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  The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

  Omar Khayyam, Edward FitzGerald

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  The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam is a collection of quatrains (four-line verses) attributed to the 12th-century Persian poet, mathematician, and astronomer, Omar Khayyam. While the original Persian text is complex and open to interpretation, it is the English translation by Edward Fitzgerald that popularized the work in the Western world. 
  Fitzgerald's translation portrays a world view that is often characterized as: 
  Carpe Diem: Seize the day, emphasizing the fleeting nature of life and the importance of enjoying the present moment. 
  Skepticism: Questioning traditional beliefs and religious dogma, particularly in relation to the afterlife. 
  Epicureanism: Focusing on pleasure and the senses as the primary goods in life. 
  Fatalism: Accepting one's fate and the inherent unpredictability of existence.

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  Dorothy Parker Reader The -...

  Dorothy Parker

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  Collected here are three of Dorothy Parker's earliest works: two collections of poetry - "Enough Rope" and "Sunset Gun" as well as her short, hilarious collection of stories recounting all of the men she managed to avoid marrying named (appropriately) "Men I'm Not Married To." One of the 20th century's most celebrated and renowned humorists, Parker burst upon the unsuspecting literary world with these best-selling books, delivering biting, satiric and insightful comments on love, life and literature that would make her a worldwide sensation.Dorothy Parker - social commentator, political reformer and legendary wit - has enjoyed a special place in American culture and "Sunset Gun" is another early example of Parker's unique and wry commentary on modern life. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format.

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  Summer and Smoke

  Tennessee Williams

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  Alma Winemiller is a shy, religious young woman who grew up pining for the boy next door, John Buchanan. He’s grown up to become a doctor with a penchant for sexual conquest, so when he returns to their Mississippi town to start a medical practice, their strange attraction sets them on a path of turmoil and heartbreak.
   
  
   
  Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center in June 2008.
   
  
   
  Directed by Michael Hackett
   
  Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
   
  
   
  An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, starring:
   
  
   
  Ann Gee Byrd as Mrs. Winemiller and Rosemary
   
  Kristen Frazier as Nellie
   
  Mark Kudisch as John Buchanan Jr.
   
  Carlos Lacamara as Papa Gonzalez
   
  Gabriel Olds as Dusty, Vernon, and Archi Kramer
   
  Tina Sánchez as Rosa Gonzalez
   
  David Selby as Dr. Buchanan Senior
   
  Tegan West as Roger Doremus 
   
  Armin Shimerman as the Reverend Winemiller
   
  Kitty Swink as Mrs. Bassett
   
  Sarah Zimmerman as Alma Winemiller
   
  
   
  Recording, editing and mixing engineer: Mark Holden
   
  Live Sound Effects by Eddie Mills
   
  Music Supervisor: Scott Willis
   
  
   
  Original music by Gareth S. Brown

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  The Secret Garden (NHB Modern...

  Francis Hodgson Burnett

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  When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. Left to make her own entertainment, Mary stumbles upon a garden, overgrown and locked for years. A forbidden garden.
  Finding her way inside, with the help of a friendly robin, Mary begins to feel a connection to the house and its inhabitants. Then, one night, in one of the house's many rooms, she hears the sound of crying…
  Frances Hodgson Burnett's delightful and enduring tale celebrates the power of transformation and healing through nature. Elizabeth Newman's magical adaptation was premiered at Pitlochry Festival Theatre's open-air amphitheatre in 2023, where Newman is Artistic Director.
  This version will appeal to other professional and amateur companies looking for a much-loved classic that can be easily staged in theatres, outdoor venues – and gardens.
  'An enriching, affirmative show, steeped in gentle wonder' – The Stage
  'A near-perfect summer theatre experience for children… The Secret Garden is fast emerging as a key children's story for our time: a profound legend about how human beings need the natural world and its energy to survive and thrive… Newman's adaptation glows from its opening moments with love for, and understanding of, the basic dynamics of Hodgson Burnett's bold narrative… a beautiful show' – The Scotsman
  'Enrapturing… a tremendous fervour of pace… simply gorgeous… a thing of beauty' – Reviews Hub
  'Retains all the essentials of the original novel but brings in the whole thing at around 90 minutes, including an interval. It's appealingly crisp, which is helpful for the younger members of the audience, and it doesn't shun the novel's all-important use of Yorkshire dialect… a play that retains its own distinctive sense of charm' – WhatsOnStage
  'The perfect show for all the family… delights at every turn… a salve to the soul for grown ups in these troubled times and even better, the children in the audience clearly loved it' – Broadway Baby

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  Pieces of a Broken Mind

  Daniel Ruczko

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  Pieces of a Broken Mind is the raw and honest portrayal of Richard Bryght, a struggling Seattle writer with dreams too big for a single lifetime—navigating love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. Haunted by a past relationship and his mother's mental decline into Alzheimer's. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises—to turn his self-published book into a movie. Richard embarks on a transformative leap of faith, with his best friend Danny by his side and his mother's blessings, leaving Seattle behind to move to the City of Angels and chase his dreams.This gritty story takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of fame and the creative process in a new city filled with distractions. Through Richard's eyes, we experience a broken and beautiful world where contradictions and paradoxes intertwine. As Richard struggles with the pressures of success and battles his inner demons—he finds himself lost in a sea of self-destruction, searching for solace in drugs and casual relationships with adult film stars.Beyond being a captivating story, Pieces of a Broken Mind serves as a love letter to Los Angeles, the pursuit of dreams, the written word, and the resilience to never give up. It's a reminder that no matter how broken we may feel, we all have the ability to pick up the pieces and create something beautiful.

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  A Rhyme A Dozen ― Music - 12...

  John Dryden, Stephen Vincent...

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  ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears. 
  1 - A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poems, 12 Poets, 1 Topic - Music - An Introduction 
  2 - To Music by Rainer Maria Rilke 
  3 - Music by Stephen Vincent Benét 
  4 - Music by Wilfred Owen 
  5 - Power of Music by William Wordsworth 
  6 - Master of Music by Henry van Dyke 
  7 - Song 53 - What is That Flute Whose Music Thrills Me with Joy by Kabir 
  8 - Rain Music by Joseph Semon Cotter 
  9 - The Strange Music by G K Chesterton 
  10 - The Iron Music by Ford Madox Ford 
  11 - Music's Empire by Andrew Marvell 
  12 - Sonnet 8 - Music to Hear Why Hearest Thou Music Sadly by William Shakespeare 
  13 - Alexander's Feast or, The Power of Music by John Dryden

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