Co-Op Theatre East

"Baby Ivy," by Chris Van Strander, directed by Casey Cleverly, presented by Radio COTE, a project of Co-Op Theatre East. The cast featured Lauren Kelly Benson as Lauren, Lily Drexler as Lily, and Monica Jones as Monica.

"Stepping Out," by Vanessa Carmona, directed by Sarah M. Chichester, presented by Radio COTE, a project of Co-Op Theatre East. The cast featured David McCullouch as Victor and Cece, and Kari Morris as Marnie, Grace, and Cheryl.

"Luna's Radio Hour," by Lily Padilla, directed by Isobel Bruce, presented by Radio COTE, a project of Co-Op Theatre East. The cast featured Aaron David Kapner and Cathleen Plazas, with live foley by Lily Padilla, and live cue-cards by Isobel Bruce.

"Dee Tee Goes to Washington," by Ashley Marinaccio, directed by Aliza Shane, presented by Radio COTE, a project of Co-Op Theatre East. The cast featured Shannon Harris as Jessica, Ashley Marinaccio as Lena, and Kathleen Wallace as Brooke, with featured guest Kevin Marshall, as Ryan.

"How to Succeed in Playing While Really, Really, Really Trying," by Kevin Marshall, directed by Nicolette Dixon, presented by Radio COTE, a project of Co-Op Theatre East. The cast featured Kerrie Bond as Wendy, Agatha, the Receptionist, and Ingrid, and Roddy MacInnes as Ron, Mortimer, and Grimley McManus.

"Just Goggle It," by Tara Gadomski, with Robert A. K. Gonyo. Originally performed and aired live on BBC Radio 5's "Up All Night" programme, 24 February, 2013. The cast featured Tara Gadomski as "Susan," Robert A. K. Gonyo as "Kevin" and "Roman," and Dotun Adebayo as "Charles," "Dotun," and "Carnival Barker."

"The Offering," by Tara Gadomski, directed by Illana Stein, live from Radio COTE: 24-Hour Newsroom, January 26, 2013. The cast featured Paul Notice as "Dan Solem," "Matt Lauer," "Clifton Marley," and "Frank Bruno;" Turquoise Olezene as "Penelope Nightshade," and Katie Lawson as "Mary Mary" and "BBC," with cameos from the director and the playwright.

"Drone," by Kevin Brewer, directed by Josephine McAdam, live from Radio COTE: 24-Hour Newsroom, January 26, 2013. Cast: Kelly Riley as "Carlson" and "Hughes," Sergei Burbank as "Radio Host" and "Jenkins," Aaron Kapner as "Rivera," and Josie McAdam as "Computer."

"The Casey Anthony Variety Show," by Abigail Taylor, directed by Leal Vona, live from Radio COTE: 24-Hour Newsroom, January 26, 2013. The cast featured Sarah Pencheff as "Casey Anthony," Kerrie Bond as "Sandra," Kari Morris as "Announcer," "Crew Member," "Woman on the Phone 1 & 2," and "Andrea Yates," and Leal Vona as Alan Rickman.  

"It Drones On," by Butch D'Ambrosio, directed by Casey Cleverly, live from Radio COTE: 24-Hour Newsroom, January 26, 2013. Cast: Marjorie Conn as "Jane" and "Claire," Michael Callahan as "Pete," "Old Man," and "Pakistani Man," and Casey Cleverly as "Mary."

"Weapons," by Howell Mooney, directed by Neal Kowalsky, live from Radio COTE: 24-Hour Newsroom, January 26, 2013. Cast: Irene Siegel as "Amy," Donna Brent as "Suzanne" & "The Clerk," and Scott Chibnik as "The Police Officer."

"Porschia My Darling," by Tyrus Holden, directed by Sarah M. Chichester, live from Radio COTE: 24-Hour Newsroom, January 26, 2013. Cast: Jack McKeane as "Brennan," Mathilde Dratwa as "Porschia," and Tyrus Holden as "Lawrence."

"Unus Populus Fidens," by Jacob Dickerman, directed by Veronique Ory. Originally written for the first Radio COTE program, presented at The Red Room, October 6, 2010. Recorded in December of 2010. Cast: Jessica Greer Morris, Michael S. Rehse, Lynn Spencer, Laurence Waltman, and Ruis Woertendyke.

The first finished play from our Radio COTE series, Conference by COTE director Robert A. K. Gonyo, has long been available to listen to by phone (518.207.0155); now, it opens our Radio COTE podcast series. Conference by Robert A. K. Gonyo featuring Kerrie Bond, Mike Callahan, Alex Herrald, and Todd Meredith originally presented as part of Radio COTE in a live reading at The Red Room, New York, NY, October 6, 2010; recorded November 2010