The Grapes of Wrath Audiobook (Free)

A heart-wrenching full-cast version from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by John Steinbeck, starring Jeffrey Donovan and Shirley Knight. Set through the Great Unhappiness, The Grapes of Wrath tells the powerful story from the Joad family’s trek in the dust bowl of Oklahoma towards the guarantee of a fresh life in California. But what they find threatens to rip aside their lives, and sever the ties that bind them together. Starring Shirley Knight as Ma Joad, Frank Galati’s play discovers its timeless heart about The Grapes of Wrath in the large spirit of the common man.

A L.A. Theatre Works full-cast efficiency featuring:

Shirley Knight simply because Ma Joad

Jeffrey Donovan while Tom Joad

Emily Bergl as Rose of Sharon

Michael Buie while Connie as well as others

Daniel Chacon as Al Joad

Maurice Chasse while Deputy Sheriff while others

Shannon Cochran mainly because Mrs. Wainwright and Elizabeth Sandry

Trista Delamere while 2nd Narrator and Al’s Young lady

Francis Guinan as Jim Casy

Charlie Matthes mainly because Willy while others

Gas Train station Attendant and Hooper Ranch Guard

Fishing rod McLachlan as Uncle John

Robert Pescovitz as Pa Joad

Joel Rafael as Car Salesman and Man with Guitar

Stephen Ramsey as 1st Narrator among others

Nick Sadler while Agricultural Officer and others

Andy Taylor mainly because Gas Station Owner as well as others

Floyd Knowles and Weedpatch Camp Director

Todd Waring as Hooper Ranch Bookkeeper among others

Fredd Wayne as Grampa, Mayor of Hooverville and Camp Guard

Michael Weston as Noah Joad yet others

Kate Williamson as Gramma as well as others

Live music performed by the Joel Rafael Band. Adapted by Frank Galati. Directed by Richard Masur. Documented before a live market at the Skirball Cultural Middle, Los Angeles.