Nick Bacon by Stephen Lang

 
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For Veterans Day, Memorial Day or any day, NICK BACON is a powerful tribute to military valor, written and performed by stage and screen star Stephen Lang (Colonel Quaritch in Avatar). In this excerpt from his full-length play Beyond Glory, Stephen portrays Nick Bacon, a Vietnam veteran and recipient of the Medal Of Honor. Listen as the soldier recounts, in his own words, the incident that earned him America’s highest military honor for valor beyond the call of duty. Based on Larry Smith’s book of the same title, the segment is followed by conversation between Mr. Lang and Playing on Air's host, Claudia Catania.

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HAPPY by Alan Zweibel

 
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In Happy by Alan Zweibel (“SNL,” Curb Your Enthusiasm,” 700 Sundays with Billy Crystal) a baseball fan (Scott Adsit of “30 Rock” and “Veep”) makes a pilgrimage to the home of a former baseball star who is now a janitor in Delray Beach, Florida (Frankie Faison of “The Wire”) and asks him to sign a very special ball. After a fair amount of humor and misunderstanding, the power of baseball to bond fathers, sons and men emerges. Directed by Fred Berner (Executive Producer/Director, "Law & Order"). Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation with the artists moderated by Host Claudia Catania.

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Hector Cafferata by Stephen Lang

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“As starkly moving as taps at dusk” says the Washington Post about Beyond Glory, a powerful tribute to military valor written and performed by stage and screen star Stephen Lang (Colonel Quaritch in Avatar). This piece features Stephen Lang portraying Private First Class, 1st Marine Division, Korea, Hector Cafferata, and is based on his own words. Hector Cafferata is a portrait from Stephen Lang’s one-man show, Beyond Glory, adapted from the book by Larry Smith of the same title. Stay tuned for a conversation between Mr. Lang and Playing on Air’s producer and host, Claudia Catania.

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GOODBYE, HOWARD by Romulus Linney

 
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In GOODBYE, HOWARD, a rich comedy by Romulus Linney, three North Carolinian sisters in a total tizzy about their esteemed 85-year-old kid brother's imminent death try to avoid an embarrassment worse than death. Three virtuosos: Lois Smith (two-time Obie Winner and two-time Oscar nominee), Frances Sternhagen (two-time Tony winner), and Dana Ivey (five-time Tony nominee) play Howard's three adoring sisters. They are joined by T. Cat Ford, Jacob Callie Moore, and Scott Sowers

Romulus Linney is one of America's great playwrights and a master of the short form. He conjures up a particular time and place in this confection of a play. Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation with actors Lois Smith, Frances Sternhagen, and Scott Sowers moderated by the play’s director, host Claudia Catania.

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THE MIRACLE OF CHANUKAH by Sheri Wilner

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In Sheri Wilner’s THE MIRACLE OF CHANUKAH, directed by host Claudia Catania, a holiday guest’s personal miracle throws a family for a loop. Featuring Zach Appelman, Peter Friedman, Emmy Award winner Judy Gold, Marcia Jean Kurtz, and Lisa Joyce. Stay tuned after the performance for Catania’s conversation with the playwright and cast.

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THE FINAL INTERROGATION OF CEAUSESCU'S DOG by Warren Leight

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In this podcast, a deposed dictator’s beloved pet answers to the disenfranchised population of Romania in The Final Interrogation of Ceausescu’s Dog by Warren Leight. Featuring Ed Asner (UP, "The Mary Tyler Moore Show") as Dog and Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, The Spoils - playwright) as the Interrogator. Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation with with Ed Asner and Warren Leight, moderated by our Artistic Director, Claudia Catania.

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WEST OF STUPID by Cusi Cram

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In WEST OF STUPID by Cusi Cram, a teacher vacationing with her son falls for Rome and won’t go home. Featuring Alfredo Narciso, and Tony Award winner J. Smith-Cameron. Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation with the playwright, moderated by the play’s director, host Claudia Catania.

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ST. FRANCIS PREACHES TO THE BIRDS by David Ives

Julie Halston, Matthew Saldivar, and Carson Elrod

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 EdenFive 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.

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ANNIVERSARY by Rachel Bonds

New podcast! Anniversary by Rachel Bonds, a comic drama about a young, grieving woman who finds love again. Featuring Michael Esper (The Last Ship, A Beautiful Mind), Sarah Sokolovic (“Homeland”), Steven Boyer (Hand to God), and Sue Jean Kim (Water by the Spoonful). Directed by Linsay Firman. Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation between the playwright and founding Artistic Director, Claudia Catania.

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MILTON BRADLEY by Peter Sagal

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In MILTON BRADLEY, a flummoxed Rabbi has to eulogize a mother whose son has only terrible things to say about her. Peter Sagal’s play (Host of NPR's Wait Wait, Don't Tell Me!) features Bob Balaban (The Grand Budapest Hotel, Gosford Park) and Michael Stuhlbarg ("Boardwalk Empire", A Serious Man). Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation between MILTON BRADLEY’s director, host Claudia Catania, and playwright Peter Sagal.

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