SEASON ONE
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Season 1, Episode 1 THE GIFT OF THE MAGI by O. HENRY New York City, Christmas Eve: Della has less than two dollars with which to buy her husband Jim a Christmas present. In a story known the world over, listen to the lengths a husband and wife will go to show their love for each other. Cast (in speaking order): KEITH DAVID as The Narrator SAMUEL L. JACKSON as Jim LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as Della KATHRYN ALLISON as Madame Sofronie with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Season 1, Episode 2 AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE by AMBROSE BIERCE Northern Alabama, The Civil War: A Confederate farmer stands on a bridge, a noose around his neck. He contemplates his life, and the choices that led him to this moment. What follows is his breakneck escape from an impossible situation. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES as The Narrator RYAN MAC as Peyton Farquhar ROB NAGLE as Soldier ALEX AQUILINO as Lieutenant with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Original music by HARRIS OWENS Season 1, Episode 3 THE YELLOW WALLPAPER by CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN The country, summertime: Physician John thinks the fresh air will help his ailing wife. He tells her not to write, so, naturally she documents everything about the estate: the garden, the house's history, her husband... and the bedroom wallpaper. Cast (in speaking order): JESSICA CHASTAIN as The Narrator MICHAEL URIE as John with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Season 1, Episode 4 THE CALIFORNIAN'S TALE by MARK TWAIN California, the 1860s: It's the Wild West and the gold has dried up; only a few naive souls remain. A chance encounter between strangers leads to more than just friendly salutations. Cast (in speaking order): STEPHEN McKINLEY HENDERSON as The Narrator JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY as Henry SAM ROBARDS as Tom JOSH JOHNSTON as Joe KELLY FAIRBROTHER as Charley with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Original music by THE DOWNHILL STRUGGLERS |
Season 1, Episode 5 THE RED COAT by JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY The Bronx, present night: Outside of a party, the moon and a street light shine down upon two teenagers on the brink of discovery. LET US GO OUT INTO THE STARRY NIGHT by JOHN PATRICK SHANLEY A cafe, present day: She longs for meaningful connection with the man across the room. He longs to leave agony behind and find joy. She may be able to help. Cast (in speaking order): SAM TSOUTSOUVAS reading Stage Directions JHARREL JEROME as John/Man MARILYN CASERTA as Mary/Woman with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Season 1, Episode 6 XINGU by EDITH WHARTON Hillbridge, 1916: The ladies of the local lunch club have invited the celebrated novelist of their latest read to be their guest. However, their own internal competition and inferiority complexes send the meticulously planned afternoon of literary discussion wildly off the rails. Cast (in speaking order): HARRIET HARRIS as The Narrator ANNA DEAVERE SMITH as Miss Van Vluyck MICHELLE WILLIAMS as Fanny Roby BLAIR BROWN as Mrs. Plinth CHARLES BUSCH as Mrs. Ballinger BRIDGET EVERETT as Mrs. Leveret KATHRYN GRODY as Laura Glyde EVA MARIE SAINT as Osric Dane with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Piano excerpts performed by JOSEPH THALKEN Season 1, Episode 7 TITEE by ALICE MOORE DUNBAR-NELSON New Orleans, 1895: Titee is a brilliant young boy, but his mind isn't on school or home. His mother, teacher, and friends wonder what goes on in Titee's mind, and when Titee runs away, his family must find him and uncover his secret. Cast (in speaking order): LaTANYA RICHARDSON JACKSON as The Narrator YOUNG DYLAN as Titee HANNAH ROSE HONORE' as Mother ASHTON MUNIZ as Edgar LONNIE CHAVIS as Older Brother with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR Season 1, Episode 8 BACHELOR HOLIDAY by ALAN BALL New York City, the 1990s: A mouse, caught in a glue trap, causes three roommates to discuss the meaning of life, death, yuppiedom, karma, and the harsh reality of their place on the food chain. Cast (in speaking order): BOYD GAINES reading Stage Directions VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III as Ford BRANDON MICHEAL HALL as Norris JOSH JOHNSTON as Hunter with SAM TSOUTSOUVAS, the voice of RPR |