Gil visits a psychic after Lex asserts he has the worst luck of any person he’s ever met. Nadya, the beautiful psychic, isn’t exactly truthful about what she sees in Gil’s tarot spread. Later, after attending a college philosophy class, Gil has serious doubts about his standing in the universal order. “IN THE CARDS”, was written and directed by KEVIN HENDERSON. Cast: CONNOR RATLIFF as GIL STEVEN BOYER as LEX LAILA ROBINS as BELLA JAMIE ANN ROMERO as NADYA CHUKWUDI IWUJI as PROFESSOR PETER TOWERS...
Aug 09, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, in its entirety. The Play On Podcast series, “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by JOSH WILDER. Each episode was directed by NELSON T. EUSEBIO the THIRD. The cast is as follows: RUSSELL G. JONES as THE KING OF NAVARRE and THE FORESTER MATTHEW ELIJAH WEBB as BEROWNE ASHLEY BRYANT as THE PRINCESS and JAQUENETTA TIFFANY RACHELLE STEWART as ROSALI...
Aug 07, 2023•3 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The first two episode of "In The Cards," an existential romantic comedy about a born loser who takes on fate, go live on Wednesday, August 9! Connor Ratliff (“Dead Eyes”) stars as Gil, a low level ad man who is fated to lose at everything. When Nadya (Jamie Ann Romero), the beautiful niece of the psychic Bella (Laila Robins), reads his tarot cards and informs him that the universe is against him, he vows to change his fortune. Cheered on by his co-worker and best friend Lex (Steven Boyer), Gil s...
Aug 02, 2023•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast “The Nine Worthies” goes from bad to worse, much to the delight of the audience, who laugh uproariously until the unexpected entrance of Marcade, a messenger from France. The news he delivers brings everyone’s joy to an end, leaving the King and his friends to reconcile with the sudden departure of the Princess and her company. They vow to reunite in one year’s time, provided the men complete works of service prescribed by the Ladies. **** The Play On Podcast series, “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST”, was ...
Jul 31, 2023•27 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast All art is political” Playwright Josh Wilder delves into the meaning of fairness, identity, ancestry and what it takes to save yourself as an artist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast The four men, still in their Muscovite disguises, say goodbye to the Ladies, who laugh at their abysmal performances. Soon, the men return undisguised only to be berated by the women for their antics. Berowne blames Boyet for spoiling their fun when Costard arrives to invite them to their play, “The Nine Worthies”. The King resists but the Princess persuades him to see the show. That evening, the Royals attend the play at Howard University’s Ira Aldridge Theater and are delighted by the accident...
Jul 24, 2023•30 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast All art is political” Playwright Josh Wilder delves into the meaning of fairness, identity, ancestry and what it takes to save yourself as an artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Holofernes and Nathaniel pontificate about linguistics over dinner until Armado arrives. Holofernes perks up when Armado describes his friendship with the King, who has asked Armado to present a “delightful performance” for them all to enjoy. Holofernes proposes that they present “The Nine Worthies” and assigns their parts, with Armado as Judas Maccabeus and Moth as Hercules. Back at the Princess’s tent, she and her girlfriends laugh in delight at the love letters and gifts the King and his pals...
Jul 17, 2023•32 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Nathaniel and Holofernes congratulate each other on their handling of Berowne’s letter and agree to use it as an example of bad writing. Back at Howard University’s Clark Hall, Berowne paces nervously, ruminating on his love for Rosaline. He hides when King Navarre enters, reading a love letter he wrote to the Princess out loud to himself. Navarre takes cover when Longaville enters and reads his own letter to Margaret, and Longaville hides when Dumaine enters to read the letter he’s writing to M...
Jul 10, 2023•28 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast In a rehearsal room at the Howard Conservatory of Music, Don Armado debates the nature of love with Moth before releasing Costard from bondage to deliver a love letter he wrote to Jacquenetta. Costard celebrates his payment and is about to set off on his errand when Berowne hires him to deliver a love letter he wrote to Rosaline. Off campus, the Princess and her entourage admire the king performing dressage on his horse as they prepare to hunt. Costard arrives to deliver Berowne’s letter to Rosa...
Jul 03, 2023•31 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing...Everyday Shakespeare. Hosts Caroline Bicks and Michelle Ephraim are Shakespeare professors and close friends who love to bond over the ways Shakespeare’s plays help them through their everyday dramas. Episode 3: "Let's Talk About Sex" Sex can be fun and exciting, but it also raises all kinds of issues about power, control, and freedom. In this episode, we’ll be looking at how people in Shakespeare’s day were understanding sexual anatomy, pleasure, and reproduction, and discuss how ...
Jun 30, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Costard is put under the guard of Don Armado, who continues to dote on Jaquenetta. Meanwhile, the Princess, chauffeured by her Counsellor (Boyet) arrives on campus at Howard University in her Model T along with her Ladies-In-Waiting (Rosaline, Maria and Katharine). She sends Boyet to announce their arrival to the King of Navarre, who sends back word that he cannot house the Ladies under his roof but will provide shelter in a tent on campus, instead. The Princess is offended and demands that the ...
Jun 26, 2023•27 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast “Don’t wait to learn this!”: Acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders tells us what he’s learned about Prospero, about Shakespeare, about Forgiveness, and about himself by going to the places that scare him the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The King of Navarre gathers together with his best friends (Longaville, Dumaine and Berowne) in the library at Howard University where he gets them to agree that they will devote themselves entirely to their studies without dating or indulging in food, drink or sleep for three full years. Berowne protests and reminds the King that the Princess of France is going to arrive soon to plead a case on behalf of her ailing father. The King promises to handle the situation and Berowne agrees to stick wi...
Jun 19, 2023•31 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast “When someone says Shakespeare the next word should be yes.” Lawrence Shragge recalls his experiences on the way to becoming a successful composer of film scores—stealing from his mentors and blowing his trumpet into a laundry bag in the closet—before stirring up THE TEMPEST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast “When someone says Shakespeare the next word should be yes.” Lawrence Shragge recalls his experiences on the way to becoming a successful composer of film scores—stealing from his mentors and blowing his trumpet into a laundry bag in the closet—before stirring up THE TEMPEST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, THE TEMPEST, in its entirety. The Play On Podcast series, “THE TEMPEST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. Each episode was directed by ANDY WOLK. PROSPERO: JAY O. SANDERS MIRANDA: KIM WUAN ARIEL and JUNO: KUHOO VERMA CALIBAN: GREGG MOZGALA FERDINAND: GREG CUELLAR ALONSO: KEVIN KILNER ANTONIA: JORDAN BAKER SEBASTIAN: ANTHONY COCHRANE GONZALA: MARYANN PLUNKETT STEPHAN...
May 22, 2023•2 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast As an actor and disability rights advocate, Gregg Mozgala (Caliban) believes in the transformative power of theater and Shakespeare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prospero releases Alonso, Sebastian, Antonia and Gonzala from their spell as he greets them, lovingly embracing Gonzala and chastising the others for their wicked deeds. Alonso begs forgiveness and is rewarded with the reunion of his son, who Prospero reveals with Miranda. As they all rejoice, the Boatswain returns and marvels at the restoration of Alonso’s ship and all their belongings. Prospero reassures them not to be alarmed and turns their attention to the approach of Trinculo, Stephano and...
May 15, 2023•30 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast The Play On Podcast series, “THE TEMPEST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. Each episode was directed by ANDY WOLK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast King Alonso grows increasingly despondent over the loss of his son, giving Antonia and Sebastian confidence that they will soon take power. They stumble upon a sumptuous feast presented by mysterious beings and waste no time gorging themselves before Ariel appears as a harpy and chastises Alonso, Sebastian and Antonia for their sinful acts, past and present. Elsewhere, Caliban encourages Stephano to carry out the murder of Prospero, which he vows to do until Trinculo stumbles upon the clothing a...
May 08, 2023•29 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Antonia persuades Sebastian to kill Alonso and Gonzala in their sleep so that he may take the throne in Naples. Meanwhile, Caliban convinces Stephano to kill Prospero and rule the island with Miranda as his bride. Elsewhere, Ferdinand and Miranda celebrate their union in a celestial dance conjured by Prospero’s magical powers. It ends abruptly when Prospero realizes he must take swift action to thwart his enemies. The Play On Podcast series, “THE TEMPEST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and ...
May 01, 2023•34 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast King Alonso trudges through the rain-soaked island searching for any sign of his lost son. Gonzala does her best to comfort him over the derision of Antonia and Sebastian, who blame the King for his misfortunes and ridicule Gonzala’s optimistic idealism. Ariel arrives to cast a spell over Gonzala and Alonso, putting them to sleep under the guard of Sebastian and Antonia. Meanwhile, Caliban bristles at having to haul wood for Prospero until he hears the approach of Trinculo, the King’s jester, wh...
Apr 24, 2023•33 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Prospero orchestrates a meeting between his daughter, Miranda, and King Alonso’s son, Ferdinand, who is wandering the island in mourning for his father, who he presumes is dead. He is mesmerized by Ariel’s music and falls in love with Miranda the moment he sees her. Prospero confronts Ferdinand and saddles him with chores while he and Miranda visit Caliban, Sycorax’s son, who Prospero enslaved after he attempted to rape Miranda. Later, Ferdinand declares his love to Miranda and vows to marry her...
Apr 17, 2023•30 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Twelve years after having been deposed in a coup, Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, uses magical powers with the help of his spirit servant, Ariel, to shipwreck his enemies who are en route home from the wedding of the King of Naples’ (Alonso’s) daughter to the Prince of Tunis. Prospero’s daughter, Miranda, frets over the fate of the voyagers, but Prospero reassures her that they are unharmed before telling her the truth about their history: His sister, Antonia, conspired with Alonso to over...
Apr 10, 2023•31 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing...The Tempest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cloe is an AI researcher who discovers that her AI assistant, Eloc, has the power to analyze love in different objects, she decides to use Eloc's new skill to help her find love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast When Gloria took a waitressing job in a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Every day Midnight Burger appears somewhere new in the cosmos along with its staff: a galactic drifter, a rogue theoretical physicist, a sentient old-timey radio, and some guy named Caspar. No one knows who built Midnight Burger or how it works, but when it appears there's always someone around who could really use a cup of c...
Mar 18, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Every breath opens your heart.” Visionary theater artist Lisa Wolpe has been leading the movement for gender parity and diversity in the arts since way before it was trendy. Hear her describe Shakespeare’s sacred geometry, why Antigonus has to be eaten by a bear, and how Charlotte Cushman shamed Edwin Booth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast “Every breath opens your heart.” Visionary theater artist Lisa Wolpe has been leading the movement for gender parity and diversity in the arts since way before it was trendy. Hear her describe Shakespeare’s sacred geometry, why Antigonus has to be eaten by a bear, and how Charlotte Cushman shamed Edwin Booth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
