Six Strangers Looking for Peace on a Silent Retreat

The Leonard Lopate Show | Aug 1, 2016

In the new play "Small Mouth Sounds," six strangers meet and attempt to deal with their personal problems on a silent retreat in the woods. Playwright Bess Wohl joins us to discuss the show, along with actors Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Marcia DeBonis. 

"Small Mouth Sounds" is now at the Signature Theater (480 W 42nd St.) through September 25th.

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