“Aughts”
August 20
Streaming Online
Presented by Collective Hammer
with Neon Lights Digital Media
“Aughts,” A New Radio Play
written & directed by
Jake Lebowitz
ft. an original song written with
Melissa Bowley
Recorded Live in New York City
Streaming free Aug 20
Company
A.K. Young
Patrick McCann
Alice Lee
Noa Weiner
Brant Zheng
Photography Angela of York
Original song written with Melissa Bowley
Audio Engineer: Matthew Charles Dowden
Audio Mixing: Sam Yoder
Score: Isaac Haines
Additional Instrumentation: Alex Lebowitz
Sound Design; Video Design; Graphic Design: Jake Lebowitz
Media Inquiries Contact@CollectiveHammer.com
All hail the hometown zeroes.
Aughts is a full-length play by Jake Lebowitz, who adapted and directed this audio production. Recorded live in studio in New York City with a company of five actors. Aughts works in collaboration with Collective Hammer to expand audience access and the definition of what a theatrical experience can be.
The fully produced audio of Aughts will be available August 20th wherever you stream podcasts, alongside a script visualizer on YouTube. Sign up for our email list to learn more about Aughts in the coming weeks, get early access, and more!
Perks
Apprentice ($Free/email signup)
Builder, Foreperson ($5.00 - $25.00)
Creator’s annotated script PDF
Site Manager ($50.00)
the above, plus:
Handwritten card + sticker
Premium digital download of “Aughts”
Architect ($100.00+)
the above, plus:
A Zoom conversation with the artist(s)
Developer ($500.00+)
the above, plus:
Executive producing credit for “Aughts”
Help us carry the hammer
Collective Hammer shapes art for times when everything looks like a nail.
Support in whichever way you can, from Apprentice (email signup) to Developer ($money honey). Contributions are welcomed and valued at any level. Artists involved in the March 2026 recording of Aughts were compensated, and the play will be free to stream on July 16. Our upcoming projects thank you for your help bringing them to life.
All roads lead to the cul-de-sac queen.
Apprentice ($Free / email signup)
Builder & Foreperson ($5.00 - $25.00)
the above, plus:
Creator’s annotated script PDF
Site Manager ($50.00)
the above, plus:
Handwritten card + sticker
Premium digital download of “Aughts”
Architect ($100.00+)
the above, plus:
A Zoom conversation with the artist(s)
Developer ($500.00+)
the above, plus:
Executive producing credit for “Aughts”
Please reach out contact@collectivehammer.com with questions or comments.
