The Jungle

Written by Upton Sinclair

Narrated by David Catlin, Thomas Cox, Andrew White and 9 more

David Schwimmer and Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company created this innovative and heart-wrenching adaptation of Upton Sinclair’s powerhouse novel, in a co-production with
L.A. Theatre Works.

A young Lithuanian immigrant, full of hope, arrives in Chicago in 1904 to work in the stockyards. He and his family soon find themselves processed like the very cattle they slaughter, by the system they dreamed would save them.

Recorded at the Guest Quarters Suites, Chicago in April 1992.

Director: David Schwimmer
Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg
Starring an Ensemble Cast Playing Over 50 Roles:
David Catlin,Thomas Cox, Larry Distasi, Christine Dunford, Laura Eason, Joy Gregory, Tom Hodges,
David Kersnar, Phil Smith, Heidi Stillman, Andrew White, Temple Williams

Radio Producer: Robert Neuhaus. Recording Engineer: Larry Rock. Production Stage Manager: Jan Watson.

• Language: English
• Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works
• Release date: Aug 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9781682661383

Upton Sinclair

Upton Sinclair (1878-1968) is a celebrated American author best known for his 1906 novel, The Jungle, which exposed to poor working conditions and potential health violations in the meatpacking industry. The novel caused a public uproar which resulted in sweeping changes of the industry and catapulted Sinclair into the limelight. He went on to write nearly 100 books and won the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.

Reviews for The Jungle

[James Robertson · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I remember reading this book in highschool, and I retained the essence of what it was about up till now. I don't exactly remember the plot, but this did stay true to Sinclair's message. The acting I thought was decent, but there was just something about the directing that I didn't care for. Anyway, it was enjoyable but I think there was room for improvement. 3/5