Pen and paper, a tango, peanut butter and jelly: some things just take two. The hit public radio show and podcast Selected Shorts returns to the Getty to celebrate the power of two with classic and contemporary short fiction featuring a pair of strong characters that push one another to unexpected conclusions, and stories that emphasize what happens in moments of great cooperation, competing desires, and unexpected encounters. On this day of literature in performance, renowned actors of stage and screen will be paired with authors to bring the written word to life. Grab your partner, best friend or your arch-nemesis and find out why two heads are better than one.
Cast
Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by Nate Corddry
"He and She" by Anton Chekhov (Translated by Michele A. Berdy) Performed by Michael McKean and Annette O'Toole
"Second Chances" by Lesley Nneka Arimah Performed by Karen Pittman
"A Happy Dream" by Steve Almond Performed by Phil LaMarr
"Playing Ping-Pong with Pontius Pilate" by Greg Ames
Performed by Nate Corddry
Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by Kirsten Vangsness
"Any Other" by Jac Jemc Performed by Helen Hong
"Pre-Simulation Consultation XF007867" by Kim Fu Performed by Justin Kirk and Kirsten Vangsness
"Magnificent Desolation" by Jess Walter Performed by Tony Hale
"Friends" by Laura van den Berg Performed by Naomi Ekperigin
"The Cult in My Garage" by Duncan Birmingham Performed by Michaela Watkins
Cast and stories are subject to change.
