Steambath (Library Edition Audio CDs) (L.A. Theatre Works Audio Theatre Collections) [Audio CD]

Bruce Jay Friedman (Author)

Book Description

Series: L.A. Theatre Works Audio Theatre Collections | Publication Date: November 25, 2009

A parade of unforgettable characters emerge from the steam in this hilarious, supernatural bathhouse. There is Tandy, fresh from teaching art appreciation at the Police Academy; Meredith, whose last memory is buying a micro-miniskirt; Biberman, a karate silver-belt who masquerades as a paraplegic; and the mysterious Puerto Rican janitor given to omniscient musings and manipulating the fate of all mankind. Starring Jason Alexander, Edward Asner, Mary Gross, Gerrit Graham, Arthur Hanket, Paul Mercier, and Sierra Ruben.

A L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Jason Alexander, Edward Asner, Gerrit Graham, Mary Gross, Kevin Gudahl, Arthur Hanket, Paul Mercier, Ruben Sierra

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

In this engaging 1994 L.A. Theatre Works live performance, Jason Alexander and Mary Gross are perfectly cast as new arrivals to what appears to be purgatory, which just happens to be located in a bathhouse on New York City's Lower East Side. A wonderfully grumpy Ed Asner and an ultra-hip, omnipotent janitor, played by the equally hip Ruben Sierra, are there in the hissing steam to meet them. The entire cast delivers the jokes and asides, as well as the references to New York of the late 1960s, with inspired accents and attitude. The 1970 off-Broadway production gained notoriety for its brief onstage nudity. Recreating that scene should be no problem for devoted audiobook listeners--who already know how to use their imaginations. B.P. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio CD: 1 pages
• Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works (November 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580816134
• ISBN-13: 978-1580816137
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,325,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The next best thing to a front row seat!, April 4, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steambath (Audio Cassette)

Starring the incredible talents of Jason Alexander and Edward Asner, this 93 minute, one-cassette, audio theatre production of Bruce Friedman's Steambath also features the narrative talents of Mary Gross, Ruben Sierra, Arthur Hanket, Gerrit Graham, and Paul Mercier. Directed by Robert Robinson, Steambath is the metaphysical story of unique and unforgettable characters in the steam room of a bathhouse and their engaging discussions of their lives, dreams, and desires. Steambath is as entertaining as it is thought provoking, and with its excellent technical production values, a welcome addition to any personal or community library audiobook collection.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking, fun, emotional, May 28, 2007

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AngryTenant "AngryTenant" (Blauvelt, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Steambath (Paperback)

What I got from this...
looking back at what's important to you means nothing unless you were truly passionate about whatever it is/was...something like that.

Tandy's monologue at the end is intense as he comes to startling realizations about the life he once led. I'm not going to give any more away.

It's so different and "out there" with respect to the characters, location, and purpose. The dialog is altered slightly in the made for TV play with Bill Bixby and Valerie Perrine.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with product!, November 27, 2009

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This review is from: Steambath (Hardcover)

I was very happy with the prompt delivery of the book purchased as well as the condition of the pages. I would be more than willing to do business with the seller again!