LA Theatre Works

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Hear our conversation with former MLB pitcher Al Downing, talking about Jackie Robinson's impact on baseball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.Playwright Ed Schmidt imagines a spring day in 1947, when Branch Rickey, the powerful general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, summons heavyweight champion Joe Louis, tap star Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, and actor Paul Robeson to his hotel room in Manhattan. Rickey wants their support when he chooses Jackie Robinson to be Major League Baseball’s first black player. But a power struggle ensues when the group raises questions about Rickey’s motivations to integrate baseball.Recorded before a live audience at the DoubleTree Suites, Santa Monica in May 1996.Directed by Sheldon EppsProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergEdward Asner as Branch RickeyDavid Downing as Clancy Hope (Elder)Tommy Hicks as Bill 'Bojangles' RobinsonCarl Lumbly as Paul RobesonSterling Macer as Jackie RobinsonCharlie Robinson as Joe LouisRugg Williams as Clancy HopeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.At the height of the Cold War, American democracy was challenged by the anti-Communist atmosphere of the McCarthy era. Peter Goodchild combines dramatic re-enactments based on original trial transcripts, archival material, and the commentaries of relatives and friends of the accused.  Directed by Martin Jenkins and John TheocarisProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergStarring:John de Lancie as OppenheimerWilliam Frankfather as the NarratorRichard Hoyt Miller as Gordon GrayAlan Wilder as Roger RobbArthur Hanket as Lloyd GarrisonTom Virtue as General GrovesRecorded at the KCRW Studios, Santa Monica in November 1997.A co-production with the BBC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.American expatriate Sidney Webb and Sister Margaret, his British colleague, work tirelessly to rehabilitate Cambodian children from the nightmare of prostitution. After a surprise raid on a brothel, an eager young U.S. lawyer places three liberated orphans under Sidney and the Sister's care. The girls begin the inspirational process of recovery under the loving watch of their new protectors.Original music by Dengue Fever. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in April 2008.Directed by Michael DixonProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergWilliam Mapother as Ted ThompsonGregory Itzin as Sidney WebbJenny O'Hara as Sister MargaretJohn Cabrera as Jonathon BlackElizabeth Pan as YenJane Le as LidaMichelle Ongkingco as KolabKeo Woolford as MaxEmily Liu as Tam WebbSamantha Abrigo as Cambodian GirlAmy Sara Lim as Cambodian GirlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.American expatriate Sidney Webb and Sister Margaret, his British colleague, work tirelessly to rehabilitate Cambodian children from the nightmare of prostitution. After a surprise raid on a brothel, an eager young U.S. lawyer places three liberated orphans under Sidney and the Sister's care. The girls begin the inspirational process of recovery under the loving watch of their new protectors.Original music by Dengue Fever. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in April 2008.Directed by Michael DixonProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergWilliam Mapother as Ted ThompsonGregory Itzin as Sidney WebbJenny O'Hara as Sister MargaretJohn Cabrera as Jonathon BlackElizabeth Pan as YenJane Le as LidaMichelle Ongkingco as KolabKeo Woolford as MaxEmily Liu as Tam WebbSamantha Abrigo as Cambodian GirlAmy Sara Lim as Cambodian GirlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.American expatriate Sidney Webb and Sister Margaret, his British colleague, work tirelessly to rehabilitate Cambodian children from the nightmare of prostitution. After a surprise raid on a brothel, an eager young U.S. lawyer places three liberated orphans under Sidney and the Sister's care. The girls begin the inspirational process of recovery under the loving watch of their new protectors.Original music by Dengue Fever. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in April 2008.Directed by Michael DixonProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergWilliam Mapother as Ted ThompsonGregory Itzin as Sidney WebbJenny O'Hara as Sister MargaretJohn Cabrera as Jonathon BlackElizabeth Pan as YenJane Le as LidaMichelle Ongkingco as KolabKeo Woolford as MaxEmily Liu as Tam WebbSamantha Abrigo as Cambodian GirlAmy Sara Lim as Cambodian GirlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is sponsored by the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program, a state-funded grant project of the California State Library.American expatriate Sidney Webb and Sister Margaret, his British colleague, work tirelessly to rehabilitate Cambodian children from the nightmare of prostitution. After a surprise raid on a brothel, an eager young U.S. lawyer places three liberated orphans under Sidney and the Sister's care. The girls begin the inspirational process of recovery under the loving watch of their new protectors.Original music by Dengue Fever. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in April 2008.Directed by Michael DixonProducing Director: Susan Albert LoewenbergWilliam Mapother as Ted ThompsonGregory Itzin as Sidney WebbJenny O'Hara as Sister MargaretJohn Cabrera as Jonathon BlackElizabeth Pan as YenJane Le as LidaMichelle Ongkingco as KolabKeo Woolford as MaxEmily Liu as Tam WebbSamantha Abrigo as Cambodian GirlAmy Sara Lim as Cambodian GirlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.