Extended Pause/Play Button

Hi Everyone!
I have a near impossible quest: building a pause/play button that stops sound and animation of** all** levels that the button is not on. I was impressed with this kirupa tutorial: http://www.kirupa.com/developer/mx2004/pause.shtm
and while it is a great tutorial (…of course) it is insufficient for my needs.

by the way, it would be best if I don’t have to target any movieclips.

please tell me if my dream is stupid.
thanks!
-Alex.