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 Yen Composer - Scott Ethier   Come be a part of a recording at Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn. We're recording once a month on Sundays at 7pm. Episodes 9-12 on March 10th and Episodes 13 - 16 on April 14th. It's okay to experience these sessions out of order. We'll catch you up when you come to the show. Tickets are $10. For more information, links to tickets and location, visit our ⁠website⁠. Transcriptions will be available soon. Messenger Theatre Company is a 501c3. If you'd like to contribute to the making of The Defense, you can contribute on ⁠Ko-fi,⁠ Guidestar or PayPal. I am safe but I’m not safe for everyone.