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Oedipus The King
written by Sophocles, 497 BC-406 BC (0429); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2000), 1 hour 48 mins
In Sophocles’ tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother.
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written by Sophocles, 497 BC-406 BC (0429); directed by Nicholas Rudall, 1940-; performed by Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947- and W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2003, originally published 2000), 1 hour 48 mins
Description
In Sophocles’ tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother.
Date Written / Recorded
0429, 2003-12-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934-
Contributor
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-
Author / Creator
Nicholas Rudall, 1940-, Charles Kimbrough, 1936-, Spencer Garrett, 1963-, Francis Guinan, Harry Lennix, 1964-, Rod McLachlan, Carolyn Seymour, 1947-, W. Morgan Sheppard, 1934-, Sophocles, 497 BC-406 BC
Date Published / Released
2000, 2003
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Messenger, Oedipus, Priest of Zeus, Servant of Laius, Chorus of Old Men of Thebes, Creon, Jocasta, Tiresias
Genre
Tragedy
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Antigone
written by Jean Anouilh, 1910-1987 (1942); directed by Brendon Fox; performed by Jordan Bridges, 1973-, Dominic Fumusa, 1969-, Francis Guinan, John Hansen, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Elizabeth Marvel, 1969-, Alley Mills, 1951- and Mandy Siegfried (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1957), 1 hour 48 mins
The body of Polynices, Antigone's brother, has been ordered to remain unburied by Creon, the new king of Thebes. Antigone defies the law, sealing her fate. Originally produced in Paris during the Nazi occupation, Anouilh's Antigone was seen by the French as theatre resistance and by Germans as an affirmation of au...
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written by Jean Anouilh, 1910-1987 (1942); directed by Brendon Fox; performed by Jordan Bridges, 1973-, Dominic Fumusa, 1969-, Francis Guinan, John Hansen, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Elizabeth Marvel, 1969-, Alley Mills, 1951- and Mandy Siegfried (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 1999, originally published 1957), 1 hour 48 mins
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The body of Polynices, Antigone's brother, has been ordered to remain unburied by Creon, the new king of Thebes. Antigone defies the law, sealing her fate. Originally produced in Paris during the Nazi occupation, Anouilh's Antigone was seen by the French as theatre resistance and by Germans as an affirmation of authority.
Date Written / Recorded
1942, 1999-06-25
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jordan Bridges, 1973-, Dominic Fumusa, 1969-, Francis Guinan, John Hansen, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Elizabeth Marvel, 1969-, Alley Mills, 1951-, Mandy Siegfried
Contributor
Christopher Nixon
Author / Creator
Brendon Fox, Jordan Bridges, 1973-, Dominic Fumusa, 1969-, Francis Guinan, John Hansen, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Elizabeth Marvel, 1969-, Alley Mills, 1951-, Mandy Siegfried, Jean Anouilh, 1910-1987
Date Published / Released
1957, 1999
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Antigone, Haemon, Creon, Nurse, Ismene, Eurydice
Genre
Tragedy
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Hamlet
written by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 (1603); directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Mark Capri, 1951-, Josh Clark, Stephen Collins, 1947-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Henri Lubatti, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jon Matthews, Darren Richardson, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Emily Swallow, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Matt Wolf, 1972- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 3 hours 17 mins, 194 page(s)
Shakespeare’s timeless story of revenge, corruption, and murder is considered one of the greatest works in the English language. Prince Hamlet sets out to avenge his beloved father's death at the hand of his uncle Claudius — but Hamlet's spiral into grief and madness will have permanent and immutable consequen...
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written by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 (1603); directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Mark Capri, 1951-, Josh Clark, Stephen Collins, 1947-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Henri Lubatti, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jon Matthews, Darren Richardson, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Emily Swallow, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Matt Wolf, 1972- (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 3 hours 17 mins, 194 page(s)
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Shakespeare’s timeless story of revenge, corruption, and murder is considered one of the greatest works in the English language. Prince Hamlet sets out to avenge his beloved father's death at the hand of his uncle Claudius — but Hamlet's spiral into grief and madness will have permanent and immutable consequences for the Kingdom of Denmark.
Date Written / Recorded
1603, 2011-08-29
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Mark Capri, 1951-, Josh Clark, Stephen Collins, 1947-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Henri Lubatti, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jon Matthews, Darren Richardson, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Emily Swallow, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Matt Wolf, 1972-
Author / Creator
Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Mark Capri, 1951-, Josh Clark, Stephen Collins, 1947-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, Henri Lubatti, Alan Mandell, fl. 1974-2010, Jon Matthews, Darren Richardson, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Josh Stamberg, 1970-, Emily Swallow, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Matt Wolf, 1972-, William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Hamlet, Polonius, Ophelia, Marcellus, Osric, Claudius, Laertes, Ghost, Horatio, Rosencrantz, First Player, Second Player, Guildenstern, Fortinbras, Gravedigger, Bernardo, Francisco, Cornelius, Reynaldo, Norwegian Captian, Ambassador, Sailor, Gertrude, Voltemand, Gentleman, Messenger, Third Player, Priest
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Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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Tragedy
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Julius Caesar
written by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 (1599); directed by Martin Jenkins; performed by Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, David Birney, 1939-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Kelsey Grammer, 1955-, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Paul Winfield, 1939-2004 (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1623), 2 hours 3 mins
The skies over ancient Rome blaze with terrifying portents, and soothsayers warn Julius Caesar of approaching doom. As conspiracy swirls through the city, Shakespeare explores the deep repercussions of political murder on the human heart. A classic tale of duplicity, betrayal, and murder, masterfully performed by...
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written by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 (1599); directed by Martin Jenkins; performed by Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, David Birney, 1939-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Kelsey Grammer, 1955-, JoBeth Williams, 1948- and Paul Winfield, 1939-2004 (Los Angeles, CA: L. A. Theatre Works, 2006, originally published 1623), 2 hours 3 mins
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The skies over ancient Rome blaze with terrifying portents, and soothsayers warn Julius Caesar of approaching doom. As conspiracy swirls through the city, Shakespeare explores the deep repercussions of political murder on the human heart. A classic tale of duplicity, betrayal, and murder, masterfully performed by an all-star, all-American cast in this BBC co-production.
Date Written / Recorded
1599
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, David Birney, 1939-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Kelsey Grammer, 1955-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Paul Winfield, 1939-2004
Author / Creator
Martin Jenkins, Harold Gould, 1923-2010, Richard Dreyfuss, 1947-, Stacy Keach, 1941-, John Randolph, 1915-2004, Bonnie Bedelia, 1946-, David Birney, 1939-, John de Lancie, 1948-, Kelsey Grammer, 1955-, JoBeth Williams, 1948-, Paul Winfield, 1939-2004, William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Date Published / Released
1623, 2006
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Marcus Brutus, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, Cassius, Casca, Marullus, Octavius Caesar, Messala, Cinna, Caius Ligarius, Cinna the Poet, Soothsayer, Titinius, Young Cato, Clitus, Pindarus, Strato, Volumnius, Dardanius, Popilius, Calpurnia, Artemidorus, Metellus Cimber, Statilius, Claudio, Varrus, Flavius, Poet, Cicero, Decius Brutus, Flavius II, Gaius Lucilius, Trebonius, Lucius, Portia, Lepidus, Pub...
Marcus Brutus, Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, Cassius, Casca, Marullus, Octavius Caesar, Messala, Cinna, Caius Ligarius, Cinna the Poet, Soothsayer, Titinius, Young Cato, Clitus, Pindarus, Strato, Volumnius, Dardanius, Popilius, Calpurnia, Artemidorus, Metellus Cimber, Statilius, Claudio, Varrus, Flavius, Poet, Cicero, Decius Brutus, Flavius II, Gaius Lucilius, Trebonius, Lucius, Portia, Lepidus, Publius
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Macbeth
written by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 (1607); directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Josh Cooke, 1979-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Dan Donohue, Jeannie Elias, 1954-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, James Marsters, 1962-, Jon Matthews, Alan Shearman, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Kate Steele, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- and Joanne Whalley, 1964- (L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 1 hour 54 mins, 120 page(s)
Infamously known as the cursed Scottish play, Macbeth is perhaps Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy. When General Macbeth is foretold by three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland, Lady Macbeth convinces him to get rid of anyone who could stand in his way – including committing regicide. As Macbeth asce...
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written by William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 (1607); directed by Martin Jarvis, 1941-; performed by Josh Cooke, 1979-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Dan Donohue, Jeannie Elias, 1954-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, James Marsters, 1962-, Jon Matthews, Alan Shearman, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Kate Steele, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952- and Joanne Whalley, 1964- (L. A. Theatre Works, 2011, originally published 2011), 1 hour 54 mins, 120 page(s)
Description
Infamously known as the cursed Scottish play, Macbeth is perhaps Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy. When General Macbeth is foretold by three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland, Lady Macbeth convinces him to get rid of anyone who could stand in his way – including committing regicide. As Macbeth ascends to the throne through bloody murder, he becomes a tyrant consumed by fear and paranoia.
Date Written / Recorded
1607, 1995-06-15
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Josh Cooke, 1979-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Dan Donohue, Jeannie Elias, 1954-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, James Marsters, 1962-, Jon Matthews, Alan Shearman, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Kate Steele, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-, Joanne Whalley, 1964-
Author / Creator
Martin Jarvis, 1941-, Josh Cooke, 1979-, JD Cullum, 1966-, Dan Donohue, Jeannie Elias, 1954-, Chuma Hunter-Gault, James Marsters, 1962-, Jon Matthews, Alan Shearman, André Sogliuzzo, 1966-, Kate Steele, Kristoffer Tabori, 1952-, Joanne Whalley, 1964-, William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
L. A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
First Witch, Second Witch, Third Witch, Duncan, Lennox, Ross, Banquo, Angus, Fleance, Donalbain, Seyton, Lady Macduff, Macduff's Son, Menteith, Caithness, Old Siward, Young Siward, Malcolm, Macbeth, Captain, Hecate, First Apparition, Second Apparition, Third Apparition, Macduff, Lady Macbeth, Doctor, Servant, Gentlewoman
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Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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Tragedy
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