L.A. Theater Works (LATW), in a partnership with Wondery cultivated by Golden Citizen Entertainment, has announced the launch of its scripted podcast series, The Play’s The Thing.

L.A. Theater Works is a non-profit media arts organization based on Los Angeles whose mission for over 25 years has been to present, preserve, and disseminate classic and contemporary plays. Wondery is a media company specializing in mobile and on-demand storytelling, that connects wonders and brands to a world of knowledge.

The Institute Inc.’s Entertainment development arm, Golden Citizen Entertainment, develops original and branded content, products, and experiences for brands, studios, non-profits, and global leaders in live-event audio and streaming content.

This partnership has resulted in The Play’s The Thing.  The podcast will feature LATW’s notable, recent dramatic productions. The series will be hosted by Susan Lowenberg and will spotlight a variety of prominent plays throughout the season. The premiere episodes focus on Becky Shaw, the Off-Broadway comedy hit about a series of cataclysmic events stemming from a blind date.

LATW Producing Director Susan Lowenberg says “We’re delighted to partner with Wondery to bring our fantastic audio plays to the widest possible audience. We’ve curated a selection of edgy, modern work with talent such as Sarah Drew from Grey’s Anatomy, Josh Stamberg from The Affair, and Brittany Snow from Pitch Perfect, who helped us to bring to life the words of contemporary playwrights. From the chaotic family in Pulitzer Prize finalist Becky Shaw, to the couple finding romance in higher math in Completeness, to the courageous title character in the gender identity drama Boy, we know you’ll love what you hear.”

The Play’s The Thing premiered on February 7, 2017, on Wondery’s Secrets, Crimes, and Audiotape thread for a special launch. The episode is now available on an individual thread for The Play’s The Thing, with new episodes to be released every Thursday following.