
Play On Podcasts
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Email:
jt@ncpodcasts.com
Episodes
Richard III - Episode 5 - I Am Not Made Of Stone
10/27/2025
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 Edward was father to countless illegitimate children, including the two Princes, so as to undermine public support for their coronation. Underground news outlets start publishing warnings about Richard’s treachery. Later, at the KPFA Radio Station, Buckingham tells Richard that the people were not receptive to the rumors he started about the illegitimacy of the Princes. Richard is planted as a guest on the Maximum Rock-n-Roll Radio Show to pose as a devout Christian and give the impression that he does not want to be King unless the people demand it. Buckingham stages a call into the show to plead with Richard to take the throne, saying that if he doesn’t, there will be rebellion. Richard pretends to be reluctant but eventually gives in. Later, outside The Tower parking garage, the Duchess, Elizabeth, Anne and Dorset assemble to visit the Princes, but Brackenbury refuses to let them in. Dorset flees to France to join forces with Richmond. Anne agrees to be crowned in order to save the Princes. Elizabeth goes to Sanctuary to save herself and the Duchess goes to her death. Later, King Richard sits on the throne at The Temple Beautiful with Buckingham at his side, celebrating their rise to power. 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 directed by LISA ROTHE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: MATT FRASER as RICHARD THE THIRD MIA KATIGBAK as QUEEN MARGARET, CITIZEN and BLUNT HIRAM DELGADO as CLARENCE, DORSET, ELY and MESSENGER NANCY RODRIGUEZ as LADY ANNE, OXFORD, RIVERS and A MURDERER RACHEL CROWL as QUEEN ELIZABETH, NORFOLK, and MESSENGER SANJIT DE SILVA as NESS AQUINO, BUCKINGHAM, and A CITIZEN CHARLES DUMAS as EDWARD, HENRY the SIXTH, STANLEY & CARDINAL ANDY LUCIEN as HASTINGS, SCRIVENER, a MESSENGER and A MURDERER GABRIELA SAKER as CATESBY, DUKE OF YORK and A MESSENGER DANAYA ESPERANZA as BRAKENBURY, RATCLIFFE, LORD MAYOR, TYRREL, and RICHMOND ALMA CUERVO as DUCHESS OF YORK, SHERIFF & A MESSENGER ELIJAH GOODFRIEND as PRINCE EDWARD, A PAGE, and A BOY Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Composer, Producer, Guitars, Bass, Lead Vocals, Recording and Mix Engineer, DAVID MOLINA. EDWIN AYALA on Drums. Backup Vocals by MANUEL TRUJILLO. 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 “RICHARD THE THIRD” 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: “We are not safe”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:34:52
Richard III - Episode 4 - The Duke Should Be At Dinner
10/20/2025
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. Edward asks about the whereabouts of his mother and brother, the Duke of York. Hastings arrives and tells Edward his mother and brother are in sanctuary. Buckingham orders Hastings to bring York to them by force. The Cardinal protests but Buckingham convinces him there’s no need for sanctuary under these circumstances. Alone with his uncle Richard, Edward asks where he and his brother will be staying before their coronation. Richard tells him they’re to stay in the Tower. Edward protests but is interrupted by the arrival of his younger brother. Little York teases Richard until he learns they’re going to the Tower. He starts to argue but Edward tells him not to fear. They’re taken away. Richard and Buckingham call in Catesby to test Hastings’ loyalty. Once alone, Richard promises Buckingham the Earldom of Hereford. Later that night, a messenger from Stanley arrives at Barrington Hall to warn Hastings that Richard is going to kill him. Hastings reassures him that Richard won’t harm him. Catesby arrives and hears from Hastings that he won’t support Richard taking the throne, even though he had his enemies (Rivers and Dorset) killed. Stanley rolls up and warns Hastings not to trust Richard. Buckingham saunters out to meet them and takes them to the Tower for the coronation. Elsewhere, in a warehouse basement in Pomfret, Rivers begs for his life as Ratcliffe drowns him. 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 directed by LISA ROTHE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: MATT FRASER as RICHARD THE THIRD MIA KATIGBAK as QUEEN MARGARET, CITIZEN and BLUNT HIRAM DELGADO as CLARENCE, DORSET, ELY and MESSENGER NANCY RODRIGUEZ as LADY ANNE, OXFORD, RIVERS and A MURDERER RACHEL CROWL as QUEEN ELIZABETH, NORFOLK, and MESSENGER SANJIT DE SILVA as NESS AQUINO, BUCKINGHAM, and A CITIZEN CHARLES DUMAS as EDWARD, HENRY the SIXTH, STANLEY & CARDINAL ANDY LUCIEN as HASTINGS, SCRIVENER, a MESSENGER and A MURDERER GABRIELA SAKER as CATESBY, DUKE OF YORK and A MESSENGER DANAYA ESPERANZA as BRAKENBURY, RATCLIFFE, LORD MAYOR, TYRREL, and RICHMOND ALMA CUERVO as DUCHESS OF YORK, SHERIFF & A MESSENGER ELIJAH GOODFRIEND as PRINCE EDWARD, A PAGE, and A BOY Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Composer, Producer, Guitars, Bass, Lead Vocals, Recording and Mix Engineer, DAVID MOLINA. EDWIN AYALA on Drums. Backup Vocals by MANUEL TRUJILLO. 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 “RICHARD THE THIRD” 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: “We are not safe”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:31:58
Richard III - Episode 3 - A Brother-Filled Barrel
10/13/2025
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 Edward in order to avoid civil unrest. Meanwhile, Dorset and Rivers rush to secure the safety of Prince Edward in Ludlow. At Rasputin Records, citizens fret over being ruled by a child King with Richard as his Protector. At home with her younger son, the Prince of York, Elizabeth gets a tattoo as she ruminates with the Duchess over their horrible state of affairs. A messenger arrives with the news that Dorset and Rivers have been imprisoned in Pomfret by Richard and Buckingham. Elizabeth grabs York and withdraws in despair to sanctuary, leaving the Duchess behind. 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 directed by LISA ROTHE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: MATT FRASER as RICHARD THE THIRD MIA KATIGBAK as QUEEN MARGARET, CITIZEN and BLUNT HIRAM DELGADO as CLARENCE, DORSET, ELY and MESSENGER NANCY RODRIGUEZ as LADY ANNE, OXFORD, RIVERS and A MURDERER RACHEL CROWL as QUEEN ELIZABETH, NORFOLK, and MESSENGER SANJIT DE SILVA as NESS AQUINO, BUCKINGHAM, and A CITIZEN CHARLES DUMAS as EDWARD, HENRY the SIXTH, STANLEY & CARDINAL ANDY LUCIEN as HASTINGS, SCRIVENER, a MESSENGER and A MURDERER GABRIELA SAKER as CATESBY, DUKE OF YORK and A MESSENGER DANAYA ESPERANZA as BRAKENBURY, RATCLIFFE, LORD MAYOR, TYRREL, and RICHMOND ALMA CUERVO as DUCHESS OF YORK, SHERIFF & A MESSENGER ELIJAH GOODFRIEND as PRINCE EDWARD, A PAGE, and A BOY Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Composer, Producer, Guitars, Bass, Lead Vocals, Recording and Mix Engineer, DAVID MOLINA. EDWIN AYALA on Drums. Backup Vocals by MANUEL TRUJILLO. 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 “RICHARD THE THIRD” 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: “We are not safe”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:34:40
Richard III - Episode 2 - Where Is Thy Conscience Now?
10/6/2025
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 improving and that he wants to make peace between Richard and Elizabeth's clans. Richard barges in with Hastings at his side, railing that he’s being disrespected and that people are telling lies about him. Elizabeth does her best to defend herself against his accusation that she put Clarence in jail and that she is vying for the throne. As they argue, the old Queen Margaret arrives unseen and listens to them from outside the house, commenting bitterly to herself about how quickly power is lost. She finally confronts the group and berates Richard for the murders of her family before cursing everyone in the room, one by one. After she departs, Catesby enters to say that King Edward wants to talk to his family. Richard, left alone, celebrates his mischief, then hires two murderers to kill his brother Clarence in the Tower. There, Clarence tells Brackenbury (the jailer) about a nightmare he had in which he drowned trying to rescue Richard and was dragged down to hell. 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 directed by LISA ROTHE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: MATT FRASER as RICHARD THE THIRD MIA KATIGBAK as QUEEN MARGARET, CITIZEN and BLUNT HIRAM DELGADO as CLARENCE, DORSET, ELY and MESSENGER NANCY RODRIGUEZ as LADY ANNE, OXFORD, RIVERS and A MURDERER RACHEL CROWL as QUEEN ELIZABETH, NORFOLK, and MESSENGER SANJIT DE SILVA as NESS AQUINO, BUCKINGHAM, and A CITIZEN CHARLES DUMAS as EDWARD, HENRY the SIXTH, STANLEY & CARDINAL ANDY LUCIEN as HASTINGS, SCRIVENER, a MESSENGER and A MURDERER GABRIELA SAKER as CATESBY, DUKE OF YORK and A MESSENGER DANAYA ESPERANZA as BRAKENBURY, RATCLIFFE, LORD MAYOR, TYRREL, and RICHMOND ALMA CUERVO as DUCHESS OF YORK, SHERIFF & A MESSENGER ELIJAH GOODFRIEND as PRINCE EDWARD, A PAGE, and A BOY Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Composer, Producer, Guitars, Bass, Lead Vocals, Recording and Mix Engineer, DAVID MOLINA. EDWIN AYALA on Drums. Backup Vocals by MANUEL TRUJILLO. 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 “RICHARD THE THIRD” 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: “We are not safe”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:35:58
Richard III - Episode 1 - Born With Teeth
9/29/2025
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 directed by LISA ROTHE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON. This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT. The cast is as follows: MATT FRASER as RICHARD THE THIRD MIA KATIGBAK as QUEEN MARGARET, CITIZEN and BLUNT HIRAM DELGADO as CLARENCE, DORSET, ELY and MESSENGER NANCY RODRIGUEZ as LADY ANNE, OXFORD, RIVERS and A MURDERER RACHEL CROWL as QUEEN ELIZABETH, NORFOLK, and MESSENGER SANJIT DE SILVA as NESS AQUINO, BUCKINGHAM, and A CITIZEN CHARLES DUMAS as EDWARD, HENRY the SIXTH, STANLEY & CARDINAL ANDY LUCIEN as HASTINGS, SCRIVENER, a MESSENGER and A MURDERER GABRIELA SAKER as CATESBY, DUKE OF YORK and A MESSENGER DANAYA ESPERANZA as BRAKENBURY, RATCLIFFE, LORD MAYOR, TYRREL, and RICHMOND ALMA CUERVO as DUCHESS OF YORK, SHERIFF & A MESSENGER ELIJAH GOODFRIEND as PRINCE EDWARD, A PAGE, and A BOY Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Composer, Producer, Guitars, Bass, Lead Vocals, Recording and Mix Engineer, DAVID MOLINA. EDWIN AYALA on Drums. Backup Vocals by MANUEL TRUJILLA. 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 “RICHARD THE THIRD” 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: “We are not safe”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:38:34
Introducing...Richard III
9/22/2025
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
Duration:00:01:05
Bonus Content Re-Air - Tramell Tillman
9/15/2025
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
Duration:01:05:20
Timon of Athens - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Writer Kenneth Cavander, Director Andy Wolk & Actor Anthony Cochrane
9/8/2025
“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
Duration:01:00:06
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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