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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, Timon of Athens, in its entirety. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “ TIMON OF ATHENS ”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER . All episodes were directed by ANDY WOLK . This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: ANTHONY COCHRANE as TIMON POOYA MOHSENI as FLAVIA KEVIN KILNER as ALCIBIADES JASON KRAVITS as APEMANTUS ABIGAIL ONWUNALI as VENTID...
The Senators arrive at Timon’s cave to beg forgiveness in exchange for funds. Flavia implores her master to let her serve him. Timon writes his epitaph. Alcibiades storms Athens gates and negotiates terms for the city’s surrender. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “ TIMON OF ATHENS ”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER . All episodes were directed by ANDY WOLK . This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: A...
Alcibiades leads his troops past Timon’s hideout in the wilderness, prompting a barrage of insults and mockery from the malcontent. But when Timon learns Alcibiades is planning to take over Athens, he gives him gold to support the campaign. Alcibiades is followed by the Poet and Painter, who Timon turns away with another barrage of insults. When thieves come to rob him, Timon cheers them on, baffling their efforts and sending them to the city to sow chaos in the streets. The Senators are the las...
“ Tolerance is a Two-Way Street ”: Mental health professional Mohammed Abba-Aji explores the themes in “runboyrun” as a way of opening up paths to healing the traumas refugees experience after surviving conflict. The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun , the powerful drama written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Christopher V. Edwards . The third play in Boston’s epic nine-play Ufot Family Cycle, runboyrun will be recorded and made na...
Timon leaves Athens with his curses, strips himself bare and goes into the wilderness. As hunger sets in, he digs for a root to eat and discovers a pile of gold hidden underground. Apemantus finds Timon lamenting his fate and scolds him for being an undeserving misanthrope, telling him to come back to Athens. Timon refuses, setting off an argument between them. Apemantus finally leaves Timon and returns to Athens, where the citizens are growing increasingly unruly over the high taxes and prices ...
Timon throws one more party before withdrawing from society, as Alcibiades pleads for the life of a fellow soldier before the Senate. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “ TIMON OF ATHENS ”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER . All episodes were directed by ANDY WOLK . This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: ANTHONY COCHRANE as TIMON POOYA MOHSENI as FLAVIA KEVIN KILNER as ALCIBIADES JASON KRAVITS as APEM...
Flavia presents Timon with the total due on all his debts. He turns to his friends for help. One by one, they deny him. Flavia does her best to keep his creditors at bay, but Timon orders her to open his doors to them. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “ TIMON OF ATHENS ”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER . All episodes were directed by ANDY WOLK . This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: ANTHONY COCHR...
Everyone who’s anyone in Athens shows up to Timon’s banquet, reveling in the excesses of his generosity and vying for favor in his esteem. The only unwelcome guest is Apemantus, a blunt and cynical philosopher who sees through all the false flattery and pretense of the crowd. By the end of the party, Timon’s trusty servant, Flavius, begins to worry that he’s overspending his resources. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “ TIMON OF ATHENS ”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern ...
Shakespeare’s tragedy about a wealthy Athenian who thinks money can buy him friends. Translated into modern English verse by Kenneth Cavander and directed by Andy Wolk, with original music composition by Lawrence Shragge and Sound Design by Lindsay Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Past and present converge as Disciple and Abasiama reach their breaking point. The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun , the powerful drama written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Christopher V. Edwards . The third play in Boston’s epic nine-play Ufot Family Cycle, runboyrun will be recorded and made nationally available as a podcast in partnership with the Boston Public Library , GBH , and Next Chapter Podcasts . Learn more abo...
“Your ancestors are there with you” : Abigail Onwunali and Christopher Edwards describe the alchemy of storytelling, the painful history of the Nigerian Civil War, the world of possibilities that immigrants bring to America, and the healing power of plays in a wide-ranging discussion of their work on “runboyrun". The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun , the powerful drama written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Christopher V. Edwards...
Abasiama tries to keep Disciple in the present as he relives his experiences in war-torn Nigeria. The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun , the powerful drama written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Christopher V. Edwards . The third play in Boston’s epic nine-play Ufot Family Cycle, runboyrun will be recorded and made nationally available as a podcast in partnership with the Boston Public Library , GBH , and Next Chapter Podcasts ...
“This is us. These are our neighbors” . Mfoniso Udofia and Kevin Becerra talk with Michael Goodfriend about the process of making “runboyrun” meaningful for listeners in Boston and beyond, writing into the future, disrupting the Unities, staying present with the work, and how sometimes holding can hurt. The Huntington continues the sweeping nine-play Ufot Family Cycle and announces plans for runboyrun , the powerful drama written by Mfoniso Udofia and directed by Christopher V. Edwards . The thi...
Humiliated by a day at work and haunted by a strange presence, Disciple confronts his wife Abasiama amidst escalating domestic tension and odd occurrences in their home. The episode weaves in moments of prayer, reflections on Nigerian/Biafran history, and a powerful flashback depicting the family's arrival at a new home and their desperate prayer for safety and peace amidst conflict and fear.
Next Chapter Podcasts and Huntington Theater present Mfoniso Udofia's haunting series "runboyrun." What happens when war continues inside the body of a survivor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode presents a full re-airing of the Play On Podcast series adaptation of Shakespeare's Coriolanus. It follows the proud Roman general Caius Martius, his military triumph, his political downfall due to his contempt for the common people and the tribunes, his banishment, and his subsequent alliance with his enemy Ophidius against Rome. The conflict culminates in a dramatic plea from his mother and his eventual tragic end among the Volscians.
In honor of Tony nominees Harry Lennix and Glenn Davis, this episode re-airs their collaboration on the Play On Podcast series, a modern verse translation of Shakespeare's *Julius Caesar* set during the Civil Rights Movement. The play follows the conspiracy against Caesar, his assassination, the aftermath including the famous funeral orations, and the subsequent civil war.
In honor of sound designer Lindsay Jones's recent Webby victory for his work on the series, Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, OTHELLO, in its entirety. The series also earned Lindsay an Ambie for Best Original Score and Music Supervision in 2024. The Play On Podcast series, “ OTHELLO ”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by MFONISO UDOFIA . Radio play by CATHERINE EATON. Directed by VICTOR MALANA MAOG . The cast is as fol...
Discover The Actor’s Instrument, a podcast for actors dedicated to guiding listeners through the complexities of the entertainment industry. Join host and actor Hassiem Muhammad as he interviews industry experts—from casting directors to Hollywood and Broadway stars—unveiling invaluable insights and career-building strategies. Whether you're starting out or are seasoned in your craft, tune in to demystify the path to building a sustainable acting career, one episode at a time. Learn more about y...
“What happens if we talk?” Mfoniso Udofia digs into the tough questions raised by her brutal translation of OTHELLO, with discussions about dispossession, marginalization, malignancy, immigration, how to build within a home that wasn’t built for you, and what happens after Shakespeare's story ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“I like them better in Shrew!” Allen Gilmore and Susannah Rogers compare notes on playing Kate and Petruchio in “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Shrew!” Plus, what the word obey really means in a relationship between equals, where Kate’s inner volcano really comes from, finding agency as an artist, the importance of humor in a rehearsal room, and the not-so-blind date these two plan to go on after working on two productions together without ever meeting in person. Learn more about your ad choices....
This episode presents Shakespeare's "Shrew!" in a modern radio play format. The story follows Petruchio's pursuit and taming of the headstrong Catherine, intertwined with Lucentio's pursuit of Bianca using disguises and schemes. It explores themes of marriage, societal expectations, and personal transformation, with a comedic and thought-provoking approach to the classic text.
Lucentio and Bianca hurry to meet the priest Biondello bribed to perform the marriage. Gremio greets Petruchio, Katherine, Grumio and the real Vincentio at Lucentio’s house, where they are met by the Merchant, who insists that he’s Lucentio’s father. Vincentio challenges him and chaos ensues as Tranio tries desperately to keep up the ruse. The newlyweds finally arrive and seeing no way out, they confess their gambit and beg forgiveness from their fathers. Once all is sorted out, Katherine confro...
Seeing he has no chance against Lucentio (AKA “Cambio”), Hortensio drops his “Licio” disguise and swears off women. Biondello, meanwhile, has found an old merchant who will pretend to be Lucentio’s father, Vincenzio, so that Lucentio can marry Bianca without getting his real father’s permission. Meanwhile, Katherine wakes in the comfort of Petruchio’s home and is further smitten as he describes the goings-on at his farm. Later, Baptista gets all rights to Vinzentio’s property from the man he thi...
Katherine reluctantly goes to church to be married, only to learn through an elaborate pantomime performed by Grumio and Biondello that Petruchio is running late. Finally, a drunk priest arrives with Petruchio, who is dressed as a gondolier. They make a mockery of the wedding but a humiliated Katherine is nonetheless sent off with her new husband by her clueless father, who reminisces fondly about young love. The newlyweds eventually arrive at Petruchio’s frigid home in the pouring rain, where h...
Petruchio negotiates with Baptista for Katherine’s hand until Licio emerges from his tutoring session bruised and battered. It only strengthens Petruchio’s resolve to woo Katherine and when she arrives, the two engage in a spirited match of wits. Katherine reluctantly agrees to go with Petruchio when he tells her that her father has agreed to marry her off to him. Gremio and Tranio (as Lucentio) immediately try to out-do each other in their bid for Bianca’s hand, with Baptista as auctioneer. Tra...
Petruchio tells Hortensio he’s come to Padua to find a partner to give him renewed life after grieving the loss of his first wife. Hortensio tells him about Baptista’s daughter, Katherine, but warns him that she’s quite the shrew. Petruchio realizes he knows her father and is not put off. Hortensio agrees to provide an introduction if, in exchange, Petruchio presents him to Signior Baptista as a tutor for the object of his affection: Bianca. As they agree to the deal, Grumio announces the arriva...
This episode introduces the characters and setting of Shakespeare's "Shrew!" with a modern twist. A woman writer reimagines the play, while Lucentio and Petruchio arrive in Padua, setting the stage for love, disguise, and conflict. The episode concludes with cast and production credits.
Amy Freed and Art Manke discuss their collaboration on "Shrew!", an adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew". They explore the challenges and rewards of reinterpreting a classic play for a modern audience, focusing on themes of complex relationships, gender dynamics, and the evolution of comedy. Freed and Manke share insights into their creative processes, the importance of ensemble work, and their hopes for the play's reception.
This episode introduces 'Shrew,' a modern response to Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' by Amy Freed. The play features accomplished actors and original music by Lindsay Jones. It aims to update the classic story for contemporary audiences.
