Lance Davis

Parson’s Nose Radio Theater

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

Parson’s Nose is a professional, nonprofit theater in its 20th season in Pasadena, California, introducing classic plays and stories in accessible, professional, short form presentations. Please subscribe if you can, and go to www.parsonsnose.org. for more about us. Your donations are very much appreciated in these times. Our benefactors include Los Angeles County Arts Commission. The City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Department, The Ann Peppers Foundation, The Molina Family Foundation, the Pasadena Community Foundation and the Rotary Club of Pasadena. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/p...

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Lance Davis

Episodes

Frederick Douglass' Letter to Slave Master Thomas Auld 24.12.2023 26:51

"You are a man, and so am I." In 1848, former slave Frederick Douglass published at letter to Thomas Auld, his former slave master, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of his escape. The eloquence, power and dignity of this self-taught man proclaims his rightful place in the pantheon of American heroes. Parson's Nose believes it is our privilege and joy to know these great work...

A Taste of Shakespeare - Episode 1 24.12.2023 26:51

What's so special about Shakespeare? What's the big deal? Let's take a look...Episode 1 - To be or not to be; All the world's a stage; Romeo and Juliet

A Taste of Shakespeare - Episode 2 24.12.2023 29:38

What's so special about Shakespeare? Let's take a look... Episode 2 - Upon the king; To bait fish withal; The quality of mercy; Pyramus and Thisbe

The Declaration of Independence 22.12.2023 22:19

How rarely we listen to the most audacious (and treasonous!) response to oppression in American History! 56 men met in cramped quarters in the hot, muggy, Philadelphia June of 1776. The windows were nailed shut lest spies report on their discussions. They argued about taxation, slavery, big states vs. small states. The one mission that became clear was the need for independence from English tyran...

A Christmas Carol 21.12.2023 1:21:05

Parson's Nose Radio Theater presents the most popular work of Charles Dickens, the most popular writer of Victorian England. At PNT we emphasize the wonderful descriptive language - the bits you skipped over in high school.

'Jes Fore Christmas 21.12.2023 4:36

A delightful poem by Eugene Field (1850-1895), a nationally known Saint Louis/Chicago columnist, and also The Poet Laureate of Children for his work including "Wynken, Blynken and Nod", "The Duel" and "Little Boy Blue", written for his eight children. Performed by Peter Kovner.

The Little Fir Tree by Hans Christian Anderson 21.12.2023 15:39

Hans Christian Andersen's funny and touching story of a little fir tree who forgot to live in the moment. A perfect story for the holidays - a time to reflect on how fortunate we are. Adapted by Lance Davis. Starring Taylor Hawthorne as the Fir Tree, featuring Mary Chalon and Lance Davis. Sound by Dave Bennett and Lance Davis. (15 minutes)