The Defense
Messenger Theatre Company
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. Podcast launches on February 8th. For more information, visit messengertheatreco.org.
Session Sixteen - Officially Closed
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen
May 23, 2024 • 11:42
Session Fifteen - Predator Lake
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen
May 16, 2024 • 19:40
Session Fourteen - Scrapbooking
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Ye
May 9, 2024 • 13:52
Session Thirteen - Extra Set of Keys
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Ye
May 2, 2024 • 11:45
Trailer for The Defense
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 - Emily Rainbow Davis Sound Design - Matt Powell Sound Engineering - Dani
May 1, 2024 • 1:23
Session Twelve - Lifejacket
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen
Apr 25, 2024 • 16:17
Session Eleven - Alfred Privilege
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen
Apr 18, 2024 • 16:03
Session Ten - Rage Stage
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen Com
Apr 11, 2024 • 12:21
Session Nine - Pancake Posse
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen Co
Apr 4, 2024 • 17:50
Session Eight - Ashes at Work
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Ye
Mar 28, 2024 • 14:10
Session Seven - Weird
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Ye
Mar 21, 2024 • 17:54
Session Six - In Bed
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen
Mar 14, 2024 • 15:21
Session Five - Half Ash
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 Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Yen
Mar 7, 2024 • 15:08
Session Four - Dead Bros on the Sidewalk
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Ye
Feb 29, 2024 • 18:07
Session Three - Muffins
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Y
Feb 22, 2024 • 14:20
Session Two - Paper Cut Curt
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Ye
Feb 15, 2024 • 14:42
Session One - Smallify
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 - Angela Santillo Stage Management - Ella Lieberman Producer - Melvin Ye
Feb 8, 2024 • 15:40
