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Theater of War - On the Radio
Thu, Mar 12.2026
On the Radio!
This Thursday night at 8pm EDT, we’ll be back at WNYC to present the second installment of our new, live show: Theater of War - On the Radio. Actors Jesse Eisenberg, Rosie Perez, and David Patrick Kelly will perform “CASH AND CARRY,” a personal history written by David Sedaris for The New Yorker, to start a conversation with WNYC listeners and callers about the challenges and joys of being neighbors, our duty to strangers, and the unique possibility of connection and disconnection in New York City.
Tune in on Thursday, March 12, at 8pm EDT on WNYC 93.9 FM or on WNYC.org to catch the live broadcast!
Cast Members
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Rosie Perez
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Jesse Eisenberg
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David Patrick Kelly
Explore Projects
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RacismFrederick DouglassFrederick Douglass is a project that presents dramatic readings of Douglass' speeches by professional actors as a catalyst for powerful dialogue about racism, inequality, civil rights, education, and the legal system with the objective of fostering compassion, understanding, and positive action.
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RacismThe Drum Major InstinctCommissioned by BRIC, The Drum Major Instinct engages audiences in dialogue about racism and inequality. The performance features a dramatization of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final sermon, embodied by prominent actors and supported by a large gospel choir, composed of singers, activists, police officers, and musicians from St. Louis, MO, and Brooklyn, NY.
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GenocideThe InvestigationTheater of War Productions and the Museum of Jewish Heritage, in partnership with the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, present readings of scenes Peter Weiss' play The Investigation, a piece of documentary theater adapted from the Frankfurt Auschwitz Trials of 1963-1965. This project centers on guided discussions about mass murder and its lasting impact upon individuals, families, communities, and countries throughout the world. Performed by a diverse cast, including international performers from communities affected by genocide, The Investigation seeks to generate powerful dialogue across cultures and communities about the human capacity for evil, as well as the systems and hierarchies that create the conditions for unthinkable violence.