Your Neighborhood Stage Podcast http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com The first and only podcast dedicated to school, religious, and community theatre. en Copyright 2007 by Chris Laning and Rob Scardino chris@neighborhoodstage.com Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Wed, 07 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT 180 Dedicated to the discussion of school, religious and community theatre This is the first and only podcast dedicated to the discussion of school, religious, and community theatre. Each episode we will spotlight a particular theatre organization, highlight a show popular among community theatre organizations, and list some shows recently released for production. We also tackle a topic each week. We invite your input into the topic via email or voicemail. theatre, theater, community theatre, shows, plays, dramas, musicals, acting, directing,script, performing arts, performance, curtain Chris Laning and Rob Scardino chris@neighborhoodstage.com Chris Laning http://libsyn.com/podcasts/yourneighborhoodstage/images/logo-for-iTunes.jpg Your Neighborhood Stage Podcast http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com Clean Episode 3.19: More Revolution, Mike Clark, and "Miss Saigon" http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=335701# May 5, 2008: More Revolution, Mike Clark, and "Miss Saigon"

©2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we talk more about the the "theatre revolution". Mike Clark, co-host of "ShowBizRadio.net" joins us live in Second Life to offer more of his opinions on the topic, along with those of our Second Life studio audience. This week we focus on the suggestion that local theatres split their venue operation and show producing wings.

This week's "Show of the Week" comes to us from Judy Cullen from the Washington State Community Theatre Association. Judy tells us about the show "Miss Saigon".

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more local theatre news and Editors Gone Wild headlines.


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podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  2. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  3. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  4. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  5. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  6. "Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle" - Charlie Crowe
]]> podcasts Wed, 7 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=335701# 00:42:56 theatre, mya, scout, vaudeville, revolution, community theatre, venue, arts Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC No Episode 3.18: Oak Ridge Playhouse, Judy Cullen and the Revolution Continues http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=333086# April 28, 2008: Oak Ridge Playhouse, Judy Cullen and the Revolution Continues

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This week we turn the spotlight on the Oak Ridge Playhouse in Oak Ridge, TN. We spend some time with Reggie Law, the Managing Artistic Director of the organization. Reggie tells us about the history of the group, its current season, venue, special programs, and future plans.

Judy Cullen from the Washington State Community Theatre Association, stops by to share her personal opinions on our suggestions for the theatre revolution, including an epiphany of her own.

We also have other feedback sent to us. We have an audio recording sent to us by Elizabeth Turnquist, who posted a blog entry a few months ago on a similar subject. We also received an email from Mike Clark with ShowbizRadio.net. He shares some of his views on the points we raised.

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more "Editors Gone Wild" headlines.

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Articles Discussed:

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podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  6. "Johnny Appleseed" - Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros
  7. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  8. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram
]]> podcasts Thu, 1 May 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=333086# 00:42:11 theatre, community, revolution, harry potter, daniel radcliffe, future, plays, playwrighting Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC No Episode 3.17: A Theatre Revolution Begins http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=331309# April 21, 2008: A Theatre Revolution Begins

Â2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we suspend our normal format in order to have a spirited discussion on how to turn around the decline in local theatre and make it a growing and viable in the 21st century....since we are eight years into it already!

We discuss the four following radical recommendations:
  1. ELIMINATE the term "community theatre"
  2. Flip the new play development process from a top-down (Broadway down) model to a grass roots model with Broadway being the "pinnacle" of the process.
  3. Theatre companies with their own venue need to split the organization. One group should solely run the venue, while the other group solely produces the shows.
  4. Create a new, flexible,season pass, that can be used for any shows the bearer wants....at any participating theatre.
Joining us in the discussion are members of our live studio audience in Second Life.

This episode is intended to START the conversation. If you would like to get in on the discussion, call us on our voicemail line at 888-59-STAGE or email us at podcast@NeighborhoodStage.com

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]]> podcasts Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:01:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=331309# 00:46:51 revolution, community theatre, adapting, venue, split, change, Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC No Episode 3.16: Sumter Little Theatre http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=327897# April 14, 2008: Sumter Litte Theatre 

©2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the Sumter Little Theatre  in Sumter, South Carolina. We have a delightful conversation with Katie Damron, the Executive Director Emeritus of the organization. Katie tells us about the wonderful history of the group, its current season, special programs, and future plans.

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, and some of the most outrageous "Editors Gone Wild" headlines, including five Chris made up on his own about Daniel Radcliffe (aka Harry Potter) appearing nude on Broadway in "Equus".

*** WARNING: No clean rating this week BECAUSE of the headlines.  Recommend you skip the headlines if children are present ****

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podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  6. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  7. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  8. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  9. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram
]]> podcasts Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=327897# 00:43:10 harry potter, radcliffe, daniel, broadway, community theatre, funny headlines, sumter, south carolina, sc Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC No Episode 3.15: Strand Theatre Company and "Tom Jones" http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=325344# April 7, 2008: Strand Theatre Company, Going Casual, and "Tom Jones"

Â2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the brand new Strand Theatre Company in Baltimore, Maryland.  Jayme Kilburn, Artistic Director of the organization, fills us in on the mission of the group, its beginnings, and future plans.

We also discuss this week whether people are dressing down too much for theatre. Casual seems to be king. Is that good or bad.  Weigh in with your opinions as well by emailing us at podcast@NeighborhoodStage.com

This weekâs show of the week segment, furnished to us by Mike Clark from ShowBizRadio.net, comes from an interview Mike did with Paul Rubenstein, a director for the Sterling Playmakers in Sterling, Virginia. Paul tell us about the show âTom Jonesâ. 

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, our "Editors Gone Wild" headline segment.

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "Tom Jones" - (Dramatic Publishing)
  2. "Monty Python's SPAMALOT" - (Theatrical Rights Worldwide)
  3. "Love Comics" - (Theatrical Rights Worldwide)
  4. "Pinkalicious" - (Theatrical Rights Worldwide)
Articles Discussed:
Links:

podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  6. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  7. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  8. "Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle" - Charlie Crowe
  9. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram
]]> podcasts Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=325344# 00:38:21 theatre, florida, business, baltimore, women, female Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC Clean Episode 3.14: Historic Fayette Theatre http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=322524# March 31 2008: Historic Fayette Theatre,  More SETC Interviews, and "John & Jen"

©2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the Historic Fayette Theatre in Fayetteville,WV.  Gene Worthington, Artistic Director of the organization, fills us in on the history of the group, its venue, organization, and future plans.

We also have more of the interviews with industry representatives that Chris collected at the Southeastern Theatre Conference Convention in Chattanooga.

This weekâs show of the week segment, comes from an interview Chris did at the Community Theatre Festival at the SouthEastern Theatre Conference Convention in Chattanooga Tennessee. Melody Gallaway and Mark Jones, who performed in the festival entry offered by Haywood Arts Regional Theatre from Waynesville, NC, tell us about the musical âJohn & Jenâ. 

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, our "Editors Gone Wild" headline segment.

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "John & Jen" - (Music Theatre International)
  2. "A Song for Coretta" - (Dramatists Play Service)
  3. "A Small, Melodramatic Story" - (Dramatists Play Service)
  4. "tempOdyssey" - (Dramatists Play Service)
Articles Discussed:
Links:

podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  6. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  7. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  8. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  9. "Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle" - Charlie Crowe
  10. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram
]]> podcasts Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:20:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=322524# 00:53:02 nascar, broadway, theatre, west virginia, secret garden, auction, lighting, costumes, tech Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC Clean Episode 3.13: Washington State Community Theatre Association, More SETC Interviews and "Alligators" http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=320559# March 24, 2008: Washington State Community Theatre Association, More SETC Interviews, and "Alligators"

Â2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the Washington State Community Theatre Association. Judy Cullen, President of the organization, fills us in on this active group. She talks about their website other communication activities. She also tells us a little bit about the upcoming AACTFest '09 of which WSCTA is a co-host.

We also have more of the interviews with industry representatives that Chris collected at the Southeastern Theatre Conference Convention in Chattanooga.

This week's show of the week segment, comes from an interview Chris did at the Community Theatre Festival at the SETC. Kelly Wynn Woodland, director of Venice Little Theatre's festival entry, tells us about the show "Alligators".

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, our "Editors Gone Wild" headline segment.

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "I Used to Write on Walls" - (Samuel French, Inc.)
  2. "The Right Kind of People" - (Samuel French, Inc.)
  3. "A Night at the Nutcracker" - (Samuel French, Inc.)
Articles Discussed:
Links:

podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  6. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  7. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  8. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  9. "Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle" - Charlie Crowe
  10. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram
]]> podcasts Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:00:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=320559# 00:59:20 washington, state, aactfest, aact, community theatre, shrek, samuel french Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC Clean Episode 3.12: Venice Little Theatre, More SETC interview, and Dramatists Play Service http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=317875# March 17, 2008: Venice Little Theatre, More SETC Interviews, and Dramatists Play Service

©2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the Venice Little Theatre in Venice, Florida. We are joined by Murray Chase, Executive Artistic Director for the organization. Murray tells us about the history of the organization and it growth into one of the largest community theatres in the country. He also discusses how they deal with the challenges of an audience comprised of full time residents, part-time residents, and tourists.

We also have more of the interviews with industry representatives that Chris collected at the Southeaster Theatre Conference Convention in Chattanooga.

Our "What's New to Do" segment comes to us from Craig Pospisil, Director of Non Professional Rights for Dramatists Play Service. Craig tells us about some of the new titles Dramatists is offering.

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, our "Editors Gone Wild" headline segment.

We also discuss one of the community theatre news stories with our studio audience in Second Life. Just in case you were tired of OUR opinions.

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "August: Osage County" - (Dramatists Play Service)
  2. "Little Dog Laughed" - (Dramatists Play Service)
  3. "Blackbird" - (Dramatists Play Service)
  4. "The Seafarer" - (Dramatists Play Service)
Articles Discussed:
Links:

podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  6. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  7. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  8. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  9. "Johnny Appleseed" - Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros
  10. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram

]]> podcasts Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:25:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=317875# 01:01:08 smoking, theatre, florida, venice, setc, broadway, dramatists, plays, seafarer Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC No Episode 3.11: SETC, Theatre People Seeing Theatre, and "The Piano Lesson" http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=317035# March 10, 2008: SETC, Theatre People Seeing Theatre, and "The Piano Lesson"

©2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

Ok. First off, apologies for getting this episode out so late. Sometimes life gets in the way....and boy did it ever this week.

This week Chris brings us some information and interviews he collected at the SouthEastern Theatre Conference annual convention in Chattanooga, TN.

We also spend some time with Elizabeth Maupin, theatre critic with the Orlando Sentinel. Elizabeth wrote an entry in her blog "Attention Must Be Paid" about whether or not people involved in theatre actually go and see other theatre productions.  We also discuss it afterwards with our Second Life studio audience.

 

This week's "Show of the Week" segment, graciously sent to us by Mike Clark from ShowBizRadio.net, comes to us from Rikki Howie from the Tantallon Community Players in Fort Washington, MD. Rikki  tells us about the show âThe Piano Lessonâ.

Our "What's New to Do!" segment comes to us this week from Gayle Sergel, Vice-President of Dramatic Publishing.

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "The Piano Lesson" -  (Samuel French)
  2. "The Bluest Eye" - (Dramatic Publishing)
  3. "The Sweetest Swing in Baseball" - (Dramatic Publishing)
  4. "la ofrenda (the offering)" - (Dramatic Publishing)
  5. "Madeline's Christmas" - (Dramatic Publishing)
  6. "The Secret Life of Girls" - (Dramatic Publishing)
  7. "Gooney Bird Greene and Her True Life Adventures" - (Dramatic Publishing)
Links:

podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  2. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  3. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  4. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  6. "Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle" - Charlie Crowe
Test]]> podcasts Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:18:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=317035# 00:49:38 setc, august wilson, theatre, orlando, blog, lighting, plays, scripts, chattanooga Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC Clean Episode 3.10: Bergen County Players, News, Discussion, Headlines, and "That Championship Season" http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=311841# March 3, 2008: Bergen County Players, News, Discussion, Headlines, and "That Championship Season"

©2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the Bergen County Players in Oredell, NJ. We are joined by Brian Feldman, Box Office Manager for the organization. Brian tells us about this storied organization, its 75th anniversary season, famous alumni, and unique venue.

This weekâs "Show of the Week" segment, graciously sent to us by Mike Clark from ShowBizRadio.net, comes to us from Scott Bailey, Artistic Director of Rooftop Productions in Manassas, Virginia.  Scott tells us about the show âThat Championship Seasonâ.

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, our "Editors Gone Wild" headline segment, and, of course, tell you "What's New to Do!"

We also discuss one of the community theatre news stories with our studio audience in Second Life. Just in case you were tired of OUR opinions.

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" -  (Theatrical Rights Worldwide)
  2. "The Pain and the Itch" - (Dramatists Play Service)
  3. "The Sunset Limited" - (Dramatists Play Service)
  4. "That Championship Season" - (Dramatists Play Service)
Articles Discussed:
Links:

podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  6. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  7. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  8. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  9. "Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle" - Charlie Crowe
  10. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram
]]> podcasts Tue, 4 Mar 2008 02:31:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=311841# 00:54:19 rent, assassins, censorship, broadway, letts, security, community, Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC No Episode 3.09: Reno Little Theatre and "Jacques Brell is Alive and Well and Living in Paris" http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=310428# February 25, 2008: Reno Little Theater and "Jacques Brell is Alive and Well and Living in Paris"

Â2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the Reno Little Theatre in Reno, Nevada. We are joined by Doug Michler, Technical Director and a member of the board of the organization.

This week's "Show of the Week" segment comes to us once again from Scott Barkhurst, Publicity Director for The Very Little Theatre in Eugene, Oregon. Scott tells us about the show "Jacques Brell is Alive and Well and Living in Paris"

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, our "Editors Gone Wild" headline segment, and, of course, tell you "What's New to Do!" 

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "King o' the Moon/Over the Tavern, Part II" -  (Playscripts, Inc.)
  2. "Secret Things" - (Playscripts, Inc.)
  3. "Elliot, a Soldier's Fugue" - (Dramatists Play Service)
Articles Discussed:
Links:

podsafe music networkMusic used this episode:

  1. "I'm On Board" - The Ride Theory
  2. "Crowe Jam" - Charlie Crowe
  3. "Speed Limit 35" - Throb
  4. "Moving On" - Steve Parsons
  5. "Happy" - Jimmie Bratcher
  6. "Finish Line" - Steve Parsons
  7. "City Beats" - Butn Pushn Teknohedz
  8. "Showdown at the Bridge" - Eric Dietrich
  9. "Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle" - Charlie Crowe
  10. "Head in the Clouds" - Jeff Schram
]]> podcasts Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:12:00 GMT http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=310428# 00:35:48 Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC No Episode 3.08: Broadway Live Island in Second Life Virtual Reality World and "Awake and Sing" http://yourneighborhoodstage.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=308940# February 18, 2008: Broadway Live Island in Second Life Virtual Reality World and "Awake and Sing"

Â2008 by Neighborhood Stage Productions, LLC

This week we turn the spotlight on the Broadway Live Island in Second Life. Second Life is an online virtual reality social networking site with over 14 million users.  We spend some time with Tom Polum (AKA Trip Potvin in Second Life), creator and operator of the Broadway Live Island  sims.  Tom (or Trip) tells us about the many events that are already held there and about the growing theatre  movement within Second Life.

The interview with Trip was conducted live IN Second Life. If you would like so see what it looks like, the interview was video recorded. Click Here to download the video (mp4, 50MB).

This week's "Show of the Week" segment comes to us from Scott Barkhurst, Publicity Director for The Very Little Theatre in Eugene, Oregon. Scott tells us about the show "Awake and Sing"

We continue our "Broadway News (in five minutes or less)" segment, have some more community theatre news, our "Editors Gone Wild" headline segment, and, of course, tell you "What's New to Do!" 

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Shows Discussed:

  1. "Lobelia Lodge" -  (Samuel French, Inc.)
  2. "Be My Baby" - (Samuel French, Inc.)
  3. "Reader" - (Samuel French, Inc.)
Articles Discussed:
Links: