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Working

From: L.A. Theatre Works
Series: L.A. Theatre Works
Length: 01:58:00

Everyday working people tell their stories. Read the full description.

Working-cover_small Writer and radio personality Studs Terkel spent nearly three years roaming the country interviewing people about their jobs. These conversations were compiled into his best-selling book, and then turned into a Broadway musical. Hear the stories and songs of people on the job in Studs Terkel’s Working.

Hour Two includes a profile of Studs Terkel.

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Piece Description

Writer and radio personality Studs Terkel spent nearly three years roaming the country interviewing people about their jobs. These conversations were compiled into his best-selling book, and then turned into a Broadway musical. Hear the stories and songs of people on the job in Studs Terkel’s Working.

Hour Two includes a profile of Studs Terkel.

Timing and Cues

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