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Play On Podcasts are epic audio adventures reimagining timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of extraordinarily gifted artists. This is where Theatre meets Podcast, combining the modern-day audio phenomenon with the power of live performance.

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Play On Podcasts are epic audio adventures reimagining timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of extraordinarily gifted artists. This is where Theatre meets Podcast, combining the modern-day audio phenomenon with the power of live performance.

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English


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Full Play - Timon of Athens

9/1/2025
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 VENTIDIA, TIMANDRA and SENATOR 1 MICHAEL LUWOYE as OLD ATHENIAN, CAPHIS, and SENATOR 2 BARZIN AKHAVAN as THE PAINTER and LUCULLUS NADINA HASSAN as THE POET and LUCRETIA HASSIEM MUHAMMAD as MERCHANT, ISIDORE, and THIEF #1 GREGG MOZGALA as LUCILIUS, SEMPRONIUS, and THIEF #2 DORCAS LEUNG as JEWELER, CUPID, VARRO and PHRYNIA Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “TIMON OF ATHENS” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to nextchapterpodcasts.com for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “The rich are never satisfied.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:02:25:24

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Timon of Athens - Episode 6 - You Call That Justice?

8/25/2025
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: ANTHONY COCHRANE as TIMON POOYA MOHSENI as FLAVIA KEVIN KILNER as ALCIBIADES JASON KRAVITS as APEMANTUS ABIGAIL ONWUNALI as VENTIDIA, TIMANDRA and SENATOR 1 MICHAEL LUWOYE as OLD ATHENIAN, CAPHIS, and SENATOR 2 BARZIN AKHAVAN as THE PAINTER and LUCULLUS NADINA HASSAN as THE POET and LUCRETIA HASSIEM MUHAMMAD as MERCHANT, ISIDORE, and THIEF #1 GREGG MOZGALA as LUCILIUS, SEMPRONIUS, and THIEF #2 DORCAS LEUNG as JEWELER, CUPID, VARRO and PHRYNIA Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “TIMON OF ATHENS” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to nextchapterpodcasts.com for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “The rich are never satisfied.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:41

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Timon of Athens - Episode 5 - You Only Came For Gold

8/18/2025
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 last to arrive. Flavia heads them off in an effort to win Timon over to their side before they meet. 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 VENTIDIA, TIMANDRA and SENATOR 1 MICHAEL LUWOYE as OLD ATHENIAN, CAPHIS, and SENATOR 2 BARZIN AKHAVAN as THE PAINTER and LUCULLUS NADINA HASSAN as THE POET and LUCRETIA HASSIEM MUHAMMAD as MERCHANT, ISIDORE, and THIEF #1 GREGG MOZGALA as LUCILIUS, SEMPRONIUS, and THIEF #2 DORCAS LEUNG as JEWELER, CUPID, VARRO and PHRYNIA Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “TIMON OF ATHENS” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to nextchapterpodcasts.com for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “The rich are never satisfied.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:16

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runboyrun - Bonus Content Episode 3 - Mental health professional Mohammed Abba-Aji

8/15/2025
“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 nationally available as a podcast in partnership with the Boston Public Library, GBH, and ⁠⁠⁠Next Chapter Podcasts⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:47:15

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Timon of Athens - Episode 4 - The World Was My Candy Store

8/11/2025
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 they’re paying as Alcibiades launches his offensive against the city. When Apemantus announces that he’s found Timon with a trove of coins, the Artist, the Painter and the Senators head for the hills to get some of Timon’s gold. 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 VENTIDIA, TIMANDRA and SENATOR 1 MICHAEL LUWOYE as OLD ATHENIAN, CAPHIS, and SENATOR 2 BARZIN AKHAVAN as THE PAINTER and LUCULLUS NADINA HASSAN as THE POET and LUCRETIA HASSIEM MUHAMMAD as MERCHANT, ISIDORE, and THIEF #1 GREGG MOZGALA as LUCILIUS, SEMPRONIUS, and THIEF #2 DORCAS LEUNG as JEWELER, CUPID, VARRO and PHRYNIA Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “TIMON OF ATHENS” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to nextchapterpodcasts.com for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “The rich are never satisfied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:23

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Timon of Athens - Episode 3 - One More Feast

8/4/2025
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 APEMANTUS ABIGAIL ONWUNALI as VENTIDIA, TIMANDRA and SENATOR 1 MICHAEL LUWOYE as OLD ATHENIAN, CAPHIS, and SENATOR 2 BARZIN AKHAVAN as THE PAINTER and LUCULLUS NADINA HASSAN as THE POET and LUCRETIA HASSIEM MUHAMMAD as MERCHANT, ISIDORE, and THIEF #1 GREGG MOZGALA as LUCILIUS, SEMPRONIUS, and THIEF #2 DORCAS LEUNG as JEWELER, CUPID, VARRO and PHRYNIA Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “TIMON OF ATHENS” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to nextchapterpodcasts.com for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “The rich are never satisfied.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:15

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Timon of Athens - Episode 2 - Certain Payments Are Due

7/28/2025
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 COCHRANE as TIMON POOYA MOHSENI as FLAVIA KEVIN KILNER as ALCIBIADES JASON KRAVITS as APEMANTUS ABIGAIL ONWUNALI as VENTIDIA, TIMANDRA and SENATOR 1 MICHAEL LUWOYE as OLD ATHENIAN, CAPHIS, and SENATOR 2 BARZIN AKHAVAN as THE PAINTER and LUCULLUS NADINA HASSAN as THE POET and LUCRETIA HASSIEM MUHAMMAD as MERCHANT, ISIDORE, and THIEF #1 GREGG MOZGALA as LUCILIUS, SEMPRONIUS, and THIEF #2 DORCAS LEUNG as JEWELER, CUPID, VARRO and PHRYNIA Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “TIMON OF ATHENS” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to nextchapterpodcasts.com for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “The rich are never satisfied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:03

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Timon of Athens - Episode 1 - Business Is Your God

7/21/2025
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 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 VENTIDIA, TIMANDRA and SENATOR 1 MICHAEL LUWOYE as OLD ATHENIAN, CAPHIS, and SENATOR 2 BARZIN AKHAVAN as THE PAINTER and LUCULLUS NADINA HASSAN as THE POET and LUCRETIA HASSIEM MUHAMMAD as MERCHANT, ISIDORE, and THIEF #1 GREGG MOZGALA as LUCILIUS, SEMPRONIUS, and THIEF #2 DORCAS LEUNG as JEWELER, CUPID, VARRO and PHRYNIA Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “TIMON OF ATHENS” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to nextchapterpodcasts.com for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “The rich are never satisfied.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:34:57

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Introducing...Timon of Athens

7/18/2025
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

Duration:00:01:37

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runboyrun - Episode 3 - “divine broken”

7/14/2025
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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:44:36

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runboyrun - Bonus Content Episode 2 - Actor Abigail Onwunali & Director Christopher Edwards

7/7/2025
“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. 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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:19

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runboyrun - Episode 2 - “a single question”

6/30/2025
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:20

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runboyrun - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Writer Mfoniso Udofia & Producer Kevin Becerra

6/23/2025
“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 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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:41:56

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runboyrun - Episode 1 - “it all began in black”

6/16/2025
After a humiliating day teaching at the local community college in Worcester, Massachusetts, Disciple tries to focus on his writing but is pulled by his past into another conflict with his wife, Abasiama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:31

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Introducing...runboyrun

6/11/2025
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:02:38

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Full Play Re-Air - Coriolanus

6/9/2025
In honor of sound designer and composer Palmer Hefferan's recent Tony nomination, Next Chapter Podcasts presents her work on the Play On Podcast series, CORIOLANUS, in its entirety. Play On Podcasts Series Coriolanus 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 including interviews, images and bios of the full cast & creative team. Visit ⁠playonshakespeare.org⁠ for more about Play On Shakespeare. The Cast: ANDRUS NICHOLS as Brutus, Various CHANNIE WAITES as Lartius, Various CHING VALDES-ARAN as Volumnia, Various DANAYA ESPERANZA as Coriolanus JAMIE ANN ROMERO as Valeria, Various KIM WUAN as Aufidus, Virgilia, Various LENNE KLINGAMEN as Citizen 1, Various NANCY RODRIGUEZ as Sicinius, Various NEMUNA CEESAY as Citizen 3, Various PATRENA MURRAY as Menenius VANESSA KAI as Cominius ZO TIPP as Young Martius, Various Creative Team: SEAN SAN JOSÉ, Playwright KATE WISNIEWSKI, Director AMRITA RAMANAN, Dramaturg CATHERINE EATON, Script Adaptor DANIEL BEN-SHIMON, Engineer, Sound Designer PALMER HEFFEREN, Composer LARRY WALSH C.A.S, Re-Recording Mixer SADAHARU YAGI, Re-Recording Mixer EDGAR CAMEY, Engineer TOMMY FREED, Equipment Manage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:03:09:39

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Full Play Re-Air - Julius Caesar

6/2/2025
In honor of director Harry Lennix and actor Glenn Davis' recent Tony nominations for their currenly running Broadway show 'Purpose,' Next Chapter Podcasts presents their collaboration on the Play On Podcast series, JULIUS CAESAR, in its entirety. **** The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “JULIUS CAESAR”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by SHISHIR KURUP. All episodes were directed by HARRY LENNIX. Radio play by MARCUS GARDLEY. The cast is as follows: MICHAEL POTTS as JULIUS CAESAR GLENN DAVIS as MARK ANTONY JEREMY TARDY as MARCUS BRUTUS LESTER PURRY as CAIUS CASSIUS and LIGARIUS MEGAN BOONE as PORTIA, METELLUS CIMBER and others JONELL KENNEDY as CALPHURNIA, LUCIUS and others CHRISTOPHER MAY as CASKA, TITINIUS, VOLUMNIUS and others JAMES T. ALFRED as CICERO, MURELLUS, PUBLIUS, ARTEMIDORUS, LUCILIUS, LEPIDUS, and others NEMUNA CEESAY as OCTAVIUS MIRACLE LAURIE as MESSALA, DECIUS BRUTUS and others CHARLIQUE ROLLE as CINNA, SOOTHSAYER, CINNA THE POET, PINDARUS, DARDANIUS and others BRANDON JONES as FLAVIUS, TREBONIUS and others Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Play On Podcast Series “JULIUS CAESAR” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit ⁠NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM⁠ for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit ⁠PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG⁠ for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium on Apollo Plus for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to ⁠nextchapterpodcasts.com⁠ for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “Beware the Ides of March!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:02:39:02

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Full Play Re-Air - Othello

5/26/2025
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 follows: JEREMY TARDY as OTHELLO BARRET O’BRIEN as IAGO KAYLI CARTER as DESDEMONA PAUL JUHN as RODERIGO FRANCESCA FERNANDEZ as EMILIA TOMMY SHRIDER as CASSIO LAKISHA MAY as BIANCA CHRISTOPHER GURR as BRABANTIO AND LODOVICO RACHEL CROWL as MONTANO NATALIE HEGG as DUKE, CLOWN AND GRATIANO Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Cultural Consultant and Dramaturg: MARTINE KEI GREEN-ROGERS Original Music, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH. Production Assistant: Michael Christopher Turner. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES. With very special thanks to the MA IN SOUND ARTS AND INDUSTRIES AND VIRGINIA WADSWORTH WIRTZ CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY The Play On Podcast Series “OTHELLO” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit ⁠ncpodcasts.com⁠ for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit ⁠playonshakespeare.org⁠ for more about Play On Shakespeare. Subscribe to Play On Premium on Apollo Plus for ad-free episodes and join our Patreon for exclusive merchandise and early commercial-free releases. Go to ⁠playonpodcasts.com⁠ for our Bonus Content, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “BEWARE OF JEALOUSY”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:03:34:37

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Introducing...The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem Muhammad

5/12/2025
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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:49:28

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Bonus Content Re-Air - Mfoniso Udofia

5/5/2025
“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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:29