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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.

Before embarking on his illustrious career as a novelist, Charles Dickens explored the world of theater with The Village Coquettes, a delightful two-act musical. Although the music has been lost to time, this spoken rendition brings the charm of the play to life. Celebrate Dickens 200th birthday by diving into this lesser-known work, completing the collection of his forgotten plays. Join us for a captivating experience narrated by ToddHW and featuring a talented cast. (Summary by ToddHW)

Critical Mass is a treasure trove of sparkling, spiky prose and a fascinating portrait of our lives and cultural times over the past decades. In an age where a great deal of back scratching and softball pitching pass for criticism, James Wolcott’s fearless essays and reviews offer a bracing taste of the real critical thing.

The novelist who wrote THE GRAPES OF WRATH and the director who produced CRISIS AND LIGHTS OUT in Europe combined their superb talents to tell the story of the coming of modern medicine to the natives of Mexico. There have been several notable examples of this pen-camera method of narration, but...

Voiceover Village is an approachable, beginner‑friendly voiceover podcast that helps actors and creatives understand the business side of VO, so they can start booking real work without overspending on gear or getting lost in guesswork. Each episode breaks the industry into clear, actionable steps, with tips, teachable moments, and behind‑the‑mic insights from an experienced working voice actor and live event announcer. You'll learn how to set up smart, budget‑conscious tools, think like an actor‑entrepreneur, and avoid the most common mistakes new VO talent make. Join the Village ...

In this What's Happening Around The Villages podcast, VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters tells you about what activities, entertainment and more are coming up this week.

Shakespeare in the Village is an experience involving food, entertainment and a flavor of a mini-Renaissance festival. It’s a picnic and a play. For the year 2023, we will be performing "Much Ado About Nothing." This is a collaboration between two Non-profits in Southern Minnesota - The Albert Lea Community Theatre (ACT) and the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library, and Village. Listen to hear Michael Lilienthal -director- and Risha Lilienthal talk about the show before, during, and after. Interviewing experts, players, and crew!

Saltina Shaker (Tik Tok and social media legend) and Sunshine Glitterchild (self-proclaimed billionaire) embrace their sisterhood and friendship in this (tit)ilating podcast. Ramble on with them about all things drag, beauty, life, getting old, stupid, and... wait? What was this podcast about again? This podcast is edited by Slater Manzo!You can watch the full videos at our Youtube ChannelSaltina Shaker [ Tik Tok / Instagram ]Sunshine Glitterchild [ Tik Tok / Instagram ]Want us performing and producing a show near you OR want to reach out for advertising opportunities? Email us at heybabe@...

Step into the vibrant world of social dynamics and romantic entanglements as suggested by the title, where the interplay of charm, wit, and societal expectations takes center stage. This podcast invites you to explore the nuances of human relationships, the dance of attraction, and the subtle power plays within communities. Each week, tune in for a rotating selection of full-length audiobooks, where different stories from various time periods and styles unfold, offering fresh perspectives on the complexities of village life and the coquettes within them. Perfect for those seeking insight into ...

For 16 years, Donald Davis has performed during the Christmas season at Fearrington Village, a unique destination community near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Hundreds of people fill the seats in this historic barn, now converted for use as an events venue. Recorded live at Davis's December 15, 2007, performance, this audio captures the familiar and special relationship between a skilled and beloved storyteller and the audience that has sustained him year after year.

The Fenton Village Players community theater actors and staff create dramatic readings of literature and recreate old time radio show programs of public domain works for your listening enjoyment. We also present "We Got a Show!", a behind the scenes series of interviews with directors and some cast/crew of upcoming Main Stage and 2nd Stage productions at the Fenton Village Playhouse.

This is a Live Acoustic Session With Chronixx and the Zinc Fence Redemption Band at the Rastafari indigenous Village Montego Bay Jamaica 10th April 2016

'I had not lived in the former pit village of Lynemouth since 1961 but the winding road north from Newcastle will always be the same nostalgic highway, each twist charged with vivid memories and powerful emotions...' So begins a story full of wonderful humour, emotional candour and hardy tales...

Listen up chumps, basically the Vicar asked us to edit the parish newsletter this month, we weren't gonna do it at first cos the vicar said 'I want you to channel your energy into doing something creative', which he knows brings back Kurtan's PTSD cos our old woodwork teacher Mr Perkins used to say it to him all the time, and when Kurtan actually DID channel his energy into something creative he managed to sand down some MDF to make a back scratcher and Darren Lacey pointed at it and laughed and called it an 'abomination to woodwork'....

Hosts Paul De Gurse and Jillian Willems take a look at Broadway shows that had 100 performances or fewer before closing.