Machine

Upton Sinclair, renowned for his groundbreaking novel The Jungle, also made significant contributions to the world of theater. In The Machine, part of Sinclairs 1912 collection Plays of Protest, a group of Socialist activists exposes a wealthy young womans sheltered life, revealing the harsh realities of the society she inhabits. Join us as we explore this thought-provoking drama that challenges the status quo and invites reflection on social justice. (Summary by wildemoose) Cast Julia Patterson, a magazine writer Elizabeth Klett; Jack Bullen, a parlor Socialist Dale Burgess; Laura Hegan, Hegans daughter Arielle Lipshaw; Allan Montague, a lawyer Bellona Times; Jim Hegan, the traction king ToddHW; Annie Roberts, a girl of the slums Lucy Perry; Robert Grimes, the boss John Steigerwald; Andrews, Hegans secretary Max Körlinge; Parker, a clerk Marty Kris; Narrator Linette Geisel. Audio edited by Arielle Lipshaw

Upton Sinclair, renowned for his groundbreaking novel The Jungle, also made significant contributions to the world of theater. In The Machine, part of Sinclairs 1912 collection Plays of Protest, a group of Socialist activists exposes a wealthy young womans sheltered life, revealing the harsh realities of the society she inhabits. Join us as we explore this thought-provoking drama that challenges the status quo and invites reflection on social justice. (Summary by wildemoose) Cast Julia Patterson, a magazine writer Elizabeth Klett; Jack Bullen, a parlor Socialist Dale Burgess; Laura Hegan, Hegans daughter Arielle Lipshaw; Allan Montague, a lawyer Bellona Times; Jim Hegan, the traction king ToddHW; Annie Roberts, a girl of the slums Lucy Perry; Robert Grimes, the boss John Steigerwald; Andrews, Hegans secretary Max Körlinge; Parker, a clerk Marty Kris; Narrator Linette Geisel. Audio edited by Arielle Lipshaw

Upton Sinclair, renowned for his groundbreaking novel The Jungle, also made significant contributions to the world of theater. In The Machine, part of Sinclairs 1912 collection Plays of Protest, a group of Socialist activists exposes a wealthy young womans sheltered life, revealing the harsh realities of the society she inhabits. Join us as we explore this thought-provoking drama that challenges the status quo and invites reflection on social justice. (Summary by wildemoose) Cast Julia Patterson, a magazine writer Elizabeth Klett; Jack Bullen, a parlor Socialist Dale Burgess; Laura Hegan, Hegans daughter Arielle Lipshaw; Allan Montague, a lawyer Bellona Times; Jim Hegan, the traction king ToddHW; Annie Roberts, a girl of the slums Lucy Perry; Robert Grimes, the boss John Steigerwald; Andrews, Hegans secretary Max Körlinge; Parker, a clerk Marty Kris; Narrator Linette Geisel. Audio edited by Arielle Lipshaw