THE CORNER CAFE by Charles Mee
Society Talk.
Welcome back to another episode of Playing on Air!
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. Two weeks ago, we premiered “73, SK.” by Else Went. Today, we drop our 2nd episode of the season, “The Corner Cafe” by Charles Mee, directed by Tom Dugdale.
“The Corner Cafe” features the largest cast ever assembled for a Playing on Air recording!
The cast includes some POA Alums and some actors making their debut with us! We are thrilled to both welcome and say "hello again" to: Vandit Bhatt, Sasha Diamond, Ethan Dubin, Peter Friedman, Elijah Jones, Francis Jue, Matthew Maher, Katie Martucci, Barrie Lobo McLain, Jo Mei, Maryann Plunkett, Jon Norman Schneider, Constance Shulman and Claire Siebers
Playing on Air is hosted by Artistic Director, Joshua Kahan Brody and Associate Artistic Director & Creative Producer, Garlia Cornelia Jones.
ABOUT THE PLAY, “THE CORNER CAFE”: Society talk.
Hosted by Joshua Kahan Brody & Garlia Cornelia Jones
Produced by Garlia Cornelia Jones & Joshua Kahan Brody
Recording, editing and sound design by John Kilgore
Theme Music by Tom Kochan
Guitar and Music Arrangement for “The Corner Cafe” by Katie Martucci and Barrie Lobo McLain
“The Corner Cafe”, performed by Barrie Lobo McLain and Katie Martucci.
Music by Tom Dugdale.
Lyrics by Tom Dugdale and Charles Mee
Season Key Art: Tylar Greer-Travis
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73, SK. by Else Went
In the Central Coast of California, a community exists over the airwaves, an obscure group of radio operators who key up to discuss the minutiae of their lives and the county's goings on. When an unfortunate event reduces their number, the remaining members mourn, and return to life with renewed purpose.
Playing on Air is back for a new season! We’ve got 5 plays for ‘25 - ‘26 Season, 4 of which are new plays, and 3 of those new plays are commissions. First up, is “73, SK.” by Else Went, directed by Emma Rosa Went. “73, SK” features a company of actors each making their Playing on Air debut! We are thrilled to welcome: Olivia Rose Barresi, Paul Joseph Bernardo, Zachary Desmond, Chukwudi Iwuji and Joe McGurl.
Playing on Air is hosted by Artistic Director, Joshua Kahan Brody and Associate Artistic Director & Creative Producer, Garlia Cornelia Jones.
ABOUT THE PLAY, “73, SK.”: In the Central Coast of California, a community exists over the airwaves, an obscure group of radio operators who key up to discuss the minutiae of their lives and the county's goings on. When an unfortunate event reduces their number, the remaining members mourn, and return to life with renewed purpose.
Hosted by Joshua Kahan Brody & Garlia Cornelia Jones
Produced by Garlia Cornelia Jones & Joshua Kahan Brody
Recording, editing and sound design by John Kilgore
Theme Music by Tom Kochan
Radio jingle composed and arranged by John Kilgore
“Side by Side” Music and lyrics by Harry M. Woods. Arrangement by Charlie Rosen
Featuring Vocal Trio: The New York Nightingales: Katy Lombardi, Brianna Barnhart & Natasha Bergman. The New York Nightingales was Founded by Jennifer Mergele.
Season Key Art: Tylar Greer-Travis
How to listen:
Search “Playing on Air” in your favorite podcasting app – or stream below!
Looking for a list of Podcasting apps? Check out a full list of platforms here!
Subscribe, Like, Follow, Review or leave a comment!
Please be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.