Publisher Description
Four clergymen seek to make sense of their mission while being torn in all directions by the Church of England. After a critically lauded debut in 1990 at London’s National Theatre, Racing Demon went on to earn universal acclaim. More than 20 years later, David Hare’s bold and moving revelations on gay ordination and the doctrine of the priesthood ring more resoundingly than ever. Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in November 2014. Director: Rosalind Ayres Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Rosie Fellner as Frances Parnell Paul Fox as Ewan Gilmour Jared Harris as Reverend Lionel Espy Jason Hughes as Reverend Tony Ferris Martin Jarvis as Reverend Harry Henderson Christopher Neame as Rt. Reverend Charlie Allen Lesley Nicol as Heather Espy Alan Shearman as Tommy Adair Simon Templeman as Reverend Donald ÒStreakyÓ Bacon Jane Wall as Stella Marr Matthew Wolf as Rt. Reverend Gilbert Heffernan Associate Producers: Anna Lyse Erikson, Myke Weiskopf Recording and Mixing Engineer: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood Sound Effects Artist: Jeff Gardner
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“The perfectly voiced British actors Martin Jarvis, OBE, and Jared Harris (Mad Men) lead an outstanding ensemble in giving a lively, theatrical feel to this solid adaptation. Audio drama is at its best when projecting aural intimacy and intensity. When these characters take on such hot-button issues as gay marriage, women in the priesthood, and abortion, the play seems as relevant as it did during the time it was written.”
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About David Hare
Sir David Hare is an English playwright, screenwriter, and theater and film director. Most notable for his stage work, Hare has also enjoyed great success with films, receiving two Academy Award nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay for writing The Hours in 2002, based on the novel written by Michael Cunningham, and The Reader in 2008, based on the novel of the same name written by Bernhard Schlink.
About the Narrators
Paul Fox is a British born film actor and audiobook narrator.
Martin Jarvis, OBE, has recorded more than 150 Just William stories for the BBC. These have become international
audio bestsellers. He won the Theatre World Award for his starring role on
Broadway in By Jeeves; his West End
appearances include works by Ayckbourn, Frayn, Pinter, and Wilde. Screen
successes include everything from Stargate
Atlantis, Doctor Who, and Numb3rs to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the Oscar-winning Titanic.
Rosalind Ayres is a leading English actress whose many movies include the Oscar-winning Gods and Monsters and Titanic. Her audio performances have won awards in both Britain and the United States, including AudioFile Earphones Awards.
Simon Templeman is a British actor who frequently voices vampire characters in video games, most notably Kain from the Legacy of Kain video game series.
Matthew Wolf has worked extensively as a voice, theater, radio, and television actor. He has appeared in many productions on the London stage, including the title role in a sell-out production of Macbeth alongside Twilight star Robert Pattinson. He is also the official voice of Thor for Mavel Studios’ animated films Hulk Vs. Thor and Thor: Tales of Asgard. He lives in Los Angeles, where he is also producing with his production company, Cool Hand International.
R. F. Daley is an actor, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator. His television credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bones, Dexter, The Office, Arrested Development, Boston Public, and Spin City, among many others. He has narrated numerous audiobooks by L. Ron Hubbard and was the voice of the military adviser in the video game Civilization V.