The Defense

The Defense

A new audio drama about a support group of women with a unique set of powers. Recorded live, with an audience at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn. TW: Men Dying. Women Laughing. Season Two Coming Next Year For more information, visit messengertheatreco.org.

Episodes

May 23, 2024 11 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Sixteen. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on April 14, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela...

Mark as Played

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Fifteen. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on April 14, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela...

Mark as Played
May 9, 2024 13 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Fourteen. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on April 14, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angel...

Mark as Played

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Thirteen. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on April 14, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angel...

Mark as Played
April 30, 2024 1 min

What is the Defense?

Listen to Kacey, Bria, Leila, Mari and Lori tell you.

For a little taste of this show about a support group for women with unique powers to defend themselves, listen now.


The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.


Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director ...

Mark as Played
April 25, 2024 16 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Twelve. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on March 10, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela ...

Mark as Played
April 18, 2024 16 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Eleven. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on March 10, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela ...

Mark as Played
April 11, 2024 12 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Ten. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on March 10, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela San...

Mark as Played
April 4, 2024 17 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Nine. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on March 10, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela Sa...

Mark as Played
March 28, 2024 14 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Eight. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on February 11, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angel...

Mark as Played
March 21, 2024 17 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Seven. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on February 11, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angel...

Mark as Played
March 14, 2024 15 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Six. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on February 11, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela ...

Mark as Played
March 7, 2024 15 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Five. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on February 11, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angela...

Mark as Played
February 29, 2024 18 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Four. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on January 21st, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angel...

Mark as Played
February 22, 2024 14 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session Three. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on January 21st, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Ange...

Mark as Played
February 15, 2024 14 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session One. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on January 21st, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis.

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angel...

Mark as Played
February 8, 2024 15 mins

The Defense is a production of Messenger Theatre Company.

This is Session One. It was recorded live at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn on January 21st, 2024.

Performed by Marcella Adams as Leila, Amber Jessie as Mari, Cosmic Kitty as Bria, Kristen Vaughan as Kacey and Toni Watterson as Lori.

Narration - Jacki Jing

Writer/director - Emily Rainbow Davis.

Sound Design - Matt Powell

Sound Engineering - Daniel Massey

Sound Assistant - Angel...

Mark as Played

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