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Trifles

By: Susan Glaspell
Narrated by: Jeanie Hackett, Amy Madigan, Sam McMurray, Stephen Vinovich, Steven Weber
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Summary

Based on an actual murder case Susan Glaspell reported for the Des Moines News in 1916, this one-act play represented an early exploration of gender relationships in a time when women often were considered to be mere “trifles.” The play is considered a groundbreaking work in feminist literature and is often included in American drama anthologies. Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood, in April 2011.

Adapted and directed for radio by Rosalind Ayres Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg An L.A. Theatre Works Full-Cast Performance Featuring: Jeanie Hackett as Mrs. Peters Amy Madigan as Mrs. Hale Sam McMurray as the Sheriff Steve Vinovich as Mr. Hale Steven Weber as the County Attorney Recording Engineer/Sound Designer/Mixing/Engineer/Editor: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood

Public Domain (P)2011 L.A. Theatre Works
Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Drama Entertainment & Performing Arts Literature & Fiction United States World Literature Theatre Entertainment Classics
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