Northanger Abbey (version 3 Dramatic Reading)

Northanger Abbey follows seventeen-year-old Gothic novel aficionado Catherine Morland and family friends Mr. and Mrs. Allen as they visit Bath. It is Catherine's first visit there. She meets new friends, such as Isabella Thorpe, and goes to balls. Catherine finds herself pursued by Isabella's brother, the rough-mannered, slovenly John Thorpe, and by her real love interest, Henry Tilney. She also becomes friends with Eleanor Tilney, Henry's younger sister. Henry captivates her with his view on novels and his knowledge of history and the world. General Tilney (Henry and Eleanor's father) invites Catherine to visit their estate, Northanger Abbey, which, from her reading of Ann Radcliffe's Gothic novel The Mysteries of Udolpho, she expects to be dark, ancient and full of Gothic horrors and fantastical mystery. - Summary by Wikipedia Narrators: Arie and Elizabeth KlettCatherine Morland: Woolly BeeHenry Tilney: Jason MillsIsabella Thorpe: Beth ThomasMrs. Allen: Michele EatonEleanor Tilney: Amanda FridayGeneral Tilney: Algy PugJohn Thorpe: Phil BensonJames Morland: BeniaminoMassimoMrs. Morland: FiddlesticksMr. Allen: Norman ElferMrs. Thorpe: Natalie PaulaMr. Morland: inflectedFootman: Glenn O'BrienCaptain Tilney: Ivory BallardSarah Morland: Frances BrownMrs. Hughes: Etel BussAnne Thorpe: thestorygirlMaria Thorpe: Lydia Audio edited by: Elizabeth Barr and Elizabeth Klett

32 episodes

Highacres (Dramatic Reading)

The story of a young mountain girl and her first year of city living and going to a high school. She knows nothing of town life, but she had dreams and longs to learn more and discover what the world is like outside of her mountain home. Go with her to the Westley's home, where she finds everyone kind, except the Wesley's oldest daughter, Isobel, who is proud and snubs her. With determination, and courage she enjoys her first year, and longs to continue at Highacres. Summary by Trotsa Cast List:Narrator: Dave HarrellJohn Westley: Bob NeufeldJerry Travis: Vanessa CooleyMrs. Travis: Lynne ThompsonMrs. Penelope Allen: Kristin GjerløwIsobel Westley: Kimberly KrauseGyp Westley: LydiaGraham Westley: Larry WilsonTibby Westley: Amanda FridayMrs. Westley: FiddlesticksDana King: ToddHWUncle Peter: James KossGinny Cox: April WaltersPeggy Lee: Little TeeGirl: KHandBarbara Lee: Natalie PaulaPat Everett: Beth ThomasAunt Maria: Etel BussMan: John N. DailyBoy: Kimberly KrauseMiss Gray: Tina NuzziDr Canton: James KossDoctor: John N. DailyAmy Mathers: MaryAnnGeorge: John N. DailyMr. Stratman: Jordan HeronEdited by: Teresa Bauman, Anastasiia Solokha, Kimberly Krause, Dave Harrell

29 episodes

The Betrothed (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

One of the most famous Italian books in history, The Betrothed was written by Alessandro Manzoni in 1827. The two main characters, Renzo and Lucy, are engaged to be married when Lucy tragically disappears. Little does Renzo know that Lucy has been kidnapped by a criminal, The Unnamed, feared by all the people of Northern Italy, where the story is set. Despite the threat of death and the fear of never laying eyes on one another again, Renzo and Lucy maintain a deep love for each other throughout the book that displays the true sacrifice and commitment of marriage. The book was recommended by Pope Francis to engaged couples in 2015 as preparation for marriage. - Summary by Woolly Bee Cast List: Cast Narrator: Mary J Don Abbondio: Eduardo Perpetua: Beth Thomas Lucy: KHand Renzo: Larry Wilson Agnes: rosalinger Don Roderick: bala Father Christopher: Eduardo Count Attilio: BeniaminoMassimo Tony: Tomas Peter Griso: Jason in Panama Bortolo: John Burlinson Giuseppe Ripamonti: Dillon McFarlane The Unknown: K. Adrian Stroet Cross-Bearer: Michele Eaton Cardinal Federigo Borromeo: Larry Wilson Tailor: Leanne Yau Bravo 1: Johnny Alexander Bravo 2: TriciaG Voice 1: Kristin Gjerløw Voice 2: Lydia Voice 3: TriciaG Angry Mob member 1: Kristin Gjerløw Angry Mob member 2: Michele Eaton Angry Mob member 3: TriciaG Angry Mob member 4: Michele Eaton Angry Mob member 5: Eva Davis Angry Mob member 6: Sonia Giuseppe Ripamonti: David Olson Old Woman 2: TJ Burns Various other roles read by: Woolly Bee, Joseph James, Bella Buss, Etel Buss, Joseph Tabler, TriciaG, Eduardo, Jason in Panama, Michele Eaton, Jessie Yun, Lydia, Leanne Yau, Gaby, David Purdy, Kathrine Engan, Melanie T, Sonia, Tomas Peter, April Walters, KHand, linny, rosalinger, Elijah, BeniaminoMassimo, Sarah Terry, Ashur Gharavi, Eva Davis, RecordingPerson, Zames Curran Edited by: linny, Kim, TriciaG Proof listeners: Mary J, Jeanie, nancymcdaniel87, Eduardo, Woolly Bee, Larry Wilson, Michele Eaton, Kim, and KHand Co-BC for this project and Cast list compiled by linny

38 episodes

The Divine Comedy (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

The Divine Comedy (in Italian, Divina Commedia, or just La commedia or Comedia) is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri in the first decades of the 14th Century, during his exile from his native Florence. Considered the most important work of Italian literature, the poem has also has enormous historical influence on western literature and culture more generally. Dante represents the three realms of the afterlife in his three canticles (Inferno--Hell; Purgatorio--Purgatory; Paradiso--Paradise) in a way that reflects and, at the same time, goes beyond Christian tradition of the 14th Century. Dante is sometimes called "The father of the Italian language" for the linguistic influence of the Comedy, which helped to elevate his native Florentine Tuscan dialect to the level of national standard. The poem is written in the first person, and tells of Dante's journey through the three realms of the dead, lasting from the night before Good Friday to the Wednesday after Easter in the spring of 1300. The Roman poet Virgil guides him through Hell and Purgatory; Beatrice, Dante's ideal woman, guides him through Heaven. (Summary by Mary J) MC: Leni BC: Mary J DPL, Editor: Michele Eaton Cast: Heavenly Messenger, Pier della Vigna, Malacoda, Sordello, Sapia, Angel of Temperance, Leah, Nymph 2, Piccarda: Sarah Terry Pier da Medicina: Adele de Pignerolles Homer, Minotaur, Jacopo Rusticucci, Pope Nicholas, Master Adam, Cato, Manfred, King Solomon, Adam: alanmapstone Tree, Tree 2, A Soul in the Sphere of Mercury: Amy Gramour Peter Damian: David Lawrence Sinner 1, Megaera, Soul 2, Widow, Wife of Pisistratus, Siren, Lustful Soul 1, Nymph 7: Availle Mohammed, Corrado Malaspina: BeniaminoMassimo Minos: Bryan Rupert Aglauros, Pisistratus, Abbot of St Zeno: DomBombadil Ulysses: David N Winkler Count Ugolino, Soul 3, St James: Beth Thomas Plutus, Calvalcante dei Calvalcanti, Giacomo da SantAndrea, Alessio Interminei of Lucca, Vanni Fucci, Guido da Montefeltro, Sinon, Nimrod, Buonconte Da Montefeltro, Guard, Oderisi, Envious Soul 3, Marco, A Pope, Forese Donati, Guido Guinizelli, Griffon, Justinian, Thomas Aquinas, St Peter: Andrew Coleman Cacus: GaylorSwift Ciacco, Sinner 3, Lano, Tegghiaio Aldobrandi, Malebranche 2, Fra Catalan, Puccio Sciancato, Boniface VIII, Capocchio, Frate Alberigo, Belacqua, Judge Nino, Envious Soul 4, Guido del Duca, Nymph 3, Charles Martel, Bonaventure, St Bernard: Zach K Bertran de Born, Angry Mob: Johnny Alexander Narrator, Beatrice: Mary J Charon, Filippo Argenti, Chiron, Guido Guerra, Venedico Caccianimico, Swindler: inflected Proud Soul 2, Nymph 4: Jessie Yun Francesca da Rimini: Amanda Friday Angry Mob 1, Angel of Peace, Singing Elder, Nymph 5: K Cotter Wrathful Soul, Tisiphone, Farinata, Nessus, Capaneus, Malebranche 1, Fra Loderingo, Snakeman, Black Cherub, Mosca, Camiscione dei Pazzi, Casella, Pia, Angel, Proud Soul 3, Envious Soul 2, Thunderous Voice, Angry Mob 4, Lavinia, Slothful Soul 1, Angel of Zeal, Hugh Capet, Bonagiunta, Lustful Soul 3, Soul in Eden 1, Many Souls Voice 3, Nymph 1, Folco, St Benedict, St John: Kristin Gjerløw Omberto, Rinieri dal Calboli, Avaricious/Prodigal Penitent, Statius, Many Souls Voice 4: Leni Virgil: Anna Simon Phlegyas: LibriNinja Lucia, Malebranche 4, Penitent Soul, Jacopo del Cassero, Lucia, Angel of Humility, Other Souls 2, Many Souls Voice 5, Nymph 6: Lydia Brunetto Latini: Martin Geeson Bocca degli Abati: Alex Lane Excommunicated Repentant Soul: Nan Mig Alecto, Trajan: Patrick Eaton Cacciaguida: Vin Reilly Griffolino, Slothful Soul 4: Rob Board Sinner 2, A Florentine Bush, Malebranche 5, Traitor 2, Angry Mob 2, Slothful Soul 3, Lustful Soul 2, Soul in Eden 2, Many Souls Voice 2: Rosslyn Carlyle Avaricious, Prodigal Penitent 2: Ruth Golding Singing Souls, Angel of Purity, Matelda, Singing Angels: Shakira Searle Avaricious Soul, Agnello, Angry Mob, Cunizza: Holly Alexander Virgin Mary, Prodigal Soul, Demon, Usurer, Traitor 1, Late Repentant Soul, Proud Soul 1, Envious Soul 1, Angel of Generosity, Holy Lady, Other Souls 1, Voice, Many Souls Voice 1, Eagle: TriciaG Dante: Peter Tucker Malebranche 3, Buoso, Angry Mob, Slothful Soul 2: Vincent Alexander Daniel Arnaut: Vespero

101 episodes

Chronicles of Avonlea (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

In this first collection of stories following the characters from the "Anne of Green Gables" series, we see 12 vignettes into the lives of the other inhabitants of Avonlea. The case of Ludovic Speed as mentioned in "Anne of the Island" is finally detailed, along with another appearance by Anne Shirley herself in "The Courting of Prissy Strong". We meet some old friends and many new ones from "The Island", in stories both sweet and poignant. An old lady finds happiness in being a "fairy godmother" to a young music teacher; two lovers will not speak for fifteen years, but still love each other dearly; a woman-hater is quarantined with a man-hater; and other anecdotes of country town life are drawn by the delicate and sure hand of L.M. Montgomery. (Summary by Beth Thomas) The Hurrying of Ludovic Narrator: Beth Thomas Theodora Dix: Maria Ana Montalvo Anne Shirley: Adele de Pignerolles Ludovic Speed: KHand Arnold Sherman: Leonard Wilson Old Lady Lloyd Narrator: Paul Simonin Minister's Wife: Adele de Pignerolles Mary Moore: KHand Old Lady Lloyd: Beth Thomas Crooked Jack Spencer: Leonard Wilson Mattie Spencer: Rachel Egg Pedlar: Rob Board Sylvia Gray: Jessie Yun Janet Moore: MissRose Minister: MaryAnn Spiegel Mrs. Spencer: Esther ben Simonides Station Master: DomBombadil Andrew Cameron: Norman Elfer Little Joscelyn Narrator: Adele de Pignerolles Mrs. William Morrison: Beth Thomas Aunty Nan: Vanessa Cooley Jordan Sloane: KHand Billy Morrison: Ryan Cooley Maid: Rachel Joscelyn Burnett: Esther ben Simonides The Winning of Lucinda Narrator: Leonard Wilson Mrs. George Penhallow: BC48 Romney Penhallow: Norman Elfer Mrs. Frederick Penhallow: Beth Thomas Lucinda Penhallow: Betsy Cooley Carey Penhallow: Rachel Mrs. Nathaniel Penhallow: KHand Old Man Shaw's Girl Narrator: Leonard Wilson Old Man Shaw: Mark Chulsky Sara Shaw: Rachel Mrs. Adair: Esther ben Simonides Mrs. Blewett: Beth Thomas Aunt Olivia's Beau Narrator / Mary: Rachel Aunt Olivia: TriciaG Peggy: Vanessa Cooley Mary's & Peggy's Father: Leonard Wilson Mr. Malcolm MacPherson: John N. Daily The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's Narrator / Peter MacPherson: Beth Thomas Mrs. Allan: Rachel Mr. Allan: Leonard Wilson Alexander Abraham Bennett: John N. Daily Dr. Blair: MaryAnn Spiegel Pa Sloane's Purchase Narrator: Esther ben Simonides Pa Sloane: Leonard Wilson Ma Sloane / John Clarke: Beth Thomas A 10 year old boy: Willy Robert Lawson: DomBombadil Josiah Spencer: TriciaG Auctioneer: Rachel The Courting of Prissy Strong Narrator / Rosanna: Vanessa Cooley Thomas: DomBombadil Stephen Clarke: Rob Board Prissy Strong: Lydia Emmeline Strong: Beth Thomas Anne Shirley: Adele de Pignerolles Mr. Leonard: Leonard Wilson The Miracle at Carmody Narrator: bean420 Salome Marsh: Esther ben Simonides Judith Marsh: Beth Thomas Lionel Hezekiah Smith: Vanessa Cooley Dr. Blair: MaryAnn Spiegel Sam Lawson: Leonard Wilson The End of a Quarrel Narrator: Beth Thomas Nancy Rogerson: Rachel Louisa Shaw: Vanessa Cooley Peter Wright: Leonard Wilson Audio edited by Rachel Proof Listeners: Esther ben Simonides, Jessie Yun, and Beth Thomas

13 episodes

Bible (KJV) 17: Esther (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

The seventeenth book of the King James Bible, Esther recounts a tale of two queens. Queen Vashti is the loveliest woman in the land, but when she refuses to come to her husband's banquet, she is banished from the kingdom. Hadassah is called to take her place - a beautiful young woman with a secret. Hadassah is Jewish, but her guardian warns her to keep her identity hidden. Taking on the name Esther - which means "hidden" - she moves in to the palace, but when a wicked man hatches a plot to rid the land of Jews, her guardian asks her to take on a terrible job. Esther must go to the king unasked - and if he does not extend his golden scepter, she will face the ultimate punishment. Can she rely on God to save her people - and herself? - (Summary by Rachel) Narrator: Rachel Queen Esther: Esther ben Simonides King Ahasuerus: Mark Penfold Memucan / The King's Servants: Mark Chulsky Mordecai: David Lawrence Haman: Adam Zeresh, Haman's wife: Adele de Pignerolles Harbonah, a eunuch: Glenn O'Brien File Editor: Rachel

9 episodes

The King of Alsander (Dramatic Reading)

First published in 1914, the King of Alsander is the only novel by James Elroy Flecker, best known as a poet, but also a noted scholar, linguist and diplomat. Flecker's love of learning, language and travel, and his keen satirical insight into politics are all in evidence in this phantasmagoric tale. As the author himself describes it: Here is a tale all romance - a tale such as only a Poet can write for you, O appreciative and generous Public - a tale of madmen, kings, scholars, grocers, consuls, and Jews: a tale with two heroines, both of an extreme and indescribable beauty: a tale of the South and of sunshine, wherein will be found disguises, mysteries, conspiracies, fights, at least one good whipping, and plenty of blood and love and absurdity: a very old sort of tale: a tale as joyously improbable as life itself. - Summary by Algy PugCast list: Norman Price: Phil Benson John Oggs: Phil Benson Labourer: Phil Benson Mrs Gaffekin: Michele Eaton Nancy: Michele Eaton Peronella: Michele Eaton Malsprita: Michele Eaton Guard: Michele Eaton Crowd: Michele Eaton Vicar: Patrick Wallace Old Man: Patrick Wallace William Price: Patrick Wallace Canthrop: Patrick Wallace Cesano: Patrick Wallace Wizened Man: Patrick Wallace Consul: Patrick Wallace Vorza: Patrick Wallace Colonel: Patrick Wallace Vicar’s Daughter: Eden Rea-Hedrick Widow Prasko: Eden Rea-Hedrick Shopkeeper: Eden Rea-Hedrick President: Eden Rea-Hedrick Arnolfo: Eden Rea-Hedrick Ianthe: Eden Rea-Hedrick Drakina: Eden Rea-Hedrick Cuvas: Eden Rea-Hedrick Peter Smith: Eden Rea-Hedrick Lady: Eden Rea-Hedrick John Gaffekin: Alan Weyman King: Alan Weyman Butler: Alan Weyman Doctor: Alan Weyman Clerk: Alan Weyman Makzelo: Alan Weyman Father Algio: Alan Weyman Captain of the Guard: Alan Weyman Shoemaker: Algy Pug Count Arnolfo: Algy Pug Stage Directions: Algy Pug Edited by: Algy Pug Proof Listener: Mark Chulsky

19 episodes

Around the World in Eighty Days (Dramatic Reading)

In London, 1872, a rich English gentlemen named Mr. Phileas Fogg argues with the members in the Reform Club, and takes on a journey around the world in 80 days with his new servant, Passapartout, with accepting a wager. Summary by Jessie Yun Cast List: Narrator: Adele de Pignerolles Phileas Fogg: BrassRhino Passapartout: Will Levine Detective Fix: Larry Wilson Aouda, Porter: Jessie Yun James Forster, A Reader, Mr. Oysterpuff, Pilot, Purser, Townsperson, Passenger: Rachel Andrew Stuart: Rob Board Gauthier Ralph: Todd John Sullivan, Judge Obadiah, Colonel Stamp Proctor, Mormon, Captain Andrew Speedy: Esther ben Simonides Thomas Flanagan: tovarisch Samuel Fallentin, Constable: Kangaroo692 Lord Albemarle, Landlord: Beth Thomas Consul, Engineer: MaryAnn Sir Francis Cromarty: KHand Parsee Guide: Kristin Gjerløw Uccaf Uddaul, Elder William Hitch: Mark Chulsky John Bunsby, The Honourable Mr. Willam Batulcar: J. Alan Brown Conductor, Signal-Man, Captain: Shiloh Fuscello Mudge: Thomas J. Rowland Audio edited by: Rachel and Adele de Pignerolles Proof listened by: Rachel, Adele de Pignerolles, and Esther ben Simonides

37 episodes

Rilla of Ingleside (version 3 Dramatic reading)

Anne of Green Gables is all grown up and married, and this is the story of her daughter “Rilla”, named for the indomitable Marilla Cuthbert of Anne’s childhood. The young Rilla will need all her strength for the dark days ahead, as her coming of age will be in the midst of World War I. Her brothers and sweetheart will go to war, and not all of them will come back. Her sisters will become nurses, but Rilla herself is too young. What can she do back home to support the war effort? How can she be involved in doing good in her own backyard? What difference can one person’s ‘keeping the faith’ make in the titanic struggle of world events? LM Montgomery, in this final installment of the Anne of Green Gables books, takes us through the terror, the suspense and the sacrifices of ‘The Great War’ as told through the eyes of Rilla. Of course, as in any girl’s diary, there are also chronicled the romances of Miranda, Gertrude, Mary and Rilla herself. At the same time, the small details of everyday life lighten the drama with humorous stories of the antics of the Ingleside cat, the putting on of a wedding with one day’s notice and ‘that prayer meeting’ which will forever go down in the local lore of little Glen St Mary! - Summary by Beth Thomas Cast: Narrated by Esther ben Simonides Rilla Blythe: Rachel Susan Baker: Beth Thomas Mrs. Anne Blythe: Adele de Pignerolles Dr. Gilbert Blythe: Peter Yearsley Miss Gertrude Oliver: Kristin Gjerløw Walter Blythe: Michael Landu Jem Blythe: Mike Harris Cousin Sophia: Sonia Mary Vance: Jennifer Fournier Kenneth Ford: Dillon McFarlane Mr. John Meredith/Mr. Norman Douglas: John Burlinson Irene Howard: Anna Vince Other characters voiced by: Etel Buss, Mark Chulsky, Michele Eaton, Kathrine Engan, Gaby, Rupert Holliday, Lydia, Diana Majlinger, MaryAnn, Hannah Mary, David Lawrence, Tomas Peter, David Purdy, Roohi, Saffie, Shakira Searle, K. Adrian Stroet, SuperCoconut, Maggie Travers, Twinkle, and Leanne Yau Audio edited by Rachel

36 episodes

Iolanthe

Iolanthe is a fairy banished from fairyland for the crime of marrying a mortal. Her half-fairy, half-human son Strephon is a fairy down to the waist, but his legs are human. He loves Phyllis, but she is courted by the whole House of Lords and the Lord High Chancellor himself! Strephon decides the only way to win his love is to go into Parliament, with the help of his mother and all his fairy aunts. None of them understand politics, but that doesn't matter. He will soon make some changes, starting with throwing the Peerage open to competitive examination! But how will Phyllis react when she catches Strephon with an impossibly young and very beautiful lady who he claims is his fairy mother? This is a spoken "poetic" version of the libretto written by W. S. Gilbert, where a full cast of voices brings the sparkling wit of Gilbert to the fore, and will enhance understanding and appreciation of this comic light opera. (Summary by Beth Thomas) Narrator/Phyllis: Beth Thomas Strephon: Shakira Searle Queen of the Fairies: Jennifer Fournier The Lord Chancellor: Hamlet Iolanthe: Kristin Gjerløw Celia: Lydia Leila: Vanessa Cooley Fleta: J. E. Vorble Earl of Mountararat: Rob Board Earl of Tolloller: Todd Private Willis: Alan Mapstone Chorus Fairies: K. Hand and Roohi Haq Chorus Peers: John Burlinson and Alan Mapstone Audio edited by Kristin Gjerløw

2 episodes

Michael Strogoff (Dramatic Reading)

At a fete in the New Palace, the court seems to be in perfect order. Only two people know the truth: the telegraph wire beyond Tomsk, connecting Western Russia with Siberia, has been cut! The Czar and General Kissoff can tell that it is the work of traitorous Ivan Ogareff, who is inciting an insurrection in Siberia. If the Grand Duke, governing Siberia from Irkutsk, does not hear of the insurrection in time, the criminals in Siberia will take over the city, and eventually, all of Russia! Only a brave and fast courier can take it to the Duke in time. The general assures the czar that he has the perfect courier--Michael Strogoff. He will have to travel in disguise to escape the traps set by Ivan Ogareff, and above all never reveal--He is the courier of the czar! (Summary by Esther ben Simonides) Cast List of this Dramatic Reading: Narrator: Piotr NaterHarry Blount, Tartar, Aide-de-camp, Police Agent, Tartars, Mujik, Old man: Adele de PignerollesAlcide Jolivet, Merchant Chief, Tartar Officer: Esther ben SimonidesMichael Strogoff: HultstrandMarfa Strogoff: SoniaWassili Fedor, Tartar Executioner, Another Traveller, Pendja-baschi: Mike HarrisThe Grand Duke, Postmaster: ToddHWThe Emir: Feofar Khan: K. Adrian StroetNadia, Chief of the Ulemas, Crowd Member 2, Deh-baschi: RachelBoatman: Dillon McFarlaneSecond boatman, Governor General, Inspector, Boatmen: David PurdyGeneral Voranzoff, Russian Traveller, Another Iemschik, Nicholas Pigassof: Rupert HollidayHead of Police: David OlsonGeneral Kissoff, Usbeck Soldier: Zames CurranThe Czar: Jon SmithJew, Ivan Ogareff, Iemschik: Mark ChulskyPersian: Arya TabaieSangarre: TwinkleGypsy Girl: LydiaAudio Edited by: Adele de Pignerolles, Rachel and Zames Curran

33 episodes

Crime and Punishment (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)

The story tells of the inner turmoil of Rodion Raskolnikov, a student in St. Petersburg who commits murder. His psychological and moral agitation is furthered and complicated by his family's arrival in St. Petersburg, his sister's engagement to a manipulative and unworthy man, and his encounters with the impoverished and troubled Marmeladov family. Summary by Mary J.Cast Narrator: Mary J and Piotr NaterRodion Romanovitch Raskolnikov: Chris PyleSemyon Zaharovitch Marmeladov: John BurlinsonKaterina Ivanovna Marmeladova: TJ BurnsNastasya Petrovna: Patricia SilveiraPulcheria Alexandrovna Raskolnikova: Beth ThomasAlexander Grigorievich Zametov: FoonDmitri Prokofitch Razumihin: Zach K.Zossimov: Brett G. HirschPyotr Petrovitch Luzhin: EduardoAmalia Fyodorovna Lippevechsel (Amalia Ludwigovna, Amalia Ivanovna): AvailleAvdotya Romanovna Raskolnikova (Dounia): K.G.CrossSofya Semyonovna Marmeladova (Sonia): Wanda WhiteArkady Ivanovitch Svidrigaïlov: Antti VähäkainuPorfiry Petrovitch: tovarischAndrey Semyonovitch Lebeziatnikov: Peter Tucker Various other roles read by: tiwo007, alanmapstone, Algy Pug, Eva Davis, Antonio Soto Patiño, Dafni Ma, Jael Baldwin, Antti Vähäkainu, Mark Chulsky, Leanne Yau, Lian Pang, linny, Lydia, MaryAnn, Melanie T, A LibriVox Volunteer, KHand, Oxenhandler, Paezra, Tom Penn, Recording Person, David Purdy, SaraHale, sashelliott, SherlHolmesMD, Larry Wilson, Christine Lehmar, Ashur Gharavi, Joseph Tabler, Michele Eaton, Katherine Edmar, Zechariah Ramar Edited by: linny Proof listeners: Kim, linny, Piotr Nater, KevinS, Tomewing, Grace Peters, Lynette Caulkins, and KHand

42 episodes

Black Beauty (version 3 Dramatic Reading)

Black Beauty is a fictional autobiographical memoir told by a horse, who recounts many tales, both of cruelty and kindness. The title page of the first edition states that it was "Translated from the Original Equine by Anna Sewell." After its publication in 1877, Sewell lived just long enough to see her first and only novel become an immediate bestseller, as well as it encouraging the better treatment of many cruelly-treated animals. Although initially intended for people who work with horses, it soon became a children's classic. While outwardly teaching animal welfare, it also contains allegorical lessons about how to treat people with kindness, sympathy and respect. The story is narrated in the first person and each short chapter relates an incident in Black Beauty's life, with Sewell's detailed observations and extensive descriptions of horse behaviour lending the novel a good deal of verisimilitude. (Summary by Cori Samuel, Wikipedia, and Mary Kay) Black Beauty: Arielle Lipshaw Ginger: Beth Thomas Squire Gordon: Larry Wilson John Manly: Oxenhandler James Howard: Nolan Fout Jeremiah Barker: Todd Polly Barker: Kristin Gjerløw Other roles read by: Nick Bulka, Zames Curran, Nolan Fout, Freakwhency, Kristin Gjerløw, Ricky of Kokiri, Lydia, MaryAnn, Oxenhandler, Adele de Pignerolles, Rachel, Esther ben Simonides, K. Adrian Stroet, Joseph Tabler, Beth Thomas, Todd, Elizabeth Travers, Maggie Travers, Twinkle, Tomas Peter, and Larry Wilson Audio edited by Kim, Arielle Lipshaw, and Adele de Pignerolles

50 episodes

The String of Pearls (dramatic reading)

Todd is a barber who murders his customers and turns their remains into meat pies, sold at the pie shop of his partner in crime: Mrs. Lovett; Todd's barber shop is situated in Fleet Street, London, next to St. Dunstan's church, and is connected to Lovett's bakers shop in nearby Bell Yard by means of an underground passage. Todd dispatches his victims by pulling a lever while they are in his barber chair, which makes them fall backward down a revolving trapdoor, generally causing them to break their necks or skulls. In the event they are alive, he goes to the basement and "polishes them off" by slitting the victim's throat with his straight razor. Todd has a young assistant named Tobias Ragg. Summary by WikipediaCast List: Narrator: MaryAnn and Larry Wilson Sweeney Todd: ToddHW Tobias Ragg: Ashur Gharavi Mrs. Ragg: Beth Thomas Mrs. Lovett: Linette Geisel Jaravis Williams: Carolyn Agee Johanna: Kristin Gjerløw Mr. Oakley: Jason in Panama and Patrick Saville Mrs. Oakley: CJ Plog Ben: Mike Harris Sam the Shop Boy: Dillon McFarlane Colonel Jeffery: Sam Isaacson Sir Richard (Blunt): Anna Vos Mr. Fogg: Mike Harris Watson: Brian Lornie Mr. Lupin: Alan Winterrowd The Lapidary: Leanne Yau Captain Raithbone: TriciaG Churchwarden: Mike Harris Porter: Newgatenovelist Mary: Sonia Various other roles read by: Anna Vos, Charlotte Duckett, Eva Davis, Joseph Tabler, Leanne Yau, Linette Geisel, Lydia. Mark Crowle-Groves , MaryAnn, Mike Harris, Nemo, Newgatenovelist, Sam Isaacson, Sonia, Tomas Peter, TriciaG, Vera Sticker Edited by: Linette Geisel Proof listener: Brian Lornie

40 episodes

Oliver Twist (version 5 Dramatic Reading)

When orphaned Oliver Twist asks for more food, the workhouse board are horrified and immediately pack him off to work for an undertaker, who treats him badly. Oliver runs away and finds himself in the streets of London, where he meets the Artful Dodger and is lured into a gang of young pickpockets, led by the evil Fagin. Even amidst his horrible surroundings, Oliver escapes and finds his way into a loving home. But Fagin's gang are determined to steal him back to their life of crime, coming closer and closer... Dickens' classic tale of an orphan boy who has adventures with pickpockets and thieves, is here brought to life in a dramatised reading with a full cast! Scheming Fagin, cruel Bill Sykes and innocent Oliver tell their stories in their own voices, as dramatically as Dickens intended. Oliver Twist has been made into several movies and a musical, as the themes of social justice and the triumph of goodness over evil are perennially appealing. Narrator: MrsHandOliver Twist: SweetPeaFagin: AdamskiBill Sykes: Algy PugThe Artful Dodger: EstherbenSimonidesNancy: AdeledePignerollesRose Maylie: ElizabbyMr Brownlow: jburlinsonDoctor Losberne: Peter WhyMonks: Doug42 Minor characters read by: aaronml, ACG8, AdeledePignerolles, Algy Pug, AntonK6, Apenia, BlueFunk, Bocradera, BurgerChalet, catrose, clarinetcarrot, commonsparrow3, ditt63, Doug42, East, edhumpal, Elizabby, EvenKeel, Hamlet, Kitty, Kristingj, leanneyauyau, LydiaCW, maggietravers, McFarlane, michaelcjohnson, MikeyHaz, Newgatenovelist, Peter Why, RobBoard, rockbadger, Salvationist, stilldeniel, TenorBoy, toadoftoadhall, Twinkle88, unclejoe, wib66, Willy2, WiltedScribe, ZamesCurran, zwergwolf, Elijah Edited by: AdeledePignerolles and SweetPea

54 episodes

The Spanish Brothers (Dramatic Reading)

Juan and Carlos Meñaya have longed to find their father ever since they were little. Their dream starts to get lost, though, as they grow up and go separate ways. Juan goes off to war and falls under the influence of a Huguenot prisoner while Carlos becomes a monk and begins to discover the Bible for himself. - Summary by Adele de Pignerolles Dramatis Personae Narration by Adele de Pignerolles and Rapunzelina Carlos, read by Joseph Tabler Juan Rodrigo, read by Aaron Rivera Dolores, read by Sonia Fray Sebastian Gomez, read by Jason in Panama Don Manuel Alvarez, read by KHand Don Juan, the penitent, read by Victor Villarraza Student, read by David Purdy The stranger, De Seso, read by Joe Gonsalvo, read by Kristingj Dr. Cristobal Losada, read by Patrick Saville Doña Inez, read by Rachel Those around Gonsalvo, read by Leanne Yau Proverbs, read by MaryAnn The tempter, read by David Purdy Juliano El Chico, read by TJ Burns The village cura, read by David Purdy The landlord, read by David Purdy Fray Fernando, read by Larry Wilson Fray Cassiodoro, read by Esther ben Simonides The aged monk, read by Esther ben Simonides Servant boy, read by Esther ben Simonides Doña Beatriz, read by Esther ben Simonides Doña Sancha, read by Esther ben Simonides Don Balthasar, read by Larry Wilson Don Manuel the younger, read by David Purdy Passerby, read by Rachel Porter, read by Leanne Yau Doña Katarina, read by Esther ben Simonides Munebraga, read by Esther ben Simonides Gaspar Benevidio, read by Rupert Holliday The alcayde’s servant, read by Rachel Promoter-fiscal, read by David Purdy Notary, read by Rachel Prior, read by Larry Wilson Benevidio's daughter, a child, read by TriciaG Maria Gonsalez, read by TriciaG Don Alonzo de Munebraga, read by Rachel A mother, read by Esther ben Simonides Juanita, read by Joe Page, read by David Purdy Juan Gonsalez, read by David Purdy Juan Ponce de Leon, read by Esther ben Simonides Don Garcia, read by Esther ben Simonides Jesuit, read by Amy Gramour Attendant, read by Amy Gramour Llorente, read by Esther ben Simonides Juan Sanchez, read by Rachel Don Domingo de Roxas, read by David Purdy Herrera, read by David Purdy God’s messenger, read by David Purdy Jorge, read by David Purdy Lord Inquisitor, read by Esther ben Simonides Young monk, read by Jael Baldwin Editing by Adele de Pignerolles and Rapunzelina

50 episodes

The Teacup Club (Dramatic Reading)

The Teacup Club (For the Advancement of Woman) is formed when Dorothy decides to found an intellectual club of her own - to teach her fiance a lesson! The club’s discussion topics (official) includes Theosophy, Politics and Women in Legislature. The club’s unofficial topics include Emily’s new dress, man-flu (it's causes and cures) and the great mystery of the missing chafing-dish. A witty drama and a comedy of manners, secrets and politics (both official and unofficial). - Summary by Elizabby Cast List: Cast Narrator: Beth Thomas Evelyn: Jennifer Fournier Emily: Leanne Yau Dorothy: KHand Frances: Beth Thomas Elise: Lydia Marion: Vicki Hibbins Catharine: Michele Eaton Edited by: Michele Eaton and linny Proof listeners: Michele Eaton, Beth Thomas

12 episodes

What Katy Did at School (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

Following Katy's recovery in What Katy Did, Katy and Clover go to Hillsover, a boarding school. Together with their new friend Rosamond Redding, or "Rose Red", they form a Society for the Suppression of Unladylike Conduct--but then they are accused of sending notes to a boy outside the school. Katy and Clover know they have nothing to do with it, but can they prove their innocence to the teachers and principal before they are expelled? (Summary by Esther ben Simonides) Narrator: Michele Eaton Katy: Adele de Pignerolles Clover: Esther ben Simonides Elsie, Mary Silver: Rachel Dorry: Eddy Sherman Johnnie: Rosalynn Phil: Johnny Smith Dr. Carr: Donald Gilmore Rose Red (Rosamond Redding): Christine Lehman Bella Arkwright: SuperCoconut Louisa Agnew: Twinkle Esther Dearborn: avocado Sally Alsop: Kristin Gjerløw Amy Erskine: The Legendary Chicken Alice Gibbons, Annie Silsbie: Leanne Yau Sally Austin: Linette Geisel Alice White: Kathrine Engan Ellen Gray: Kalynda Lilly Page: Lydia Clarence Page, Mr. Worret: Aaron M. Lebowitz Mrs. Page (Cousin Olivia): Lian Pang Mr. Page: Dillon McFarlane Mrs. Florence, Old Mary: Sonia Miss Jane, Stout lady: Beth Thomas Mrs. Nipson: Gaby Mr. Gray, Mr. Eels: Delmar H Dolbier Mrs. Agnew, Miss Marsh: Vicki Hibbins Cousin Helen: KHand Alexander, Conductor, Daniel DAubigny Sparks, Professor Seccomb, Mr. Peters: Tomas Peter Mrs. Worret: Becca Maggie Editing by: Adele de Pignerolles and Esther ben Simonides Prooflistening by: Helen Z. Ferrara, Teaneck, NJ

14 episodes

For Christ and the Church (dramatic reading)

Rev. Mark Spencer is about to give up on writing his sermon one Saturday night when the Devil comes to him and tries to discourage him by reminding him how few of the people who have pledged themselves to make their motto, 'For Christ and the Church' keep it. The minister decides to preach a sermon like nothing the people in his congregation have ever heard before--a sermon that stirs them to action and to give themselves fully to God. A sermon that urges them to pledge themselves again to Christ and the Church! - Summary by Esther ben SimonidesCast ListRev. Mark Spencer: David OlsonThe Devil: K. Adrian StroetMiss Gertrude Brooks: Esther ben SimonidesAndrew's Mother: Teresa BaumanAndrew Stewart: toadoftoadhallMrs. Carter: JoyfullMr. Bruce Carter: Larry WilsonJudge Morton: Daniel WaløMrs. Morton: Adele de PignerollesMr. Locke: Bill MosleyNarrator: Rachel

5 episodes

Rainy Week (Dramatic Reading)

Join this couple in their annual house party where the “guests” becoming unknowing “actors” in their beach house play “Rainy Week” (Linette Geisel). “To be indeed absolutely explicit experience has proved, with an almost chemical accuracy, that, quite regardless of "age, sex, or previous condition of servitude," this particular combination of Romantic Passion, Psychic Austerity, Tragedy, Ambition, Poignancy, Innocence, And Irritation, cannot be housed together for even one Rainy Week without producing drama!” (Eleanor Hallowell Abbott)Cast Narrator/Mrs. Mary Delville: KHand Mr. Jack Delville: tovarisch Victoria Meredith: Leanne Yau Paul Brenswick: Mark Chulsky George Keets: Chuck Williamson Ann Woltor: Beth Thomas Claude Kennilworth: ToddHW May Davies: Gemma L Myers Aberner Rollins: Algy Pug Allan John: Tomas Peter Dr. Brawne: Jim Locke Satellites: Christine Lehman Young Man: TriciaG Maid: Lauren-Emma Blake Doctor: David Olson Edited by: Linette Geisel Proof listener: KHand

8 episodes

Rainbow Valley (version 3 Dramatic Reading)

Anne Shirley is grown up and married, and her six children are off having their own adventures with the Merediths - the four children of a widowed, absent-minded minister. Whether they're hiding a runaway home girl and plotting to save her from the orphanage or organizing a day of fasting to punish themselves for singing an awful song in the graveyard, their adventures and misadventures make this seventh Anne novel a different, but still delightful, story. Summary by RachelCast List:Narrator: Esther ben Simonides Faith Meredith: Rachel Una Meredith: Gaby Jerry Meredith: Aaron M. Lebowitz Carl Meredith: DanielDeronda Mary Vance: Paula Priebe Jem Blythe: Ashur Gharavi Walter Blythe: Eddy Sherman John Meredith: Mark Crowle-Groves Rosemary West: Leanne Yau Anne Blythe: Adele de Pignerolles Susan Baker: Beth Thomas Miss Cornelia: Michele Eaton Other characters voiced by Ananda, aravagarwal, Lilith Branda, Mark Crowle-Groves, Mike Harris, Heidi Hoerman, Aaron M. Lebowitz, Arielle Lipshaw, kellymcgee, Rosalynn, MaryAnnS, Sonia, SuperCoconut, Twinkle, and Leanne Yau Audio edited by Rachel and Twinkle Additional proof-listening by Rachel and Beth Thomas.

36 episodes

Catherine Howard (Dramatic Reading)

Subtitled "The Throne, The Tomb, and The Scaffold - An Historical Play in 3 Acts From the Celebrated Play of that Name by Alexandre Dumas" - How can you resist a play about English history - the doomed fifth wife of Henry the 8th - by the celebrated French author of The Musketeers?? - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Henry VIII, King of England: Larry Wilson Athelwold, Duke of Northumberland: Paul Simonin Archbishop Cranmer: alanmapstone Duke of Sussex: KHand Duke of Norfolk: tovarisch Grand Chamberlain: Tomas Peter Lieutenant of the Tower: Sandra Schmit Fleming, an Alchemist: Availle Page: Lydia Martin Krinkly, a Cordwainer: Tomas Peter Simon Kreetnur, a Weaver: VivianWeaver Captain of Guard: Bjorn V Executioner: Kalynda Princess Margaret, Sister to the King: Leanne Yau Catherine Howard, his Fifth Wife: Beth Thomas Dame Kennedy, her Nurse: Lydia Winifred Krinkly, Wife to Martin: Sonia Stage Directions: ToddHW Edited By:  ToddHW

3 episodes

Little Men (Version 3, Dramatic Reading)

Jo March's dreams of opening a home for boys comes true as she finds herself the mistress of Plumfield, a boarding school for children -- who have all stumbled in from various backgrounds. When new students arrive at her doorstep, they bring their own sets of troubles with them, such as dishonesty, disobedience, and naughty shenanigans. However, Mrs. Jo, alongside her steady husband, Fritz, uniquely guides each child along to the path to adulthood, inspiring him to become the best he can be. Likewise, though the couple is faced with frequent heartache and even unexpected tragedy, their children never cease to amaze them and fill their home with joy. (Summary by Twinkle) Cast List: Narrator: Christine Lehman Jo Bhaer: rachelrw Fritz Bhaer: Paul SimoninNat Blake: Aaron M. LebowitzDan: Tomas PeterDemi Brooke: NavinDaisy Brooke: RachelTommy Bangs: Eddy ShermanNan Harding: Adele de PignerollesEmil: Leanne YauJack Ford: toadoftoadhall Additional characters voiced by aravagarwal, Diane Alailima, Jael Baldwin, Esther ben Simonides, BookAngel7, BurgerChalet, Gaby, Ashur Gharavi, Michelle Kane, Kangaroo, Lydia, Romano, Stacy Simone, SuperCoconut, Joseph Tabler, The Legendary Chicken, Beth Thomas, Twinkle, Bjorn V, ToddHW, and Willy Audio edited by Adele de Pignerolles, fiddlesticks, KHand, and Twinkle Additional proof-listening by BookAngel7

22 episodes

The Curse of Capistrano (Dramatic Reading)

The Curse of Capistrano is the first work to feature the fictional character Zorro (the Spanish word for "fox"). The story was later republished under the name The Mark of Zorro. The outlaw Zorro is Public Enemy #1 in southern California during the period of Mexican rule. But he's not a bad guy, really - he fights for justice for the oppressed. And when he meets the lovely Lolita, daughter of Don Pedro, who is on the governor's bad side, he has even more reason to fight. But she's being wooed by the rich and influential but wimpy Don Diego... - Summary by TriciaGCast List:Narrator: Christine LehmanDon Diego Vega / Zorro: Tomas PeterSergeant Pedro Gonzales: Larry WilsonLandlord: Jason in Panama Don Carlos Pulido, Corporal, A Man, Soldier, Assistant, Courier: Nick BulkaDoña Catalina Pulido: TriciaGSeñorita Lolita Pulido: Adele de PignerollesLandlord: Jason in PanamaDon Alejandro Vega: Roger MelinFray Felipe, Gentleman of Age, Dispensero, Tipsy Caballero: Phil SchempfMagistrado, Jailer: Zames CurranCaptain Ramon: jasonlohrSpokesman of the Caballeros: Chuck WilliamsonGovernor: Scotty SmithAnother Caballero: AnttiV & ElijahServant, Dealer in Hides, Third Caballero, Man: ToddHWSergeant, Guard: ShastaNative: Esther ben SimonidesAudio edited by TriciaGProof-listened by TriciaG & Joy M.

40 episodes

The Martyr of the Catacombs (Dramatic Reading)

Marcellus, a Roman centurion, is instructed to eradicate the Christians from the catacombs. When he goes to investigate, he discovers the truth about their beliefs and 'Him Who loved us.' As persecution sweeps across Rome, will Marcellus be the next one in danger? Summary by Esther ben Simonides Narrator: Esther ben SimonidesMarcellus: Patrick SavilleLucullus: Jason in PanamaHonorious: Don GilmoreCaecilia: Adele de PignerollesBrother Cinna: Larry WilsonPollio: Eddy ShermanAdditional Narration: Beth ThomasOther Characters:David Kowarsky, Julie Barkley, larryhayes7, Leanne Yau, MaryAnn, RecordingPerson, Rupert Holliday, TwinkleAudio Edited by: Esther ben Simonides, Adele de Pignerolles and Beth Thomas

16 episodes

Jo's Boys (version 2 Dramatic Reading)

Jo’s little men and women are grown up and entering new stages of life. Along with discovering their individual niches, there are lots of lessons to study, plays to perform, and parties to attend… and love is undeniably in the air. When three of Jo’s most beloved boys embark on journeys of their own, they encounter some of the most difficult challenges ever faced in their young lives. Meanwhile, back at home, Jo and her family must be strong when they receive the news that not all three of the boys may return. Will Emil, Nat, and Dan find their way home to Plumfield? Find out in Jo’s Boys, the final installment of the Little Women trilogy by Louisa May Alcott. (Summary by Twinkle)Cast List: Narrator: Christine LehmanJo Bhaer: MaryAnnFritz Bhaer: Paul SimoninDan Kean: Tomas PeterEmil Hoffmann: George AllenNat Blake: Zames CurranDemi Brooke: McKinnie Lee SizemoreDaisy Brooke: RachelJosie Brooke: TwinkleRob Bhaer: KangarooTed Bhaer: ABFriesBess Laurence: Esther ben Simonides Additional characters voiced by Adele de Pignerolles, Alex Inigo, Ashur Gharavi, Barbara Anne Scott, Beth Thomas, Brenda Davidson, Chee Sing Lee, David Olson, Devorah Allen, Diane Alailima, Delmar H Dolbier, Drew Johnson, Eva Davis, Hannah Mary, Jael Baldwin, Julie Barkley, Kalynda, Kangaroo, Laura Riley, Leanne Yau, M. Licciardello, Michelle Kane, Rachel Lundstrom, RecordingPerson, Romano, Shasta, SherlHolmesMD, Sonia, Stacy Simon, Starling Reader, ToddHW, TrudiBvoice, Will the Ninja, and Zames Curran Audio edited by Cari Shorrock, KHand, Twinkle, and Zames Curran

23 episodes

An Old-Fashioned Girl (Dramatic Reading)

When country girl Polly Milton comes to visit her friend Fanny Shaw, city life isn’t all she had hoped it would be. Thrown in the middle of a dysfunctional family, Polly remembers the teachings of her wise mother, and does her best to plant seeds of cheerfulness, honesty, and respect -- and teaching virtue by example. Four years later, Polly returns to scratch out a living as a music teacher, but finds herself mixed up in much more than piano lessons. Through heartache and love triangles, temptation and tragedy, Polly’s story shows that even the dreams of old-fashioned girls can come true.

20 episodes

If I Had a Father

Arthur Gervaise, a London sculptor, learns too late of his love for a woman, while his absentee father secretly tries to serve and help him. Meanwhile, an old country man searches frantically for his daughter, whose disappearance he suspects Arthur has something to do with. These two fathers' devotion to their adult children causes those around them to reevaluate and elevate their own ideas of fatherhood. - Summary by Devorah Allen Cast list: Arthur Gervaise: TriciaG Colonel Gervaise: Larry WilsonWarren: Leanne YauConstance: Hannah MaryWaterfield: Son of the ExilesMrs. Clifford: Beth ThomasJames: alanmapstoneMattie: Devorah AllenSusan: SoniaThomas: Phil BensonBill: Tomas PeterJack: TJ BurnsJim: Jasmin SalmaPoliceman: Craig FranklinFirst Boy: DrPGouldSecond Boy: Adriana SacciottoThird Boy: Eva DavisStage Directions: RajVO

4 episodes

Dave Brings Home A Wife (dramatic reading)

This is a self-contained story-arc over eight chapters from the pages of Steele Rudd's book "Back At Our Selection". The Synopsis: After being a shy bachelor for a number of years, Dave (Dad Rudd's second eldest son) has finally got married. To a "Girl from Town" named "Lily White". When she first arrives at "Ruddville", she and Dave's sister Sarah get on wonderfully. But after some months, friction between the two young woman sets in, and Dave and Lily seek to have a separate house of their own on the extensive Rudd property. But Dad, though now a prosperous farmer, started out with his wife and children in a two-room settler's slab-hut, and has a notion ... exacerbated by tightfistedness ... that all young folk should start out their married life like that and work their way up. So he finds, demolishes, carts, and re-erects a forty-year-old abandoned shack for his son and daughter-in-law. They acquiesce to accepting it, and in time even become rather contented there. But soon, Dave's mother-in-law arrives for a visit, and cranky old Dad Rudd finally meets his nemesis. - Summary by Son of the Exiles Cast list: Dad Rudd, Australian farmer - Patriarch of the Rudd clan: Son of the Exiles Mother Rudd, wife of Dad Rudd: TJ Burns Dave Rudd, son of Dad Rudd: Tomas Peter Sarah Rudd, daughter of Dad Rudd: Linda Olsen Fitak Lily White, newly married to Dave: Devorah Allen Lily’s Mother - Dave's mother-in-law: Sonia Joe Rudd, son of Dad Rudd: Nemo Bill Rudd, son of Dad Rudd: Foon Barty Rudd, son of Dad Rudd: Peter Musgrove Jimmy Regan - Neighbour to the Rudds: ToddHW Young Regan - Neighbour to the Rudds: Zoe Trang Willie Wiley - Orphan boy adopted by one of Dad's neighbours: Foon Mary Murphy - Daughter of one of Dad's neighbours: Leanne Yau The Parson: Larry Wilson Mrs Walker: Sandra Schmit Building Contractor: Larry Wilson Narrator: Beth Thomas This project was finished during the March Challenge with the precious help of the following six volunteer editors (thank you all) : Bhavya Campbell Schelp Chuck Williamson JayS linny Maria Kasper

8 episodes

Courage (Dramatic Reading)

Courage follows the story of Courage, a young 12-year-old orphaned girl, who adapts to to meeting and living with new people. She lives up to her name . . . but, what becomes of her in the end? - Summary by bhavyaCourage: Elsie SelwynLarry: Larry WilsonSylvia: LikeManyWatersMiss Julia: Beth ThomasMary Duff: FoonGentleman/David/Mr. Everett: TriciaGJohn: Josh KibbeyCelia Thaxter: Leanne YauBig Bob: Campbell SchelpMan, Captain, Man 2: BhavyaBoy: William WhiteDick, Father, Bruce: Elijah FisherMrs. Everett: Anita Sloma-MartinezBig Girl: Evie MariaSmall Girl: Zoe TrangIrishman: ChadH94Narrator: Aaron White and Chuck Williamson Edited by bhavya, Larry Wilson, and Linny Proof-listened by Elijah Fisher and Lynette Caulkins

10 episodes

Unitarian Catechism

This is a brief catechism of common Unitarian beliefs. As with most catechisms, the material is presented in a question and answer form. - Summary by KevinS

11 episodes

Andrew the Glad (Dramatic Reading)

"There are some women who will brew mystery from the decoction of even a very simple life. Matilda is one of them, remarked the major to himself as he filled his pipe and settled himself before his high-piled, violet-flamed logs..."A sweet, heartfelt, old-fashioned romance. The middle-aged adults take a kindly interest in the affairs of the young people, with many having friendships across generations in a way not often seen today. Experience life with Phoebe, David, Caroline, Andrew, and the Buchanans in a small town in the Harpeth Valley, Tennessee in the early 1900s.This book reflects many of the feelings and attitudes prevalent at the time of its original publication. It may contain references that reflect mores and opinions that directly conflict with today’s prevailing sentiments. - Summary by LikeManyWaters Narrator: LikeManyWatersMajor Buchanan: Larry WilsonMatilda Buchanan: Lynette CaulkinsDavid Kildare: Adam BielkaPhoebe Donelson: KHandCaroline Brown: thestorygirlAndrew Sevier: Adrian StephensTempie: TriciaGMrs. Cherry Lawrence: Christine LehmanPolly Farrell: Katharina GlowallaMilly Overton, Mistake: Leanne YauBilly Bob Overton, Tom Cantrell, Jeff: EJWileyCap Cantrell: RHelfmannHobson Capers, Telephone Repair Man: lordaMrs. Payt: TJ BurnsMrs. Peyton Kendrick: Julie BurksJake and others: LikeManyWaters

12 episodes

Jack and Jill (Dramatic Reading)

When Jack and Jill tumble off their sled on the first good snow of the season, their injuries cause them to be bedridden for many months, putting an end to their fun and frolics. Their parents and friends fill their days with the joys of Christmas preparations, a theatrical production and many other imaginative events. Both learn how to become better friends to each other and their other school mates through their many trials. This is sure to become a family favorite! - Summary by Mary Anderson Dedicated to Beth Thomas. Cast List: Narrator: Lynette Caulkins Jack Minot: Elijah Fisher Jill Pecq: Jasmin Salma Mrs. Minot: TJ Burns Merry Grant: thestorygirl Molly Bemis: JayKitty76 Frank Minot: Seaquill Gus Burton: Adam Bielka Ed Devlin: Minn Ralph Evans: Alan Mapstone Mrs. Pecq: Beth Thomas Joe Flint: Rob Marland Additional characters voiced by Adam Bielka, Adrian Stephens, B L Newman, Betsy Walker, Brooke Favorat, Daniel Miguel, Ethan H, Greg Giordano, JazzyGirl, Larry Wilson, Laura Riley, Leanne Yau, LikeManyWaters, lorda, Maria Joy, Mariah Martin Shein, Pseudonymous Nerd, Rosa Grace, Scott Caulkins, ToddHW, and Twinkle Audio edited by Campbell Schelp

25 episodes

Stille Existenzen

In einer Sammlung von Einaktern zeigt die Autorin ihr Gespür für menschliche Empfindungen, Regungen, Stärken und Schwächen. Sie skizziert diese in Gesprächen vortrefflich. Oft enden die Gespräche anders als erwartet. (lorda) Mitwirkende: Bernd Ungerer: Monsieur Gailhard Boris: Anatole Eva K.: Madame Savoncru, Madame Derle Jonas Michel: André, Erzähler (4,5), Editor (4) Karlsson: Erzähler (12), Editor (15) Katharina Glowalla: Rémy, Célestine, Victoire, Emma, Germaine, Josephine, Erzähler (8), Editor (3,7,11) Lissy Schneider: Lily, Paèle, Céline, Emily, Marcelle lorda: Maxime, Monsieur Desclés, Erzähler (13,15), Editor (1,5,6,9,13) Margot: Madame d'Alysse, Madame de Brauver, Luise, Madame Boisil, Achart, Mlle. Basles, Madame Leclère, Georgette, Madame Desclés, Madame Brou, Madame Verdyait, Erzähler (2) Martin Harbecke: Erzähler (6), Editor (10,14) merendo07: Envoix schrm: Madame Mael, Bernale, Erzähler (7,10) seito: Julien Loran, Henri, Erzähler (1,3,9,11,14), Editor (2,8,12) Sonia: Madame Loursain, Martha, Folain, Lucien, Suzon,

15 episodes

La decadencia de la mentira

‘La Decadencia de la Mentira‘ forma, junto con otros títulos, la biblioteca de ensayos de este importante escritor victoriano. En ella, Wilde se sirve de una fructuosa conversación entre dos amigos, los sagaces Cyril y Vivián, para entonar una apología del esteticismo y del “arte por el arte”. Aterrizando en las entrañas de Vivián, Wilde transmite una poderosa crítica contra la naturaleza y la realidad. Inquiere en que estas destruyen cualquier intento de manifestación del arte, pues ambas tratan de concebirlo sin servirse de la belleza, apartándola de su lado. De hecho y según él, el auténtico y verdadero arte reside en el esteticismo producto de la imaginación del hombre, la cual es esencialmente creadora y busca siempre formas nuevas. - Summary by Phileas Fogg

3 episodes