Isolated Incidents

Actor Keith Randolph Smith interviews the five writers who created Isolated Incidents. Pascale Florestal, Nick Kaidoo, Laura Neill, Jaymes Sanchez, and Haley Spivey share insights into what inspired them to create this audio-series, the meaning of the series, and their unique way of working together.

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The lives of previously isolated characters converge.

Written by Pascale Florestal, Nicholas Kaidoo, Laura Neill, Jaymes Sanchez and Hayley Spivey.

Directed by Jade King Carroll.

Featuring Blair Baker as Taylor, Helen Cespedes as Anna, Rachel Congnata as Michelle, Danaya Esperanza as Leo, Sarah Herrman as Rachel, Robert Jimenez as Grandpa, Naomi Lorrain as Aubrie, Godfrey L. Simmons Jr. as Lou and Regine Vital as Gerline.

This is one episode in a 6-part audio series, entitled ISOLATED INCIDENTS, written by a majority-BIPOC and queer collective of writers to capture stories that center the invisible front line - workers who are essential inside of the pandemic, and the lives they lead behind the job. 

Produced by Rocco Productions Limited Liability Corporation in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the Broadway Podcast Network.

Creative Producer, Pearl Hodiwala

Technical Producer, Alan Seales

Supervising Producer, Brittany Bigelow

Dialogue Edit and Line Produced by Brett Ashleigh

Sound Designed by Twi McCallum

Co-Composed by Brian Quijada and Marvin Quijada

Press, Marketing and Social Media by Katie Rosin, Yoanna Nikolova and Ayanna Prescod

Casting by Calleri Jensen Davis

This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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An interracial queer couple struggles to cohabitate with their mother-in-law as they try to find their future home.

Written by Pascale Florestal.

Directed by Nicole A Watson.

Featuring Blair Baker as Taylor, Naomi Lorrain as Aubie, Lipica Shah as Voicemail Voice, Nancy Robinette as Linda and Regine Vital as Gerline.

This is one episode in a 6-part audio series, entitled ISOLATED INCIDENTS, written by a majority-BIPOC and queer collective of writers to capture stories that center the invisible front line - workers who are essential inside of the pandemic, and the lives they lead behind the job. 

Produced by Rocco Productions Limited Liability Corporation in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the Broadway Podcast Network.

Creative Producer, Pearl Hodiwala

Technical Producer, Alan Seales

Supervising Producer, Brittany Bigelow

Dialogue Edit and Line Produced by Brett Ashleigh

Sound Designed by Twi McCallum

Co-Composed by Brian Quijada and Marvin Quijada

Press, Marketing and Social Media by Katie Rosin, Yoanna Nikolova and Ayanna Prescod

Casting by Calleri Jensen Davis

This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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A nervous ex-caregiver struggles to hide her anxiety, fear, and grief as she attempts to date out in public for the first time since the pandemic. 

Written by Hayley Spivey.

Directed by Jade King Carroll.

Featuring Kadahj Bennett as Dan, Sarah Herrman as Rachel, Brian McManamon as Male Customer, and Jen Ponton as Barista.

This is one episode in a 6-part audio series, entitled ISOLATED INCIDENTS, written by a majority-BIPOC and queer collective of writers to capture stories that center the invisible front line - workers who are essential inside of the pandemic, and the lives they lead behind the job. 

Produced by Rocco Productions Limited Liability Corporation in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the Broadway Podcast Network.

Creative Producer, Pearl Hodiwala

Technical Producer, Alan Seales

Supervising Producer, Brittany Bigelow

Dialogue Edit and Line Produced by Brett Ashleigh

Sound Designed by Twi McCallum

Co-Composed by Brian Quijada and Marvin Quijada

Press, Marketing and Social Media by Katie Rosin, Yoanna Nikolova and Ayanna Prescod

Casting by Calleri Jensen Davis

This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Follow Rattlestick Playwrights Theater at:

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An overworked postal worker must solve all of the world’s problems even though it’s not her job.

Written by Jaymes Sanchez.

Directed by Nicole A Watson.

Featuring Rachel Cognata as Michelle, Angus O’Brien as Garrett, Lipica Shah as Katie and Godfrey L. Simmons Jr. as Lou.

This is one episode in a 6-part audio series, entitled ISOLATED INCIDENTS, written by a majority-BIPOC and queer collective of writers to capture stories that center the invisible front line - workers who are essential inside of the pandemic, and the lives they lead behind the job. 

Produced by Rocco Productions Limited Liability Corporation in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the Broadway Podcast Network.

Creative Producer, Pearl Hodiwala

Technical Producer, Alan Seales

Supervising Producer, Brittany Bigelow

Dialogue Edit and Line Produced by Brett Ashleigh

Sound Designed by Twi McCallum

Co-Composed by Brian Quijada and Marvin Quijada

Press, Marketing and Social Media by Katie Rosin, Yoanna Nikolova and Ayanna Prescod

Casting by Calleri Jensen Davis

This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Follow Rattlestick Playwrights Theater at:

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www.rattlestick.org/20212022-season/isolated-incidents

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An interracial lesbian couple worry about who their new neighbors could be.

Written by Laura Neill.

Directed by Jade King Carroll.

Featuring Helen Cespedes as Anna and Danaya Esperanza as Leo.

This is one episode in a 6-part audio series, entitled ISOLATED INCIDENTS, written by a majority-BIPOC and queer collective of writers to capture stories that center the invisible front line - workers who are essential inside of the pandemic, and the lives they lead behind the job. 

Produced by Rocco Productions Limited Liability Corporation in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the Broadway Podcast Network.

Creative Producer, Pearl Hodiwala

Technical Producer, Alan Seales

Supervising Producer, Brittany Bigelow

Dialogue Edit and Line Produced by Brett Ashleigh

Sound Designed by Twi McCallum

Co-Composed by Brian Quijada and Marvin Quijada

Press, Marketing and Social Media by Katie Rosin, Yoanna Nikolova and Ayanna Prescod

Casting by Calleri Jensen Davis

This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Follow Rattlestick Playwrights Theater at:

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A live-in-couple takes in a brother-in-law; political and personal tensions arise.

Written by Nicholas Kaidoo.

Directed by Nicole A Watson.

Featuring Naomi Lorrain as Aubrie, Ronald Peet as Derek, Godfrey L. Simmons Jr. as Newsreader and Regine Vital as Gerline.

This is one episode in a 6-part audio series, entitled ISOLATED INCIDENTS, written by a majority-BIPOC and queer collective of writers to capture stories that center the invisible front line - workers who are essential inside of the pandemic, and the lives they lead behind the job. 

Produced by Rocco Productions Limited Liability Corporation in association with Rattlestick Playwrights Theater and the Broadway Podcast Network.

Creative Producer, Pearl Hodiwala

Technical Producer, Alan Seales

Supervising Producer, Brittany Bigelow

Dialogue Edit and Line Produced by Brett Ashleigh

Sound Designed by Twi McCallum

Co-Composed by Brian Quijada and Marvin Quijada

Press, Marketing and Social Media by Katie Rosin, Yoanna Nikolova and Ayanna Prescod

Casting by Calleri Jensen Davis

This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Follow Rattlestick Playwrights Theater at:

@RattlestickNY (Instagram)

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@RattlestickNY (Twitter)

www.rattlestick.org/20212022-season/isolated-incidents

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