LaborFest 2020 presents: Off the Meter, a play by John McDonagh, cab driver & storyteller

The play, 'Off the Meter', is a comedic glimpse into 35 years behind the wheel of a New York City yellow taxi and is a pithy social commentary from New York’s most recognizable cab driver about life spent behind the wheel.

John McDonagh is a playwright, cab driver, comic and a veteran radio host. He has condensed thirty-plus years of activism, reality show antics and observation into a love song to the city that never sleeps.

From the plight of the NYC homeless to the crazy demands of Upper East Side matrons, McDonagh brings the audience from laughter to tears and back again faster than the apparition of umbrella dealers on a rainy day. Throw in his tales of brushes with the rich and famous and you have Irish storytelling at its best.

After the screening of the play, John McDonagh will lead a discussion.

This free LIVE Zoom event is Tuesday, July 28 at 5pm and is accessible only online.

In order to view or participate, a Zoom registration is required. Register here for this event https://laborfest.net/event/play-off-the-meter-cab-driver-play-zoom/ After registration, participants will receive a Zoom invitation.

For more information visit https://laborfest.net/. Events are subject to change or cancellation due to COVID-19 related issues. Check our website at https://laborfest.net/ prior to each event.

LaborFest is the premier labor cultural arts and film festival in the United States. LaborFest recognizes the role of working people in the building of America and making it work even in this time of COVID-19. The festival is self-funded with contributions from unions and individuals that support and celebrate the contributions of working people.