
Hear short, contemporary stage plays with first-rate casts. Playing on Air brings together award winners and emerging young talent, and each play is followed by a conversation with the playwrights and cast. Tune in for great American plays with great American actors, hosted and produced by Claudia Catania.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsPerforming Arts | ||||

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I really enjoy the plays and the discussions after. Great podcasts
"Playing on Air" (https://playingonair.org)
is a series of one act plays written, directed and acted by known writers, directors and an actors.
The topics range from the absurdity of every day life to dealing with the of 9/11. There are about 60 episodes ranging from 15 minutes to 45 minutes. There is something for everyone. For example:
"My Husband" by Paul Rudnick about a mother wanting her gay son to get married (very funny). It stars Harriet Harris and Michael Urie
"The Blizzard" a... more
Super woke, divisive, and worst of all boring. Unfortunately, fiction these days (for the most part) lacks creativity. This show gives a platform to such works.
Playing On Air is topical and lacks depth. There is always a political agenda lurking within the constructs of every story.
This isn’t art. It’s a propaganda tool, but if you’re old, white, woke, and enjoy boring stories, then this is the perfect podcast for you.
As for me, I prefer well written stories that explore the depth of human... more
Beautifully executed little plays. They accompany me everywhere.
Love this podcast. I was raised on BBC radio theater which I loved and have missed, but this is a wonderful discovery. The plays are short and ideal for walking my dog. Thanks to all, I’m very appreciative.
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