Danny Sapani steps in the shoes of a man who loved a woman. This love story is set in 1960's London and tells of a couple who overcome many obstacles to find happiness.

Inspired by the Cato Street Conspiracy, originally published in Resist: Stories of Uprising from Comma Press, this story by Kamila Shamsie is set in 1820. A man comes to understand what is truly 'savage' as he comes to know his brother's son.

A huge talent and a remarkable, warm and wonderful human being, Philip Baker Hall passed away at the age of ninety on June 12, 2022. He lived a stellar life both professionally and personally. Philip graced WORDTheatre stages for many years and in gratitude, we are sharing four of his many performances so that his literary legacy becomes part of our collective memory. Please share this podcast with your friends, family and colleagues. We must carry the experience of his prodigious talents forward so that people everywhere, especially future generations, will witness and understand this phenomenal level of author/actor alchemy that one must simply call art...

T.C. Boyle introduces his story, "Hopes Rise," read by Bill Pullman. Bill is currently in London starring in Mad House, the hilarious and poignant new play by Theresa Rebeck at the Ambassadors Theatre. If you are there, check it out. If not, enjoy Bill here! Please be sure to sign up for our mailing list and find out about upcoming events at: https://wordtheatre.org!

An important literary voice, this week's author was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. Lore Segal escaped from Austria to England on the Kindertransport during WW ll. Discovered by The New Yorker in the 1960's this prolific author continues to create well into her 90's Segal was shortlisted from Th ePulitzer Prize. In this story, the lead character, llka Weissnix, has recently moved to the United States with the aide of her cousin, who sends her on a cross-country journey where Ilka meets a very special man! The story is brought to life by one of the Uk's finest actresses, Harriet Walter.

This episode of the WORDTheatre Short Story Podcast features two wonderful actresses who selections from Christine Lincoln's SAP RISING live followed by a discussion with the all the talents. Today, Christine introduces her stories and shares a bit about how she feels about Juneteenth 2022. Please support us by signing up on our website at WORDTheatre.org, by writing us a review, and by sharing this link with friends! Our Live Author/Actor Events are available free to Annual WordTheatre Members every month!

WordTheatre releases the second episode to its weekly podcast. T.C. Boyle introduces his story, "Sin Dolor," read by Miguel Sandoval. Sign up for our mailing list and find out about upcoming events at: https://wordtheatre.com

David Means has crafted a thought provoking story about a couple having an affair while Chekhov's 'Lady With a Pet Dog' echoes in the background. Performed energetically at Guild Hall in East Hampton by two wonderful actors. Enjoy!

WordTheatre, dubbed "the short story performance specialists" by The Sunday Times of London, kicks off its weekly podcast. Founders Cedering Fox and Kirsty Peart launch the first of six weeks of TC Boyle stories. The author introduces his story, "My Pain is Worse than Your Pain," read by Jeff Goldblum. Sign up for our mailing and list and find out about upcoming events at: https://wordtheatre.com

A young man develops a closer relationship with his grandma the summer after high school.