Theatre & Radio Audiobooks | Literature

"With "Black & White" by Rain Pryor, David Drozen brings the Pryor legacy full circle. In 1970 Drozen produced the first of 12 Richard Pryor albums for LAFF Records, and now he has produced the first Rain Pryor album for his company Uproar. Rain is truly a comedic talent in her own right. Like her father, her material comes from her life. Her life as a black, Jewish woman raised in Beverly Hills. She tells stories, does characters, talks about sex, dating, kids, racism, jobs, and of course, about her father. In her own words, "Maybe I am a new generation of Richard Pryor and part of his style, but I'm female - minus the penis!" Rain is a multi-talented woman. In addition to being a stand-up comedian headlining across the country, she is a director, producer, writer, actor, activist, dynamic speaker and mother. Her TV debut was in a recurring role on the ABC hit series "Head of The Class". She starred on the Showtime series "Rude Awakening" and has appeared many times on Johnny Carson, Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson. As well as stage credits for playing the roles of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, she has performed her award winning solo show "Fried Chicken and Latkes", which she created and wrote including original music and lyrics, across the country to critical acclaim. Rain Pryor inherited her father's comedic genius and is making it her own. The Pryor legend continues..."

Rain Pryor (Author), Rain Pryor (Narrator)

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Vivat Rex: Volume 2: Landmark drama from the BBC Radio Archive

"Richard Burton narrates the second volume of this famous dramatic chronicle of the English Crown, a treasure of the BBC radio archive published on audio for the very first time. Vivat Rex is the landmark drama series first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1977. Over the course of 26 instalments, each one narrated by Richard Burton with a full cast, the fortunes of the English Crown are followed through 225 years of British history, from Edward II’s accession in 1307 to the birth of Elizabeth I. Each drama is adapted by Martin Jenkins from the works of Shakespeare, Marlowe and their Elizabethan contemporaries.This second volume features the final 13 instalments, beginning with Martin Jarvis as Henry V and concluding with the birth of Elizabeth I. Vivat Rex includes a stirring musical score by Christopher Whelen."

Ben Jonson, Christopher Marlowe, Martin Jenkins, William Shakespeare (Author), Full Cast, Richard Burton (Narrator)

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[German] - Die Nacht der verschwundenen Dinge

"Die Nacht der verschwundenen Dinge, eine Geschichte über eine Liebe, die wie ein Blitz einschlägt und rundherum alles verbrennt. Diese erlebt Thomas, ein junger, verheirateter und erfolgreicher Architekt, der sich in die Frau seines besten Freundes verliebt. Eine unmögliche Liebe, wie es scheint, die am Ende alles zu zerstören droht und die uns vor Augen führt, dass sich unser Leben jederzeit und jeden Tag von Grund auf ändern kann."

J.F. Dam (Author), Mike Maas (Narrator)

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Racing Demon

"Four clergymen seek to make sense of their mission while being torn in all directions by the Church of England. After a critically lauded debut in 1990 at London’s National Theatre, Racing Demon went on to earn universal acclaim. More than 20 years later, David Hare’s bold and moving revelations on gay ordination and the doctrine of the priesthood ring more resoundingly than ever. Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in November 2014. Director: Rosalind Ayres Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Rosie Fellner as Frances Parnell Paul Fox as Ewan Gilmour Jared Harris as Reverend Lionel Espy Jason Hughes as Reverend Tony Ferris Martin Jarvis as Reverend Harry Henderson Christopher Neame as Rt. Reverend Charlie Allen Lesley Nicol as Heather Espy Alan Shearman as Tommy Adair Simon Templeman as Reverend Donald ÒStreakyÓ Bacon Jane Wall as Stella Marr Matthew Wolf as Rt. Reverend Gilbert Heffernan Associate Producers: Anna Lyse Erikson, Myke Weiskopf Recording and Mixing Engineer: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood Sound Effects Artist: Jeff Gardner"

David Hare (Author), Alan Shearman, Christopher Neame, Jane Wall, Jared Harris, Jason Hughes, Lesley Nicol, Martin Jarvis, Matthew Wolf, Paul Fox, Rosie Fellner, Simon Templeman (Narrator)

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Good Things Come

"Some say having an open window while you sleep at night is a guarantee of good health. For young Ellen, it was an open invitation to allow all manner of scary things to enter her cozy little bedroom. As she grew older, Ellen discovered an open window wasn't so scary after all. As a child she shivered from fear. But now she shivers with anticipation…"

Dave Carley (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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Absent Forever

"A bright and politically-engaged college student goes missing after a demonstration turns violent. But as her grieving mother begins her search, she uncovers a dark side to her daughter which she never knew existed. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring: John de Lancie, Kaitlin Hopkins, Shirley Knight, Al Ruscio and Jennifer Warren. Directed by Peggy Shannon and recorded before a live audience by L.A. Theatre Works."

John R. Hopkins (Author), John de Lancie, Kaitlin Hopkins, Shirley Knight (Narrator)

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Dinosaur Dreams

"A dark comedy filled with extraordinary wit and insight, in which playwright Tom Szentgyorgyi explores how we deal with change and loss. Bob meets, falls in love, and plans a wedding with Paula - who then disappears, sending back cryptic clues as to her whereabouts. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring: Amy Pietz, Kevin Kilner, Judy Blue, Linda Kimbrough, Lusia Strus, Greg Vinkler, Ann Whitney, and Kenny Williams. Directed by Susan V. Booth. Recorded before a live audience by L.A. Theatre Works."

Tom Szentgyorgyi (Author), Judy Blue, Kevin Kilner, Linda Kimbrough (Narrator)

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I'd Rather Eat Pants

"What do fast-talking, New York octogenarians, Abe and Mabel, do when their life-long grocery store, Pepperstein Produce, is driven out of business by Wonder Food? They embark on the ultimate road trip with a nineteen year-old stoner, Wisdom, to Los Angeles to become actors. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starring Edward Asner, Jonathan Banks, Ed Begley Jr., Emily Bergl, Dan Castellaneta, Derek Cecil, Bob Edwards, Clea Lewis, Anne Meara, Kendall Schmidt and Susan Stamberg. Directed by Gordon Hunt. Recorded in front of a live audience by L.A. Theatre Works."

Peter Ackerman (Author), Ed Asner, Ed Begley, Jonathan Banks (Narrator)

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Northeast Local

"Mickey and Gina are a blue collar couple with the whole world ahead of them, until Tom’s drinking and Gina’s unrealized dreams tear them apart. Set against a backdrop of American history from the turbulent 60’s through the 80’s AIDS crisis, Northeast Local is a bittersweet journey through marriage, divorce, and its aftermath. An L.A. theatre Works full-cast performance, starring: Amy Pietz, Kevin Kilner, Judy Blue, Linda Kimbrough, Lusia Strus, Greg Vinkler, Ann Whitney, and Kenny Williams. Directed by Susan V. Booth. Recorded before a live audience by L.A. Theatre Works."

Tom Donaghy (Author), Ed Shea, Jane Maclver, Rengin Altay (Narrator)

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King Lear (Version 2)

"The Tragedy of King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. The title character descends into madness after foolishly disposing of his estate between two of his three daughters based on their flattery, bringing tragic consequences for all. The play is based on the legend of Leir of Britain, a mythological pre-Roman Celtic king. It has been widely adapted for the stage and motion pictures, and the role of Lear has been coveted and played by many of the world's most accomplished actors. The play was written between 1603 and 1606 and later revised. Shakespeare's earlier version, The True Chronicle of the History of the Life and Death of King Lear and His Three Daughters, was published in quarto in 1608. The Tragedy of King Lear, a more theatrical version, was included in the 1623 First Folio. Modern editors usually conflate the two, though some insist that each version has its individual integrity that should be preserved. After the Restoration, the play was often revised with a happy ending for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original version has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. The tragedy is particularly noted for its probing observations on the nature of human suffering and kinship. George Bernard Shaw wrote, "No man will ever write a better tragedy than Lear". (Summary by Wikipedia)"

William Shakespeare (Author), LibriVox Volunteers (Narrator)

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High In Church

"On his sophomore album, Trevor Moore, head writer for "The Whitest Kids U' Know," spans all musical genres, creating hilarious and catchy songs that cover everything from gay marriage, on-line bullying and monkey-revenge fantasies to a parallel universe where all of human history is repeated with kittens instead of people."

Trevor Moore (Author), Trevor Moore (Narrator)

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Above The Fold

"‘Peter Yeldham’s historical fiction pedigree is one of the best in the country.’ - SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Luke Elliott and Claudia Marsden have fallen in love at a perilous time. The Second World War is raging in the Pacific, barbed wire and gun emplacements are strung along Sydney's northern beaches in preparation for invasion. As the war moves closer, their ‘sextet’ of loyal school friends is splintering as individual career dreams are pursued. Luke yearns to be a writer, but a start in journalism is proving challenging. The war’s end unexpectedly provides Luke’s big break, but the pursuit of his dream will keep him away from Australia and Claudia, with surprising consequences for them both. “Above The Fold is a big-hearted novel that explicitly examines notions of love and loyalty … Anyone who enjoys reading about post-war Australian history and the attitudes that informed much of it, will be delighted.” - GABRIELLE LORD, AUTHOR OF DISHONOUR “Written with meticulous detail, this is an engaging story spanning a tumultuous period in Australian history.” - NICOLE ALEXANDER, AUTHOR OF THE GREAT PLAINS"

Peter Yeldham (Author), Mitch Wood (Narrator)

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