73, SK. by Else Went

73, SK. by Else Went

From Playing On Air: Short Audio Plays by Playing on Air

December 5, 2025 · 46 min · Episode 1

About this episode

The episode features the play '73, SK.' by Else Went, exploring the lives of a community of radio operators in California.

Playing on Air is back for a new season! We've got 5 plays for '25 - '26 Season, 4 of which are new plays, and 3 of those new plays are commissions. First up, is "73, SK." by Else Went , directed by Emma Rosa Went . "73, SK" features a company of actors each making their Playing on Air debut! We are thrilled to welcome: Olivia Rose Barresi , Paul Joseph Bernardo , Zachary Desmond , Chukwudi Iwuji and Joe McGurl . Playing on Air is hosted by Artistic Director, Joshua Kahan Brody and Associate Artistic Director & Creative Producer, Garlia Cornelia Jones . ABOUT THE PLAY, "73, SK." : In the Central Coast of California, a community exists over the airwaves, an obscure group of radio operators who key up to discuss the minutiae of their lives and the county's goings on. When an unfortunate event reduces their number, the remaining members mourn, and return to life with renewed purpose. Hosted by Joshua Kahan Brody & Garlia Cornelia Jones Produced by Garlia Cornelia Jones & Joshua Kahan Brody Recording, editing and sound design by John Kilgore Theme Music by Tom Kochan Radio jingle composed and arranged by John Kilgore "Side by Side" Music and lyrics by Harry M. Woods. Arrangement by…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joshua Kahan Brody, Garlia Cornelia Jones

Guests: Else Went, Olivia Rose Barresi, Paul Joseph Bernardo, Zachary Desmond, Chukwudi Iwuji, Joe McGurl

Topics covered

  • radio operators
  • community
  • grief
  • renewed purpose
  • California

Keywords

  • radio
  • community
  • grief
  • California
  • audio play

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Playing on Air, The New York Nightingales

Books & works: 73, SK.

Places: Central Coast of California

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