Radio Theatre Audiobooks | Drama

In this classic of Chekhov’s canon, an overbearing professor pays a visit to his country estate, where Sonya and Vanya, his daughter and former brother-in-law, have slaved to maintain his wealth. But Vanya is enchanted by the professor’s new wife, while Sonya has fallen for the town’s melancholy doctor. Includes a conversation with Rosamund Bartlett, author of “Chekhov: Scenes from a Life.” An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance starring: Josh Radnor as Astrov Stacy Keach as Vanya Holley Fain as Yelena Anna Mathias as Marina Jennifer Bassey as Mariya JD Cullum as Telegin Martin Jarvis as Professor Serebryakov Devon Sorvari as Sonya Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded by L.A. Theatre Works before a live audience.

Anton Chekhov, David Mamet, Vlada Chernornirdik (Author), Anna Mathias, Devon Sorvari, Holley Fain, Jd Cullum, Jennifer Bassey, Josh Radnor, Martin Jarvis, Stacy Keach (Narrator)

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Dial L for Latch-Key: The Radio Play

She tried to dial M for murder, but instead she accidentally dialed L for latch-key… A plotting husband who strongly resembles Ray Milland… A framed wife as elegant as Grace Kelly… An inspector straight out of Monty Python… Hitchcock would be spinning in his grave if he weren’t suiting up for his cameo. Gather round and enjoy this intelligent, witty satire of the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

Scott Fivelson (Author), By the Time I Get to Tucson Players (Narrator)

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Alabama!

In the tradition of classic radio plays, with a full cast, music, sound effects, all digitally recorded, the award winning Colonial Radio Theatre On The Air is proud to present this spectacular production - "ALABAMA!" - the story of the famed Confederate Warship and scourge of the Union shipping fleet during the American Civil War. Built in secrecy for the Confederate States Navy in England, she captures or burns 65 Union vessels and takes more than 2000 prisoners in her short career – which comes to an end off the coast of Cherbourg, France, when she encounters the USS Kearsarge.

Jerry Robbins (Author), Joseph Zamparelli, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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Jeeves and Wooster Vol. 3

The Aunt and the Sluggard: I say! What's to be done with Bertie Wooster's chum Rockmetteller Todd? Rocky's Aunt Isabel wants him to live the life of a New York socialite but the poor chap loathes the city with his whole bohemian soul. Bertie's valet Jeeves has a master plan, of course, but it requires Bertie to leave his luxurious apartment. Worst of all, without Jeeves, he has to pick out his own socks and cravats! Surely this is more than man – civilized man that is – can bear! Jeeves and the Hard-Boiled Egg: Dear old Bicky (also known as Alistair Bingham-Reeves) is in the most frightful spot of bother. His uncle, the Duke of Chiswick, don't you know, thinks Bicky is on a ranch in Colorado, when he's actually living in New York and dreaming about chickens. I wouldn't fool you, old top – when I say chickens, I mean actual chickens! Bicky looks to Bertie for advice and Bertie, naturally, expects Jeeves to rally round. But when his apartment is infested with tourists from a small town in Missouri, the young master starts to wonder if his trusty servant hasn't gone completely off his rocker.

P.G. Wodehouse (Author), J. T. Turner, J.T. Turner, Jerry Robbins, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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Beacon Hill - Series 2

New England, 1898. The Prescott Family is Boston. In that bygone golden age, Patriarch Charles presides over both his shipping line and family with a sure and strong hand while his wife Jocelyn wants to become more active in local affairs. Their children, Marietta, Aurora and Barton find themselves trying to make their way in a constantly changing world - filled with social upheaval and technological advancements. Meanwhile, The Prescott's house staff, under the supervision of the taciturn Williams, is charged with keeping the house in order - a task made far more complicated by the constant interference of the family and Charles's sharp-tongued mother Augusta. Then, of course, there is the matter of the Hull family, whom Charles bears a grudge against for reasons unknown. Effortlessly integrating historical events into its narrative, and filled with intrigue, warmth, and drama writ large, the Colonial Radio Theatre invites you into the Prescott household for an evocative, unforgettable depiction of Boston life as lived by those who set the pace.

Jerry Robbins (Author), Jerry Robbins, Shana Dirik, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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Oscar Wilde's The Canterville Ghost

Meet the Otis family: Mister and Missus, and their four children - Washington, the twins called Stars and Stripes, and their daughter Virginia. They've just moved from America and into the English country manor of Canterville Chase. Though rumors persist that the house is haunted, the Otis's have none of it, and set about making the house their own. Then come the mysterious clanking chains and the bloodstains on the floor, and soon even the Otis family must come face to face with that most feared of creatures - The Canterville Ghost. But will the Ghost be able to survive his encounters with the erstwhile Americans? Based on the immortal short story by Oscar Wilde, the award-winning Colonial Radio Theatre presents this most macabrely witty tale about life, death, love, fear, and Pinkerton's Champion Stain Remover. The Canterville Ghost comes to life in a spirited production - filled with lush music and evocative sound effects - which will have you laughing and shrieking in equal measure.

Gareth Tilley, Oscar Wilde (Author), Colin Budzyna, Cynthia Pape, Diane Capen, Gabriel Clark, Hugh Metzler, J. T. Turner, J.T. Turner, James Turner, Jerry Robbins, John Pease, Sevan Dulgarian, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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Powder River - Season Six

In Season Six of Powder River, Etta and Jacob discover a 10 year old boy, Levi Curtis, chopping wood at their home, acting as if he lived there. Britt soon discovers he is the sole survivor of an Indian attack on the Conestoga wagon he''s traveling in with his family. Britt realizes Levi has no relatives and prepares to take him to the orphanage in Sheridan. When the telephone line arrives in Clearmont, Millie hires Etta to work the switchboard. Etta soon begins hearing things she shouldn't: other people's conversations. Season highlights include Doc's Peril, where a man is murdered, money is stolen, and Doc is the prime suspect, and The Fond Farewell, as Chad leaves Clearmont to join the Texas Rangers. Episodes include: "Out Of The Blue," "Changes And Tall Tales," "Challenges," "The Ghost," "The Fight, Pt. 1," "The Fight, Pt.2," "The Thanksgiving Story, Pt. 1," "The Thanksgiving Story, Pt. 2," "The River Romance," "This Modern Age," "The New Hat," "The Silent Night," "Conversations," "Doc's Peril," and "The Fond Farewell."

Jerry Robbins (Author), Deniz Cordell, Derek Aalerud, Diane Lind, Gabriel Clark, Isaac Bean, James Mclean, Jerry Robbins, Joseph Zamparelli, Kristen Dattoli, Lincoln Clark, Marcia Friedman, Sara Paretsky, Shana Dirik, The C (Narrator)

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Beacon Hill - Series 1

New England. 1898. The Prescott Family is Boston. In that bygone golden age, Patriarch Charles presides over both his shipping line and family with a sure and strong hand, while wife Jocelyn is feeling her authority usurped by her powerfully minded mother-in-law, Augusta. Their children, Marietta, Aurora and Barton find themselves trying to make their way in a constantly changing world - filled with social upheaval and technological advancements. The Prescott''s house staff goes about their duties under the supervision of the taciturn butler, Williams. Effortlessly integrating historical events into its narrative (including the second running of the American Marathon - later re-named the Boston Marathon), and filled with intrigue, warmth, and drama writ large, the Colonial Radio Theatre invites you into the Prescott household for an evocative, unforgettable depiction of Boston life as lived by those who set the pace. Williams has set an extra place for you at the table - won''t you join us on Beacon Hill?

Jerry Robbins (Author), Barbara Dempsey-West, Becky Klein, Colin Budzyna, Cynthia Pape, Diane Capen, Isaac Bean, James Tallach, Jerry Robbins, Natalie Vatcher, Nolan Murphy, Rachel Padell, Sara Paretsky, Shana Dirik, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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Hobson's Choice

Willie Mossop has an uncanny ability at shoemaking, but not much else. Teamed with shrewd businesslady and daughter of the town's leading cobbler, Maggie Hobson, the couple disrupt her father's life. As they rise to success and the other Hobson daughters are married off, Willie and Maggie make the best of their situation in this delightful classic, English country comedy.

Harold Brighouse (Author), Bairbre Dowling, James Lancaster (Narrator)

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Jeeves and Wooster Vol. 1

Jeeves Takes Charge: In which the incomparable silly-ass Bertie Wooster makes the acquaintance of the world''s foremost Gentleman''s Personal Gentleman, Jeeves. Together, they are thrust into a dashed tricky situation concerning Uncle Willoughby''s memoirs. The manuscript is sheer dynamite, and Bertie''s love life will be ruined if he doesn''t prevent it reaching the publishers. It''s up to Jeeves to save the day... Extricating Young Gussie: On the instructions of his fearsome Aunt Agatha, Bertie is packed off to New York, ordered to prevent his cousin Gussie Mannering-Phipps from going into vaudeville. But the involvement of a beautiful girl named Ray, of all things, threatens to complicate matters. Jeeves has all the answers, of course, but Bertie may regret asking for his counsel.

P.G. Wodehouse (Author), J. T. Turner, J.T. Turner, Jerry Robbins, Sara Paretsky, The Colonial Radio Players (Narrator)

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Christmas in Spiddal

It takes a village to tell this joyous send-up of a holiday/variety show in the small village of Spiddal, Ireland. Shay Duffin tells the heartwarming tale of his sixth Christmas Eve, when his missing-in-action brother returned to Dublin at midnight to surprise his whole family during World War II. Irish limericks, songs, and even a visit from an American Yankee, Santa Claus.

Peggy Webber (Author), Marty Maguire, Samantha Eggar (Narrator)

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Christmas with CART

Various Authors (Author), Nancy Cartwright, Samantha Eggar (Narrator)

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