldorf Conference dramatically speculates on what went on in that room.
Date Written / Recorded
1993-10-27, 1993
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bill Macy, 1922-, Richard Masur, 1948-, George Murdock, 1930-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Ron Rifkin, 1939-, William Schallert, John Schuck, 1940-
Author / Creator
John de Lancie, 1948-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bill Macy, 1922-, Richard Masur, 1948-, George Murdock, 1930-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Ron Rifkin, 1939-, William Schallert, John Schuck, 1940-, Nat Segaloff, Daniel M. Kimmel, 1955-, Arnie Reisman
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
James F. Byrnes, William Goetz, Spyros Skouras, Barney Balaban, Mendel Silberberg, Nicholas Schenck, Harry Cohn, Dore Schary, Albert Warner, Samuel Goldwyn, Louis B. Mayer, Eric Johnston
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 23, 6 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bi... Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bill Macy, 1922-, Richard Masur, 1948-, George Murdock, 1930-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Ron Rifkin, 1939-, William Schallert, John Schuck, 1940- Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 23, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bi... Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bill Macy, 1922-, Richard Masur, 1948-, George Murdock, 1930-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Ron Rifkin, 1939-, William Schallert, John Schuck, 1940- Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 23, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bi... Ed Asner, 1929-, Sheldon 'Shelley' Berman, 1925-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, David Ellenstein, John Kapelos, 1956-, Bill Macy, 1922-, Richard Masur, 1948-, George Murdock, 1930-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Ron Rifkin, 1939-, William Schallert, John Schuck, 1940- Show more Show less
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Guns
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Guns

written by Doris Baizley (1976); directed by Eric Simonson, 1960-; composed by Harry Aguado, 1952-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, Marnie Mosiman, James Reeder, Yeardley Smith, 1964- and Tommy Redmond Hicks, 1962- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, originally published 2010), 1 hour 2 mins
The year is 2076, the nation's Tricentennial. Guns are outlawed, but the last seven surviving weapons are in captivity and on display in your city zoo. Billy the Kid's Colt .45, Andrew Jackson's dueling pistol, a retired military rifle, a backwoods hunting rifle, a playful plastic toy gun, an unfinished nuclear ha...
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Guns

written by Doris Baizley (1976); directed by Eric Simonson, 1960-; composed by Harry Aguado, 1952-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, Marnie Mosiman, James Reeder, Yeardley Smith, 1964- and Tommy Redmond Hicks, 1962- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, originally published 2010), 1 hour 2 mins
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The year is 2076, the nation's Tricentennial. Guns are outlawed, but the last seven surviving weapons are in captivity and on display in your city zoo. Billy the Kid's Colt .45, Andrew Jackson's dueling pistol, a retired military rifle, a backwoods hunting rifle, a playful plastic toy gun, an unfinished nuclear handgun, and the flashy Saturday night special. In plotting and executing their escape, they see for the first time what they were really... The year is 2076, the nation's Tricentennial. Guns are outlawed, but the last seven surviving weapons are in captivity and on display in your city zoo. Billy the Kid's Colt .45, Andrew Jackson's dueling pistol, a retired military rifle, a backwoods hunting rifle, a playful plastic toy gun, an unfinished nuclear handgun, and the flashy Saturday night special. In plotting and executing their escape, they see for the first time what they were really made for and why they can never be free. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1976, 1997-06-04
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, Marnie Mosiman, James Reeder, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Tommy Redmond Hicks, 1962-
Contributor
Doris Baizley, Harry Aguado, 1952-
Author / Creator
Harry Aguado, 1952-, Eric Simonson, 1960-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, Marnie Mosiman, James Reeder, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Tommy Redmond Hicks, 1962-, Doris Baizley
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Military Rifle, Dueling Pistol, Colt .45, Toy Gun, Hunter, XX2000, Saturday Night Special, Guard
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 16, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, M... Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, Marnie Mosiman, James Reeder, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Tommy Redmond Hicks, 1962- Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 16, 5 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, M... Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, Marnie Mosiman, James Reeder, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Tommy Redmond Hicks, 1962- Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 16, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, M... Ed Asner, 1929-, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Bruce French, 1945-, Robert David Hall, 1947-, Tommy Hicks, 1916-1984, Ella Joyce, Marnie Mosiman, James Reeder, Yeardley Smith, 1964-, Tommy Redmond Hicks, 1962- Show more Show less
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Hotel Oubliette
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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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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
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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
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 27: Act I, Scene 1, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Thomas Caruso, Arye Gross, Marsha Mason, 1942-
2. Track 2 of 27: Act I, Scene 1, 2 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Thomas Caruso, Arye Gross, Marsha Mason, 1942-
3. Track 3 of 27: Act I, Scene 1, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Thomas Caruso, Arye Gross, Marsha Mason, 1942-
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The Idiot
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The Idiot

written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1821-1881 (1995); directed by Eric Simonson, 1960-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Paul Mercier, Laurel Moglen, Michael Rivkin, Peggy Roeder, Douglas Weston and Kate Asner (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, originally published 1995), 1 hour 44 mins
In The Idiot, meet the kindly, childlike Prince Myshkin, as he returns to the decadent social whirl of 1860s St. Petersberg. The two most beautiful, sought-after women in the town compete for his affections, in a duel that grows increasingly dangerous.
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The Idiot

written by Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1821-1881 (1995); directed by Eric Simonson, 1960-; performed by Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Paul Mercier, Laurel Moglen, Michael Rivkin, Peggy Roeder, Douglas Weston and Kate Asner (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, originally published 1995), 1 hour 44 mins
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In The Idiot, meet the kindly, childlike Prince Myshkin, as he returns to the decadent social whirl of 1860s St. Petersberg. The two most beautiful, sought-after women in the town compete for his affections, in a duel that grows increasingly dangerous.
Date Written / Recorded
1995, 1997-02-26
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Paul Mercier, Laurel Moglen, Michael Rivkin, Peggy Roeder, Douglas Weston, Kate Asner
Author / Creator
Eric Simonson, 1960-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Paul Mercier, Laurel Moglen, Michael Rivkin, Peggy Roeder, Douglas Weston, Kate Asner, Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1821-1881
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Prince Myshkin, Nastasya, Rogozhin, Aglaya, Ganya, General Yepanchin, Mrs. Yepanchin, Alexandra, Adelaida, Hippolite, Totsky, Lebedev, Ivan, General Ivolgin, Varya, Radomsky, Nikolai, Prince S., Ferdyshchenko, Burdovsky, Sherbatsky, Levitsky, Denisov, Princess Belokonsky, Darya, Footman, Maid, Conductor, Crowd Members, Others, Mrs. Ivolgin
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 28: Opening Announcement, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Pa... Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Paul Mercier, Laurel Moglen, Michael Rivkin, Peggy Roeder, Douglas Weston, Kate Asner Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 28: Act One, Scene One, 5 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Pa... Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Paul Mercier, Laurel Moglen, Michael Rivkin, Peggy Roeder, Douglas Weston, Kate Asner Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 28: Act One, Scene Two, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Pa... Ed Asner, 1929-, Angela Bettis, Arye Gross, John Kapelos, 1956-, Robert Machray, 1945-, Jon Matthews, Johanna McKay, Paul Mercier, Laurel Moglen, Michael Rivkin, Peggy Roeder, Douglas Weston, Kate Asner Show more Show less
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Mastergate
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Mastergate

written by Larry Gelbart, 1928-2009 (1988); directed by Dudley Knight; performed by Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Melanie Chartoff, 1948-, Jack Coleman, 1958-, Eric Douglas, 1958-2004, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robin Gammell, Arye Gross, Dudley Knight, William Schallert, Joe Spano, 1946- and Jesse White, 1917-1997 (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1990), 1 hour 53 mins
The Tony Award-winning playwright and creator of TV's M*A*S*H has fashioned a wickedly funny satire about the Iran-Contra Senate hearings and their participants. A top-notch Hollywood cast, headed by Walter Matthau, brings this scathing comedy to life.
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Mastergate

written by Larry Gelbart, 1928-2009 (1988); directed by Dudley Knight; performed by Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Melanie Chartoff, 1948-, Jack Coleman, 1958-, Eric Douglas, 1958-2004, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robin Gammell, Arye Gross, Dudley Knight, William Schallert, Joe Spano, 1946- and Jesse White, 1917-1997 (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1990), 1 hour 53 mins
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The Tony Award-winning playwright and creator of TV's M*A*S*H has fashioned a wickedly funny satire about the Iran-Contra Senate hearings and their participants. A top-notch Hollywood cast, headed by Walter Matthau, brings this scathing comedy to life.
Date Written / Recorded
1988, 1992-03-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Melanie Chartoff, 1948-, Jack Coleman, 1958-, Eric Douglas, 1958-2004, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robin Gammell, Arye Gross, Dudley Knight, William Schallert, Joe Spano, 1946-, Jesse White, 1917-1997
Author / Creator
Dudley Knight, Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Melanie Chartoff, 1948-, Jack Coleman, 1958-, Eric Douglas, 1958-2004, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robin Gammell, Arye Gross, William Schallert, Joe Spano, 1946-, Jesse White, 1917-1997, Larry Gelbart, 1928-2009
Date Published / Released
1990, 2009
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Shepherd Hunter, Senator Byers, Representative Sellers, Secretary of State Bishop, Wylie Slaughter, Mr. Child, Mr. Picker, Mr. Boyle, Mr. Carver, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. Battle, Mrs. Burden, Mrs. Slaughter, Merry Chase, TNN Director, Candi Bunting, Lance Bunting, Archer Bowman, Senator Bowman, Representative Proctor, Senator Bunting, Senator Knight, Steward Butler, Abel Lamb, Major Battle, Vi... Shepherd Hunter, Senator Byers, Representative Sellers, Secretary of State Bishop, Wylie Slaughter, Mr. Child, Mr. Picker, Mr. Boyle, Mr. Carver, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. Battle, Mrs. Burden, Mrs. Slaughter, Merry Chase, TNN Director, Candi Bunting, Lance Bunting, Archer Bowman, Senator Bowman, Representative Proctor, Senator Bunting, Senator Knight, Steward Butler, Abel Lamb, Major Battle, Vice President Burden, Clay Fielder Show more Show less
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1. Track 1 of 32, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012,... Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Melanie Chartoff, 1948-, Jack Coleman, 1958-, Eric Douglas, 1958-2004, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robin Gammell, Arye Gross, Dudley Knight, William Schallert, Joe Spano, 1946-, Jesse White, 1917-1997 Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 32, 4 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012,... Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Melanie Chartoff, 1948-, Jack Coleman, 1958-, Eric Douglas, 1958-2004, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robin Gammell, Arye Gross, Dudley Knight, William Schallert, Joe Spano, 1946-, Jesse White, 1917-1997 Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 32, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012,... Walter Matthau, 1920-2000, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Charles Durning, 1923-2012, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Melanie Chartoff, 1948-, Jack Coleman, 1958-, Eric Douglas, 1958-2004, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Robin Gammell, Arye Gross, Dudley Knight, William Schallert, Joe Spano, 1946-, Jesse White, 1917-1997 Show more Show less
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McTeague
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McTeague

written by Frank Norris, 1870-1902 (1914); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Michael York, 1949- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2007, originally published 1914), 11 hours 34 mins
Stacy Keach stars in this shocking tale of a Polk Street dentist and his wife in 1899 San Francisco. Frank Norris’ powerful insights into the depths of the human soul make this a story of compelling narrative force. A seminal novel about murder; obsession; and the destructive effects of greed featuring an all-st...
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McTeague

written by Frank Norris, 1870-1902 (1914); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Michael York, 1949- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2007, originally published 1914), 11 hours 34 mins
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Stacy Keach stars in this shocking tale of a Polk Street dentist and his wife in 1899 San Francisco. Frank Norris’ powerful insights into the depths of the human soul make this a story of compelling narrative force. A seminal novel about murder; obsession; and the destructive effects of greed featuring an all-star cast.
Date Written / Recorded
1914, 1989-07
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBet... René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Michael York, 1949-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- Show more Show less
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe... Gordon Hunt, 1929-, René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Michael York, 1949-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-, Frank Norris, 1870-1902 Show more Show less
Date Published / Released
1914, 2007
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
McTeague, Trina, Mrs. Sieppe, Marcus Schouler
Tracks
1. Track 1 of 250, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-,... René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Michael York, 1949-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- Show more Show less
2. Track 2 of 250, 1 min
Performer / Ensemble: René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-,... René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Michael York, 1949-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- Show more Show less
3. Track 3 of 250, 3 mins
Performer / Ensemble: René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-,... René Auberjonois, 1940-, Ed Asner, 1929-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Christine Avila, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Teri Garr, 1947-, Katherine Helmond, 1934-, Howard Hesseman, 1940-, Helen Hunt, 1963-, Amy Irving, 1953-, Carol Kane, 1952-, Marsha Mason, 1942-, Richard Masur, 1948-, Marian Mercer, 1935-, Judge Reinhold, 1957-, David Selby, 1941-, Joe Spano, 1946-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Michael York, 1949-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- Show more Show less