Friday, December 24, 2021

One more for 2021!

One more release to close out 2021!  I was happy to record a couple of these children's stories as a member of Voices of Today.  

A Gallery of Children by A.A. Milne.  This was Milne's first published book of prose. It was released after his poetry collection, 'When we were very young', and prior to 'Winnie the Pooh'. With his characteristic blend of nonsense, wit and warmth, Milne offers twelve short stories of childish endeavour and mishap. They will delight and amuse listeners both young and not-so-young.

Now available on Kobo here and coming soon to Audible!

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Full-cast production of a classic now on Audible!

I'm always happy to be part of a full-cast production as a member of  Voices of Today.  

It's a Family Affair, the first play by Alexander Ostrovsky was written in 1849, but 10 years elapsed before permission was given for it to be staged.

As with many of Ostrovsky's plays, the target of the author's satire is the merchant class and the inevitable corruption associated with mercantile endeavors. In Ostrovsky's bitterly realistic world, all personal encounters end in transactions, some humourous and some tragic.

Cast

Samson Silych Bolshov - John Burlinson

Agrafena Kondratyevna - Kristina Rothe

Olimpiada Samsonovna (Lipochka) - Joan DuKore

Lazar Elizarych Podkhalyuzin - Marty Krz

Tiska - Joan DuKore

Ustinya Naumovna - Amy Soakes

Sysoy Psoich Rispolozhensky - Denis Daly

Fominishna - Lee Ann Howlett 


To  listen to the sample and/or purchase the recording, head to Audible here.