In this darkly comic, poignant, and at times surreal play, two couples in Tunisia—one Muslim and one Jewish—share a deep and complicated friendship before the German takeover of their country in World War Two.
Now under a brutal regime, they face the truth about their long-simmering feelings about friendship and romance as they struggle to save themselves from a Nazi commandant — named Grandma.
Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in September 2022. Directed by Anna Lyse Erikson. Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg.
An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording starring: Laila Ayad as Faiza, Tara Lynne Barr as Loys, Patrick Heusinger as Victor, Daniel David Stewart as Little Fella; Simon Templeman as Grandma; Pej Vahdat as Youssef.
Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson. Sound Design: David Wilson and Charles Carroll. Recording Engineer, Editor, and Mixer: Charles Carroll. Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin. Foley Artist: Jeff Gardner.
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“Employing shocking situations and absurd humor, the spirited ensemble cast uses contemporary American accents to give the listener the feel that this bizarre 1984-like world isn’t just in the past but could happen anytime, anywhere. Devastating, thought-provoking listening. Recorded before a live West Hollywood audience in September 2022.”
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