Today, we are proud to premiere the inaugural MC Libby Commission, "Father's Sin" by Maleek Rae with music by Xander Browne. "Father's Sin" is Directed by POA Alum, Goldie E. Patrick Jezelle the Gazelle and Revelations)

Welcome back to another episode of Playing on Air!

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. We've got 5 plays for the '25 - '26 Season, 4 of which are new plays, and 3 of those new plays are commissions.

The cast of "Father's Sin" features Maleek Rae and POA Alum, Frankie Faison

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 SIN 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 SIN 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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