WORDTheatre® Weekly: A Short Story Podcast Where the Best Authors & Actors Meet...
Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.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) n... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsPerforming ArtsFiction | |||
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- My favorite podcast!
WORDtheatre never disappoints! Short stories are my go to for listening, and some of the greatest stories in the world are performed here by first rate actors! Every story and performance is a gem.
Apple Podcasts5Lisa Cupolo
United States3 years ago This podcast should be a slam-dunk: it pairs fantastic actors with fantastic short stories.
In practice, it fell short for me, and I couldn't quite say why. To my ears, all the emphasis is put on providing an entertaining experience for the audience, and not bringing out the genius in the story. I unsubscribed after getting partway through Johnny Simmons reading "Proxy Marriage" by Maile Meloy. I had experienced this story as a beautiful, delicate, almost exquisitely painful description of how ... more
Podchaser33 years agoSarah B- Is perfect
I love listening to your podcast 😍✨
Apple Podcasts5mohsen89890
United Kingdom3 years ago - Ok, but…
Arthur Miller’s “bulldog“ is a beautiful, poignant and evocative story about his adolescence in 1940s Brooklyn. Jeff Goldblum reads it like a stand-up comedy routine, and the sound mix leans hard into the audience’s almost continuous, uproarious laughter. It’s depressing. It’s the same with Selected Shorts. The producers are afraid that audiences can’t handle literature unless it’s presented as a comedy routine, with actors hamming it up for the audience like a summer camp talent show.
Apple Podcasts2jrm36United States3 years ago - Why Podcasts exist.
Ok. Maybe that’s a bit presumptuous of a title, but if you are a fan of literature, theater, or just having someone sit you down and read you a story, then yes, this is why podcasts exist (perhaps even invented🤔😉😁).
A bit different than an “audiobook” experience, as these performances, captured live, ignite that realm of actor/audience interactive attendance that characterizes and elevates your participation. I happily happen to have had the great fortune in attending WORD THEATER performan... more
Apple Podcasts5TioJuannyUnited States4 years ago
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A vibrant platform for storytelling, this series brings together acclaimed actors and established authors to perform short stories live in distinctive locations like L.A., New York, and London. Each episode not only showcases an engaging narrative but also fosters a unique connection between the audience, actors, and writers as they experience the story come to life. With themes ranging from love and identity to societal challenges, the performances aim to evoke emotional responses while highlighting both classic and contemporary literature. This initiative stands out for its commitment to enriching the arts and literature scene while promoting live performances, hence contributing to a deeper appreciation of storytelling in various forms.
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