Thus begins The Eve of Beltane, a mesmerizing new play by today’s guest, Coni Koepfinger (Playwright, Poet, & Yogi). Join host Marshall on Mister Radio as we explore this mystical production and dive deep into the creative process.

"Creative expression through art manifestation is one way to access an act of eternal love, for if we are not creative we will be destructive." — Coni Koepfinger

Featured Music & Performances

 • "Dance of the Stags" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author)

 • "Eve of Beltane" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author)

 • "Jenny" – Performed by James Scheider

 • "I'll Fight For Love" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author)

 • "If That Is Not A Father" – C. Michael Perry (Composer), Arranged by Leicester Bay Theatricals (Vocal Demo)

 • "And We Won't be Home 'Til Mornin'" – Joe Izen (Composer, lyricist, and co-author)

Production Credits

 • Producer: Mary Ellen Ashley

 • Production Team: Corey Brunish, Jon Hayden, John Melo

 • Media Courtesy: Music, graphics, audio, and video clips are courtesy of Coni Koepfinger, Joe Izen, C. Michael Perry, James Scheider, and the late Robert Rhodes.

Connect With Our Guest

 • Guest: Coni Ciongoli Koepfinger (Resident Playwright / Creative Director)

 • Platform: New Play Exchange, New York, New York

 • Profile: View Coni's Work on New Play Exchange

https://newplayexchange.org/users/7796/coni-koepfinger

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Recorded in 1962 at Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, New Jersey

Ensemble

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1. I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save.

I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?

(Refrain)
Here I am, Lord
Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord,
If you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.

2. I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people's pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts fo love a-lone.
I will speak my word to them.
Whom shall I send?

(Refrain)

Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church Hymnal #593, Here I Am, Lord

Vocals: Steve Freides
 Bronwen Eastwood
Guitar: Steve Freides

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