"Plays are music to me; characters are instruments" —Playwright Michael Hollinger

In Michael Hollinger’s look at the discordant backstage world of classical music, The Lazara Quartet has just fired one of its members, and his replacement is wary of the group’s reputation for personal, violent quarrels. And as they prepare for a command performance at the White House, they’re haunted by their former colleague’s sudden disappearance.

Includes interviews with playwright Michael Hollinger and arts consultant Drew McManus.

Recorded in Los Angeles before a live audience at The James Bridges Theater, UCLA in May of 2012.