Playtime - 2026
on WIOX Community Radio Catskills
Calendar 2026
All shows at 6PM ET unless otherwise stated
January 13, 2026: A conversation on Clowning Workshop for Actors, exploring the world of clown, celebrating failure, and embracing idiocy! with Jessica Laddin, Carol Rusoff, and Zoe Wohlfeld.
Host(s): Elizabeth Sherr
Jessica Laddin, The Spark of Hudson’s Creative Coordinator, will discuss the variety of workshops and classes held at The Spark of Hudson, Carol Rusoff, Artistic Director of the Columbia County Players, will talk about why they are sponsoring the workshop, and Zoe Wohlfeld, performer and workshop leader, will give more specifics on the Clowning Workshop for Actors held on January 17 and 18, 2026 at The Spark of Hudson in Hudson, NY.
January 27, 2026: CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW.
A conversation with Diane Galusha on the upcoming show, “Voices from the Delaware Frontier.”
Host(s): Elizabeth Sherr
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown will bring to life soldiers, spies and ordinary citizens trying to make sense of a changing world when it presents “Voices from the Delaware Frontier,” a living history program to mark the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. The performance, at The Open Eye Theater on July 11 and 12, will be directed by Joyce St. George and Frank Canavan.
February 10, 2026: A Valentine’s Day Tribute to LOVE.
Host(s): Arnie Schwartz and Michelle Macau
Three short plays about love….love towards humans, and other sentient beings. Guests include writers D.S. Burrows, Leslie Corn, and Linda Pallotta. Actors Nadya Rockefeller, David Hill and Keith Weiss bring the words to life.
February 24, 2026: Two special guests. The first is the rescheduled show with Diane Galusha on , “Voices from the Delaware Frontier, ” and the second is with Adele Calcavecchi discussing the upcoming production of “Social Security” at the Performing Arts of Woodstock.
Host(s): Elizabeth Sherr
The Historical Society of the Town of Middletown will bring to life soldiers, spies and ordinary citizens trying to make sense of a changing world when it presents “Voices from the Delaware Frontier,” a living history program to mark the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. The performance, at The Open Eye Theater on July 11 and 12, will be directed by Joyce St. George and Frank Canavan.
Adele Calvavecchi will discuss the play, Social Security by Andrew Bergman is a sharp and funny view of art, families, and love at all ages. Directed by Hank Neimark and opening on March 13.