Drama

In honor of the incomparable Leonard Nimoy we present a special broadcast of "War of the Worlds." The breathless pace and convincing details of this radio classic make it clear why the 1938 broadcast of an “eyewitness report” of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic in 1938. Originally performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre of the Air, "War of the Worlds" is truly the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare combination of chills, thrills and great literature.

"War of the Worlds" stars Leonard Nimoy as Professor Pierson, with John de Lancie, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden, Armin Shimerman, Wil Wheaton, Jerry Hardin, Dwight Schultz, Meagan Fay, and Tom Virtue. Live sound effects by Amy Strong. Our director is John de Lancie.

This play is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.


War of the Worlds

In Peter Goodchild’s searing docudrama, the first H-Bomb detonates and the proud father is Edward Teller. But he’s on a collision course with Robert Oppenheimer, head of the team that created the atom bomb. Now Oppenheimer has turned pacifist and the government will stop at nothing to neutralize him… and Teller is their star witness.

The Real Dr. Strangelove starrs Simon Templeman as Edward Teller, and John De Lancie as Lewis Strauss, with  Jordan Baker, Corey Brill, Reed Diamon, J. Michael Flynn, Raphael Sbarge, Joe Spano, Matt St. James, Granville Van Dusen, Geoffrey Wade, and Margaret Welsh. Stage manager: Brigid O’Brien. Live sound effects: Leah Harrison. Dialect Coach:  Joel Geddes. Recording engineer and editor: Mark Holden for VideoBox Studios. Our director is Matt August.

This play is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.

The Real Doctor Strangelove (Part Two)

In Peter Goodchild’s searing docudrama, the first H-Bomb detonates and the proud father is Edward Teller. But he’s on a collision course with Robert Oppenheimer, head of the team that created the atom bomb. Now Oppenheimer has turned pacifist and the government will stop at nothing to neutralize him… and Teller is their star witness.

"The Real Dr. Strangelove" stars Simon Templeman as Edward Teller, and John De Lancie as Lewis Strauss, with  Jordan Baker, Corey Brill, Reed Diamon, J. Michael Flynn, Raphael Sbarge, Joe Spano, Matt St. James, Granville Van Dusen, Geoffrey Wade, and Margaret Welsh. Stage manager: Brigid O’Brien. Live sound effects: Leah Harrison. Dialect Coach:  Joel Geddes. Recording engineer and editor: Mark Holden for VideoBox Studios. Our director is Matt August.

This play is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.

The Real Doctor Strangelove (Part One)

Joe Castiglione has announced more Red Sox games on the radio than any other broadcaster in the team’s history. The way he sees it, his job is to tell stories.

“It’s our job to make you see it”

BBC Drama - Sherlock Holmes - The Seven Percent Solution

After Vladimir Lenin's death, Stalin orders two Jewish scientists to preserve Lenin's body for all time. If they succeed, the rewards will be considerable. If not, it's the gulag – or worse. Based on real events, Vern Thiessen's nimble dark comedy exposes the absurdities of Soviet life under Stalin.

"Lenin's Embalmers" is part of L.A. Theatre Works' Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Lead funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, bridging science and the arts in the modern world.

Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in July 2018.

Directed by Martin Jarvis
Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg
JD Cullum as Vlad
Simon Helberg as Boris
Gregory Harrison as Lenin
Jon Matthews as Krasin
Rufus Sewell as Stalin
John Sloan as Agent 2
Mark Jude Sullivan as Agent 1
Jocelyn Towne as Nadia

Associate Artistic Director, Anna Lyse Erikson. Sound Designer and Mixer, Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood. Senior Radio Producer, Ronn Lipkin. Foley Artist, Jeff Gardner. Recording Engineer and Editor, Erick Cifuentes.

Lenin's Embalmers (Part 1)

In this wild satire, Mexican immigrant Juan José has a feverish dream while studying for his American citizenship exam. He meets a parade of characters ranging from Sacagawea to Teddy Roosevelt to Jackie Robinson, who take him on a mind-bending, hilarious, and poignant trip through American history.

Directed by Shana Cooper
Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg
Keith Jefferson as Ben Pettus/Others
Richard Montoya as Juan José the First/Others
Todd Nakagawa as Johnny/Others
Sean San José as Juan José
Kimberly Scott as Viola Pettus/Others
Herbert Siguenza as Neil Diamante/Others
Tom Virtue as Harry Bridges/Others
Libby West as Mrs. Finney/Others
Caro Zeller as Lydia/Others
Devon Sorvari as Additional Voicing

American Night - The Ballad Of Juan Jose

L.A. Theatre Works records plays live in performance. We stage our shows in an audio-friendly format, so actors speak directly into microphones while we add sound effects and music to create an immersive audio experience.

We've recorded over 500 plays in this way - everything from Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde to Arthur Miller and recent Tony winners - and turn the recordings into podcasts, streaming audio, radio shows, and CD’s, so you can listen to great theater anywhere.

Because of our unique format, we attract a lot of top-name talent: our actors have included Chris Rock, Bobby Cannavale, Jane Kaczmarek, Kathleen Turner, Simon Helberg, Amber Tamblyn, Dana Delany, Stacy Keach, Jon Hamm, Matthew Rhys, Alfred Molina, Jonathan Groff...and an ever-expanding list of stars from TV, stage, and film.

American Night - The Ballad Of Juan Jose

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