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At Caesar’s funeral, the angry crowd demands answers. Brutus speaks first, saying that he loved Rome more than Caesar. Asking... more

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Marcus Gardley’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s roiling political drama takes us into the heart of the Civil Rights movement. Directed by... more

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Orlando tells his trusted old servant, Adam, how much it grieves him that his brother Oliver keeps him from their... more

Set in Woodstock during the sixties’ “Summer of Love,” David Ivers’ translation of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” upends the... more

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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, in its entirety. The PLAY ON... more

Biondello tells Bianca and Lucentio that he’s arranged for a priest to perform their marriage and sends them on their... more

Grumio taunts Katherine (as instructed by his master) until Petruchio and Hortensio arrive for dinner. Petruchio rushes Kate through her... more

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A student (and eligible bachelor) named Lucentio arrives in Padua with his servant, Tranio, to study philosophy. As they take... more

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Romeo and Juliet reluctantly part ways at dawn before her mother enters to tell Juliet to prepare to marry Paris... more

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Benvolio tells the Prince how Mercutio was killed by Tybalt, and Tybalt by Romeo. The Capulets call for Romeo’s execution... more

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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, OTHELLO, in its entirety. The Play On Podcast series, “OTHELLO”, was... more

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A rich young man named Roderigo rages in anger at Iago when he learns that the woman he’s been pining... more

Mfoniso Udofia’s unsparing translation of Shakespeare’s cruelest tragedy unmasks the ravages of prejudice and racism with unflinching honesty, revealing a... more

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Discover Love and Noraebang... A Korean chaebol and a Mexican American entrepreneur fall in love in LA, but he must... more

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The four men, still in their Muscovite disguises, say goodbye to the Ladies, who laugh at their abysmal performances. Soon,... more

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Holofernes and Nathaniel pontificate about linguistics over dinner until Armado arrives. Holofernes perks up when Armado describes his friendship with... more

Nathaniel and Holofernes congratulate each other on their handling of Berowne’s letter and agree to use it as an example... more

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Costard is put under the guard of Don Armado, who continues to dote on Jaquenetta. Meanwhile, the Princess, chauffeured by... more

“Don’t wait to learn this!”: Acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders tells us what he’s learned about Prospero, about Shakespeare, about... more

The King of Navarre gathers together with his best friends (Longaville, Dumaine and Berowne) in the library at Howard University... more

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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, THE TEMPEST, in its entirety. The Play On Podcast series, “THE... more

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Prospero releases Alonso, Sebastian, Antonia and Gonzala from their spell as he greets them, lovingly embracing Gonzala and chastising the... more

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King Alonso grows increasingly despondent over the loss of his son, giving Antonia and Sebastian confidence that they will soon... more

Antonia persuades Sebastian to kill Alonso and Gonzala in their sleep so that he may take the throne in Naples.... more

King Alonso trudges through the rain-soaked island searching for any sign of his lost son. Gonzala does her best to... more

Prospero orchestrates a meeting between his daughter, Miranda, and King Alonso’s son, Ferdinand, who is wandering the island in mourning... more

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“Every breath opens your heart.” Visionary theater artist Lisa Wolpe has been leading the movement for gender parity and diversity... more

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Autolycus, now in Florizel’s garb, masquerades as a courtier and convinces the Old Shepherd and his son to pay him... more

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Camillo assures Leontes he’ll carry out his orders but secretly informs Polixenes of the plot against his life. Together, they... more

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Mariana confronts Angelo as the Duke calls for Friar Lodowick. In a scuffle with Lucio, the Friar is unmasked and... more

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Isabella, Mariana and the Duke (disguised as Friar Lodowick) finalize their plans to trick Angelo. But even after the bed... more

“We got rid of the table.” Fiasco Theater co-founders Jessie Austrian and Noah Brody describe how they up-ended traditional norms of... more

Duke Vincenzo, disguised as Friar Lodowick, visits Claudio in jail and inspires him to perceive his fate in a new... more

Isabella goes to the Duke’s office to plead for her brother’s life, and in doing so ignites Lord Angelo’s passions.... more

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Isabella’s induction into the convent is interrupted by the arrival of Lucio, who informs her that her brother Claudio has... more

Duke Vincentio of Vienna, overwhelmed by the affairs of State, hands over control of the city to Lord Angelo, leaving... more

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Henry must conquer Katharine’s heart before he can finally conquer France, and Pistol must eat his words (with a side... more

Actor Bobby Moreno connects the dots between betting on horses in kindergarten, drunken rampages in the streets of New York,... more

Chaos reigns on the battlefield of Agincourt, where Pistol encounters a French soldier and spares his life in exchange for... more

Lezlie Cross takes us on a tour of the good, the bad, and the ugly things going on in England... more

Late at night, Henry meanders among his troops incognito, gauging their loyalty and morale while absolving himself of any guilt... more

Outside the French village of Corbie, Gower and Fluellen meet a fiery Pistol, who asks Fluellen to beg leniency from... more

Henry rejects France’s overtures and arrives on French soil, seizing the town of Harfleur. Meanwhile, his old drinking buddies (Nym,... more

King Henry’s friends from his wilder days, Bardolph, Nym and Pistol, gather at the London Boarding House of Pistol’s new... more

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With the recent death of his father, King Henry IV, the young Henry V must live down his wild past... more

Composer David Reiffel, Recording Engineer Daniel Benshimon, Sound Designer Lindsay Jones, and Studio Owner & Manager Robert Cappadona take us... more

The History of Literature: Literature enthusiast Jacke Wilson journeys through the history of literature, from ancient epics to contemporary classics.... more

Actors Jordan Barbour and Daniel Parker talk about the challenges and rewards of finding a home in the theater, the... more

Finally, Illyria reveals her true magic as everyone we have to come to know reveals their true selves. But of course, before... more

Actors Jordan Barbour and Daniel Parker talk about the challenges and rewards of finding a home in the theater, the... more

Has bloodshed come to Illyria? Toby and Maria tricked Malvolio into some very bad behavior with who knows what very... more

Olivia awaits another visit from Viola,  Maria and Toby await Malvolio’s wrongheaded appearance before Olivia, we await news of Viola’s brother Sebastian and... more

In Illyria, matters of the heart heat up as the midsummer sun beats down. Olivia has declared her love to Cesario, who... more

How complicated life is in Illyria! Viola, still disguised, loves Orsino, but he loves Olivia.  Uncle Toby’s friend Andrew wants Olivia to... more

Amy Brenneman stars in Christopher Liam Moore’s sublime production of TWELFTH NIGHT, set in a Hamptons-esque Ilyria during the Golden... more

“Alison Carey and Lezlie Cross explain how Shakespeare was able to avoid getting his nose slit, why it’s important for each... more

Viola, now disguised as the young man Cesario, and in love with Duke Orsino, is off to bring words of love from... more

Illyria, United States, 1939. Beloved Countess Olivia, heartbroken by the tragic death of her brother, turns away from society, rejecting... more

Amy Brenneman stars in Christopher Liam Moore’s sublime production of TWELFTH NIGHT, set in a Hamptons-esque Ilyria during the Golden... more

Dramaturg for King Lear Philippa Kelly talks with Executive Producer Michael Goodfriend in part two of their interview and dive... more

The Play On Podcast series KING LEAR, was translated into modern English verse by MARCUS GARDLEY and directed by ERIC... more

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Director Eric Ting talks with Senior Producer Miriam Laube about his path from puppetry to the collaborative art form of... more

Director Eric Ting talks with Senior Producer Miriam Laube about his path from puppetry to the collaborative art form of... more

Next Chapter Podcasts presents an actors roundtable featuring King Lear voice & text coach Rebecca Clark Carey sharing experiences with... more

King Lear Sound Designer Lindsay Jones returns to discuss jazz as a metaphor for the creative process of theater, advocacy... more

Award-winning sound designer and industry leader Lindsay Jones recounts how he and his band hijacked a truck to make a... more

The epic series concludes with Edmund confronting his challenger in a public fight to the death. Edgar survives to tell... more

Kent reunites with Cordelia at the Highland Hospital in Oakland, where with a doctor they witness King Lear’s awakening and... more

Bathing seductively in her home, Regan uses all her powers of persuasion to delay Oswald’s delivery of a message from Goneril... more

Cornwall is gravely injured by a servant trying to defend Gloucester, who has been captured and tortured for aiding King... more

Lear rails at the raging storm on the cliffs of the Marin Headlands as The Fool and Kent (disguised as... more

Edgar goes into hiding as “Poor Tom”, a beggar in Golden Gate Park. Lear arrives at Gloucester’s mansion to find... more

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Marcus Gardley’s translation of KING LEAR is set in a San Francisco where anything can happen at any moment, where... more

Playwright Marcus Gardley talks about his journey to become one of America’s most celebrated writers, and his experience deep-diving into... more

Playwright Marcus Gardley talks about his journey to become one of America’s most celebrated writers, and his experience deep-diving into... more

Lue Douthit examines the multiplicity of meanings in a moment through the writings of Marcus Gardley and William Shakespeare.  Listen to... more

Voice and Text coach Rebecca Clark Carey and actress Michelle Beck (A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM) team up to demonstrate ways... more

Play On Podcasts’ Executive Producer Michael Goodfriend sits down with Dramaturg Amrita Ramanan. On the anniversary of the January 6th riot,... more

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Play On Podcasts’ Executive Producer Michael Goodfriend sits down with Composer George Whitty to discuss A Midsummer Night's Dream. Listen to... more

Play On Podcasts’ Executive Producer Michael Goodfriend sits down with Actor Ching Valdes-Aran to discuss Coriolanus. Ching Valdes-Aran is an OBIE... more

Play On Podcasts’ Executive Producer Michael Goodfriend sits down with Director Kate Wisniewski to discuss Coriolanus. Director Kate Wisniewski sits down... more

Play On Podcasts’ Executive Producer Michael Goodfriend sits down with Playwright Sean San José to discuss Coriolanus. Sean San Jose’s hour-long, freewheeling... more

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Play On Podcasts' Series Coriolanus. Synopsis: Coriolanus, crumbling under the weight of his mother’s... more

As the Romans tremble in fear of the Volcians' imminent attack, the Tribunes convince Menenius to beg Coriolanus for mercy... more

Coriolanus packs his belongings and leaves his weeping family and friends in his former home. Later, Volumnia berates Brutus and... more

As the citizens riot for Coriolanus’s punishment, Menenius begs the Senate to show mercy and persuades them to allow Coriolanus... more

As skeptical citizens discuss whether or not to vote for Coriolanus, Menenius tries to persuade him to speak kindly to... more

Cominius names Martius “Coriolanus” and the Senate rewards his bravery by making him a Roman Consul, but suspicions linger that... more

Calling for an end to democracy, the brilliant Roman General and war hero Caius Martius (Coriolanus) shames the starving and... more

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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: The players delight Theseus, Hippolyta, the... more

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: Oberon takes pity on Titania and... more

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: All four lovers end up in... more

Welcome to the third episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: In the forest, Puck stumbles upon... more

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Play On Podcasts Series A Midsummer Night's Dream. Synopsis: Titania offers to restore the balance... more

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The Way I Am Now podcast host & acclaimed performer Dionne Lea Williams has put together three exceptional pieces of... more

The Way I Am Now podcast host & acclaimed performer Dionne Lea Williams has put together three exceptional pieces of... more

Welcome to the seventh episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Reunited with his daughter at last, Pericles pays homage... more

The Way I Am Now podcast host & acclaimed performer Dionne Lea Williams has put together three exceptional pieces of... more

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Marina convinces Lysimachus to renounce his ways, wins Bolt... more

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Marina, now grown, is the envy of all of... more

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Bereft of his bride, Pericles surrenders her body to... more

Welcome to the third episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Pericles wins Simonides’ jousting tournament and falls in love... more

Celebrated playwright Ellen McLaughlin discusses her career as a performer and writer, her relationship with Shakespeare, and the unique challenge... more

Welcome to the second episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Pericles arrives in Tarsus on a Peace vessel filled... more

Acclaimed performer Kathleen Chalfant, who played the role of Gower for the podcast series of Pericles, discusses her career, her... more

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Pericles. Synopsis: Young Pericles, Prince of Tyre, travels from his home... more

Shakespeare’s timeless tale about a man who loses everything only to find what matters most. Hear the trailer for the Play... more

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Macbeth Sound Engineer Daniel Benshimon shares the story of his path to becoming an Emmy Award-winning recording engineer and sound... more

This is the seventh & final episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth. Synopsis: Macbeth seeks Seyton’s counsel and vows to... more

It’s time to Play On! Play On Shakespeare’s Executive Director Kamilah Long gets the lowdown on “Macbeth”, Shakespeare, Podcasts, and... more

This is the sixth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth. Synopsis: Meeting in England, Malcolm tests Macduff’s honesty and... more

Macbeth Casting Co-Directors Karyn Casl, CSA, and Ada Karamanyan explain what casting is, how it works, the challenges and rewards... more

Macbeth Director Edward Torres talks about how he fell in love with theatre in south Chicago, the evolution of his... more

This is the fourth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth. Synopsis: Inside their private chamber, Macbeth confides in his wife.... more

Migdalia Cruz and Ishia Bennison: Playwright Migdalia Cruz talks about her translation of “Macbeth” with actor and dramaturg Ishia Bennison.... more

This is the third episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth. Synopsis: A drunken porter greets Macduff and Lennox at the... more