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

"Grounded For Life's" Kevin Corrigan performs "Shepherdess" by Dan Chaon

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.

True Blood's Dean Chekvala performs "To Psychic Underworld" by Dan Chaon

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

Southland's Dorian Missick performs "Never Ending Math Question" by Dan Chaon

Nick Mennell voices the inner-thoughts of a man attempting to make connections to people outside of his own mind.

Friday the 13th's Nick Mennell performs "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Animal Kingdom" by Dan Chaon

In "Gina's Death" Carla Gugino's talents truly shine as she inhabits the mind of a young girl struggling to make sense of her life.

Gunpowder Milkshake's Carla Gugino performs "Gina's Death" by Charles Baxter

In Ramona Ausubel's "The Ages" a young couple has to come to turn with the years that lie ahead.

ER's Hallee Hirsh performs "The Ages" by Ramona Ausubel

This heart-warming tale of a young man's journey out of oblivion will leave you with tears in your eyes.

Women of the Movement's Gil Bellows performs "Oblivion, Nebraska" by Peter Moore Smith

Ian Hart brings Evgenia Citkowitz' humorous and cutting short story "Business Class" to life.

The Responder's Ian Hart performs "Business Class" by Evgenia Citkowitz

Mary Stuart Masterson takes us on a trip down memory lane in her reading of "A Preference for Native Tongue" by Don Lee.

For Life's Mary Stuart Masterson performs "A Preference For Native Tongue" by Don Lee

Daphne Cheung gives a etherial reading of Jean Kwok's spiritual story of a mother faced with a difficult decision.

Spirit Warriors' Daphne Cheung performs "Where Gods Fly" By Jean Kwok

Where the Best Authors & Actors Meet. Each week, WORDTheatre® shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor, usually with the author in the room to hear their story being brought to life. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ or if you are near the UK, visit WORDTheatreUK.org to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the US and a Dual Charitable Trust in the UK. We are on a mission to make a better world one story at a time.

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Where the Best Authors &amp; Actors Meet. Each week, WORDTheatre® shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor, usually with the author in the room to hear their story being brought to life. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ or if you are near the UK, visit WORDTheatreUK.org to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast Member! WORDTheatre® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the US and a Dual Charitable Trust in the UK. We are on a mission to make a better world one story at a time.

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