An elderly and hard-of-hearing couple is visited by the Grim Reaper, complete with the usual accouterments of hood, scythe, and imminent death.They mistake him for (variously) a magazine salesman, a Jehovah’s
Witness, a Weight Watchers associate, a shepherd (due to the “shepherd’s thingy” he carries), an escort service representative, a car salesman, and a gangster hit man, but offer him oatmeal cookies and tea as they continue to misunderstand everything he says. In total frustration, the Grim Reaper gives up, wishes them a long life, and departs.
Bios –
Claude Isbell

Claude started out as a child actor, doing both TV commercials and theater from the age of 4. He and his sister did model work as well al over NYC. Appearing in the New York Times magazine and many others. He was a musician and songwriter in NYC, before going into business. After studying acting with teachers such as Austin Pendleton he has recently gotten the Theater and Film bug back, and is making a Web Series called CYRUS that is in pre-production. During the Strawberry One-Act Festival his “Making-Of” film garnered him a “Best Director” nomination.

Brandy Chapman

Brandy is from Kentucky and currently producing in Florida as an actor. Recent credits include South Pacific, and Harvey during the 90th season at Francis Wilson Playhouse.


Christy Donahue

Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings - in person, online, and via livestream.

Timothy Regan

Tim is a graduate of Kean University, has done several Airplay readings and is always excited to return. You may have heard him most recently on Judging Quilts. Other Airplay appearances include Unspoken Acts, Down with the Kindle, and Bad House. Hope you enjoy tonight's reading of In The Garden.

Hosted by Coni Koepfinger and Brandy Chapman

Joan Kane (director/producer/dramaturg/writer/actor) is the founding Artistic Director of Ego Actus.

Selected work

Joan Kane directed Sycorax at HERE, Play Nice! at 59e59 theaters, I Know What Boys Want at Theatre Row, Six Characters in Search of an Author in Oslo, Norway and Kafka’s Belinda in Prague. She also directed both Safe and what do you mean at 59e59 theaters and in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, getting four star reviews for each.

Awards and honors

Joan was awarded Best Director in the 2016 United Solo Festival where she has directed six pieces. Joan was named lone of the 2011 People of the Year in honor of her contributions to the NY theatre scene and inducted to the Indie Theatre Hall of Fame by nytheatre.com. Her shows have been nominated for 61 awards, winning 21

Selected other work

Joan has also directed plays and readings at the Lark, Ensemble Studio Theatre, Urban Stages, Workshop Theater, Nylon Fusion, Articulate Theatre, Abingdon Theatre, Oberon Theatre, the Samuel French Short Play Festival, the Actors Studio, T. Schreiber Studio, the Broadway Bound festival and many others.

Education

Joan graduated from the High School of Performing Arts, studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse and has an MFA in Directing from The New School and an MS in Museum Education from Bank Street College.

Career Arc

Early in her career she was an Equity, AFTRA and SAG actress. She later became a teaching artist for Henry St Settlement, Young Playwrights and Theatre for a New Audience. Joan went on to teach in New York City Public Schools where she was also a staff developer and at Fordham University as an adjunct professor for both under graduate and graduate classes.

Memberships

Joan is a member of The New York Madness Company, Rising Sun Performance Company, The Episcopal Actors’ Guild, the League of Independent Theatre, the Dramatists Guild, New York Women In Film and Television and the Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers. She is a voting member for the New York Innovative Theatre Awards Artistic Achievement committee and a Nominator for the Kilroys List. Joan is also an ex-officio Vice President for Programming on the Executive Board of Directors of the League of Professional Theatre Women.

A play about choices, knowledge, and being careful what you ask for.
Bios –
Claude Isbell

Claude started out as a child actor, doing both TV commercials and theater from the age of 4. He and his sister did model work as well al over NYC. Appearing in the New York Times magazine and many others. He was a musician and songwriter in NYC, before going into business. After studying acting with teachers such as Austin Pendleton he has recently gotten the Theater and Film bug back, and is making a Web Series called CYRUS that is in pre-production. During the Strawberry One-Act Festival his “Making-Of” film garnered him a “Best Director” nomination.

Brandy Chapman

Brandy is from Kentucky and currently producing in Florida as an actor. Recent credits include South Pacific, and Harvey during the 90th season at Francis Wilson Playhouse.


Christy Donahue

Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings - in person, online, and via livestream.

Timothy Regan

Tim is a graduate of Kean University, has done several Airplay readings and is always excited to return. You may have heard him most recently on Judging Quilts. Other Airplay appearances include Unspoken Acts, Down with the Kindle, and Bad House. Hope you enjoy tonight's reading of In The Garden.

SYNOPSIS:
Gerald Thomson, an ex-stuntman in his early 70s, is now the special client of a hospital facility, in Calabria region, South Italy. He is in a wheelchair, as a result of a work accident. Louis, his son, flies from N.Y. to Calanzaro in order to bring his father home--not only because he’s getting married, but also because the medical care in the Italian hospital is rather poor. Gerald stubbornly refuses to get back home.The funny, yet dramatic conflict which arises between the two, reaches a climax when Gerald tells Louis that he is not his biological father. A series of small unfortunate events takes place, culminating with an accident, when Louis kills Maria, his dad’s much younger and beautiful friend. Taking advantage of the fact that Gerald’s brain seems to have been a bit affected lately, Louis calls in the accident, telling the hospital’s personnel that his father is the one who killed Maria.
SHORT BIOS:
Joe Anania (Gerald Thomson)
Joe Anania is a NYC-based actor who was trained as an acting teacher in the Sanford Meisner Technique by Philip Gushee who was one of the founding members of the Neighborhood Playhouse. His acting credits include work on the “Sopranos”, “Law and Order” as well as films, national commercials and theater, performing in contemporary plays, as well as plays by Ionesco, Chekhov and Moliere. Joe recently acted in two One-Act Plays in New York, “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov and “Penguin Blues” by Etan Phillips. Joe was the founding member of two theatre companies in New York City: “Performers Ensemble” and “Inner Visions Theater Company.” Joe’s recent One Man-Show “Split Decision” premiered at the Cherry Grove Theatre, He has maintained his own acting studio since 1993 (ananiastudio.com) PS I was one of his students.
Juan Perez (Louis)
Juan studied film, theater, and acting at New York University, Brooklyn College, and Michael Howard Studios. He has performed in theatrical and cinematic productions for over a decade. Theatrically, he has performed in productions including ‘A View from the Bridge,’ ‘Wait Until Dark,’ and ‘Pulp Shakespeare.’ In video productions, Juan parlayed his memorable performance as Bernardo in ‘Jose’s Place,’ into the uniquely manic lead in ‘La Casa Loca’(Maverick Entertainment). Juan currently produces videos for corporate clients and artists in Los Angeles.
Christy Donahue (Maria/Carla)
Christy’s acting credits span traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, commercial and film work, and staged readings (in person, online, and via livestream). Favorite credits include Carol Grady in Brooke and Carly (available on YouTube), Evy Meara in Neil Simon’s The Gingerbread Lady, Karen in Dinner with Friends, and Annette in God of Carnage.
Playwright Theo Herghelegiu
Theo is a theatre director, playwright, actress and translator, resident in Europe – Romania, Bucharest, with over 20 years experience in Performing Arts, 28 years experience in Creative Writing, Translations, Interpreting and Tutoring, and has had an interesting experience in Journalism. She is also a representative figure with the Romanian Independent
Director Carrie Wesolowski is a NYC-based actor, director, host, and singer who has appeared in numerous off-Broadway, community theatre, independent film productions, television and international news programs. Carrie is a graduate of the Gushee/Anania Studio and did advanced work at the Anania Studio. She hosted “Movie Talk Show” for three years. Carrie recently acted in and directed “Love, The TV, and Me at Julia’s Reading Room. Carrie’s latest project is directing and acting in Coni Koepfinger’s “Simon Says, “ a finalist in Playbill VTF Live: https://vtf.live/simon-says/ Carrie is happy to be directing Theo Herghelegiu’s
“Ain’t No Sour Cherries For Dinner” and guiding the actors in finding the comedy amidst the pathos.

udging Quits by Trish Ayers
Hosted by Coni Koepfinger and Christy Donahue

Carrie Wesolowski: Carrie is a NYC-based actor, director, host, and singer who has appeared in numerous off-Broadway, community theatre, independent film productions, television and international news programs. She hosted “Movie Talk Show” for three years. Carrie’s latest project is directing and acting in Coni Koepfinger’s “Simon Says, “ a finalist in Playbill VTF Live: https://vtf.live/simon-says/ Carrie is happy to be reading “Betty” —Trish Ayer’s character of Betty trying to help anyone in need clearly resonated with Carrie when reading the script.

CHRISTY DONAHUE: Christy is excited, as always, to be performing with AirPlay. Her credits include traditional theater, interactive dinner theater, and some screen work.

TIMOTHY REGAN: A regular with the AirPlay 2020 Players. Previous Airplay credits include Unspoken Acts, Down With Kindle, and Going Up

When Tony decides to rid his new house of evil spirits Beth thinks he’s overreacting, but in the end they join forces to drive those spirits away.
Christy Bio:
Christy is always happy to perform Shirley King's works; Previous credits include Annette in God of Carnage and Karen in Dinner With Friends, Elvira in Blithe Spirit.
Tim's Bio: Tim is happy to be back on Airplay with another piece by Shirley King. Previous Airplay credits include Unspoken Acts, Down With Kindle, and Going Up
Hosted by Coni Koepfinger and Christy Donahue

Promises, by Shirley King, is about love, memories, believing in something, and honoring those you love - human and any living thing.
Actor/Co Host: Christy Donahue
Host: ConiKoepfinger

KINGDOM COME is a bold new musical by Joe Izen and Coni Koepfinger that peers deep into the heart of humanity and sees through time into a new vision, a look into the light, where the reflection of all life is love. Set in a dystopian future, TED, the world's first transhuman, falls in love with boss Livia. This prompts him to question the very purpose of life and finds something might be missing.
BIOS:
NARRATOR - BYRON SAUNDERS Byron C. Saunders is an Arts Management Consultant / Actor / Director / Producer / Historian working as an independent Arts Management Consultant for over 40 years assisting artists and arts organizations with grants administration, fund development, marketing, public relations, event planning, capacity growth and development with extensive experience in managing and raising funds for an organization’s budget.

TED - the world's first fully human-computer hybrid is JAMES SCHEIDER James Scheider is an actor-musician, music director, and composer/arranger currently residing in Manhattan.

TED'S CONSCIENCE - his higher self JOE IZEN Joe Izen, renowned Singer/Guitarist and Songwriter, brings a wealth of musical history from his earliest days opening for Richie Havens and Joe Cocker, to playing with the great Bluesman Willie Dixon. Joe is the Composer, Lyricist and Co-author of the Play "Eve of Beltane", "Schoolhouse" and "Kingdom Come," with Coni Koepfinger. "Eve of Beltane" was selected for the Broadway Bound festival along with several successful readings in NYC.
LIVIA FLYGATE - TED's boss at the NEW SOCIETY library ZOE ANASTASSIOU Zoe Anastassiou is a Greek Australian British actress who can be seen on film, TV, all over the internet with her 365 blog, and hopefully back up on stage sooner than soon!

THE DOP - The New World Politico Regime WARREN KELLY Warren Kelley is a veteran of more than 200 productions in major regional theatres across the country, appearing in the classics, contemporary plays and musical theatre. He also works in television and film and was most recently featured in Showtime’s THE LOUDEST VOICE opposite Russell Crowe and Sienna Miller.

FRANK - an older Italian widower who comes to Club Singularity to find a mate, JON HAYDEN Jon Hayden is a working actor with a long list of various credits ranging from Off-Off B’way to LA Mama ETC, Lincoln Center, Starlight theater, Wolf Trap, Pittsburgh Public, The Fabulous Fox, in his hometown of Atlanta. Jon is a veteran of over 30 roles in major films and TV. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Jon is proud to make his Airplay debut as Frank.

JANET - a recent widow, daughter going off to college SANDRA BARGMAN Sandra Bargman has performed in Bway Nationals, off-Broadway, regional, summer stock, singer, song-writer, Interfaith minister. Owner of Sacred Stages, LLC. Visit sandrabargman.com for everything that's happening.

IT SURGEON (CITIZEN #1) Library Tour Guest 1/ IT guy that reprograms TED MARY ELLEN ASHLEY Mary Ellen Ashley, Actress, Singer, Dancer, and Producer of Broadway, Television, and Film, born and presently living in New York City, has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional in her field through Women of Distinction Magazine and was featured in an edition of the Women of Distinction Magazine in 2016. For more information, visit www.maryellenashley.com.

WAITRESS (CITIZEN #2) Library Tour Guest 2 / Cocktail Waitress in Club Singularity BETH GRIFFITH This past year, Beth has performed with Clubbed Thumb, New Georges, Crossways Theater, Medicine Show Theatre, Theater For The New City, New York Workshop Theater, Ars Nova’s Makers Lab, Music We’d Like to Hear (London), Sachiyo Ito’s DanceJapan. Upcoming: Ten by Tennessee with Out Of The Box Theatre, Moravia Music in Brno.

PIERCE - a computer genius / IT terrorist who plots the DOP’s takeover at Club...

Creator and cohost of AirPlay and Determined Women, Coni’s works have been published and performed all over the globe.
Tonight’s play “Josie in the Bardo” was conceived as a commission in 2019 for The Voire Dire Project at Cosmic Orchid Theatre and produced by Liz Amadio, Artistic Director. It’s most recent performance was at the Broadway Bound Festival on 42nd St, directed by GlenoraBlackshire.
“Josie in the Bardo” looks deep into reincarnation trying to uncover its purpose and process.



Our director and narrator tonight is :
Byron C. Saunders - Arts Management Consultant / Actor / Director / Producer / Historian…working as an independent Arts Management Consultant…for over 40 years assisting artists and arts organizations with grants administration, fund development, marketing, public relations, event planning, capacity growth and development with extensive experience in managing and raising funds for an organization’s budget.
My experiences have included CEO for professional theater companies, museums, and an arts council. I have also served on several arts panels for the NEA/Expansion Arts Program, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs/Theatre Panel, NY Foundation for the Arts/Theater, and the NY State Council on the Arts/SAS panel. In the State of Georgia, I served as the Executive Director for the DeKalb County Council for the Arts; Georgia Council for the Arts/Grassroots Arts Program Administrator; as a panel member for the Fulton County Arts Council/Museum; Cultural Affairs/City of Atlanta Theater panel, and Southern Arts Federation/Theater panels. In NYC, I was the Executive Director at the Queens Historical Society for 8 years preserving the history of Queens NYC, headquartered at the Kingsland Homestead (Flushing, NY). I also served for 3 years as General Manager for Black Spectrum Theater located in Jamaica, NYC. From 2009-2011, I was the Executive Director for the Wyckoff Farmhouse Association/Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum (NYC and NY State’s oldest historic landmark built in 1652 and one of the ten oldest wooden structures in the US located in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY).
CAST
In the role of Josie Is
Lani Cerveris Cataldi is an actress and singer-songwriter/composer. Lani is co-founder and Creative Director of the Gemini Theater Company, Pittasburgh, PA. Lani has performed with Pittsburgh's CLO, regional theaters across the country, has appeared in motion pictures, TV films, industrials, commercials, and has done character voices for the McGraw-Hill Macmillan's national reading series. Some of her most notable roles include Aldonza (Man of La Mancha), Miss Hannigan (Annie), The Witch (Into the Woods) and The Gypsy (Tommy For the past 2 years Lani has been involved in various theatrical projects in NYC, including co-starring in After Life at the Theater for the New City and performing a one-woman show, The Shadow Dancer, at the Manhattan Repertory Theatre as well as composing and sound designing for several New York productions. Most recently, Lani co-starred in the indy film Turtle Island.
Lani’s work can be heard and seen on stage and screen in NY and all over the world.
Playing Josie’s Higher Self is
Beth Griffith Beth Griffith singer/actor, graduates from The Bardo, 6/21, to Kingdom Comewith Coni- love it!

This past year, Beth has performed with Clubbed Thumb, New Georges, Crossways Theater, Medicine Show Theatre, Theater For The New City, New York Workshop Theater, Ars Nova’s Makers Lab, Music We’d Like to Hear (London), Sachiyo Ito’s DanceJapan. Upcoming: Ten by Tennessee with Out Of The Box Theatre, Moravia Music in Brno
The role of Freddie, Josie’s jealous ex lover, will be
David Ogrodowski is an Award winning actor, writer, director, and producer, known for his work with Herrings the series, Bodyfarm the movie, Flickr the series, and hundreds of other films and shorts. He produces The Pittsburgh Uncut Film Festival,...

Hosted by Coni Koepfinger and Christy Donahue: Nancy Rhodes (Stage Director, writer, and educator) stages a wide range of musicals, operas and plays in the U.S.A, Europe and Asia. She directed The Astronaut’s Tale at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, BAM Fisher; staged the world premiere of Tartuffe for San Francisco Opera, and Virgil Thomson’s opera Lord Byron at Alice Tully Hall.
As Artistic Director & co-founder of Encompass Theatre, specializing in new music drama & American opera, she staged over 65 works including Gertrude Stein/Virgil Thomson’s The Mother of Us All, (about Susan B. Anthony), Blitzstein’s Regina, Britten’s Phaedra, and Only Heaven by Ricky Ian Gordon and Langston Hughes. Her production of The Diary of Anne Frank was nominated for an Artistic Achievement Award and played to over four thousand people on tour at Cleveland Opera. She recently directed the world premiere of Anna Christie, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Eugene O'Neill; and the Cast Album was released by Broadway Records in 2019, and reached #6 on the Billboard charts.
Internationally, she directed Death In Venice (Stockholm), Carmen (Oslo), Happy End (Finland), Kiss Me Kate (Ankara, filmed for TV), West Side Story (Istanbul), and Eccentrics, Outcasts and Visionaries for the Holland Festival (Amsterdam), and the first American musicals ever staged in the country of Albania. At Encompass, she launched Paradigm Shifts, Music and Film Festival, to celebrate courageous people around the world protecting our planet, oceans, and wildlife, and in 2017, Paradigm Shifts was presented in Seoul, Korea.
As Vice President/U.S. Delegate to the International Theatre Institute, Rhodes conducted workshops and served as a guest speaker in Italy, Sweden, Germany, Venezuela, Argentina, Korea, Holland, Russia, the Czech Republic, and Estonia. She taught Acting for Singers at Manhattan School of Music for 12 years and is the commissioned librettist of The Theory of Everything, inspired by physics’ string theory of multiple dimensions and alternate universes.