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This podcast episode delivers the complete Richard III by William Shakespeare, translated into modern English verse. It vividly portrays Richard's Machiavellian rise to power, marked by deceit, the calculated murder of his relatives including Clarence and his nephews, and his manipulative wooing of Lady Anne. The narrative culminates in the decisive Battle of Bosworth Field, where Richard faces the consequences of his tyranny against the forces of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond.
***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to http://quince.com/playonpod for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** King Richard gets an onslaught of bad news as he prepares for battle in York’s House Garage. The only glimmer of hope is the news that Buckingham’s army was dispersed by floods and he was taken prisoner. Richard tells Stanley to muster men but to leave behind his son, George, so he can be sure of Stanley’s loyalty. Stanley secretly sends word to Richmond that he ...
***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to http://quince.com/playonpod for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** Richard hires the murderer Tyrell to finish off the Princes in the Tower. Richmond demands his Earldom but flees when Richard brushes him off. Ratcliffe brings news that the Bishop of Ely has joined Richmond. When Elizabeth and the Duchess confront him, Richard uses the opportunity to convince Elizabeth to give him her daughter in marriage in order to preserve her l...
***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to http://quince.com/playonpod for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** In the parking garage outside The Tower, Richard coaches Buckingham on how to act distraught. The Mayor arrives with Catesby and recoils in horror when Ratcliffe delivers Hastings’ head. In order to keep her own, she promises to tell the citizens that Hastings was a traitor who deserved to die. Once she leaves, Richard tells Buckingham to spread the word that King E...
***This show is brought to you by Quince. Go to http://quince.com/playonpod for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.*** The young Prince Edward arrives at The Temple Beautiful and complains to Richard about his uncles imprisonment. Richard tells him his uncles Rivers and Dorset were dangerous. Edward protests but is interrupted by the arrival of the Mayor of London who greets him with flattery. Hastings arrives and tells Edward his mother and brother are in sanctuary. Buckingham orde...
Inside the Tower, Clarence begs for his life. Later, at the Gilman DIY Music Venue, King Edward secures a reluctant peace between his family’s rival factions, but collapses in grief when Richard arrives with news of Clarence’s death. In the ensuing chaos, Richard secures the alliance of Buckingham and Ratcliffe. That night, Elizabeth and the Duchess grieve the deaths of Edward and Clarence. Richard enters to offer his condolences and Buckingham suggests a quiet coronation for the young prince Ed...
Queen Elizabeth replays a tape of her husband King Edward’s band as she obsesses over his failing health. Her brother, Lord Rivers, tries to comfort her, as do her two sons from a previous marriage, Gray and Dorset. She tells them that the sons she conceived with Edward are still too young to rule, and that if her husband dies, the throne will go to Richard until the oldest son comes of age, putting her safety in jeopardy. Buckingham and Derby arrive to report that King Edward’s health is improv...
As his older brother, the newly crowned King Edward, weakens with illness, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, lays out his plans to take the throne. He frames his brother Clarence for conspiring to kill Edward, then convinces Lady Anne, the widow of the previous King Henry, to marry him, even though he killed her husband and their son. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “RICHARD THE THIRD”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by MIGDALIA CRUZ. All episodes were directe...
Shakespeare’s tragedy about an unwelcome outsider who uses his genius to destroy his enemies before they destroy him. Translated into modern English verse by Migdalia Cruz and set in San Francisco at the height of the Latin Punk movement, directed by Lisa Rothe with original music composition and Sound Design by David Molina and Lindsay Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In honor of actor Tramell Tillman becoming the first ever African American man to win an Emmy as the best supporting actor in a drama series, Next Chapter Podcasts proudly presents a re-airing of the bonus content interview with Tramell originally published as part of the Play On Podcast series, KING LEAR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“It’s an absolute mess!” Kenneth Cavander, Andy Wolk and Anthony Cochrane talk about the history, relevance, triumphs and challenges of creating a “Timon” for our times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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...
