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An American Daughter
written by Wendy Wasserstein, 1950-2006 (1997); directed by Beth Milles; performed by David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins and Denise Nicholas (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1999), 2 hours 5 mins
Pulitzer-Prize winner Wendy Wasserstein spins a comic and moving tale about the pitfalls that await political appointees. As a respected health crusader and devoted wife and mother, Dr. Lyssa Hughes seems perfect for the role of U.S. Surgeon General, until a chance remark at a fashionable brunch sets off a media f...
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written by Wendy Wasserstein, 1950-2006 (1997); directed by Beth Milles; performed by David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins and Denise Nicholas (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1999), 2 hours 5 mins
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Pulitzer-Prize winner Wendy Wasserstein spins a comic and moving tale about the pitfalls that await political appointees. As a respected health crusader and devoted wife and mother, Dr. Lyssa Hughes seems perfect for the role of U.S. Surgeon General, until a chance remark at a fashionable brunch sets off a media feeding frenzy.
Date Written / Recorded
1997
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins, Denise Nicholas
Author / Creator
Beth Milles, David Birney, 1939-, Anna Gunn, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Kevin McCarthy, 1914-2010, Mary McDonnell, 1952-, Claudette Nevins, Denise Nicholas, Wendy Wasserstein, 1950-2006
Date Published / Released
1999
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Lyssa Dent Hughes, Judith B. Kaufman, Quincy Quince, Walter Abrahmson, Morrow McCarthy, Timber Tucker, Senator Alan Hughes, Charlotte Hughes, Jimmy, Billy Robbins
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Drama
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American Dreams
written by Velina Hasu Houston, 1957- (1984); directed by Peggy Shannon; performed by Mary Bond Davis, Yvonne Farrow, Bonnie Oda Homsey, Peter A. Jacobs, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Vonetta McGee, 1945-2010, Don Reed, 1959-, Charlie Robinson and Patricia Ayame Thompson (L. A. Theatre Works, 1991, originally published 1991), 1 hour 46 mins, 106 page(s)
After World War II, an African-American war vet brings home his Japanese bride. The family must learn to be tolerant of their new family member, while dealing with prejudice in the outside world.
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written by Velina Hasu Houston, 1957- (1984); directed by Peggy Shannon; performed by Mary Bond Davis, Yvonne Farrow, Bonnie Oda Homsey, Peter A. Jacobs, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Vonetta McGee, 1945-2010, Don Reed, 1959-, Charlie Robinson and Patricia Ayame Thompson (L. A. Theatre Works, 1991, originally published 1991), 1 hour 46 mins, 106 page(s)
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After World War II, an African-American war vet brings home his Japanese bride. The family must learn to be tolerant of their new family member, while dealing with prejudice in the outside world.
Date Written / Recorded
1984, 1991-01-24
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Mary Bond Davis, Yvonne Farrow, Bonnie Oda Homsey, Peter A. Jacobs, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Vonetta McGee, 1945-2010, Don Reed, 1959-, Charlie Robinson, Patricia Ayame Thompson
Author / Creator
Peggy Shannon, Mary Bond Davis, Yvonne Farrow, Bonnie Oda Homsey, Peter A. Jacobs, Carl Lumbly, 1952-, Vonetta McGee, 1945-2010, Don Reed, 1959-, Charlie Robinson, Patricia Ayame Thompson, Velina Hasu Houston, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Manfred Banks, Freddie Banks, Setsuko, Blue River, Alexis Morgan, Fumiko Brennan, Bill, Lawrence, Creed Banks
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Drama
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The Baby Dance
written by Jane Anderson (1992); directed by Jane Anderson and Robert Robinson; performed by David Ellenstein, Bruce McIntosh, John Bennett Perry, 1941-, Jacqueline Schultz and Valierie Landsburg, 1958- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1992), 1 hour 11 mins
A desperate L.A. yuppie couple arranges to buy the unborn child of a dirt-poor Louisiana pair in this passionate off-Broadway drama.
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written by Jane Anderson (1992); directed by Jane Anderson and Robert Robinson; performed by David Ellenstein, Bruce McIntosh, John Bennett Perry, 1941-, Jacqueline Schultz and Valierie Landsburg, 1958- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1992), 1 hour 11 mins
Description
A desperate L.A. yuppie couple arranges to buy the unborn child of a dirt-poor Louisiana pair in this passionate off-Broadway drama.
Date Written / Recorded
1992, 1993-05-16
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
David Ellenstein, Bruce McIntosh, John Bennett Perry, 1941-, Jacqueline Schultz, Valierie Landsburg, 1958-
Author / Creator
Jane Anderson, Robert Robinson, David Ellenstein, Bruce McIntosh, John Bennett Perry, 1941-, Jacqueline Schultz, Valierie Landsburg, 1958-
Date Published / Released
1992, 1993
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Wanda, Al, Rachel, Richard, Ron
Genre
Drama
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Ballad of Yachiyo
written by Philip Kan Gotanda, 1949- (1995); directed by Philip Kan Gotanda, 1949- and Diane Emiko Takei; performed by June Angela, Takayo Fischer, Dian Kobayashi, Lane Nishikawa, 1956-, Sab Shimono, 1943-, Greg Watanabe, 1967- and Annie Yee (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1998, originally published 1998), 1 hour 28 mins
The Ballad of Yachiyo is a tale of illicit passion by Guggenheim-winning playwright Philip Kan Gotanda, set in 1919 among the lush cane fields of Hawaii. Inspired by true events in the playwrights family, The Ballad of Yachiyo follows 16-year-old Yachiyo as she reluctantly leaves her impoverished parents to live w...
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written by Philip Kan Gotanda, 1949- (1995); directed by Philip Kan Gotanda, 1949- and Diane Emiko Takei; performed by June Angela, Takayo Fischer, Dian Kobayashi, Lane Nishikawa, 1956-, Sab Shimono, 1943-, Greg Watanabe, 1967- and Annie Yee (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1998, originally published 1998), 1 hour 28 mins
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The Ballad of Yachiyo is a tale of illicit passion by Guggenheim-winning playwright Philip Kan Gotanda, set in 1919 among the lush cane fields of Hawaii. Inspired by true events in the playwrights family, The Ballad of Yachiyo follows 16-year-old Yachiyo as she reluctantly leaves her impoverished parents to live with sophisticated relatives. Her mother hopes she will learn the Japanese tea ceremony and other refinements that will help attract a w...
The Ballad of Yachiyo is a tale of illicit passion by Guggenheim-winning playwright Philip Kan Gotanda, set in 1919 among the lush cane fields of Hawaii. Inspired by true events in the playwrights family, The Ballad of Yachiyo follows 16-year-old Yachiyo as she reluctantly leaves her impoverished parents to live with sophisticated relatives. Her mother hopes she will learn the Japanese tea ceremony and other refinements that will help attract a wealthy husband. But as Yachiyo acquires civilized graces from her hostess, Okusan, she also struggles with a growing passion for Okusan's handsome, dissolute husband. The Ballad of Yachiyo is a gripping story of poetic imagery by one of America's leading contemporary playwrights.
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Date Written / Recorded
1995, 1996-11-20
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
June Angela, Takayo Fischer, Dian Kobayashi, Lane Nishikawa, 1956-, Sab Shimono, 1943-, Greg Watanabe, 1967-, Annie Yee
Author / Creator
Philip Kan Gotanda, 1949-, Diane Emiko Takei, June Angela, Takayo Fischer, Dian Kobayashi, Lane Nishikawa, 1956-, Sab Shimono, 1943-, Greg Watanabe, 1967-, Annie Yee
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Yachiyo, Okusan, Takamura, Osugi, Papa, Willie, Mama, Dance Hall Girl, Koken, Puppeteer
Genre
Drama
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Boats On a River
written by Julie Marie Myatt (2009); directed by Michael Bigelow Dixon, fl. 1985; performed by Samantha Abrigo, John Cabrera, 1975-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Jane Le, Emily Liu, William Mapother, 1965-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Michelle Ongkingco, Elizabeth Pan and Keo Woolford, 1967-2016 (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 2008), 1 hour 52 mins
American expatriate Sidney Webb and Sister Margaret, his British colleague, work tirelessly to rehabilitate Cambodian children from the nightmare of prostitution. After a surprise raid on a brothel, an eager young U.S. lawyer places three liberated orphans under Sidney and the Sister’s care. The girls begin the...
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written by Julie Marie Myatt (2009); directed by Michael Bigelow Dixon, fl. 1985; performed by Samantha Abrigo, John Cabrera, 1975-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Jane Le, Emily Liu, William Mapother, 1965-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Michelle Ongkingco, Elizabeth Pan and Keo Woolford, 1967-2016 (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 2008), 1 hour 52 mins
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American expatriate Sidney Webb and Sister Margaret, his British colleague, work tirelessly to rehabilitate Cambodian children from the nightmare of prostitution. After a surprise raid on a brothel, an eager young U.S. lawyer places three liberated orphans under Sidney and the Sister’s care. The girls begin the inspirational process of recovery under the loving watch of their new protectors. An excitingly original script by an emerging American...
American expatriate Sidney Webb and Sister Margaret, his British colleague, work tirelessly to rehabilitate Cambodian children from the nightmare of prostitution. After a surprise raid on a brothel, an eager young U.S. lawyer places three liberated orphans under Sidney and the Sister’s care. The girls begin the inspirational process of recovery under the loving watch of their new protectors. An excitingly original script by an emerging American playwright.
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Date Written / Recorded
2008-04, 2009
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Samantha Abrigo, John Cabrera, 1975-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Jane Le, Emily Liu, William Mapother, 1965-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Michelle Ongkingco, Elizabeth Pan, Keo Woolford, 1967-2016
Author / Creator
Michael Bigelow Dixon, fl. 1985, Samantha Abrigo, John Cabrera, 1975-, Gregory Itzin, 1948-, Jane Le, Emily Liu, William Mapother, 1965-, Jenny O'Hara, 1942-, Michelle Ongkingco, Elizabeth Pan, Keo Woolford, 1967-2016, Julie Marie Myatt
Date Published / Released
2008, 2009
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Sidney Webb, Sister Margaret, Jonathon Black, Kolab, Lida, Tam, Ted Thompson, Yen
Genre
Drama
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Broken Eggs
written by Eduardo Machado, 1953- (1984); directed by Henry Godinez; performed by Mehnlehseh Boayue, fl. 2000, Noe Cuellar, Marilyn Dodds Frank, Sabrina J. duKavan, fl. 1996, Gustavo Mellado, Maricela Ochoa, 1963-2011, John Carlos Seda and Edward F. Torres (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1996), 1 hour 12 mins
It's 1979 and Lizette Marquez is about to marry a nice Jewish boy in a ceremony at Woodland Hills Country Club that is costing thousands of dollars. While she and her extended three-generational family enjoy the fruits of material success in their adopted country, they remain haunted by memories of Cuba. They expe...
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written by Eduardo Machado, 1953- (1984); directed by Henry Godinez; performed by Mehnlehseh Boayue, fl. 2000, Noe Cuellar, Marilyn Dodds Frank, Sabrina J. duKavan, fl. 1996, Gustavo Mellado, Maricela Ochoa, 1963-2011, John Carlos Seda and Edward F. Torres (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1996, originally published 1996), 1 hour 12 mins
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It's 1979 and Lizette Marquez is about to marry a nice Jewish boy in a ceremony at Woodland Hills Country Club that is costing thousands of dollars. While she and her extended three-generational family enjoy the fruits of material success in their adopted country, they remain haunted by memories of Cuba. They experience the cultural divide faced by Cuban Americans who feel they are 3000 miles from their real lives. In their idle fantasies, Cuba m...
It's 1979 and Lizette Marquez is about to marry a nice Jewish boy in a ceremony at Woodland Hills Country Club that is costing thousands of dollars. While she and her extended three-generational family enjoy the fruits of material success in their adopted country, they remain haunted by memories of Cuba. They experience the cultural divide faced by Cuban Americans who feel they are 3000 miles from their real lives. In their idle fantasies, Cuba might still be reclaimed, so they cling to memories of a society displaced by the revolution.
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Date Written / Recorded
1984
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Mehnlehseh Boayue, fl. 2000, Noe Cuellar, Marilyn Dodds Frank, Sabrina J. duKavan, fl. 1996, Gustavo Mellado, Maricela Ochoa, 1963-2011, John Carlos Seda, Edward F. Torres
Author / Creator
Henry Godinez, Mehnlehseh Boayue, fl. 2000, Noe Cuellar, Marilyn Dodds Frank, Sabrina J. duKavan, fl. 1996, Gustavo Mellado, Maricela Ochoa, 1963-2011, John Carlos Seda, Edward F. Torres, Eduardo Machado, 1953-
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Alfredo Marquez, Lizette, Manuela Ripoll, Mimi, Miriam Marquez, Oscar, Osvaldo Marquez, Sonia Marquez Hernandez
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Drama
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The Busy World Is Hushed
written by Keith Bunin (2006); directed by JoBeth Williams, 1948-; performed by Jill Clayburgh, 1944-2010, Hamish Linklater, 1976- and Luke MacFarlane, 1980- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 2006), 1 hour 50 mins
With wisdom, humor, and insight, THE BUSY WORLD IS HUSHED examines the contradictions we find in our faith, our families, and ourselves. Hannah, a widowed Episcopal minister, is hoping to translate a long-lost gospel when she is challenged by both her scholarly assistant and her wayward gay son. But when family se...
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written by Keith Bunin (2006); directed by JoBeth Williams, 1948-; performed by Jill Clayburgh, 1944-2010, Hamish Linklater, 1976- and Luke MacFarlane, 1980- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 2006), 1 hour 50 mins
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With wisdom, humor, and insight, THE BUSY WORLD IS HUSHED examines the contradictions we find in our faith, our families, and ourselves. Hannah, a widowed Episcopal minister, is hoping to translate a long-lost gospel when she is challenged by both her scholarly assistant and her wayward gay son. But when family secrets are revealed, only the intercession of a stranger can help Hannah find peace.
Date Written / Recorded
2006
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jill Clayburgh, 1944-2010, Hamish Linklater, 1976-, Luke MacFarlane, 1980-
Author / Creator
JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Jill Clayburgh, 1944-2010, Hamish Linklater, 1976-, Luke MacFarlane, 1980-, Keith Bunin
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Hannah, Thomas, Brandt
Genre
Drama
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Cakewalk
written by Peter Feibleman, 1930- (1993); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; composed by Carly Simon, 1945-; performed by Elaine Stritch, 1925-2014, Samantha Bennett, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Claudette Nevins and Raphael Sbarge, 1964- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1993), 1 hour 37 mins
Broadway legend Elaine Stritch stars as literary legend Lillian Hellman in this beguiling account of Hellman’s tumultuous relationship across several decades with a man 25 years her junior, played by Oscar-nominee Bruce Davison. Featuring music by Carly Simon.
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written by Peter Feibleman, 1930- (1993); directed by Rosalind Ayres, 1946-; composed by Carly Simon, 1945-; performed by Elaine Stritch, 1925-2014, Samantha Bennett, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Claudette Nevins and Raphael Sbarge, 1964- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2000, originally published 1993), 1 hour 37 mins
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Broadway legend Elaine Stritch stars as literary legend Lillian Hellman in this beguiling account of Hellman’s tumultuous relationship across several decades with a man 25 years her junior, played by Oscar-nominee Bruce Davison. Featuring music by Carly Simon.
Date Written / Recorded
1993, 2000-02-02
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Elaine Stritch, 1925-2014, Samantha Bennett, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Claudette Nevins, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-
Author / Creator
Carly Simon, 1945-, Rosalind Ayres, 1946-, Elaine Stritch, 1925-2014, Samantha Bennett, Bruce Davison, 1946-, Claudette Nevins, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Peter Feibleman, 1930-
Date Published / Released
1993, 2000
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Cuff, Esther, Various Women's Voices, Various Men's Voices, Lillian Hellman
Genre
Drama
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Death and the Maiden
written by Ariel Dorfman, 1942- (1991); directed by Robert Robinson; performed by John Kapelos, 1956-, John Mahoney, 1940-2018, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1994), 1 hour 25 mins
Suspense mounts when Paulina and her husband offer hospitality to a stranger. Paulina thinks she recognizes, in their guest, the man who tortured her in prison, and she subsequently takes him hostage to find out the truth. A stunningly blunt and compelling play, Death and the Maiden explores brilliantly the issues...
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written by Ariel Dorfman, 1942- (1991); directed by Robert Robinson; performed by John Kapelos, 1956-, John Mahoney, 1940-2018, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1994, originally published 1994), 1 hour 25 mins
Description
Suspense mounts when Paulina and her husband offer hospitality to a stranger. Paulina thinks she recognizes, in their guest, the man who tortured her in prison, and she subsequently takes him hostage to find out the truth. A stunningly blunt and compelling play, Death and the Maiden explores brilliantly the issues of torture, power, vulnerability, ethics, and trust. An award-winning play by Chilean writer Ariel Dorfman, forced into exile in 1973.
Date Written / Recorded
1991
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
John Kapelos, 1956-, John Mahoney, 1940-2018, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-
Author / Creator
Robert Robinson, John Kapelos, 1956-, John Mahoney, 1940-2018, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-, Ariel Dorfman, 1942-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Paulina Salas, Gerardo Escobar, Roberto Miranda
Genre
Drama
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Deed of Trust
written by Claudia Allen, 1954- (1993); directed by Sandy Shinner; performed by Tyne Daly, 1946-, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Timothy Hendrickson, fl. 1993, John Judd, Seana Kofoed, 1970- and Ned Schmidtke, 1942- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1993), 1 hour 5 mins
Issues of inheritance have splintered a family for 20 years before an enterprising sister begins a crusade for change. Playwright Claudia Allen tells this universal story with characteristic warmth and eccentric humor.
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written by Claudia Allen, 1954- (1993); directed by Sandy Shinner; performed by Tyne Daly, 1946-, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Timothy Hendrickson, fl. 1993, John Judd, Seana Kofoed, 1970- and Ned Schmidtke, 1942- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1993, originally published 1993), 1 hour 5 mins
Description
Issues of inheritance have splintered a family for 20 years before an enterprising sister begins a crusade for change. Playwright Claudia Allen tells this universal story with characteristic warmth and eccentric humor.
Date Written / Recorded
1993
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tyne Daly, 1946-, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Timothy Hendrickson, fl. 1993, John Judd, Seana Kofoed, 1970-, Ned Schmidtke, 1942-
Author / Creator
Sandy Shinner, Tyne Daly, 1946-, Sharon Gless, 1943-, Timothy Hendrickson, fl. 1993, John Judd, Seana Kofoed, 1970-, Ned Schmidtke, 1942-, Claudia Allen, 1954-
Date Published / Released
1993
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
C'Dale, Hugh, Millie, Junia, Buckley, Oliver
Genre
Drama
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