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Journey with Celia and her husband Seth as they leave the comforting hills of Kentucky behind for the stark yet captivating prairies of Kansas. Here, they confront the relentless forces of nature—cyclones, tornadoes, and the ever-present wind—as they strive to build a new life together. With dreams of creating a magical city on the plains, Seth eagerly awaits the wise men from the east to help realize their vision. Yet, life can be cruel, and fate often has its own plans. Discover how their purest intentions can lead to unforeseen tragedies, revealing the harsh truths about seeking calm ...

After the video of his public outburst catapulted him to superstardom, Marcus now has everything he ever wanted. Or so he thought. Be careful what you wish for, his mother always told him.... After spending two years touring the globe, he's growing tired, and that endless line of women has become a sea of blurry and meaningless faces. When he returns home and receives a visit from Naomi, his previous object of affection, he finally starts to look at himself and what he's become. He doesn't like it.

Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after the Greek mythological figure. In ancient Greek mythology, Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era British playwrights. Shaw's play has been adapted numerous times, most notably as the 1938 film Pygmalion, the 1956 musical My Fair Lady and its 1964 film version.

15 Minutes of Fame is a podcast that believes in the power of music, pop art, storytelling—and Campbell’s Soup. Hosted by showman Noel Anderson and produced by Harlequin Ink, it features guest artists and unexpected tales from the fringes of fame.Review - ’Noel, you and a few of the others are at the top of your game while I and my hangers-on smoke secretly in the back of the school bus.’

The Triumph of the Egg is a fictional panorama of a great region of our country, unfolded by a writer who - to quote the New York Times - "depicts life in the Midwest as Dostoevsky pictured the many colored life of Russia, with almost as wonderful a touch of genius, with a more concentrated and daring skill." This coveted 1921 collection is an example of what a book of stories can be when a writer of vision deals with the materials of American life.

Dive into the gripping narrative of Thieves Like Us, also known as Your Red Wagon. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, it tells the story of Bowie Bowers, a young prison escapee who, along with two accomplices, sets his sights on a daring bank heist. As plans unravel, Bowie finds himself entangled in a passionate love affair with Keechie, a relative of one of his partners in crime. This classic noir tale of doomed lovers on the run has been immortalized in film not once, but twice. Originally by Nicholas Ray in 1940s They Live By Night and later by Robert Altman in 1973s ...

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director Jane Anderson presents four one-act plays: A Seminar For Responsible Living; The Last Time I Saw Her; Earthquake Preparedness; Lynette Has PMS. With unforgettable characters and scathing humor, the stories explore the challenges of life in Los Angeles, from gun violence to earthquakes. These short pieces ask us to consider what we need to take with us into the next hundred years, and what is best left behind.

Inspired by released American hostages, Hotel Oubliette is a darkly comedic play that explores what happens when two emotionally disconnected men are chained to a post with an endless amount of time stretching before them.

As the '20s roared and the Harlem renaissance thrived, a young woman from rural Florida became the toast of literary New York. Jump At The Sun chronicles the passionate life of Zora Neale Hurston (author of Their Eyes Are Watching God), who went from spinning tales on the front porch of a country store to writing prize-winning stories, novels, and plays. Imbued with the rhymes and rhythms of the Jazz Age, Hurston's story reveals a woman's ferocious appetite for life, literature, and love.

desperate L.A. professional couple, unable to have children, arrange to buy the unborn baby of a dirt-poor Louisiana pair. Emotions run high and relationships hang by a thread in this passionate and heartbreaking Off-Broadway drama by Mad Men writer Jane Anderson.

The lady in white came to Ian, her presence confused him, he was intrigued. But who is she, what did she want. Ian may soon find out and if he does, he may never be the same again.Story telling from the book La Diablesse written by Anderson A Charles. Ghosts, scary folktales characters intermingled with the peaceful serine life of a Caribbean island. As read by Papa Jumbie.Here on Papa Jumbies Dark tales you can expect to be lulled into the peace and serenity of a tropical and then catapulted into the dark side with voodoo/Obeah, creatures and evil folktales characters. Venture in if you dare.

Stories about people on the periphery of life, by a disabled and non-binary writer. The first season features glimpses into the lives of high risk and disabled people throughout the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Gentle portraits of people feeling the pressures of societal abandonment, while still finding a way to find beauty and meaning in life.

A conspiracy podcaster finds himself in the center of the biggest conspiracy he's ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spy-fi audio drama starring Genevieve Gaunt, Sacha Dhawan, Paterson Joseph and Nicola Walker. From the worlds of Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson. Series Summary: The First Action Bureau exists to protect the Earth - near-utopian by 2068 - from criminal elements before they get the chance to act. Using decades of ‘big data’ and globally connected quantum artificial intelligence, the Bureau is able to predict criminal activity before it occurs. Nero Jones may be the best agent the Bureau has, but something strange is going on. Headaches and bizarre dreams are troubling this deadly ...

The story of two single mothers - one Japanese, the other Appalachian - who struggle to raise their mixed-race children in a Chicago tenement. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring Lira Angel as Penny, Takayo Fischer as Grandmother/Others, Lynn Hamilton as Momma Rainey, John Herzog as Judge/Others, Lyvingston Holmes as Mrs. Ellis, Dorothy Lyman as Jean, Jeanne Mori as Mariko, Gina Ravarra as Tami, Monte Russell as Terrence/Others, and Brenda Varda as Donna/Barbara.

Hearts in the Shadows invites you to join on to this captivating journey through the vibrant landscapes of Los Angeles. Meet William, a teenager escaping the confines of his Virginia hometown, seeking a fresh start on the sun-kissed shores of California. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a beach bonfire, where the lively atmosphere becomes the catalyst for William's journey of self-discovery. In the City of Angels, William encounters the mysterious Benjamin, setting the stage for a tale of love, acceptance, and the courage to reveal one's true identity. As he grapples with his past and...

Hairy Yarns is a narrative serial horror podcast hosted by actors Tal Anderson and Kayla Cromer, and features original dramatic tales inspired by real-life creepy occurrences, legends, and myths.

The Waffle Timeline is a sci-fi/fantasy anthology podcast. The world of The Waffle Timeline is not a where or a when. It's people suffering from everyday problems. One random thought. A knock at the door. The flash of a headlight. The turn of a knob. It's not an easy place to get into. But once you are there, forget everything you know about the normal world. The cracks are starting to show. The fun is about to begin. Friends, and others, rest assured. You are living in The Waffle Timeline.If you'd like to support the show, you can join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/...

Abby Mann's classic story about the Nuremberg trials, under which German leaders were found guilty of crimes against humanity in 1945 and 1946. Even today, the play remains a shattering indictment of the consequences of unchecked authority and the seductive power of group thought.

Fiddler on the Roof revival cast member Alexandra Silber continues the story of the beloved characters from the Broadway classic.