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The Appleton Public Library has a wonderful collection of audio recordings of plays from LA Theatre Works. You can check InfoSoup to see some examples of what is available. I have listened to many of the recordings and have been very impressed with the quality and variety of productions.

Michael Nitz (APL) shared some wonderful news with me this morning. LA Theatre Works has announced their Library Access program.

Library Access is a national outreach program that provides selections from L.A. Theatre Works’ renowned Audio Theatre Collection free-of-charge to public libraries in underserved and rural communities, as well as to libraries that serve the visually impaired.

Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, Library Access serves over 1,000 libraries across the country. To qualify, a library must have a media budget under $3,000, serve a rural or underserved urban community, or have a dedicated program for the blind.

Each year, enrolled libraries receive select LATW audio plays, performed by some of today’s most prominent and talented actors.  Promotional materials are also available, to assist with circulation in the community.

Information on how to enroll is available at http://www.latw.org/education/libraryaccess.asp. Thanks for sharing this info, Michael!

>> contributed by Beth