Showing results for "Broken English" in Drama & Plays

“Quiara Hudes is in her own league. Her sentences will take your breath away. How lucky we are to have her telling our stories.” – Lin-Manuel Miranda From the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright behind IN THE HEIGHTS comes a spellbinding coming-of-age story, and a vibrant and life-affirming...

What if one choice could rewrite your entire life?In a near-future world where artificial intelligence can recreate different virtual versions of you based on the decisions you make—or didn’t make—one woman steps into a living experiment that blurs the line between science and morality, love and deception, possibility and truth.Guided by the AI’s enigmatic creator, she’s shown her life as a single beam of light—until a prism fractures it into infinite futures. Each refraction reveals a different self: the lover she could be, the hero she fears she isn’t capable of being, the ...

This painfully funny slice of Cuban-American life in the suburbs is a cross between a Hispanic soap opera and an ethnic comedy with political overtones. This deft play can turn serious or silly in an instant and you’ll need a scorecard to keep track of the cascading and frequently arboreous calamities. A full-cast performance featuring: Max Casella, Peter Michael Goetz, Valerie Harper, Alexuna Lambros, Anna Sophie Loewenberg, Jonathan Silverman, and Joyce Van Patten.

Dive into a lesser-known work by the renowned Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, as he steps away from the comedic realm to explore deeper themes in this dramatic play. Broken Hearts unfolds on The Island of Broken Hearts, where Prince Florian of Spain encounters a group of maidens who, bound by their shared sorrow, have sworn off love after experiencing profound loss. With enchanting fairies and a touch of magic, this poignant narrative reveals the resilience of the human spirit and showcases Gilberts remarkable ability to tackle serious subject matter. Join us on this emotional journey of...

Life takes an unexpected turn for young socialite Grace Durland when her fathers sudden bankruptcy forces her into the workforce. As she navigates this new reality, she finds herself falling for Ward Trenton, a married man caught in a web of complicated emotions. Facing judgment from friends and family, Graces love story becomes even more tumultuous as Wards wife refuses to grant him a divorce. Just when it seems they might find a way forward, fate intervenes with a life-altering accident that changes everything. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

Set in 1938 Brooklyn, this gripping psychological mystery begins when attractive, level-headed Sylvia Gellburg suddenly loses her ability to walk. The only clue lies in Sylvia’s obsession with news accounts from Germany. Though safe in Brooklyn, Sylvia is terrified by Nazi violence—or is it something closer to home?

The Homeless Diaries: Tales of a Broken Man explores #ToxicMasculinity in 21st-century South Africa, where the dynamics are complicated by race, class, and identity in a constantly evolving society.

Broken Heart stands alongside ‘Tis Pity Shes a Whore as one of Fords most celebrated dramas. Set against the turbulent backdrop of Sparta, this tragedy unravels the complications of love and marriage. Penthea yearns to marry Orgilus, but her brother Ithocles intervenes, prohibiting their union and forcing her into a marriage with the abusive yet affluent Bassanes. As Ithocles grapples with the repercussions of his actions, he attempts to mend the situation by arranging a marriage between Orgilus and his sister, Euphrania. Meanwhile, Ithocles himself is drawn to the beautiful princess of ...

Thank you for joining us and welcome to ‘The Beautifully Broken Me Podcast’. Over here, our conversations are centered on helping you tap into your unique superpowers where you can become your truest authentic self. Do you want more out of life? Do you desire a life where you can flourish freely and live a life of peace, joy and abundance; leveraging on all of your life experiences and using them as a stepping stone rather than a stumbling block? My guests will definitely challenge your thinking given you a practical and relatable tools to be more, do more and have more. My name is Noble ...

Have you ever had a friendship end that hurt more than any break-up possibly could? Jaretzi is losing a friend and they don't know what to do about it, everything would be more simple if they knew what they did wrong. But that is the thing about friendship, nothing is straight-cut. A story about a friendship like all others and how difficult it is to let people go.

Follow the thrilling tale of two long-time friends whove struck it rich with a mining venture in South America, selling for a staggering million dollars. But when greed and betrayal seep in, one friend turns on the other, plotting his demise. Can Nick uncover the truth behind this shocking twist in friendship? Dive in to find out. (Summary by Geoff Blanchard)

Ongoing radio drama written by a former police constable. A seasoned officer battles to keep his mind on the job as his worst fears become reality.

BRITISH PODCAST AWARD WINNERTOP TEN AUDIO OF THE YEAR -- OBSERVERWriters Will Maclean (The Apparition Phase) and Joel Morris (Charlie Brooker's Wipe) investigate weird stories and explore the places where they might have happened.Headphones on. Lights off. Join us...“I was gripped” – Danny Robins (Uncanny)"Highly recommended.” -- Miranda Sawyer, The Observer“Fantastic” – Julian Simpson (The Lovecraft Investigations)“Genuinely chilling” – Sarah Phelps (Sixth Commandment)With Will Maclean and Joel MorrisMusic by Philip MorrisProduction and additional music cues by Joel ...

Janir is the incarnation of evil, or so the world believes. In a land where magic is sacred, she can destroy or even steal enchantments—an abomination. Her people have used their power to torture and kill for centuries, but she has the chance to choose a different path. Hunted and on the run, she struggles to stay alive while grappling with the question—are good intentions enough to overcome generations of evil?

As hero after hero falls before the walls of Troy, Achaean and Trojan alike, two reluctant warriors--neither remembered as a hero--must sacrifice themselves for the sake of the people they love. Prince Paris has all the fame he ever wanted, anointed by the gods, honored as a youth for both his bravery and judgment, and gifted the most beautiful woman in the world by Aphrodite. If his theft of Helen results in a war, surely he is not meant to stop it. Let all the world burn to ash; so long as Paris has Helen, he is content to leave the destinies of kings and nations in the gods’ hands. But to...

From the incredibly inventive mind of Aly Kantor (reANIMA) in concert with the production value and team of Broken Arts Entertainment comes a sci-fi story that deserves your attention. CHOOSE THE BEAR is a near-future sci-fi drama reimagining the myth of Callisto amid an accelerating climate collapse. As Earth’s resources vanish, the wealthy escape to Zenith Aerospace’s exclusive orbital “Communities,” marketed as humanity’s sustainable future. When Zenith launches the Arcadia Project, disgraced Coast Guard aviator Callie Winter is hired as its off-world auditor—unaware she’s ...

The Future Anthology is exactly what you think it is and more. Broken Arts brand is highly emotive, thoughtful cinematic audio drama and features emerging writers alongside professional and emerging performers. You'll want to sit back and listen and let yourself drift away into the future.

Explore the intrigue and mystery surrounding the shadows of betrayal and the echoes of past conflicts, as suggested by this enigmatic title. The themes of deception, loss, and the hidden truths behind legendary tales are ripe for exploration and discussion. In this podcast, listeners are treated to a rotating collection of complete audiobooks, each week featuring a different story that delves into complex narratives from various authors. Experience a wide spectrum of perspectives, spanning different eras and stylistic approaches, ensuring there's always something fresh and engaging. Whether ...

Dark Tides is a biweekly improvised audio drama series, set in the Hookba Archipelago. The show follows Ernest Marsh, a newly commissioned Park Ranger arriving in the Archipelago. And Allister Stern, a local conspiracy theorist and aspiring cryptozoologist. Together these young investigators unravel a twisted mystery of disappearances and fatal encounters with the uncanny as they search for the truth. Can you trust the voices in your head? Can you survive the troubled waters? Beware the Dark Tides. If you can't wait for the next episode of Dark Tides, or would like to support us and help us to...

The Stoker Society is an improvised, horror, action podcasted using a TTRPG system of our own creation. It tells the story of a band of modern day monster hunters as they are thrown into a complex political dispute between the two major monster hunting companies over a massecer, 10 years in the past. This is the least of our monster hunters concerns as they need to deal with being entirely broke first and formost. The Stoker Society is prequel series to Dark Tides, another audio drama series you can find wherever you listen to podcasts! It is also a follow up to a prior show called The ...