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Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams stars in Mary Jane, a poignant and intimate drama following a single mother’s journey caring for her chronically ill young son. Set in New York City, the play unfolds in two parts—Mary Jane's small Queens apartment and a pediatric hospital. With unflinching honesty and unexpected humor, we witness Mary Jane's tireless devotion, her interactions with medical professionals, and her struggle to maintain her sense of self.

Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal leads an all-star cast including Oscar winner Kevin Kline (President David Murray) and four-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening (First Lady Katherine Murray) in a performance of this hilarious and poignant story about a man desperately scrambling to put his affairs in order: to save his presidency, his marriage, his relationship with his daughter – and possibly his life.

If you didn’t manage to make it to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2019, Audible has you covered! We selected a cross section of some of the most exciting new plays of the year, invited the actors and directors into the studio and recorded stirringly intimate audio performances of the plays just for you.... Portions of this audio drama contain explicit content, with mature language and themes that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

Imagine a 1980s world of sumptuous hotel rooms, restaurants, New York City penthouses, and the powerful men who move easily between these pinnacles of luxury. They are music producers, rock stars, writers, and restaurateurs. They are household names like Billy Joel, Art Garfunkel, Eric Clapton, and Sting. And yet, each man has an entire aspect to his life that he doesn’t talk about publicly—his depression, his rocky marriage, his feelings of shame and failure, his private loss of faith. And now: The phone rings. Imagine the woman who has each of these men at her beck and call.

Fresh off the success of her groundbreaking first play, A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry's The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window tells the tragicomic story of a young bohemian couple in New York's Greenwich Village, struggling to do what's right in a world that rewards everything that's wrong. Sidney is a dreamer who wants his own Walden Pond; Iris is a budding actress whose own backstory is a performance. They're caught in a moment where, "the world is about to crack right down the middle," as the play tackles racism, sexism, antisemitism, homophobia, liberal complacency, and more.

"Stand and deliver your money or your life," The voice yelled. When the coach stopped she leapt out of the coach to see the driver being murdered with a single shot to the heart. For no other reason than that he didn't stop quickly enough. She was now nervous. This was the feared killer highwayman Terrence the Terror of Essex. "Hand over your loot! Either give it to me now or I will take it from your body!" Terrence the Terror said to her. She did so quickly. Out of the coach stepped an angry Sir Justin. "That's enough Terry. Give it all back !" said Sir Justin. This startled the Terror who ...

IN ISOLATION MONOLOGUES is a suite of Audio Dramas with Soundscape and Music, recounting the life stories of four British octogenarian women from very different backgrounds. Each monologue explores LGBT experiences, as well as women’s relationships to men and wider society. Frank and unflinching, In Isolation discusses love, sex, sexuality and gender in a way that both challenges and affirms.

The official behind-the-scenes look at the powerful new musical based on Alanis Morissette's cult classic album Jagged Little Pill. Celebrating its 25-year anniversary in 2020, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette's Grammy-Award winning album Jagged Little Pill has come to define a generation. In...

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Murder, We Spoke is a fictional, true crime narrative series. For nine episodes, Tantrum East Theatre tells the story of the Murder, We Spoke podcast trio — Bernie, Paula, and Cres. The three women are on a journey to become podcasting legends. The Murder, We Spoke team has produced their true crime podcast for ten years. In that time, Bernie, Paula, and Cres gave their all to the podcast, but it was not enough. The true crime podcast market is saturated. But the trio’s thirst for fame is far too strong. As the trio chase their dreams of podcast superstardom, they slowly become more and ...

Welcome to "A Cup of Fiction," a short stories podcast to enjoy during your coffee break. Your narrator, Rachel, will offer you bit-sized narratives from the public domain. Stories include mystery, romance, science fiction adventures, and heartwarming tales. Join us as we narrate short, captivating tales that transport you to different worlds and eras, offering a delightful escape during your busy day.

A truefolk historian risks professional ruin when drawn into the turbulent affairs of a dying Baron and his idle children as he attempts to preserve his family’s legacy. Clawmoor Heights is an Our Brilliant Ruin story presented by Studio Hermitage.

Discover the pioneering 19th-century American play "He and She" by Rachel Crothers, which examines gender roles, ambition, and the challenges faced by women pursuing careers. This podcast explores the play's relevance today, offering insightful discussions and captivating performances that highlight its enduring impact on feminist literature and theater.

Hello there and welcome to the wonderful world of Theatrical Shenanigans!If you are a lover of theatre and audio plays then this is the place for you! Get ready to enjoy original works of theatre by playwrights all over the world from a stage that is wherever you are! Here at Theatrical Shenanigans, you get the great fun of listening to original audio plays and some wonderful chat about them!If you’d like to support Theatrical Shenanigans then you can like or follow:- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087550385392 https://www.instagram.com/theatricalshenanigans/You can also treat us...

"A.I.": A young programmer works long hours in the lab on the latest A.I. project. Funny that he can't ever remember leaving... "Gorblat's Jig": It's alien abduction meets fishing derby in this hilarious short subject. Recorded before a live audience. "A Distant Land": Years after leaving the planetary colony where she grew up, a woman returns as an Inspector General, only to discover that things have changed beyond imagining in this sci fi drama.

The Case Files short crime fiction story podcast is perfect for busy lives. Each murder mystery story is less than an hour in length, so whether you're listening during your lunch break, visiting the gym or walking the dog, these twisted tales will keep you company. If you love audio drama or true crime podcasts, then the Case Files short crime fiction stories are just for you. Written by USA Today bestselling crime author Rachel Amphlett and brought to life by actors from around the world, the Case Files mysteries are available in eBook, print and audiobook from www.shortcrimestories.com ...

Shocked by his sire’s murder, young vampire Titus Reed returns to the city of his embrace only to discover an old friend has confessed to the crime. Unconvinced of her guilt, he reopens the case and vows to hunt down the real killer while confronting his violent past, the Second Inquisition, and the Camarilla politics of Port Saga. In this World of Darkness drama, indie podcast creator Rachel J. Wilkinson brings to (un)life the fictional mid-Atlantic city of Port Saga and the vampires who call it home. Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB and ...

In 1980s East Berlin, Lina, a trans femme nightclub performer, spends her days preparing for her sets at a local nightclub, Das Neue Reich. During a drug-induced dream, Lina envisions an opulent club in West Berlin. She must perform there, even if it means crossing the Berlin Wall.

Each week, players Nathan Sharp, Anna Prosser, Bo Baskoro, Christina Wolfgram, and Rachel Quirico gather to tell a collaborative story set in the fantasy world of Dungeons & Dragons. Comedy, emotion, and gameplay meld for an immersive fantasy experience taking place in a mysterious, far-future ”Underdark.”

After Zeus, the King of Greek Gods, weds a mortal and raises him to divinity; his exiled wife and former queen, Hera, paves a path of violence and vengeance that threatens to destroy all of Olympus, and starts a war for the throne of the gods.