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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
Genre
Drama
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Betrayed
written by George Packer, 1960- (2008); directed by Pippin Parker; performed by Jeremy Beck, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, John Getz, 1946-, Sevan Greene, Ismail "Sam" Kanater, 1957- and Waleed Zuaiter, 1971- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 2008), 1 hour 44 mins
Based on the journalist-playwright’s original article in The New Yorker, Betrayed is the story of three young Iraqi translators who risk everything for America's promise of freedom while their country collapses around them. “The clarity of the writing, the urgency of the story being told … give the play a s...
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written by George Packer, 1960- (2008); directed by Pippin Parker; performed by Jeremy Beck, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, John Getz, 1946-, Sevan Greene, Ismail "Sam" Kanater, 1957- and Waleed Zuaiter, 1971- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 2008), 1 hour 44 mins
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Based on the journalist-playwright’s original article in The New Yorker, Betrayed is the story of three young Iraqi translators who risk everything for America's promise of freedom while their country collapses around them. “The clarity of the writing, the urgency of the story being told … give the play a sharp dramatic impact and a plain-spoken beauty. Painful human experience is presented here as just that. Nothing else is necessary to a...
Based on the journalist-playwright’s original article in The New Yorker, Betrayed is the story of three young Iraqi translators who risk everything for America's promise of freedom while their country collapses around them. “The clarity of the writing, the urgency of the story being told … give the play a sharp dramatic impact and a plain-spoken beauty. Painful human experience is presented here as just that. Nothing else is necessary to awaken sympathy, despair and awareness of a grave moral failure on the part of the American government.” - New York Post
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Date Written / Recorded
2008, 2009-02-18
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jeremy Beck, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, John Getz, 1946-, Sevan Greene, Ismail "Sam" Kanater, 1957-, Waleed Zuaiter, 1971-
Author / Creator
Pippin Parker, Jeremy Beck, Kevin Daniels, 1976-, Andrea Gabriel, 1978-, John Getz, 1946-, Sevan Greene, Ismail "Sam" Kanater, 1957-, Waleed Zuaiter, 1971-, George Packer, 1960-
Date Published / Released
2008, 2009
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Adnan, Laith, Cursing Man, Soldier, Old Man, Prescott, RSO, Intisar, Ambassador
Genre
Drama
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Blue/Orange
written by Joe Penhall, 1967- (2000); directed by Joe Penhall, 1967-; performed by Teagle F. Bougere, Daniel Davis, 1945- and Matt Letscher, 1970- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2003), 1 hour 52 mins
Two psychiatrists - one new and inexperienced, the other his well-established mentor - battle over the diagnosis and treatment of Chris, a young black man who claims to be the son of African dictator Idi Amin. This dark, edgy comedy - winner of the 2001 Olivier Award for Best New Play - will leave you wondering if...
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written by Joe Penhall, 1967- (2000); directed by Joe Penhall, 1967-; performed by Teagle F. Bougere, Daniel Davis, 1945- and Matt Letscher, 1970- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2003), 1 hour 52 mins
Description
Two psychiatrists - one new and inexperienced, the other his well-established mentor - battle over the diagnosis and treatment of Chris, a young black man who claims to be the son of African dictator Idi Amin. This dark, edgy comedy - winner of the 2001 Olivier Award for Best New Play - will leave you wondering if anyone in this threesome is sane.
Date Written / Recorded
2000
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Teagle F. Bougere, Daniel Davis, 1945-, Matt Letscher, 1970-
Author / Creator
Joe Penhall, 1967-, Teagle F. Bougere, Daniel Davis, 1945-, Matt Letscher, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Robert, Bruce, Christopher
Genre
Drama
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Broken Glass
written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1994); directed by Steve Albrezzi; performed by Jane Brucker, 1959-, David Dukes, 1945-2000, Lawrence Pressman, 1939-, Linda Purl, 1955-, John Vickery and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1994), 1 hour 44 mins
Set in 1938 Brooklyn, this gripping psychological mystery begins when attractive, level-headed Sylvia Gellburg suddenly loses her ability to walk. The only clue lies in Sylvia’s obsession with news accounts from Germany. Though safe in Brooklyn, Sylvia is terrified by Nazi violence - or is it something closer to...
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written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1994); directed by Steve Albrezzi; performed by Jane Brucker, 1959-, David Dukes, 1945-2000, Lawrence Pressman, 1939-, Linda Purl, 1955-, John Vickery and JoBeth Williams, 1948- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1994), 1 hour 44 mins
Description
Set in 1938 Brooklyn, this gripping psychological mystery begins when attractive, level-headed Sylvia Gellburg suddenly loses her ability to walk. The only clue lies in Sylvia’s obsession with news accounts from Germany. Though safe in Brooklyn, Sylvia is terrified by Nazi violence - or is it something closer to home?
Date Written / Recorded
1994, 1996-11-06
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jane Brucker, 1959-, David Dukes, 1945-2000, Lawrence Pressman, 1939-, Linda Purl, 1955-, John Vickery, JoBeth Williams, 1948-
Author / Creator
Steve Albrezzi, Jane Brucker, 1959-, David Dukes, 1945-2000, Lawrence Pressman, 1939-, Linda Purl, 1955-, John Vickery, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Arthur Miller, 1915-2005
Date Published / Released
1994, 1996
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Stanton Case, Phillip Gellburg, Margaret Hyman, Dr. Harry Hyman, Sylvia Gellburg, Harriet
Genre
Drama
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The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
written by Herman Wouk, 1915- (1953); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by James Avery, 1948-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Ian Lithgow, 1972-, Scott Lowell, 1965-, Frank Muller, Michael Rivkin, David Selby, 1941-, Grant Shaud, 1961-, Josh Stamberg, 1970- and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1954), 1 hour 56 mins
This acclaimed WWII psychological court room drama was the sensation of 1954. The play portrays a mutiny of naval officers aboard the U.S.S. Caine. Their suspicions concerning their captain’s sanity lead to their rebellion and a subsequent court - martial.
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written by Herman Wouk, 1915- (1953); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by James Avery, 1948-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Ian Lithgow, 1972-, Scott Lowell, 1965-, Frank Muller, Michael Rivkin, David Selby, 1941-, Grant Shaud, 1961-, Josh Stamberg, 1970- and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1954), 1 hour 56 mins
Description
This acclaimed WWII psychological court room drama was the sensation of 1954. The play portrays a mutiny of naval officers aboard the U.S.S. Caine. Their suspicions concerning their captain’s sanity lead to their rebellion and a subsequent court - martial.
Date Written / Recorded
1953, 2001
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
James Avery, 1948-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Ian Lithgow, 1972-, Scott Lowell, 1965-, Frank Muller, Michael Rivkin, David Selby, 1941-, Grant Shaud, 1961-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Mitchell Herbert
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, James Avery, 1948-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, Dan Lauria, 1947-, Ian Lithgow, 1972-, Scott Lowell, 1965-, Frank Muller, Michael Rivkin, David Selby, 1941-, Grant Shaud, 1961-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Mitchell Herbert, Herman Wouk, 1915-
Date Published / Released
1954, 2001
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Lieutenant Stephen Maryk, Lieutenant Barney Greenwald, Lieutenant Commander John Challee, Captain Blakely, Lieutenant Commander Philip Francis Queeg, Lieutenant Thomas Keefer, Signalman Third Class Junius Urban, Lieutenant Junior Grade Willis Seward Keith, Capt Randolph Southard, Dr. Forrest Lundeen, Dr. Bird
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Drama
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Chavez Ravine
written by Culture Clash (Performance troupe) (2005); directed by Lisa Peterson; performed by Zilah Mendoza, Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Culture Clash (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2005, originally published 2005), 1 hour 17 mins
The controversial history of Chavez Ravine, the immigrant community that once existed on the site that is now Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, is explored with humor, brutal honesty, and pulse-racing music by the nation's premier Chicano/Latino theatre troupe, Culture Clash.
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written by Culture Clash (Performance troupe) (2005); directed by Lisa Peterson; performed by Zilah Mendoza, Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza, 1959-, Culture Clash (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2005, originally published 2005), 1 hour 17 mins
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The controversial history of Chavez Ravine, the immigrant community that once existed on the site that is now Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, is explored with humor, brutal honesty, and pulse-racing music by the nation's premier Chicano/Latino theatre troupe, Culture Clash.
Date Written / Recorded
2005
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Culture Clash, Zilah Mendoza, Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-
Author / Creator
Culture Clash (Performance troupe), Lisa Peterson, Culture Clash, Zilah Mendoza, Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas, Herbert Siguenza, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Vin Scully, Fernando Valenzuela, Henry Ruiz, Richard Neutra, Frank Wilkinson, Manazar, Howard Holtzendorf, Pachuco 1, Nicky Apodaca, Mover, Shaker, Maria Salgado Ruiz
Genre
History, Drama
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Copenhagen
written by Michael Frayn, 1933-; directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Shannon Cochran, 1958-, David Krumholtz, 1978- and Alfred Molina, 1953- (L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 1 hour 59 mins, 124 page(s)
How different would the world have looked had the Nazis been the first to build an atomic bomb? Werner Heisenberg, one of Hitler's lead nuclear scientists, famously and mysteriously met in Copenhagen with his colleague and mentor, Niels Bohr, one of the founders of the Manhattan Project. Michael Frayn's Tony Award...
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written by Michael Frayn, 1933-; directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Shannon Cochran, 1958-, David Krumholtz, 1978- and Alfred Molina, 1953- (L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 1 hour 59 mins, 124 page(s)
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How different would the world have looked had the Nazis been the first to build an atomic bomb? Werner Heisenberg, one of Hitler's lead nuclear scientists, famously and mysteriously met in Copenhagen with his colleague and mentor, Niels Bohr, one of the founders of the Manhattan Project. Michael Frayn's Tony Award-winning drama imagines their reunion. Joined by Niels' wife, Margrethe, these three brilliant minds converge for an encounter of atomi...
How different would the world have looked had the Nazis been the first to build an atomic bomb? Werner Heisenberg, one of Hitler's lead nuclear scientists, famously and mysteriously met in Copenhagen with his colleague and mentor, Niels Bohr, one of the founders of the Manhattan Project. Michael Frayn's Tony Award-winning drama imagines their reunion. Joined by Niels' wife, Margrethe, these three brilliant minds converge for an encounter of atomic proportions.
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Date Written / Recorded
2011-11-17
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Shannon Cochran, 1958-, David Krumholtz, 1978-, Alfred Molina, 1953-
Author / Creator
Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, David Krumholtz, 1978-, Alfred Molina, 1953-, Michael Frayn, 1933-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Margrethe Bohr, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg
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Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
Genre
Drama
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The Crucible
written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1953); directed by Martin Jenkins; performed by René Auberjonois, 1940-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Irene Arranga, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Joe Spano, 1946-, Michael York, 1942-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- and Richard Dreyfuss, 1947- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1954), 2 hours
In the rigid theocracy of Salem; Massachusetts; rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town. The ruthlessness of the prosecutors and the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor; THE CRUCIBLE mirrors the anti-Communist hysteria in the 1950’s.
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written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1953); directed by Martin Jenkins; performed by René Auberjonois, 1940-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Irene Arranga, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Joe Spano, 1946-, Michael York, 1942-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- and Richard Dreyfuss, 1947- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1954), 2 hours
Description
In the rigid theocracy of Salem; Massachusetts; rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town. The ruthlessness of the prosecutors and the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor; THE CRUCIBLE mirrors the anti-Communist hysteria in the 1950’s.
Date Written / Recorded
1953, 1994-03
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
René Auberjonois, 1940-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Irene Arranga, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Joe Spano, 1946-, Michael York, 1942-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-
Author / Creator
Martin Jenkins, René Auberjonois, 1940-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Irene Arranga, Bud Cort, 1948-, Judyann Elder, 1948-, Hector Elizondo, 1936-, Joe Spano, 1946-, Michael York, 1942-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Arthur Miller, 1915-2005
Date Published / Released
1954, 2006
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Betty Parris, Samuel Parris, Tituba, Abigail Williams, Susanna Walcott, Goodwife Ann Putnam, Thomas Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Goodwife Rebecca Nurse, Giles Corey, John Hale, Goodwife Elizabeth Proctor, Francis Nurse, Ezekiel Cheever, George Herrick, Judge Hathorne, Deputy-Governor Danforth, Mary Warren, John Proctor
Genre
Drama
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Dinah Was
written by Oliver Goldstick, 1961- (2003); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Paul Eiding, 1957-, Yvette Freeman, 1957-, Adriane Lane, Bud Leslie and Daryl Reed (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2003), 1 hour 45 mins
In a white fur coat, "The Queen of the Blues" sits on her luggage outside a Las Vegas hotel. It is 1959; the legendary star cannot enter the hotel without a white escort. So Dinah Washington, in her inimitable style, takes a long pull from her flask and starts kicking up a fuss. Yvette Freeman reprises her Obie aw...
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written by Oliver Goldstick, 1961- (2003); directed by Gordon Hunt, 1929-; performed by Paul Eiding, 1957-, Yvette Freeman, 1957-, Adriane Lane, Bud Leslie and Daryl Reed (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2003), 1 hour 45 mins
Description
In a white fur coat, "The Queen of the Blues" sits on her luggage outside a Las Vegas hotel. It is 1959; the legendary star cannot enter the hotel without a white escort. So Dinah Washington, in her inimitable style, takes a long pull from her flask and starts kicking up a fuss. Yvette Freeman reprises her Obie award-winning performance in this passionate play that reminds us "What a Difference a Day Makes."
Date Written / Recorded
2002-05, 2003
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Paul Eiding, 1957-, Yvette Freeman, 1957-, Adriane Lane, Bud Leslie, Daryl Reed
Author / Creator
Gordon Hunt, 1929-, Paul Eiding, 1957-, Yvette Freeman, 1957-, Adriane Lane, Bud Leslie, Daryl Reed, Oliver Goldstick, 1961-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Dinah Washington, Boss, Maye, Frick, Spinelli, Mama Jones, Rollie, Greenblatt, Chase, Violet
Genre
Drama
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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
Description
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
Genre
Drama
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