Act One Radio Drama

Act One Radio Drama – L.A. Theatreworks presents: “Mizlansky/Zilinsky”

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By Jon Robin Baitz. With Nathan Lane, Paul Sand, Grant Shaud, Rob Morrow, Julie Kayner, Richard Masur, Harry Shearer, Kurtwood Smith, Robert Walden Samantha Bennett. Italian shoes, a house in the hills, a gift for stretching the truth, and a petulant assistant to pick the scallions out of his Szechuan noodles – Hollywood producer Davis … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – “Earth and Sky”

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By Douglas Post, starring: Annette Bening, George Murdoch, Ed Begley, Jr., and John Mahoney. Head firmly in the clouds, Sara McKeon moves in the rarefied world of library work and poetry readings. She seems completely unsuited to investigating the sudden, brutal murder of her lover. A haunting mystery, infused with humor, poetry and urban grit. … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – “Taking Flight”

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A deeply compelling, truly funny, and sexy tale that is a celebration of life and the power of forgiveness. Adriana Sevan's story centers around the friendship between herself and her best friend Rhonda as their lives are forever changed by the events of September 11th. In a tour-de-force performance, Sevan brings to life the search … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – “An American Daughter”

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We continue celebrating women's history month by showcasing the work of Wendy Wasserstein. Act One presents "An American Daughter" by Wendy Wasserstein, starring Mary McDonnell, Gregory Itzin, and Kevin McCarthy. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein spins a comic and moving tale about the pitfalls that await political appointees. Dr. Lyssa Hughes is a respected health … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – “A Lesson before Dying”

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By Romulus Linney, based on the award-winning novel by Ernest Gaines. Starring Keith Glover, Jamahl Marsh, Linda Powell, and Beatrice Winde. When a young black man is condemned to die for a crime he didn't commit, he faces the ultimate test of life: learning how to die with dignity.  


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Act One Radio Drama – The Young Man from Atlanta by Horton Foote

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Shirley Knight recreates her Tony-nominated performance in this 1995 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. In 1950's Houston, an affluent couple is transformed by tragedy when their son dies under mysterious circumstances and the husband loses his job of 40 years. David Selby also stars. The broadcast includes an interview with Shirley Knight.