Welcome to simplystreep.com, an information source on the American actress Meryl Streep, best known from her Oscar-winning performances in "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice". Her work on screen, stage and television, a career that includes some of the most acclaimed films of the last 30 years, has achieved critical acclaim and earned her the business' most prestigious awards. This unofficial website provides a base for fans which is regularly updated with all essential news on Meryl's work, an active message board plus extensive archives, media and more. Enjoy your stay! "THEATER OF THE NEW EAR" SPECIAL ABOUT THE SHOW CALENDAR Filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen (O Brother, Where Art Thou? The Big Lebowski) and Charlie Kaufman (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind; Being John Malkovich) bring the quirky drama and savage wit of their award-winning movies to the stage in a live reading of two original sound plays set to music by their long time collaborator, composer Carter Burwell. The Coens' Sawbones and Kaufman's Hope Leaves the Theater come to life with eight extraordinary actors, scripts in hand, joined on stage by a sound-effects artist and a live band to create multiple characters and parallel realities, located somewhere between melodrama and comedy. "Sawbones" Audio Sample "Hope Leaves the Theater" Audio Sample April 28, 2005 | 8 pm St. Ann's Warehouse April 29, 2005 | 8 pm St. Ann's Warehouse April 30, 2005 | 8 pm St. Ann's Warehouse May 13, 2005 | 8 pm The Royal Festival Hall Sept 02, 2005 | 6 pm SIRIUS Radio Broadcast Sept 03, 2005 | 3 + 8 pm SIRIUS Radio Broadcast Sept 04, 2005 | 3 + 8 pm SIRIUS Radio Broadcast Sept 05, 2005 | 6 pm SIRIUS Radio Broadcast Sept 14, 2005 | 8 pm UCLA Live, Royce Hall Sept 15, 2005 | 8 pm UCLA Live, Royce Hall Sept 16, 2005 | 8 pm UCLA Live, Royce Hall RELATED NEWS "New Ear" to be broadcast on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Posted: 2005-09-02 Those who weren't able to see "New Ear" (yet), can listen to the show on SIRIUS Satellite Radio. There are several airdates, all listed on their Official Website, also with the offer of a free trial, which allows you to listen to the show. "Theater of the New Ear"s Revival this September Posted: 2005-07-21 Meryl will again participate in Charlie Kaufman's "Theatre of the New Ear", this time at UCLA Live's Royce Hall, Sept. 14-16. Her original co-stars, Hope Davis and Peter Dinklage are also on board. You can visit UCLALive.org for more information. Full article can be read at Playbill Online. Marcia Gay Harden and John Goodman join "Theater of the New Ear" Posted: 2005-04-03 According to ContactMusic.com, Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden and John Goodman have joined the star-studded cast of "Theater of the New Ear" (which will be also taped for later broadcast on satellite radio) - in New York City on 28-30 April (05). They will join the previous announced actors in a reading of "Sawbones" by filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen and "Hope leaves the Theater", by Charlie Kaufman. Both Harden and Goodman starred with Meryl in "The Seagull". Streep confirmed for "Theater of the New Ear" Posted: 2005-03-10 I'm proud to announce that Meryl is officially announded to take part in "Theater of the New Year", to be performed at St. Ann's Warehouse on April 28, 29, 30, and at the Royal Festivall Hall on May 13, 2005. Visit their websites for more information on the play. Meryl rumored to take London stage Posted: 2005-02-16 According to ContactMusic.com, Meryl is in talks to join "Adaptation" screenwriter Charlie Kaufman in a production to be performed on London's South Bank. The play, provisionally titled "Music to a New Ear", is a double bill and is said to involve the considerable talents of the Coen Brothers. The "Fargo" producers have also chosen Hollywood actor Philip Seymor Hoffman to be part of the show. No official statement has been done yet.