The Woman Who Laughed

This audiobook features a full cast performance of Joyce Carol Oates' play, centered on Nell Ryder, a witty and sophisticated school teacher who moves to a small Michigan town. When she becomes involved in a conflict with a parent, it leads to serious accusations involving one of her students. The production is a BBC co-venture, recorded live at KCRW Studios in 1994, and includes notable performances by actors such as Edward Asner and Lindsay Crouse.