11 episodes
The Designated Mourner Gideon Media
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4.7 • 40 Ratings
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As Jack's country descends into violence and authoritarianism, Jack himself plunges into his own parallel decline, a chilling abdication of everything he once valued. Gideon Media brings a modern stage classic from Wallace Shawn to the world of podcasts.
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Episode 1: Resentment
Howard, a well-known writer, lives with his thoughtful adult daughter Judy and her amusing husband Jack. Jack resents Howard.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio. -
Episode 2: Accommodation
The ruling regime doesn't like Howard. Jack thinks Howard is an arrogant snob.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio. -
Episode 3: Danger
As political violence threatens Howard, Judy remains loyal to him, but Jack's hatred towards him increases.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio. -
Episode 4: Flight
Howard is beaten up. Jack asks Judy to leave the house with him. She won't. Jack leaves by himself.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio. -
Episode 5: Arrest
Judy, Howard, and their friends are arrested. Jack becomes a columnist for a popular news outlet.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio. -
Episode 6: Death
As Judy and Howard head toward their predetermined destinies, Jack studies pornographic magazines and resolves his internal conflicts.
Featuring Wallace Shawn, Deborah Eisenberg, and Larry Pine.
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by André Gregory, sound design and music composed by Bruce Odland, and produced by Sean Williams.
Gideon Media crafts gripping productions that explore human grace and darkness through popular genre forms. Learn more at www.gideon-media.com and follow us on Twitter @mediagideon, Instagram @gideonaudio, and Facebook @gideonaudio.
Customer Reviews
More podcasts by Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory!
Wonderful storytelling in a sci-fi world which is deeply personal and relatable.
Timely
Great way to present this play.
Brilliant
This recording is a gift to humanity. Excellent, compelling work featuring the original cast.