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Act II @ A.R.T.

American Repertory Theater

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The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University is a leading force in the American theater, producing groundbreaking work in Cambridge and beyond. A.R.T.'s Act II initiative is an experiment in disrupting the role of spectator as passive observer. Act II invites audience members to remain in the theater following performances for a second act of curated discussions. An open forum focused on the core themes of A.R.T. productions, these moderated conversations have included schol ...
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Radio Play Revival

Groundswell Theatricals & Josh Johnston

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Radio Play Revival features great American actors performing great American works of literature. Performed by both established and new-and-emerging performers, musicians, and writers, Radio Play Revival pays homage to the golden age of radio, in the now-second golden age of audio. Radio Play Revival has an ensemble repertory cast of performers featuring Christopher Walken, Laura Benanti, Patti LuPone, Anderson Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Jefferson Mays, Jessica Chastain, Samuel L. Jackson, M ...
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Connecticut, 1983: In a strained marriage, a narrow-minded, prejudiced man- and his wife- host the wife’s former coworker for the night. Their guest is a blind man, and that’s the last person in the world this man wants to host... until the blind man opens the sighted man’s eyes for the first time in his life. Cast (in speaking order): BRYAN CRANST…
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The Midwest, 1912: Ivy Keller is on summer vacation and bored limp. Until her father takes her to a baseball game. What ensues is a love triangle between Ivy’s father wanting the best for her, the star baseball pitcher and Ivy, and Ivy’s love of the game.​ Cast (in speaking order): ALLISON JANNEY as The Narrator ED O'NEILL as Pa Keller TAYLOR MISIA…
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The Suburbs, 1964: Neddy Merrill is lounging poolside at a friend’s party, gin in hand, when a genius thought materializes in his mind. He’s going to swim home! His ensuing pilgrimage across the familiar neighborhood swimming pools- a symbol of everything right in his life- leads him back to his own house, where everything has gone so wrong.​ Cast …
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New York City, 1853: An elderly lawyer reflects on an employee he had thirty years prior, and the havoc that his passive resistance inflicted upon everyone around him.​ Cast (in speaking order): SAM TSOUTSOUVAS as Every Character with JOSH JOHNSTON, the voice of RPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The West African Coast, 1927: With their ship stuck in port for over a month, half the crew sick with fever, and food running low, two best friends fall for the same woman.​ Cast (in speaking order): JON HAMM as The Narrator TYLER HANSEN as The Chief Mate / The Second Cook NATHAN MALIN as The Young Swede DAVID ZAYAS as Porto Rico KATHRYN ALLISON as…
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Nebraska, 1909: Six friends enjoy the final night of their final summer together under the stars and the moon, in this coming-of-age tale about friendship, innocence, and adventure.​ Cast (in speaking order): NEIL PATRICK HARRIS as The Narrator ASHTON MUÑIZ as Otto Hassler COLEMAN HEMSATH as Percy Pound DARREN CRISS as Tip Smith AARON ALCARAZ as Ar…
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Spain, 1927: While waiting for a train, a young couple passes the time with drinks and observations, discussing everything they can think of before they must finally have the conversation they’ve been dreading. Cast (in speaking order): JESSICA LANGE as The Narrator SAMI GAYLE as The Girl JOSH JOHNSTON as The MAN MARILYN CASERTA as The Waitress wit…
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New England, 1834: Mr. Higginbotham was murdered last night in Kimballton. Or was it the night before last? Two travelers on the road tell our protagonist, Dominicus Pike, differing stories of Mr. Higginbotham’s murder. But everyone else Dominicus meets on his journey to Kimballton says they’ve seen Old Man Higginbotham alive today. Can you solve t…
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Mississippi, Christmas Day: Never get in the way of a grandparent. Old Phoenix Jackson makes her way through the woods, in search of medicine for her grandson. On her familiar journey, she faces new obstacles, friends and foes, and an ever-changing world. Cast​ (in speaking order): COREY HAWKINS as The Narrator PHYLICIA RASHAD as Old Phoenix SAM RO…
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The Bronx, 2016. 18-year-old Carver Washington wrestles between going off to college and pursuing his dreams, and staying at home to take care of his kid sister Paris and his wheelchair-bound Grandmother, Ma’Dear. Cast (in speaking order): JOHN SKELLEY reading Stage Directions MILES BRENTON as Carver Washington RILEY CARTER ADAMS as Paris France Wa…
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Minnesota, The Roaring ‘20s: Popularity is everything to teenagers, and some will stop at nothing to keep their place at the top of the food chain, in this “Mean Girls of The Jazz Age”. Cast (in speaking order): LAURA BENANTI as The Narrator TAISSA FARMIGA as Marjorie Harvey VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III as Warren McIntyre REMY GERMINARIO as Otis Ormonde M…
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Chicago, recently: In defiance of his grim diagnosis, a beloved wine shop owner throws an epic party, opening his rarest bottles for his favorite customers. But none of them are fully prepared for the complexity, body, and depth of what is about to pour forth. Cast (in speaking order): BOBBY CANNAVALE as The Narrator TIA DeSHAZOR as Heather JOE MAN…
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America, 1966: Connie is fifteen- so the only two things in the world she cares about are her friends and flirting with boys. Her summer vacation passes by in a haze of those boys, those friends, and the ever-present music... until she meets a stranger named Friend. Cast (in speaking order): PATTI LuPONE as The Narrator KATHLEEN MULLIGAN as Connie'…
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Italy, The Carnival Season: A man can only take so much. When Fortunato insults Montresor, Montresor concocts a plan to ensure Fortunato never insults again. Far away from the sounds of celebration on the streets, the two men descend into the dampness of the catacombs below, in search of a rare vintage of wine.​ Cast (in speaking order): MICHAEL ST…
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New York City, 1920: With the exciting news of the comet passing so close to earth, everyone in Manhattan steps outside to observe its passing overhead… and that, it turns out, would be the last thing they all would ever do. Cast (in speaking order): LAURENCE FISHBURNE as The Narrator DULE' HILL as Jim ALEX AQUILINO as The Junior Clerk HANNAH ROSE …
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The Caribbean Sea, 1924: After falling off a yacht while en-route to South America, big game hunter Sanger Rainsford swims to a nearby island, where he is met and cared for by another big game hunter… only this man hunts a different type of big game. Cast (in speaking order): LUKE WISE as Whitney MICHAEL URIE as Sanger Rainsford JEFFERSON MAYS as T…
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Anywhere, Christmastime: Well-off Ellen Stuart frets about what presents to get her family and friends for Christmas that they don’t already have or won’t just throw away. Her Aunt’s wise words open Ellen’s eyes to the world around her, and how others as close as across the street may not have the same luxuries as she does. A short story nearly 200…
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New York City, the 1990s: A mouse, caught in a glue trap, causes three roommates to discuss the meaning of life, death, yuppiedom, karma, and the harsh reality of their place on the food chain. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES reading Stage Directions VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III as Ford BRANDON MICHEAL HALL as Norris JOSH JOHNSTON as Hunter with SAM…
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New Orleans, 1895: Titee is a brilliant young boy, but his mind isn't on school or home. His mother, teacher, and friends wonder what goes on in Titee's mind, but when Titee gets caught out in a storm, his family must find him and uncover his secret. Cast (in speaking order): LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as The Narrator YOUNG DYLAN as Titee HANNAH RO…
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Hillbridge, 1916: The ladies of the local lunch club have invited the celebrated novelist of their latest read to be their guest. However, their own internal competition and inferiority complexes send the meticulously planned afternoon of literary discussion wildly off the rails. Cast (in speaking order): HARRIET HARRIS as The Narrator ANNA DEAVERE…
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Two actors, two plays, one playwright. In the first: The Bronx, present night: Outside of a party, the moon and a street light shine down upon two teenagers on the brink of discovery. In the second: A cafe, present day: She longs for meaningful connection with the man across the room. He longs to leave agony behind and find joy. She may be able to …
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California, the 1860s: It's the Wild West and the gold has dried up; only a few naive souls remain. A chance encounter between strangers leads to more than just friendly salutations. Cast (in speaking order): STEPHEN McKINLEY HENDERSON as The Narrator JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY as Henry SAM ROBARDS as Tom JOSH JOHNSTON as Joe KELLY FAIRBROTHER as Charley…
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The country, summertime: Physician John thinks the fresh air will help his ailing wife. He tells her not to write, so, naturally she documents everything about the estate: the garden, the house's history, her husband... and the bedroom wallpaper. Cast (in speaking order): JESSICA CHASTAIN as The Narrator MICHAEL URIE as John ​with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, …
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Northern Alabama, The Civil War: A Confederate farmer stands on a bridge, a noose around his neck. He contemplates his life, and the choices that led him to this moment. What follows is his breakneck escape from an impossible situation. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES as The Narrator RYAN MAC as Peyton Farquhar ROB NAGLE as Soldier ALEX AQUIL…
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New York City, Christmas Eve: Della has less than two dollars with which to buy her husband Jim a Christmas present. In a story known the world over, listen to the lengths a husband and wife will go to show their love for each other. Cast​ (in speaking order): KEITH DAVID as The Narrator SAMUEL L. JACKSON as Jim LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as Della …
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"For Truth" By Michelle and SteeleDirected and Produced by James MontañoElliot: RolandPrisoner: JackGuard: LucyQueen: EmilyKing: SidneyBrenna: IzzyJames: EsméMusic: "The Paladin's Underworld" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com"Unsafe Roads" by Alexander Nakarada - www.serpentsoundstudios.com(Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attributi…
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"Fluffy Town"By Maddy and IzzyDirected and Produced by James MontañoEllie: MichelleNora: SteeleMom/Announcer: FelixMusic: "La Pompe Du Trompe" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com"Foam Rubber" by Alexander Nakarada - www.serpentsoundstudios.com(Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License)Theme Music: "Heads Up" by Nicolai …
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"Scammers and the Scamming Scammers Who Scam Them: A Cautionary Tale"Written by Emily and FelixDirected and Produced by James MontañoNarrator: RolandTom: Sidney Joe: JackAmy: LucyFake Cop #1: IzzyFake Cop #2: EsméReal Cop/Siri: MaddyMusic: "Faded Dream" by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comTheme Music: "Heads Up" by Nicolai Heidlas - Hook…
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"A Graduation"Written by Emma and ZoeDirected and Produced by James MontañoNora: EmmaKayla: GraceNarrator: Julia SchachnikMusic: "Sing Along" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Theme Music: "Fresh Lift" by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.comProduced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program and the Education and Engagement Department of…
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"Job Openings"Written by Harriet and GraceDirected and Produced by James MontañoZoe: HarrietPhyllis: GraceInterviewer: AmandaNarrator: Julia SchachnikMusic: "Rustic Ballads" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)Theme Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comProduced by the Cambridge YWCA's GOLD Program and the …
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Sara Porkalob, Diana Oh, and Kareem Khubchandani in ConversationFrom September 2018Produced by James MontañoInterview audio mixed and recorded by Jonathan CarrMusic: "Luxe" by Jahzzar from the album "Servants" (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Servants/Luxe)For more information on the productions: https://americanrepertorytheater.org…
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