Lanford Wilson's THE HOT L BALTIMORE
With Judd Hirsch and Conchata Ferrell, Directed by Marshall W. Mason
Forty years ago several unknown actors joined forces to produce a new Lanford Wilson play in a loft on top of a shoe store on the Upper West Side. For Wilson’s Birthday, members of the original cast, including Judd Hirsch and Conchata Ferrell reunited with the original director, Marshall W. Mason at the Roven Records’ studios. Though these celebrated artists hadn’t seen each other in decades, they flawlessly recreated their legendary performances with the same passion that set the theater world on fire in 1977.
THE HOT L BALTIMORE is one of the most important plays of the last 100 years, influencing generations of playwrights. The actors in the original cast had not reached fame before their Hot L debuts, but since then they have achieved extraordinary careers in theater, film and television. This renewed collaboration is a rare treat for anyone who loves excellent playwriting and phenomenal acting.
Introduction to THE HOT L BALTIMORE
Conchata Ferrell
Judd Hirsch
Lanford Wilson
Marshall W. Mason
"For those of you who've seen it, close your eyes and
remember. For those of you who haven't,
listen to a perfect
re-enactment of an original
Lanford Wilson milestone play."
Judd Hirsch
Marshall W. Mason
End of Act One
“I directed this recording of HOT L with stereophonic separation, so that
the listener can follow the complex symphony of Lanford´s play
as if you were seated in the theater, watching it. I am very proud
that Lanford dedicated the play to me, and that I won my
first Obie Award for directing it. We all had a great time re-visiting
this masterpiece. You will feel the excitement. I hope you enjoy it.“
Roven Records
The Circle Repertory Company production of
Lanford Wilson’s
The HOT L BALTIMORE
Directed by Marshall W. Mason
CAST
in order of speaking
Bill Lewis……..…………..JUDD HIRSCH
The Girl……..…………TRISH HAWKINS
Millie……..……..ELIZABETH STURGES
Mrs. Billotti.......... HENRIETTA BAGLEY
April Green……...CONCHATA FERRELL
Mr. Morse…………….BURKE PEARSON
Jackie……………………….LISA EMERY
Jamie………………………. ZANE LASKY
Mr. Katz……………………KEN KLIBAN
Suzy……………...STEPHANIE GORDON
Paul Granger, III….JONATHAN HOGAN
Mrs. Oxenham……….. CLARIS NELSON
Suzy´s John, A Cab Driver and
A Pizza Boy…………BRIAN TARANTINA