Calling for an end to democracy, the brilliant Roman General and war hero Caius Martius (Coriolanus) shames the starving and rioting citizens of Rome for their lack of military service. Meanwhile, the Volcian army, led by Martius’s blood enemy Tullus Aufidius, marches towards Rome. Welcome to the premiere episode of the Play On Podcasts' Series Coriolanus. Synopsis: The citizens of Rome, starving for grain during a post-war food shortage, riot against the aristocracy and blame the brilliant Roma...
Oct 08, 2021•40 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Play On Podcasts’ Senior Producer Miriam Laube sits down with Director and Episode Script Adapter Catherine Eaton to discuss A Midsummer Night's Dream. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. Go to NCPODCASTS.COM and sign up today! The Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possibl...
Oct 01, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Play On Podcasts’ Senior Producer Miriam Laube sits down with Tony Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated Playwright, Actor and Screenwriter Jeff Whitty to discuss his life, his career, and his journey into A Midsummer Night's Dream. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. Go to NCPODCASTS.COM and sign up today! The Play On Podcasts Seri...
Sep 24, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the sixth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: The players delight Theseus, Hippolyta, the lovers and the Court with their rendition of “Pyramus and Thisbe”; as Titania, Oberon and all the fairy kingdom bless the realm with their celebration of unity. Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation. New episodes go live every Friday. Please ...
Sep 10, 2021•32 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the fifth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: Oberon takes pity on Titania and orders Puck to wake her from her reverie. The Fairy King and Queen are united in rekindled love, and balance is restored at last. The next morning, Theseus and Hippolyta, now happily united and embarking on a hunt, stumble upon the sleeping lovers in the forest. In their embarrassment, they realize they are each with their rightful partner. Theseus refuses to enforce ...
Sep 03, 2021•32 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the fourth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: All four lovers end up in a fray of broken hearts and wounding words, much to Puck’s delight and Obreron’s disgust. Meanwhile, Titania dotes on her ass-headed lover, Bottom. Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation. New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on yo...
Aug 27, 2021•29 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the third episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: In the forest, Puck stumbles upon the city workers, who have unwittingly set up their rehearsal right next to the sleeping fairy queen. He uses his magic to transform Bottom’s head into the head of an ass, and the players all run scared out of their wits through the forest, waking Titania, who instantly falls madly in love with Bottom. Puck delivers this news to Oberon, who applauds his work until he...
Aug 20, 2021•30 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: Titania offers to restore the balance of nature with Oberon but refuses his demand to hand over custody of her fairy child to him. In revenge, Oberon sends Puck to fetch a flower that has a magic potion which, when dropped on anyone’s eyelids, will make them fall madly in love with the next thing they see. Meanwhile, Lysander and Hermia lose their way in the woods and fall asleep as Demetrius and Helen...
Aug 13, 2021•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the premiere episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: Just as celebrations for Theseus’s wedding with his reluctant bride-to-be, Hippolyta, are about to get underway, the Duke’s court is interrupted by a squabble between Hermia’s lover, Lysander, and her wealthy father, Egeus, who demands that she marry his choice for her, Demetrius, or be put to death. In another realm, Titania, Queen of the Fairy World, is squabbling with her lover, Oberon, who wan...
Aug 06, 2021•33 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast The Way I Am Now podcast host & acclaimed performer Dionne Lea Williams has put together three exceptional pieces of bonus content to accompany our Play On Podcast series, “Pericles”, which provide a unique and illuminating way to discover new aspects of this whimsical and inspiring tale. This is the third episode of the 3-part series featuring actor Keith David. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with t...
Jul 30, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Way I Am Now podcast host & acclaimed performer Dionne Lea Williams has put together three exceptional pieces of bonus content to accompany our Play On Podcast series, “Pericles”, which provide a unique and illuminating way to discover new aspects of this whimsical and inspiring tale. This is the second of the 3-part series featuring director Lisa Rothe. The Play On Podcasts Series Pericles is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundati...
Jul 20, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the seventh episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Reunited with his daughter at last, Pericles pays homage to the Gods at Diana’s temple, where he is met with more good fortune. Play On Podcasts Series Pericles is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation. New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice. Visit ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast for bonus content includin...
Jul 16, 2021•31 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The Way I Am Now podcast host & acclaimed performer Dionne Lea Williams has put together three exceptional pieces of bonus content to accompany our Play On Podcast series, “Pericles”, which provide a unique and illuminating way to discover new aspects of this whimsical and inspiring tale. This is the first episode of the 3-part series featuring actor Jennie Greenberry who plays the roles of Marina and Antiochus’s Daughter. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experi...
Jul 13, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the sixth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Marina convinces Lysimachus to renounce his ways, wins Bolt over and escapes the brothel. She gains notoriety across the land for her singing, dancing and artistry, until Lysimachus summons her to help minister a strange man on a regal ship who is beside himself with grief. Play On Podcasts Series Pericles is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation. New ep...
Jul 09, 2021•23 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the fifth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Marina, now grown, is the envy of all of Tarsus, much to the chagrin of the jealous Dionyza, who conspires to have her killed by her servant, Leonine. Overpowered by pirates who kidnap Marina, Leonine leaves her for dead and they take her to Myteline, where she is sold to a brothel. There, she drives her captors mad with her ability to change the hearts and minds of all the men who seek to rob her of her virginity, u...
Jul 02, 2021•25 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the fourth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Bereft of his bride, Pericles surrenders her body to the sea and makes for Tarsus to ride out the storm. There, he gives over care of his newborn daughter, Marina, to Cleon and Dionyza, who vow to care for her as their own. Meanwhile, Thaisa’s coffin washes ashore at Ephesus, where it is retrieved by a group of physicians led by Cerimon. Together, they open the casket and discover that Thaisa is alive. Presuming her...
Jun 25, 2021•29 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the third episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Pericles wins Simonides’ jousting tournament and falls in love with the king’s daughter, Thaisa, who he weds on the island of Pentapolis. Meanwhile, Helicanus learns that King Antiochus and his daughter are dead and convinces the Lords of Tyre to give Pericles one more year to complete his journey. Pericles receives word of the strife in his court and decides to return home with his pregnant bride. Once at sea, anoth...
Jun 18, 2021•26 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Celebrated playwright Ellen McLaughlin discusses her career as a performer and writer, her relationship with Shakespeare, and the unique challenge of translating Pericles into modern English for Play On Shakespeare and Next Chapter Podcasts for the Play On Podcasts Series. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. Go to NCPODCASTS.COM and sig...
Jun 15, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the second episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Pericles arrives in Tarsus on a Peace vessel filled with stores of wheat and grain which he offers to feed the starving people of Tarsus, thus winning the loyalty and adoration of King Cleon, Queen Dionyza, and all their subjects. His respite is brief, as Helicanus sends word from Tyre that Antiochus’s forces are in hot pursuit and Pericles must flee again. Taking to sea once more, his ship is wrecked by a violent s...
Jun 11, 2021•28 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Acclaimed performer Kathleen Chalfant, who played the role of Gower for the podcast series of Pericles, discusses her career, her involvement in iconic productions like Angels in America and Wit, the work of Pericles and her hopes for the future of American Theatre. The Play On Podcasts Series Pericles is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring fu...
Jun 08, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the premiere episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Young Pericles, Prince of Tyre, travels from his home to the distant and dangerous realm of Antioch to solve a tricky riddle in order to win Antiochus’s beautiful daughter. Instead, he wins the wrath of Antiochus himself and flees home empty handed, fearing not only for his life but for the safety of his people. Following the counsel of his most trusted advisor, Helicanus, in whom he entrusts all affairs of State,...
Jun 04, 2021•29 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Shakespeare’s timeless tale about a man who loses everything only to find what matters most. Hear the trailer for the Play On Podcast series Pericles from Next Chapter Podcasts' scripted fiction division. This is where Theatre meets Podcast, combining the modern-day audio phenomenon with the power of live performance. Play On Podcasts are epic audio adventures re-imagining timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of extraordinarily gifted artists. Learn more about your...
Jun 03, 2021•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hear where it all comes from as groundbreaking sound designer and composer of the Play On Podcasts series Macbeth, David Molina, takes us on a journey through his creative process and history. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. Go to NCPODCASTS.COM and sign up today! The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podca...
Jun 01, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Macbeth Sound Engineer Daniel Benshimon shares the story of his path to becoming an Emmy Award-winning recording engineer and sound designer including anecdotes from his career and the unique challenge of capturing and refining sound for Macbeth and the forthcoming Play On Podcast Pericles. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. Go to NCPO...
May 25, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the seventh & final episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth. Synopsis: Macbeth seeks Seyton’s counsel and vows to fight to the death after learning of his wife’s fate. Meanwhile, Malcolm, Ross and Lennox confer on their battle plans. With nothing left to lose, the usurping king takes to the battlefield to prove the Witches prophecies. Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation. New episodes go live every Friday....
May 21, 2021•26 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast It’s time to Play On! Play On Shakespeare’s Executive Director Kamilah Long gets the lowdown on “Macbeth”, Shakespeare, Podcasts, and everything in between from Play On CEO and Creative Director, Dr. Lue Douthit. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. Go to NCPODCASTS.COM and sign up today! The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced b...
May 18, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the sixth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth. Synopsis: Meeting in England, Malcolm tests Macduff’s honesty and loyalty. Their plans to overthrow Macbeth are interrupted by Ross, who delivers shocking and tragic news to Macduff. In Scotland, Lady Macbeth sleepwalks through her palace, re-living the horror of Duncan’s murder under the watchful eye of a doctor and her attendant. Not far away, in Dunsinane, Lennox reports to Ross on the upcoming battle between England and Scotla...
May 14, 2021•31 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Macbeth Casting Co-Directors Karyn Casl, CSA, and Ada Karamanyan explain what casting is, how it works, the challenges and rewards of the job and the pleasure of putting together the cast for Macbeth as the lead-in to the many Shakespeare translations forthcoming in the Play On Podcasts Series produced by Next Chapter Podcasts. Listen to the full episode on Play On Premium for an ad-free audio experience featuring full plays and bonus content interviews with the artists, producers and engineers ...
May 11, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the fifth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth. Synopsis: The witches gather for a raucous ritual which is interrupted by Macbeth, who demands to know the future of his throne. Enraged by what he sees, Macbeth vows to kill Macduff, who has fled the country. Meanwhile, Ross visits Lady Macduff in an effort to comfort her in her husband’s absence. Bereft of her husband, Lady Macduff tries to lighten her mood by bantering with her young son, who plays on the bagpipes. They are int...
May 07, 2021•25 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Macbeth Director Edward Torres talks about how he fell in love with theatre in south Chicago, the evolution of his relationship with Shakespeare as these human stories are meant to be consumed and performed by BIPOC & LGBTQ community members, as well as his deep respect and appreciation for his friend, playright Migdalia Cruz's search for truth in the work. The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation...
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