WORDTheatre: Short Story Specialists

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!

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 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

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.

Caught between two life-changing events, a man ponders how he can explain the accumulation of his thoughts.

In the months following the tragic death of his wife, a man searches for deeper meaning from the little notes that seem to find him everywhere he goes.

On his way to reunite with his estranged brother, a man must contend with the stories his brother once told.