Cold War Choir Practice with Ro Reddic

In this episode, we talk with playwright, songwriter, and educator Ro Reddick about her darkly comedic play Cold War Choir Practice, winner of the 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Set in Ronald Reagan’s America, the play follows a young girl caught up in family intrigue when her estranged uncle, a prominent Black conservative, brings his mysteriously ill wife home for the holidays. Blending music, comedy, espionage, roller disco, cults, and choir practice, Cold War Choir Practice offers a wildly unconventional look at family, politics, and life in the shadow of the Cold War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices