FATHER’S SIN by Maleek Rae
FATHER'S SIN is an audio piece that captures a father on death row making his final call to his son, highlighting how music can bridge the gap when words fail to express our deepest emotions, with original music by Maleek Rae and Xander Browne.
Today, we are proud to launch the inaugural MC Libby Commission, “Father’s Sin” by Maleek Rae with music by Xander Browne. Directed by POA Alum, Goldie E. Patrick (Jezelle the Gazelle and Revelations).
Playing on Air is back for a new season! We’ve got 5 plays for the ‘25 - ‘26 Season, 4 of which are new plays, and 3 of those new plays are commissions. Last month, we premiered “73, SK.” by Else Went, directed by Emma Rosa Went, and “The Corner Cafe” by Charles Mee, directed by Tom Dugdale.
The cast features, Maleek Rae as SON and POA Alum, Frankie Faison as FATHER
Playing on Air is hosted by Artistic Director, Joshua Kahan Brody and Associate Artistic Director & Creative Producer, Garlia Cornelia Jones.
ABOUT THE PLAY, “FATHER’S SIN”: FATHER'S SINS is an audio offering that captures a father on death row making his final phone call to his son. Through this brief yet powerful piece, it explores the passing of generational legacies—the good, the bad, and the divine. Using music and poetic language, FATHER'S SINS is a hand reaching out with hope, seeking connection and understanding across the divides of time and circumstance. Featuring original music by Maleek Rae and Xander Browne, the piece highlights how music can step in during moments when words fail us and we struggle to express what we truly feel.
Hosted by Joshua Kahan Brody & Garlia Cornelia Jones
Produced by Garlia Cornelia Jones & Joshua Kahan Brody
Recording by John Kilgore
Audio editing and sound design by John Kilgore and Xander Browne
Our Theme Music is by Tom Kochan.
“Father’s Sin” music composed by Xander Browne
Lyrics Maleek Rae
“Father’s Sin” audio play mixing by John Kilgore
“Father’s Sin” song mixing by Xander Browne
Piano, Xander Browne
Viola and Violin, LeiOra Hughes, viola and violin
Rap, Maleek Rae
Vocals, Murphy Lorenzo Applin Jr.
Season Key Art: Tylar Greer-Travis
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