OBCR - "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"; Act II. "Walpurgisnacht"; Scene. "Bells / Someone rang."

This beautifully preserved recording features the original Broadway cast of Edward Albee's brilliant "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" performing the play from start to finish. It's quite rare, from what I have been informed, and was never re-released on any other form of media device outside vinyl.

The cast features Tony Award winners Arthur Hill as George; the legendary Uta Hagen as Martha; George Grizzard as Nick; and a young Melinda Dillon as Honey.

The original production was directed by Alan Schneider; it received its first performance on October 13th, 1962 at the Billy Rose Theatre in New York City. Richard Barr and Clinton Wilder served as Producers.

This scene happens between George and Honey at the end of Act II, titled "Walpurgisnacht". But don't worry - if you're not familiar with the plot, I cut it off so no spoilers are involved. The sound quality isn't great, and my lack of a tripod didn't help in keeping the camera steady, but I will say it's interesting how they recorded this scene. Traditionally, one would think the sound of Nick and Martha off stage would be a bit more vague, or subdued, or distanced - but in this case, it is often as loud and apparent as the dialogue, making the matter all the more eerie, brilliant, and fascinating to listen to. Enjoy!

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