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WORDTheatre: Short Story Specialists

Step Into the Story. Be Transformed.
Wordtheatre
Los Angeles
Lore Segal
Short Stories
Performance Art
New York
Memory
Brian Doyle
Mortality
Cato Street Conspiracy
Immigration
Doctors
James Cromwell
Aging
London
Anneliese Mackintosh
Tallulah Greive
James D.
British Short Stories
Sure I Will

Where the Best Authors & Actors Meet. Each week, WORDTheatre® shares a brilliant short story performed live in LA, NY or London by a great actor, usually with the author in the room to hear their story being brought to life. Like what you hear? Visit WORDTheatre.org/Membership/ or if you are near the UK, visit WORDTheatreUK.org to enjoy live events and recordings by becoming a Patron or Enthusiast... more

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Bill Nighy
Actor performing The Gold Lunch
Episode: Bill Nighy Performs "The Gold Lunch" by Ron Carlson
Carla Gugino
Actress performing the story
Carla Gugino (Actor)
Episode: Carla Gugino Performs "Such Fun" by James Salter
Alfred Molina
Actor performing live reading
Actor
Episode: Alfred Molina Performs "Nipple Jesus" by Nick Hornby
Ben Miller
Performer
WORDTheatre
Episode: Ben Miller Performs "East Coast West Coast" by Will Cohu
Hannah Waddingham
Actor performing the piece
Various (noted works include Ted Lasso, Ride or Die)
Episode: Hannah Waddingham Performs "But the One on the Right" by Dorothy Parker
Dominica Phetteplace
Author of Early Work, introduced the reading
Pushcart Prize-winning author
Episode: Midori Francis Performs "Early Work" by Dominica Phetteplace
Midori Francis
Performs the story
Actor (Dash and Lily, The Sex Lives of College Girls)
Episode: Midori Francis Performs "Early Work" by Dominica Phetteplace
Constance Marie
Actor performing the piece; noted for TV work (Angie Lopez in George Lopez)
Performer at WORDTheatre
Episode: Constance Marie Performs "Cielito Lindo" by Lisa Alvarez
Lisa Alvarez
Author of Cielito Lindo
Author, California Women, Golden State Writing and Performance
Episode: Constance Marie Performs "Cielito Lindo" by Lisa Alvarez

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Cedaring Fox
Host and WORDTheatre founder/artistic director; leads live storytelling episodes and introductions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great narration

    Some of the best narration I have heard on or from eat the mouth that feeds you. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samaraza
    United States3 months ago
  • Beautifully written, masterfully performed!

    This is a fantastic series, unlike anything else out there. I teach high school English, and I’m so looking forward to sharing some of these with my students. It underscores the power of a perfectly penned short story and the enduring inspiration found in sharing them with others. Well done!

    Audible
    5
    Kimberly A. Redman
    United States8 months ago
  • This is a fantastic series, unlike anything else out there. I teach high school English, and I’m so looking forward to sharing some of these with my students. It underscores the power of a perfectly penned short story and the enduring inspiration found in sharing them with others. Well done!

    Audible
    5
    Kimberly A. Redman
    United States8 months ago
  • My favorite podcast!

    WORDtheatre never disappoints! Short stories are my go to for listening, and some of the greatest stories in the world are performed here by first rate actors! Every story and performance is a gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa Cupolo
    United States3 years ago
  • This podcast should be a slam-dunk: it pairs fantastic actors with fantastic short stories.

    In practice, it fell short for me, and I couldn't quite say why. To my ears, all the emphasis is put on providing an entertaining experience for the audience, and not bringing out the genius in the story. I unsubscribed after getting partway through Johnny Simmons reading "Proxy Marriage" by Maile Meloy. I had experienced this story as a beautiful, delicate, almost exquisitely painful description of how ... more

    Podchaser
    3
    Sarah B
    3 years ago

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What is WORDTheatre: Short Story Specialists about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Live literary storytelling with high-profile actors performing contemporary and classic short fiction, often on stage in major cities. The format blends author involvement, live readings, and an emphasis on memory, family, and human resilience, with a charitable or community-driven mission around WORDTheatre. Episodes frequently showcase star-powered performances of prose and poetry, sometimes revisiting archival material, and they actively promote live events and memberships. This mix of theatre, literature, and live storytelling offers a unique sponsor-friendly angle for brands aligned with arts education, culture, and charitable outreach. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on live performance prestige, cross-promotion with authors and act... more

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2. Carla Gugino
3. Alfred Molina
4. Ben Miller
5. Hannah Waddingham
6. Dominica Phetteplace
7. Midori Francis
8. Constance Marie

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