The Grapes of Wrath

A heart-wrenching full-cast adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by John Steinbeck, starring Jeffrey Donovan and Shirley Knight. Set during the Great Depression, The Grapes of Wrath tells the powerful story of the Joad family's trek from the dust bowl of Oklahoma to the promise of a new life in California. But what they find threatens to rip apart their lives, and sever the ties that bind them together. Starring Shirley Knight as Ma Joad, Frank Galati's play finds its timeless heart in the generous spirit of the common man.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:

Shirley Knight as Ma Joad

Jeffrey Donovan as Tom Joad

Emily Bergl as Rose of Sharon

Michael Buie as Connie and others

Daniel Chacon as Al Joad

Maurice Chasse as Deputy Sheriff and others

Shannon Cochran as Mrs. Wainwright and Elizabeth Sandry

Trista Delamere as 2nd Narrator and Al's Girl

Francis Guinan as Jim Casy

Charlie Matthes as Willy and others

Gas Station Attendant and Hooper Ranch Guard

Rod McLachlan as Uncle John

Robert Pescovitz as Pa Joad

Joel Rafael as Car Salesman and Man with Guitar

Stephen Ramsey as 1st Narrator and others

Nick Sadler as Agricultural Officer and others

Andy Taylor as Gas Station Owner and others

Floyd Knowles and Weedpatch Camp Director

Todd Waring as Hooper Ranch Bookkeeper and others

Fredd Wayne as Grampa, Mayor of Hooverville and Camp Guard

Michael Weston as Noah Joad and others

Kate Williamson as Gramma and others

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