Sun, 29 July 2018
In Cary Gitter’s romantic comedy HOW MY GRANDPARENTS FELL IN LOVE, it's 1933, and a young Jewish immigrant returns to his Polish hometown in search of a wife. He sets his sights on Chava, a savvy, sarcastic shopgirl in a local hat store.
Direct download: How_My_Grandparents_Fell_In_Love_CORRECTED_Single-Remaster.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:30am EDT |
Sat, 24 March 2018
From David Auburn (Pulitzer and Tony winner for PROOF) comes a riveting, witty world-premiere commission for Playing on Air: GUN SHOW. In the aftershock of a national tragedy, a congenial double-date morphs into a battle of the sexes. As tempers blaze, two couples must reconsider the possibility of safety in a divided nation. Along with Emmy winners Bobby Cannavale (“Will & Grace,” “Boardwalk Empire”) and Martha Plimpton (triple Tony nominee, “The Real O’Neals,” “The Good Wife”), the star cast features Eisa Davis, David Furr, and Lucy DeVito! Gun Show was directed by Wendy Goldberg and performed in front of a live audience at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. After the play, host Claudia Catania talks shop with the entire creative team.
Direct download: Gun_Show_by_David_Auburn_Single-Remaster_w_Attributions.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT |
Sun, 14 August 2016
In this week's podcast, two vultures have a bone to pick with Saint Francis. St. Francis Preaches To The Birds by David Ives, features Carson Elrod (Peter and the Starcatcher), Julie Halston (Vampire Lesbians of Sodom), Matthew Saldivar (Peter and the Starcatcher), and Lois Smith (East of Eden, Five Easy Pieces); directed by Tony Award winner, John Rando. Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation with the artists, moderated by founding Artistic Director Claudia Catania. |
Sun, 6 March 2016
In Open Arms by Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, an impending 50th birthday party sets off calamity over coffee and Kindles for a couple. Open Arms is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and features Bill Irwin (Old Hats, Interstellar) and Julie White (Sylvia at MTC). Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation between our Artistic Director, Claudia Catania, the playwright, director, and cast. Playing on Air is a public radio show and podcast featuring great American short plays with great American actors. We distribute audio productions of contemporary short plays, translating stage works into enduring modern radio theater. We aim to redefine radio drama for today's digital, mobile audience. |
Mon, 27 April 2015
In this short play by Jacquelyn Reingold, a lovers' quarrel between two aging actors reveals the depth of their commitment. With Jack Davidson and Beth Dixon. Visit Playing on Air online at playingonair.org, @playingonair and facebook.com/playingonair. |
Mon, 23 February 2015
After gay marriage is legalized in New York, one mother will stop at nothing to get her son to the altar. A short play by the humorist Paul Rudnick (Shouts & Murmurs The New Yorker), with multiple Tony winner Harriet Harris ("Frasier," "Desperate Housewives") and Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty"). Directed by Claudia Weill (Girlfriends, HBO's "Girls"). Recorded live. Original music by Tom Kochan. Followed by an interview with cast, playwright and director, moderated by PoA producer Claudia Catania. |
Tue, 29 October 2013
Direct download: _Second_Chances__BILLBOARD_Mix_1_070313.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:58am EDT |