FATHER'S SIN by Maleek Rae

FATHER'S SIN by Maleek Rae

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

January 23, 2026 · 21 min · Episode 3

About this episode

The episode features the premiere of 'Father's Sin', an audio play exploring a father's final phone call to his son on death row.

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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Joshua Kahan Brody, Garlia Cornelia Jones

Guests: Maleek Rae, Frankie Faison

Topics covered

  • father-son relationship
  • death row
  • generational legacy
  • hope
  • connection

Keywords

  • Father's Sin
  • Maleek Rae
  • death row
  • generational legacy
  • audio play

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