Theatre & Radio Audiobooks | Literature

"In Pittsburgh in the 1980’s, a young man falls in love with an older woman, and their lives are changed forever. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starring Rolanda Brigham, Yvonne Dabney, Ellis Foster, Donn Carl Harper, Runako Jahi, Audrey Morgan, Kemati Janice Porter, and Valerie Robinson. Directed by Woodie King Jr."

Robert Penny (Author), Audrey Morgan, Donn Carl Harper, Ellis Foster, Kemati Janice Porter, Rolanda Brigham, Runako Jahi, Valerie Robinson, Yvonne Dabney (Narrator)

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Too Raw For Mainstream

"Darryl Littleton pka D'Militant, is a comedy historian, writer, stand-up comedian, producer and actor. Known for his crackling wit as well as his slicing and incisive social and political commentary, in "Too Raw for Mainstream" he gives you his uncensored opinion on today's topics. No subject is out of bounds; no topic too sensitive; no commentary too raw. D'Militant has mentored and written for over 100 comedians. He started his career writing sketches for "The Tom Joyner Morning Show" on CBS Radio. Soon afterwards he became a regular at the world famous Comedy Store. It didn't take long before Darryl became exclusive writer for D. L. Hughley during his tenure as host of BET's "Comic View". He moved on to be writer/producer for the show where he penned material for Cedric the Entertainer, Sommore and Don DC Curry. He traveled with Katt Williams as his writer and opener on the road at the height of Katt's fame. On camera he has guest starred on Robert Townsend's WB sitcom, "The Parent Hood"; been seen as a recurring performer on Townsend's variety show "Townsend Television" for Fox; appeared on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam", Comedy Central's "Make Me Laugh", Martin Lawrence's "1st Amendment", Telemundo's "Loco Comedy Jam", Byron Allen's "Comic's Unleashed" and ABC's "America's Funniest People" where he was the Grand Prize Winner. Darryl has toured Europe and Asia as a stand-up comedian, performed for the US military, toured the nation as a public speaker, and co-hosted the radio program, "Tuezdae's with D'Militant" (2013). He is a published author of five books. His first book "Black Comedians on Black Comedy" is part of the curriculum at USC and has been adapted as a full length documentary entitled, "Why We Laugh", which made its premier at the Sundance Film Festival in 2009 and was broadcast on Showtime in 2010. Darryl Littleton is the first African- American on the advisory board of the Comedy Hall of Fame. In short, Darryl Littleton pka D'Militant knows Comedy!"

D'Militant (Author), D'Militant (Narrator)

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I'm On A Roll

"Recorded in Los Angeles, I'M ON A ROLL is Randy Liedtke's debut album with Comedy Central. Randy delivers a silly mix of strangely smart childish jokes and creative unorthodox bits. He makes the absurd and surreal both hilarious and somehow logical. Listen as he fills you in on the worst time to get burglarized, explains cool ways to boss around bus drivers, and at one point even get's the audience as a whole to admit they are dumb. Stand up for Randy Liedtke because he's on a roll!"

Randy Liedtke (Author), Randy Liedtke (Narrator)

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Class Act

"CLASS ACT is the first Comedy Central album from Sam Morril, recorded at the Village Underground in New York City. Listen to Sam as he recounts tales of late night dating to creative breakups and how he would rather lose a loved one than his phone. Find out why Sam thinks good food cures racism, why he thinks there should be broken family style restaurants, and ultimately how a messy apartment will never stop him from trying to have a one-night stand. These and many other reasons are why Sam Morril is a Class Act, and his album is a must own."

Sam Morril (Author), Sam Morril (Narrator)

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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark

"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet, Claudius's brother and Prince Hamlet's father, and then succeeding to the throne and taking as his wife Gertrude, the old king's widow and Prince Hamlet's mother. The play vividly portrays both true and feigned madness - from overwhelming grief to seething rage - and explores themes of treachery, revenge, incest, and moral corruption."

William Shakespeare (Author), Sam Stinson (Narrator)

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Dear Elizabeth

"The complicated relationship between the poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell is revealed in nearly thirty years' worth of correspondence. Taken from their exchange of letters, Dear Elizabeth is a study in friendship, intimacy, and the power of words. Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at the UCLA James Bridges Theater in July 2015. Directed by Rosalind Ayres Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg Julian Sands as Robert Lowell JoBeth WIlliams as Elizabeth Bishop Narration performed by Chris Hatfield Associate Producers: Anna Lyse Erikson and Myke Weiskopf Recording and Mixing Engineer: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood Sound Effects Artist: Jeff Gardner"

Sarah Ruhl (Author), JoBeth Williams, Julian Sands (Narrator)

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Tea

Velina Hasu Houston (Author), Diana Tanaka, June Angela, Lily Mariye, Shuko Akune, Takayo Fischer (Narrator)

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Mr. Huston / Mr. North: Life, Death, and Making John Huston’s Last Film

"Journalist, producer, and film historian Nat Segaloff takes listeners behind the scenes during the final days of the great Hollywood filmmaker John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen). In the summer of 1987, a group of the screen’s most notable stars gathered in glamorous Newport, Rhode Island, to make Mr. North, a charming but unpretentious film about a magical man who turns the town upside down. They included Anthony Edwards, Anjelica Huston, Lauren Bacall, Harry Dean Stanton, Virginia Madsen, Tammy Grimes, and a host of other talents, including legendary director John Huston. The filmmaker was Danny Huston, John’s son. But just as the cameras turned, John fell ill and was replaced by Robert Mitchum. There were daily reports on Huston’s failing health, and the world wondered whether the lion of Hollywood, after surviving so many close calls with death over the years, would finally succumb. Nat Segaloff was the only journalist—the only outsider, in fact—allowed onto the set and behind the scenes of Mr. North, and he reported on it for the Boston Herald—but only some of it. Now, after more than a quarter century, the full story can be told of the daily interactions of these famous egos struggling to finish their movie while overshadowed by the one person who wasn’t even in it."

Nat Segaloff (Author), Nat Segaloff (Narrator)

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The Important Thing Is That I'm Pretty

"Very Funny! says Bob Saget A brilliant writer. says Howard Stern Called the "female Dennis Miller" and with an edginess compared to Amy Schumer, everything is a target and nothing is off limits for Kat Radley. Her quick-fire anecdotes as well as her hilarious pop culture references have earned her accolades from Bob Saget and Howard Stern. Hailing from Montclair, Virginia, Kat Radley began her stand-up comedian career as a contestant in Rooftop Comedy's National College Comedy Competition. After being voted into the Final Four by the public, Radley landed a coveted spot in the Aspen Comedy Festival, representing her alma mater UVA. Prior to her public debut, Radley unwittingly honed her craft during her upbringing in a large Irish Catholic family, each sibling claiming to be funnier than the next. Beyond her siblings, much of Radley's passion and early inspiration for comedy comes from a combination of her fondness and admiration for the "Spartan Cheerleaders" of Saturday Night Live, and Conan O'Brien's quick infectious wit on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Since launching her career, Radley made her stand-up television debut on FOX's Laughs, and appeared in many notable festivals including the Out of Bounds, Laughing Skull, and Women in Comedy Festivals. She was also a finalist in the Magners Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy where she took home the Friars Club Audience Award and earned the distinction of "Comic to Watch" by Time Out New York. In addition to appearing at festivals, Radley performs improv and sketch at the Upright Citizens Brigade and IOWest Comedy Theaters in Los Angeles, and hosts her own YouTube talk show, "A Chat With Kat.""

Kat Radley (Author), Kat Radley (Narrator)

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Shut Up

"Did you know the Dutch Santa had a slave? Or that holding in a fart can change your shape, size and race? Michelle Buteau's debut album, SHUT UP, recorded at Union Hall in Brooklyn, showcases her refreshing and hilarious take on the world that is nothing short of eye-opening. Sharing intimate tales that leave her fans yelling "nooooo" in unison or gasping for air, she commands her audience with pure honesty and affection. The only downside to this album is that you won't get to properly experience the glory of her ankles"

Michelle Buteau (Author), Michelle Buteau (Narrator)

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Breaking Dad

"Breaking Dad is the second Comedy Central album from Steve Rannazzisi, co-star of The League. Recorded at The Wilbur Theatre in Boston, Steve details the playbook strategies of parenting his young sons, how to dodge pumpkin picking with the wife on NFL Sundays, and the ups and downs of coaching a little league team of mini-superheroes. He may not be a handyman, and he can't shoot a gun, but Steve still proves he's still the coolest dad in town."

Steve Rannazzisi (Author), Steve Rannazzisi (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Arthus Saga

Thomas Tippner (Author), Matthias Ernst Holzmann (Narrator)

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