PRESENCE, THE PLAY An Audio Adaptation

William Jefferson's sly and insightful novel, with its call to pay attention to our lived moments, comes to listeners in a well-performed production reminiscent of a radio play. The full cast, led by Nancy Wu as Narrator and featuring Gary Furlong as Script, includes a talented and diverse group: Cary Hite, Simon Jones, Deondra Kamau Means, Robert Fass, and other audiobook veterans share their enthusiasm for bringing this fable to listeners. Roles include the all-important Writer and Plot, and the arrival of Lucifer when Script is placed on life support. Ambulance sirens, squeaking floorboards, and car doors are among the well-placed sound effects that never overwhelm but make the audio nearly visual as well. This production is sure to inspire discussion and also color listeners' next experiences with playing audience to any medium. F.M.R.G. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]