FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A James Joyce Celebration

Radio Bloomsday

Starring Alec Baldwin, Anne Meara, Kate Valk,

Bob Dishy, Alvin Epstein and Caraid O’Brien as Molly Bloom

June 16 on WBAI 99.5 FM and wbai.org, 7 PM - 2 AM

NEW YORK, NY (June 11, 2008) - Radio Bloomsday is an intimate radio program featuring readings of James Joyce’s Ulysses plus selections from Joyce's entire canon, performed by leading actors. Bloomsday is celebrated every year on June 16, the day Ulysses takes place.

“Radio Bloomsday will make the works of Joyce accessible to a 21st century audience—the newly initiated and devoted stalwarts alike,” explains host/producer Larry Josephson. “This year's show begins with a survey of all of Joyce's works, followed by a spotlight on the holy trinity of characters in Ulysses: Stephen Dedalus, Leopold Bloom and his wife, Molly.” Alec Baldwin plays The Citizen, Alvin Epstein (the original Lucky in “Waiting for Godot”) reads a tribute to Samuel Beckett, Joyce’s former secretary. Anne Meara will perform the role of Gertie MacDowell. Kate Valk reads Joyce’s poetry, and Amy Stiller will do a tribute to Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh. Caraid O’Brien rounds out the evening with a marathon performance of Molly Bloom’s famous monologue, unabridged and unexpurgated. Plus, contemporary reviews of Ulysses, letters from Joyce and the opinions of his peers will be read throughout the evening.

In addition to Alec Baldwin, Anne Meara, Kate Valk, Bob Dishy and Alvin Epstein, other actors scheduled to perform in Radio Bloomsday include John O'Callaghan (Stargate Atlantis) as Stephen Dedalus on the beach, Obie award winner Aaron Beall, Faux Real Theatre's Mark Greenfield, performance artist ZeroBoy, and actors Jim Fletcher, Patricia O’Connell, Emily Mitchell, Vera Beren, David Pincus, Laura Simms and Alana Newhouse. Kate O'Brien will sing songs that are referred to in Ulysses, including “Love’s Old Sweet Song” and “Down by the Sally Gardens.”

Radio Bloomsday is produced by Larry Josephson, winner of the prestigious Peabody Award and three Grammy nominations for his work with Bob & Ray. Larry co-created (with Isaiah Sheffer) the first Bloomsday broadcast from Symphony Space 26 years ago, which he produced for radio until last year.

The broadcast is directed by Caraid O'Brien, who will also perform the complete Molly Bloom monologue. She wrote and directed “Bloomsday on Broadway” at Symphony Space for three years. Caraid was born in Galway, Ireland and, at 33, is the same age as the fictional Molly Bloom. Artistic Director is Janet Coleman, author of “The Compass,” host & producer of The Cat Radio Cafe, and WBAI Arts Director.

Radio Bloomsday will be broadcast live on WBAI 99.5 FM and wbai.org, Monday, June 16, from 7 PM until the wee hours of the morning. It will also be heard on many of the 50 affiliate stations of the Pacifica Radio Network. WBAI is one of five listener-sponsored stations owned by the Pacifica Foundation, which has broadcast cutting-edge and often controversial radio for the past 57 years.

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	Contact: Amy Briskin or 212-794-6644 abriskin@aol.com	Larry Josephson 212-595-1837 larryjo@radioart.org
		Larry Josephson 212-595-1837 larryjo@radioart.org


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A James Joyce Celebration Radio Bloomsday Starring Alec Baldwin, Anne Meara, Kate Valk, Bob Dishy, Alvin Epstein and Caraid O’Brien as Molly Bloom June 16 on WBAI 99.5 FM and wbai.org, 7 PM - 2 AM NEW YORK, NY (June 11, 2008) - Radio Bloomsday is an intimate radio program featuring readings of James Joyce’s Ulysses plus selections from Joyce's entire canon, performed by leading actors. Bloomsday is celebrated every year on June 16, the day Ulysses takes place. “Radio Bloomsday will make the works of Joyce accessible to a 21st century audience—the newly initiated and devoted stalwarts alike,” explains host/producer Larry Josephson. “This year's show begins with a survey of all of Joyce's works, followed by a spotlight on the holy trinity of characters in Ulysses: Stephen Dedalus, Leopold Bloom and his wife, Molly.” Alec Baldwin plays The Citizen, Alvin Epstein (the original Lucky in “Waiting for Godot”) reads a tribute to Samuel Beckett, Joyce’s former secretary. Anne Meara will perform the role of Gertie MacDowell. Kate Valk reads Joyce’s poetry, and Amy Stiller will do a tribute to Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh. Caraid O’Brien rounds out the evening with a marathon performance of Molly Bloom’s famous monologue, unabridged and unexpurgated. Plus, contemporary reviews of Ulysses, letters from Joyce and the opinions of his peers will be read throughout the evening. In addition to Alec Baldwin, Anne Meara, Kate Valk, Bob Dishy and Alvin Epstein, other actors scheduled to perform in Radio Bloomsday include John O'Callaghan (Stargate Atlantis) as Stephen Dedalus on the beach, Obie award winner Aaron Beall, Faux Real Theatre's Mark Greenfield, performance artist ZeroBoy, and actors Jim Fletcher, Patricia O’Connell, Emily Mitchell, Vera Beren, David Pincus, Laura Simms and Alana Newhouse. Kate O'Brien will sing songs that are referred to in Ulysses, including “Love’s Old Sweet Song” and “Down by the Sally Gardens.” Radio Bloomsday is produced by Larry Josephson, winner of the prestigious Peabody Award and three Grammy nominations for his work with Bob & Ray. Larry co-created (with Isaiah Sheffer) the first Bloomsday broadcast from Symphony Space 26 years ago, which he produced for radio until last year. The broadcast is directed by Caraid O'Brien, who will also perform the complete Molly Bloom monologue. She wrote and directed “Bloomsday on Broadway” at Symphony Space for three years. Caraid was born in Galway, Ireland and, at 33, is the same age as the fictional Molly Bloom. Artistic Director is Janet Coleman, author of “The Compass,” host & producer of The Cat Radio Cafe, and WBAI Arts Director. Radio Bloomsday will be broadcast live on WBAI 99.5 FM and wbai.org, Monday, June 16, from 7 PM until the wee hours of the morning. It will also be heard on many of the 50 affiliate stations of the Pacifica Radio Network. WBAI is one of five listener-sponsored stations owned by the Pacifica Foundation, which has broadcast cutting-edge and often controversial radio for the past 57 years. # # #