Trifles (with audio‪)‬

Enhanced ebook edition of Trifles by Susan Glaspell, featuring a full cast audio performance of the play.

Written by Susan Glaspell in 1916, Trifles is a one-act play about a woman accused of strangling her husband. Based on an actual murder case reported by Glaspell for the Des Moines News, the play represented an early exploration of gender relationships in a time when women often were considered to be mere trifles. A groundbreaking feminist play, Trifles is often included in anthologies of drama and literature.



By merging text and audio, this ebook is a perfect learning tool for enhancing comprehension and enjoyment. It is highly recommended as a study aid for students, teachers, actors and directors.

Includes scene-by-scene and word-for-word text and audio of L.A. Theatre Works’ full cast performance starring:

Jeanie Hackett as Mrs. Peters

Amy Madigan as Mrs. Hale

Sam McMurray as the Sheriff

Steven Vinovich as Mr. Hale

Steven Weber as the County Attorney.




Directed by Rosalind Ayres for L.A. Theatre Works.