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14 Ratings

3.9

Duration
1H 57min
Language
English
Format
Category

Lyric Poetry & Drama

This darkly satirical drama by Gore Vidal finds two Presidential contenders seeking the endorsement of an aging ex-president, and explores how personal agendas can change the course of a nation's destiny. A co-production with The Smithsonian Associates and Voice of America.

An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring:

Terrence Currier as Ex-President Hockstader Johnny Holliday as Dr. Artinian/Reporter Naomi Jacobson as Mabel Cantwell Timmy Ray James as Senator Carlin/Reporter Michael Kramer as Sheldon Marcus Marsha Mason as Alice Russell Paul Morella as Senator Joe Cantwell Kevin Murray as Dick Jensen Judy Simmons as Mrs. Gamadge Gary Sloan as Don Blades Senator Fred Thompson as William Russell

Directed by Nick Olcott. Recorded before a live audience at Voice of America, Washington D.C. in May of 2002.

© 2015 L.A. Theatre Works (Audiobook): 9781580814133

Release date

Audiobook: 15 October 2015

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