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Death of a salesman

by Miller, Arthur, 1915-2005.

Format: Book on CD 2011
Availability: Available at 2 Libraries 2 of 2 copies

Available (2)
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Mt. Lebanon Public Library Audio Books CD 792.27 M54
Location  Mt. Lebanon Public Library
 
Collection  Audio Books
 
Call Number  CD 792.27 M54
 
 
Shaler North Hills Library Audiovisual CD MILLER [B-O-CD]
Location  Shaler North Hills Library
 
Collection  Audiovisual
 
Call Number  CD MILLER [B-O-CD]
 
 

Summary
Stacy Keach and Jane Kaczmarek star in this 1949 masterpiece by Arthur Miller, a searing portrait of the physical, emotional, and psychological costs of the American dream. Willy Loman (Keach) is the play's iconic traveling salesman, whose family is torn apart by his desperate obsession with greatness and social acceptance. As his two sons cast about aimlessly for their station in life, Willy begins to come unraveled when the reality of his life threatens his long-cherished illusions.
Published Reviews
Booklist Review: "An aging salesman faces the truth about himself and tries to make peace with his grown sons, whose lives have been colored by his skewed expectations."
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Publisher's Weekly Review: "This L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production of Miller's classic play about the crashing of the American Dream is an especially poignant listen during the current financial crisis. As the Loman family's aspirations come crashing down, patriarch Willy battles his ego and his slow decline into old age, while his two boys continue to fail as men. But with money dwindling, they must make one last attempt to find financial stability. Stacy Keach offers up an admirable rendition of Willy, for whom listeners will easily feel empathy as he swings from mood to mood. Keach's emotional range and energy dominates what is already an impressive production in terms of acting, sound effects, and sound clarity. Jane Kaczmarek provides a winning performance as Linda Loman, battling against the dominating and condescending males within the family. This audio drama proves so enjoyable that a second listening will definitely be necessary. (Aug.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved."
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Additional Information
Series Audio theatre series.
Subjects Sales personnel -- Drama.
Fathers and sons -- Drama.
Domestic drama.
Radio adaptations.
Radio plays.
Publisher [Venice, Calif.] :L.A.Theatre Works,2011
Contributors Keach, Stacy.
Kaczmarek, Jane.
Culp, Steven.
Sloan, John (Actor)
Simonson, Eric.
Loewenberg, Susan Albert.
L.A. Theatre Works.
Participants/Performers A full-cast production, starring Stacy Keach, Jane Kaczmarek, Steven Culp, John Sloan, and supporting actors.
Other Contributors Directed by Eric Simonson ; producing director, Susan Albert Loewenberg.
Language English
Notes Compact disc.
Duration: 2:16:00.
Description 2 audio discs (136 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN 1580818307 :
9781580818308 :
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