Playing On Air: Short Audio Plays

By: Playing on Air
  • Summary

  • Playing on Air is a radio show and free podcast dedicated to short plays by America’s best contemporary playwrights - a new way to experience theater on demand, absolutely free. We are dedicated to increasing the accessibility of high-caliber theater, promoting the work of the stage’s greatest storytellers, and encouraging the next generation of theater-makers across the country. We are committed to bringing theater to everyone at no cost - on radio and on demand. But our programming is only possible with the help of listeners like you! Please visit www.playingonair.org/donate to contribute - we appreciate your support!
    2012
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Episodes
  • A STICKY MEMENTO by Ken Urban
    Dec 29 2024

    When Dee–a forty-something from Rockford, Illinois–visits Harvard’s namesake statue, she discovers a legacy student, hiding from his parents in the bushes. What could this recently suspended nerd have in common with a Midwestern working-class divorcee?

    Parents! College! Rules and regulations! Gay or not gay. Gay meanies. What’s a poor little rich boy to do?

    A Sticky Memento is a world premiere written by Ken Urban (A Guide for the Homesick) and directed by Knud Adams (Primary Trust, English). The two-hander stars Jane Kaczmarek (“Malcolm in the Middle”) and Taylor Trensch (Dear Evan Hansen).

    Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation among the playwright, actors, and Playing on Air’s founder, Claudia Catania.

    Please be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn or visit us at www.playingonair.org, where you’ll find our complete collection of audio plays.

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    34 mins
  • SHEILA: A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF by Kirsten Greenidge
    Dec 29 2024

    It’s not easy living with a zealot. Or being at the local supermarket where he prowls. Suppose you like bacon? Suppose disposable diapers? There is interference in the air.

    Sheila: A Year In The Life Of is a world-premiere James Stevenson commission from Playwright Laureate of Boston Kirsten Greenidge (Milk Like Sugar). Melia Bensussen (Artistic Director of Hartford Stage) directs a terrific ensemble of Seret Scott, Postell Pringle, Nikkole Salter, Brittany Allen, Mary Bacon, Marchánt Davis, and Lee Wilkof.

    Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation among the playwright, actors, and Playing on Air’s founder, Claudia Catania.

    Please be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn or visit us at www.playingonair.org, where you’ll find our complete collection of audio plays.

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    38 mins
  • CRISIS PLANNING by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb
    Dec 29 2024

    What’s with these birthdays that end in a zero? How is it that a mere multiple of ten can wield such power? A touch of wit and love language can help.

    Crisis Planning is a world premiere James Stevenson commission from Bay Area-playwright Peter Sinn Nachtrieb (The Making of a Great Moment). Directed by Jason Eagan (Founding Artistic Director of Ars Nova), the play features Andrew Garman (The Holdovers, “The Gilded Age”) and PoA legend April Matthis (Mary Jane, The Piano Lesson).

    Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation among the playwright, actors, and Playing on Air’s founder, Claudia Catania.

    Please be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn or visit us at www.playingonair.org, where you’ll find our complete collection of audio plays.

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    33 mins

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