Babbitt
Sinclair Lewis, , read by Edward Asner and a full cast. . L.A. Theatre Works, $109.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-1-580-81321-1
Lewis’s tale of middle-class frustration, stress and success in the 1920s is brought to life by the L.A. Theatre Works’ 1987 full cast production featuring more than 30 actors, including Ed Asner (as Babbitt), Judge Reinhold, Ted Danson, Richard Dreyfuss, Helen Hunt and John Lithgow. With a deep and raspy voice and with great projection, Asner delivers a believable and amusing performance that securely anchors the entire production. Whether bullying his family or spouting politics with his friends at the club, Asner keeps the consistency of the self-aggrandizing character solid throughout. Jazz music segues well between scenes, though without any additional production sound beyond voices, it can at times feel out of place. While the full cast proves enjoyable in their individual parts, many take turns narrating the exposition throughout the production. At times, this is executed well, but sometimes it feels as if the director is just trying to give everyone more voice time.
Reviewed on: 10/27/2008
Genre: Audio
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