Act One Radio Drama

Act One Radio Drama

Act One Radio Drama – July 12, 2009 at 7:30pm

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A Congolese immigrant, in the US for nearly 25 years, with family, job, friends, is snatched in Santa Rosa and shipped to Arizona for deportation.  What's wrong with this picture?   PLUS: progressives strategize over healthcare reform.  With host Kris Welch, noon to one. guests: Okili Nguebari and his wife, Sabrina Krauss         William Greider, political … Continued

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Making Contact – The Greening of America: A New Deal for Everyone?

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From the Tennessee Valley Authority to the federal theatre project, Roosevelt’s’ New Deal of the 1930’s dramatically altered America’s infrastructure in lasting ways. Now President Obama wants a New Deal too –– only this one is green. Obama plans to create more than two-and-half million “green” jobs over the next two years.  But will these … Continued

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Act One Radio Drama – “Boats on a River” by Julie Marie Myatt

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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, three liberated girls begin the inspirational process of recovery under the loving watch of their new protectors. Starring John Cabrera, Gregory Itzin, William Mapother, Jane Le, Emily … Continued

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Act One Radio Drama – April 19, 2009

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Tonight we're celebrating KPFA's birthday by bringing you home-grown drama and music from our archives. We present the musical, Juke Box that was performed in front of a live audience at Laney College in 1986. Co-written by Tarabu Betserai and Norman Jayo. Produced by Tarabu Betserai. Directed by Norman Jayo. Cast includes Danny Glover, Nobuko … Continued