''Embedded'' is a play starring, written, and directed by

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. It chronicles the

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through

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and

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. It also pokes fun at

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such as

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, and

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The Actors' Gang

Original Cast Los Angeles, New York and London: *

- Sarge and

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- Hardchannel and Announcer *

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- Rum Rum and Chip Webb * Jay R. Martinez - Ramon and Camera Kid *

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- Maryanne, Woof and Gwen *

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- Jen's Dad,

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and Buford T *

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- Jen's Mom, Amy Constant and Woof * Benjamin J. Cain Jr. - Monk * Kailie Hollister - Jen Jen Ryan *

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and Journalist * Andrew Wheeler - Pearly White and Stringer * Mark Lewis (New York) Nathan Kornelis (London) - Lieutenant and Journalist U.S.A Touring Cast: *P. Adam Walsh - Hardchannel and Cove *Matt Huffman - Rum Rum and Chip Webb *Simon Anthony - Stringer and Jay R. Martinez *Nancy Stone - Maryanne and Gwen *Corey Lovett- Buford T. and Woof *Anna Sommer - Amy Constant and Jen's Mom *Malcom Smith - Monk *Eric Greene - Pearly White and Jen's Dad *Vanessa Mizzone - Jen Jen and Gondola *Mark Lewis - Lieutenant and Cove

External links

Playbill News, January 16, 2004
{{2000s-play-stub 2003 plays Plays by Tim Robbins