Act One Radio Drama

Act One Radio Drama – March 2, 2008

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We start International Women’s month by bringing you "Stick Fly" with Dulé Hill, Carl Lumbly, Kimberly Elise, Justine Bateman,Tessa Thompson and Terrell Tilford.Lydia R. Diamond’s Stick Fly, directed by Shirley Jo Finney is written by one of the country’s most provocative new playwrights. Sensitive Kent LeVay and his slick brother "Spoon" see their weekend at … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – February 24, 2008

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McReele by Stephen Belber. When death row prisoner Darius McReele transforms into a charismatic front-runner in the Delaware senate race, the spin starts spinning out of control. Is he doing the right thing for the wrong reasons, or the wrong thing for the right reasons? Does it ultimately matter? This rivelting tale of truth, lies … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – February 3, 2008

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"The Lion in Winter" by James Goldman, starring Alfred Molina, Kathleen Chalfant, Lars Carlson, Steven Sutcliffe, and Kevin Daniels. In this tale of the ultimate dysfunctional family Christmas, Henry II of England and his strong-willed wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, lock horns over which of their three scheming sons will become King after Henry’s death. (Goldman … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – January 27, 2008

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Pygmalion by George Bernard ShawOne of Shaw’s most enduring works, PYGMALION is an insightful comedy of class relations and perceptions, as played out between a Cockney flower girl and the irascible speech professor who has taken her on as a pet project. Described by critics as “a play of great vitality and charm,” PYGMALION inspired … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – January 20, 2008

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True West by Sam ShepardPulitzer-Prize winner Sam Shepard’s classic comedy is a story of estranged brothers Austin and Lee. Shepard compares and contrasts the reality of the two brothers by forcing them to come to terms with each other, with themselves, and with family. Starring Francis Guinan, Alfred Molina, and Charlotte Rae Written by Sam … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – January 13, 2008

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In the second "battle" of Ayckbourn’s celebrated trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, we rejoin the family weekend, this time hearing the events in the living room, where Norman gets drunk on homemade dandelion wine-and all hell breaks loose. Norman unleashes his merry brand of manipulative charm on the hapless guests and even his most formidale opponents … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – January 6, 2008

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Act One presents "The Lucky Spot" by Beth Henley. It’s Christmas Eve, 1938, and a band of colorful and hilarious ne’er-do-wells valiantly try to scratch dreams from the Louisiana mud. From the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "Crimes of the Heart." Directed by Belita Moreno. Starring Jack Black, Brandon Maggart, Jim McLure, Laurel Moglen, Elizabeth … Continued


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Act One Radio Drama – December 30, 2007

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The Tale of the Allergist’s WifeAct One presents a raucous comedy from one of America’s most outrageous playwrights! New York dilettante Marjorie Taub plunges into a mid-life crisis of Medea-like proportions, until she’s shaken out of her lethargy by the reappearance of a fascinating childhood friend?. The New York Times declares: "wall-to-wall laughs!" Starring : … Continued