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All My Sons
written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1947); directed by Nick Olcott; performed by Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1998, originally published 1974), 1 hour 43 mins
World War II is over and a family, mourning a son missing in action, plants a memorial tree and tries to go on with their lives. A storm blows down the tree and a devastating family secret is uprooted, setting the characters on a terrifying journey towards truth. A classic American drama.
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written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1947); directed by Nick Olcott; performed by Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon and Mitchell Herbert (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1998, originally published 1974), 1 hour 43 mins
Description
World War II is over and a family, mourning a son missing in action, plants a memorial tree and tries to go on with their lives. A storm blows down the tree and a devastating family secret is uprooted, setting the characters on a terrifying journey towards truth. A classic American drama.
Date Written / Recorded
1947, 1998-03-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon, Mitchell Herbert
Author / Creator
Nick Olcott, Julie Harris, 1925-2013, James Farentino, 1938-, Arye Gross, Naomi Jacobson, Barbara Klein, Paul Morella, Michaeleen O'Neil, Nathan Taylor, 2002-, Jerry Whiddon, Mitchell Herbert, Arthur Miller, 1915-2005
Date Published / Released
1974, 1998
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Ann Deever, George Deever, Joe Keller, Kate Keller, Chris Keller, Bert, Frank Lubey, Lydia Lubey, Sue Bayliss, Dr. Jim Bayliss
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At Long Last Leo
written by Mark Stein, 1951- (1988); directed by Steve Albrezzi; performed by Arye Gross, Mary Gross, 1953-, Valerie Mahaffey, Marc-Bradley Phillips and Barbara Bain, 1931- (L.A. Theatre Works, 1992, originally published 1992), 1 hour 32 mins, 92 page(s)
Leo Beagle has spent two years writing a 638 manifesto on human harmony that just might change the world. The problem is only that no one wants to read it, especially not Leo's unharmonious family.
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written by Mark Stein, 1951- (1988); directed by Steve Albrezzi; performed by Arye Gross, Mary Gross, 1953-, Valerie Mahaffey, Marc-Bradley Phillips and Barbara Bain, 1931- (L.A. Theatre Works, 1992, originally published 1992), 1 hour 32 mins, 92 page(s)
Description
Leo Beagle has spent two years writing a 638 manifesto on human harmony that just might change the world. The problem is only that no one wants to read it, especially not Leo's unharmonious family.
Date Written / Recorded
1988, 1992-03-11
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Arye Gross, Mary Gross, 1953-, Valerie Mahaffey, Marc-Bradley Phillips, Barbara Bain, 1931-
Author / Creator
Steve Albrezzi, Arye Gross, Mary Gross, 1953-, Valerie Mahaffey, Marc-Bradley Phillips, Barbara Bain, 1931-, Mark Stein, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Leo, Sheila, Gloria, Bartholomew, Mom, Dad
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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Buk: The Life and Times of Charles Bukowski
written by Paul Peditto (1992); directed by Frank Condon, 1943-; performed by Pucho Brown, 1938-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Tom Lillard, fl. 1964-1996, John Diehl, 1950-, Arye Gross, Emily Heebner, Thom McCleister, George Murdock, 1930-, Laurie O'Brien, 1932-, Jill Remez, Rubén Sierra, 1947-1998 and John-David Keller (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 1992), 1 hour 28 mins
In Buk: The Life and Times of Charles Bukowski, Paul Peditto presents an often tragic, often funny look at the life of a great American poet, based on poetry and stories by Charles Bukowski.
Sample
written by Paul Peditto (1992); directed by Frank Condon, 1943-; performed by Pucho Brown, 1938-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Tom Lillard, fl. 1964-1996, John Diehl, 1950-, Arye Gross, Emily Heebner, Thom McCleister, George Murdock, 1930-, Laurie O'Brien, 1932-, Jill Remez, Rubén Sierra, 1947-1998 and John-David Keller (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 1992), 1 hour 28 mins
Description
In Buk: The Life and Times of Charles Bukowski, Paul Peditto presents an often tragic, often funny look at the life of a great American poet, based on poetry and stories by Charles Bukowski.
Date Written / Recorded
1992-05-06, 1992
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Pucho Brown, 1938-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Tom Lillard, fl. 1964-1996, John Diehl, 1950-, Arye Gross, Emily Heebner, Thom McCleister, George Murdock, 1930-, Laurie O'Brien, 1932-, Jill Remez, Rubén Sierra, 1947-1998, John-David Keller
Author / Creator
Frank Condon, 1943-, Pucho Brown, 1938-, Harris Yulin, 1937-, Tom Lillard, fl. 1964-1996, John Diehl, 1950-, Arye Gross, Emily Heebner, Thom McCleister, George Murdock, 1930-, Laurie O'Brien, 1932-, Jill Remez, Rubén Sierra, 1947-1998, John-David Keller, Paul Peditto
Date Published / Released
1992, 2010
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Ronny the Poet, Younger Chinaski, Candy, Camille, Dr. Heinrich, Charles Missions, Bossman, Postal Instructor, Robert Hansen, Benny the Dip, Alan Truport, Stone, Father Image, Benny's Wife, Miss Thompson, Grandmother Image, Meg, Insurance Woman, Alex Decostro, Indian Mike, Dream Interviewer, Older Chinaski, Interns, Lou, Bert Tollover
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Crimes of the Heart
written by Beth Henley, 1952- (1978); directed by Gordon House; performed by Ray Baker, 1948-, Arye Gross, Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Sondra Locke, 1944-, Belita Moreno, 1951- and Donna Bullock (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1982), 1 hour 59 mins
This is a deeply touching and funny play about three eccentric sisters from a small Southern town rocked by scandal when Babe, the youngest, shoots her husband. Humor and pathos abound as the sisters unite with an intense young lawyer to save Babe from a murder charge, and overcome their family’s painful past
Sample
written by Beth Henley, 1952- (1978); directed by Gordon House; performed by Ray Baker, 1948-, Arye Gross, Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Sondra Locke, 1944-, Belita Moreno, 1951- and Donna Bullock (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2001, originally published 1982), 1 hour 59 mins
Description
This is a deeply touching and funny play about three eccentric sisters from a small Southern town rocked by scandal when Babe, the youngest, shoots her husband. Humor and pathos abound as the sisters unite with an intense young lawyer to save Babe from a murder charge, and overcome their family’s painful past
Date Written / Recorded
1900-01, 1978
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ray Baker, 1948-, Arye Gross, Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Sondra Locke, 1944-, Belita Moreno, 1951-, Donna Bullock
Author / Creator
Gordon House, Ray Baker, 1948-, Arye Gross, Glenne Headly, 1955-2017, Sondra Locke, 1944-, Belita Moreno, 1951-, Donna Bullock, Beth Henley, 1952-
Date Published / Released
1982, 2001
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Lenny Magrath, Meg Magrath, Chick Boyle, Doc Porter, Babe Botrelle, Barnette Lloyd
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End Days
written by Deborah Zoe Laufer; directed by Michael Hackett; performed by Josh Clark, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Dane DeHaan, 1987-, Arye Gross, Kenneth Houston and Kate Rylie (L.A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 12 mins, 132 page(s)
In Deborah Zoe Laufer's End Days, a suburban family is undergoing a spiritual crisis following the September 11th attacks. Sylvia Stein has turned to Christianity to save her disaffected husband Arthur and her rebellious teenage daughter Rachel. But as Sylvia races around preparing for the Rapture, Rachel is learn...
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written by Deborah Zoe Laufer; directed by Michael Hackett; performed by Josh Clark, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Dane DeHaan, 1987-, Arye Gross, Kenneth Houston and Kate Rylie (L.A. Theatre Works, 2010, originally published 2010), 2 hours 12 mins, 132 page(s)
Description
In Deborah Zoe Laufer's End Days, a suburban family is undergoing a spiritual crisis following the September 11th attacks. Sylvia Stein has turned to Christianity to save her disaffected husband Arthur and her rebellious teenage daughter Rachel. But as Sylvia races around preparing for the Rapture, Rachel is learning that there are more things in Heaven and Earth than are dreamt of in her philosophy.
Date Written / Recorded
2010-06-25
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Josh Clark, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Dane DeHaan, 1987-, Arye Gross, Kenneth Houston, Kate Rylie
Author / Creator
Michael Hackett, Josh Clark, Shannon Cochran, 1958-, Dane DeHaan, 1987-, Arye Gross, Kenneth Houston, Kate Rylie, Deborah Zoe Laufer
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Rachel Stein, Sylvia Stein, Arther Stein, Nelson Steinberg, Jesus, Stephen Hawking
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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Forty-Two Stories
written by Douglas Post (1997); directed by Susan V. Booth; performed by Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Dan Butler, 1954-, Arye Gross, Michael Luckerman, Charlie Robinson, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Fred Willard, 1939- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1997), 1 hour 39 mins
Forty-Two Stories is a comedy about life in a high-rise condominium. A professional student from the University of Chicago is moonlighting as janitor. A stressed-out apartment manager is at odds with the residents and on the edge of a nervous breakdown. And a motley assortment of other staff members struggles with...
Sample
written by Douglas Post (1997); directed by Susan V. Booth; performed by Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Dan Butler, 1954-, Arye Gross, Michael Luckerman, Charlie Robinson, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Fred Willard, 1939- and Ed Begley, Jr., 1949- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 2009, originally published 1997), 1 hour 39 mins
Description
Forty-Two Stories is a comedy about life in a high-rise condominium. A professional student from the University of Chicago is moonlighting as janitor. A stressed-out apartment manager is at odds with the residents and on the edge of a nervous breakdown. And a motley assortment of other staff members struggles with survival in the face of urban pandemonium and with the fact that one of them may be breaking into the units and stealing women’s und...
Forty-Two Stories is a comedy about life in a high-rise condominium. A professional student from the University of Chicago is moonlighting as janitor. A stressed-out apartment manager is at odds with the residents and on the edge of a nervous breakdown. And a motley assortment of other staff members struggles with survival in the face of urban pandemonium and with the fact that one of them may be breaking into the units and stealing women’s underwear.
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Date Written / Recorded
1997, 1998-06
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Dan Butler, 1954-, Arye Gross, Michael Luckerman, Charlie Robinson, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Fred Willard, 1939-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-
Author / Creator
Susan V. Booth, Fran Adams, Samantha Bennett, Dan Butler, 1954-, Arye Gross, Michael Luckerman, Charlie Robinson, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Fred Willard, 1939-, Ed Begley, Jr., 1949-, Douglas Post
Date Published / Released
1997, 2009
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
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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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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
Description
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
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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, 2007, originally published 1995), 1 hour 43 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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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, 2007, originally published 1995), 1 hour 43 mins
Description
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, 2007
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
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Incident at Vichy
written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1964); directed by Richard Masur, 1948-; performed by Ben Diskin, 1982-, Arye Gross, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Andrew Hawkes, Robert Lesser, 1938-, Jon Matthews, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Armin Shimerman, 1949-, Shahar Sorek, 1975- and Lawrence Pressman, 1939- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1967, originally published 1967), 1 hour 12 mins
In a small and dark room, nine men are assembled under a shadowy pretext. As the tension builds, the men are questioned - are they the sort of people whom the new Nazi regime considers "inferior?"
Sample
written by Arthur Miller, 1915-2005 (1964); directed by Richard Masur, 1948-; performed by Ben Diskin, 1982-, Arye Gross, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Andrew Hawkes, Robert Lesser, 1938-, Jon Matthews, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Armin Shimerman, 1949-, Shahar Sorek, 1975- and Lawrence Pressman, 1939- (Los Angeles, CA: L.A. Theatre Works, 1967, originally published 1967), 1 hour 12 mins
Description
In a small and dark room, nine men are assembled under a shadowy pretext. As the tension builds, the men are questioned - are they the sort of people whom the new Nazi regime considers "inferior?"
Date Written / Recorded
1964
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Ben Diskin, 1982-, Arye Gross, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Andrew Hawkes, Robert Lesser, 1938-, Jon Matthews, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Armin Shimerman, 1949-, Shahar Sorek, 1975-, Lawrence Pressman, 1939-
Author / Creator
Richard Masur, 1948-, Ben Diskin, 1982-, Arye Gross, Jamie Hanes, fl. 1997, Andrew Hawkes, Robert Lesser, 1938-, Jon Matthews, Raphael Sbarge, 1964-, Armin Shimerman, 1949-, Shahar Sorek, 1975-, Lawrence Pressman, 1939-, Arthur Miller, 1915-2005
Date Published / Released
1967
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Ferrand, Police Guard, Old Jew, Monceau, Police Captain, LeBeau, Marchand, Bayard, Gypsy, Major, Waiter, 1st Detective, 2nd Detective, Von Berg, LeDuc, Boy, Hoffman
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Long Ago and Far Away (and other plays)
written by David Ives, 1950-; directed by Ron West; performed by Richard Kind, 1965-, Nia Vardalos, 1962-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Jane Brucker, 1959-, Arye Gross, Dinah Beth Manoff, 1958-, Ian Gomez, 1964- and Samantha Bennett (L.A. Theatre Works, 1995, originally published 1995), 1 hour 34 mins, 94 page(s)
A series of short comedic works from playwright David Ives, with subjects ranging from the Lindbergh baby to chimps typing literary classics. The title work is a more serious, nostalgic look at two generations of apartment dwellers who meet in a time warp.
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written by David Ives, 1950-; directed by Ron West; performed by Richard Kind, 1965-, Nia Vardalos, 1962-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Jane Brucker, 1959-, Arye Gross, Dinah Beth Manoff, 1958-, Ian Gomez, 1964- and Samantha Bennett (L.A. Theatre Works, 1995, originally published 1995), 1 hour 34 mins, 94 page(s)
Description
A series of short comedic works from playwright David Ives, with subjects ranging from the Lindbergh baby to chimps typing literary classics. The title work is a more serious, nostalgic look at two generations of apartment dwellers who meet in a time warp.
Date Written / Recorded
1995-06-07
Field of Study
Drama
Content Type
Spoken word recording
Performer / Ensemble
Richard Kind, 1965-, Nia Vardalos, 1962-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Jane Brucker, 1959-, Arye Gross, Dinah Beth Manoff, 1958-, Ian Gomez, 1964-, Samantha Bennett
Author / Creator
Ron West, Richard Kind, 1965-, Nia Vardalos, 1962-, Tom Virtue, 1957-, Jane Brucker, 1959-, Arye Gross, Dinah Beth Manoff, 1958-, Ian Gomez, 1964-, Samantha Bennett, David Ives, 1950-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
L.A. Theatre Works
Topic / Theme
Al, Waitress, Mark, Gus, Landlady, Laura, Jack, Peptak, Frank, Joe, Charlie, Ruth, Dawn, Fluff, Paul, Barry, Hazel/Phyllis, Kafka, Jonathan Swift, Milton
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012. Used by permission of L.A. Theatre Works.
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