Showing results for "LETTERS" in Drama & Plays

Luna reads from a cache of letters discovered in the lantern room of a storm-battered lighthouse. Each episode unfolds a single letter — written by a lighthouse keeper who served a century ago — and the events that ripple into the present. The keeper's voice grows more desperate with each dispatch: his logbooks record a ship that appears on the horizon every night but never arrives, a fog that whispers, and a second lighthouse that flickers where none should be. Luna's narration is hushed, as if the lighthouse walls might be listening. This is a serialized descent into maritime isolation, ...

Every night, Luna sits at the unlit ON AIR desk of a tiny radio station, a sealed letter in hand. The letters arrive from a town that exists only on the other side of the page — Sycamore Ridge, a place that appears in no census, on no map, but whose residents write to the Night Desk as though it were their only tether to the world beyond. Luna reads their stories aloud into a dead microphone, for no one but herself — or so she believes. Letters to the Night Desk is an anthology of epistolary horror: each episode a self-contained missive from someone in Sycamore Ridge, recounting the ...

Two-time Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada (Miss Saigon, Hadestown) welcomes you to an intimate evening of songs and storytelling–celebrating everything that is so maddening and magical about following your dreams in New York City. Debuting new music and personal reflections for the very first time–Eva’s one-woman show is an invitation to be transported by her rich, powerful vocals and surrender–just for a moment, to your own sense of wonder and nostalgia.

The Scarlet Letter is powerful American story of secret love and sin, of spiritual hypocrisy and moral courage, and of female bravery during a time when women were rarely respected, resonated with readers then and continues to do so now. Set in the staunchly Puritan world of 1600s Boston Hester Prynne has committed adultery and given birth to an illegitimate daughter, Pearl, while her elder husband is away. Refusing to reveal Pearl's father Hester is punished and scorned by the community and forced to wear a red letter "A".Over seven years Hester, Pearl's father, and Hester's estranged husband...

A podcast on Latin/American & Hispanic Literature in the US, hosted by writers Mónica-Ramón Ríos and Carlos Labbé

The latest work from one of America's most important young playwrights and creator of the current hit TV series, "Brothers and Sisters". Financial powerhouse Sandy Sonnenberg finds his personal and professional life threatened by unraveling secrets from his past. A tragic game of financial and moral betrayal plays out over four decades, with an exacting price - family, friends, love and marriage. Starring members of the original Off-Broadway production.

In Letter Of Credit, we follow the poignant journey of Rotha, a young American girl grappling with the loss of both her parents. Throughout her sorrow, she finds solace in the presence of Mr. Digby-Southwode, a family friend from England. In what he believes is an act of kindness, Mr. Digby-Southwode commits Rotha to the care of her wealthy aunt, a woman with a dark past who wronged Rothas mother and deprived her of her rightful inheritance. As he returns to England to tend to his ailing father, Rotha is left to wonder Will her aunt treat her as she did her mother, or is there a glimmer of ...

In the heart of British Malaysia, the wife of a plantation manager finds herself embroiled in a shocking incident when she shoots a man she knows while her husband is away. Claiming self-defense against an attempted rape, her straightforward case takes a dark turn when her lawyer learns that a blackmailer holds evidence that could unravel her story. Faced with the dilemma of whether to confront the implications of the titular letter or pay for its silence, the defendant and her attorney navigate a web of deception and moral ambiguity. Premiering on February 24, 1927, at Londons Playhouse ...

Six months ago a creature was captured and brought to a secret research facility in Lutterworth, England. Last night it escaped, killing all but one of the staff and leaving the lone survivor searching for answers.

Iron Monkey presents: The Lazaretto Letters A weekly horror podcast. A found collection of unmailed, handwritten letters from 1922, read aloud for the first time in over a century. Within their pages lie tales of horror, the supernatural, mystery, and the bizarre. Some letters piece together a larger, hidden truth…an unsettling puzzle that unfolds across the series. Others stand alone, offering eerie glimpses into the strange and terrifying events that plagued the quarantine island. Performed by:Paul J Rose Written, Directed & Produced by:Paul Osier Keywords: horror, horror podcast, ...

The official companion to ITV’s hotly anticipated new drama, The Victoria Letters delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one of England’s greatest monarchs. From the producers of Poldark and Endeavour, ITV’s Victoria...

Immerse yourself in the world of Oscar Wilde with this compelling collection of letters penned by the legendary playwright during his time in prison. Starting with heartfelt thanks to the friends who remained loyal after his arrest, to his post-release plans, every letter is a revelation. The collection also includes both the censored 1913 edition and the later revealed portions of De Profundis, the extensive missive written to his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas. Sourced from public domain texts, auction catalogues, and biographies, this collection provides a unique insight into Wildes life and ...

A podcast based on the book, Letters I'll Never Send by Nicole Zelniker. After spending eight months in the psych hospital for attempted suicide, Sadie still isn't sure if she's ready to confront her demons, specifically the death of her infant son.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is set in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts, and concerns the public condemnation of Hester Prynne, who bears an illegitimate child. However, the story is not about adultery, nor is it specifically about sin. Rather it traces the effect of actual and symbolic sin on the mind and spirit of each character.

Dive into Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," a tale of sin, guilt, and redemption set in a strict Puritan society. Follow Hester Prynne as she navigates the challenges of being ostracized while holding on to her dignity and strength. This classic novel explores complex themes and timeless human struggles, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in profound literary works.

A series of letters on the early occupation of the colony, the Aborigines, etc addressed by Victorian pioneers to his Excellency Charles Joseph La Trobe Esq. , Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Victoria in response to a circular letter sent by him to a number of early settlers dated 29th July 1853. -It cannot be claimed for these papers that they are infallible records of our early history at every point.( from the preface),The last section ends with lists of Aboriginal words and phrases as were collected by a lady. I'm in 2 minds about these, I respect her desire to keep a record but do ...

What would you do, when you suddenly got letters from a stranger asking you to record their stories? that happened to me. someone calling themselves Brendan Croft started sending me letters, and in those letters were the stories of our world, not yet told. My name is Kim Chill, and i get letters about the Untold

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeThe wife of a plantation manager in "British Malaysia" shoots a man of their acquaintance while her husband is away from home. She claims that the man she shot had attempted to rape her. Her lawyer supposes that her defense will be rather straightforward until his law clerk informs him that a blackmailer possesses evidence that will incriminate her. The defendant and her lawyer must determine whether it is best to 'explain away' the potentially damning implications of the titular letter or pay the sum demanded for its suppression.

There is a space within the void between universes where all lost things can be found. There we find “The Lost Letters”.

Famed singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester stars in her new musical about romance and longing in small-town America in the 1950s. Based on the novel by Bernice Rubens, with music by Melissa Manchester, book by Jeffrey Sweet, and lyrics by Jeffrey Sweet and Melissa Manchester.