Prince George's Shakespeare in the Parks

Enjoy a musical feast of songs, scenes, and poetry from Shakespeare's plays, performed by the actors and musicians who bring you Prince George's Shakespeare in the Parks every summer. Put on your headphones and be swept away on a tide of romance and nostalgia. Imagine yourself in the Forest of Arden, while relaxing at home or sitting of a picnic blanket in your favorite M-NCPPC park setting. Suddenly the scene shifts to a small Italian café, where a strolling guitarist sings the classic “Una Note a Napoli.” A FREE, family-friendly audio presentation, brought to you by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.CASTBriana Manente – The NarratorChristian Gibbs – Orsino, Don Pedro, Macbeth, and OberonJack Schmitt – Benedict, Caliban, and OrlandoRenea Brown – Titania, Rosalind, and PuckKatie Rey Bogdan – StephanoLead Vocals – Katie Rey Bogdan, Derrick Miller, and Lauren FarnellMUSICMadeline Belknap – Piano and FluteKatie Rey Bogdan – Percussion Tori Boutin – Accordion Lauren Farnell – GuitarDerrick Miller – BassCarol Spring – Violin and GuitarCREWTori Boutin – DirectorChristel Stevens of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division – Executive ProducerKristina Manente – Sound Designer, Audio Producer, and EditorBriana Manente – Production Stage ManagerKirk Walterick – Recording Engineer SPECIAL THANKSBeth Crisman, Darlene Watkins, Phil Davis, Elizabeth Malone, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Jennifer Osborn, Bill Brandwein, and The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George's County, Department of Parks and Recreation Arts and Cultural Heritage Division

Have you ever imagined being shipwrecked on a lonely island? What if the air was full of whispering voices? Suddenly a mysterious fairy appears, who can control the wind and the waves, while flying from one palm tree to the next! Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Let your imagination soar as you listen to this audio drama, with magical music and exciting sound effects, and a love story between two young people who meet on the shores of the sparkling sea.This audio drama is produced by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.CASTCraig Wallace – ProsperoEd Gero – CalibanRenea Brown – MirandaMelissa Flaim – ArielJack Schmitt – FerdinandKim Schraf – Alonsa Chris Williams – SebastianChristian Gibbs – AntonioManolo Santalla – GonzaloBrad Smith – StephanoTori Boutin – Trinculo, MusicianMaddy Belknap – MusicianLauren Farnell – Vocalist, MusicianCREWAlan Ernstein – Montpelier Arts Center Technical DirectorBriana Manente – Production Stage Manager, Assistant Director, and Dialect CoachChristel Stevens – Executive ProducerChristopher Dwyer – Artistic Director and DirectorKirk Walterick – Recording EngineerKristina Manente – Audio Producer, Editor, and Podcast ConsultantMackubin Owens – Sound DesignerTori Boutin – Music Director and ComposerSPECIAL THANKSBeth Crisman – Managing Director: Montpelier Arts CenterMaryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission Arts and Cultural Heritage Division

Step back in time to Victorian London for a magical tale of ghosts, a change of heart, and the true meaning of the holidays in Charles Dicken’s – A Christmas Carol. This timeless classic has been adapted by Christopher Dwyer into an audio drama. Listen in and be charmed by a much-loved holiday story vividly brought to life. Our FREE, family-friendly presentation, filled with music, captures the joy and delight of the season. Narrated by Lilian Oben, this performance includes appearances by award-winning actors Edward Gero as Jacob Marley and Matthew Aldwin McGee as Scrooge. Join us on a thoughtful journey, with well-known characters, in what is sure to be a comforting and safe holiday tradition. This audio drama is produced by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.CASTBriana Manente – Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha, DriverCarol Spring – Mrs. Cratchit, Businessman, MusicianChristopher Dwyer – Bosun, Fat Man, BoyChristopher Williams – Box Collector, Businessman, Fezziwig, Great Grandfather, Old JoeEdward Gero – Jacob MarleyEmmanuel West – Fred, PeterJack Schmitt – Bob CratchitLillian Oben – NarratorMadeline Belknap – Tiny Tim, Fan, Niece, MusicianMatthew Aldwin McGee – Ebenezer ScroogeTimothe Bittle – Ghost of Christmas Present, Topper, ButcherTori Boutin – Young Woman, Ms. Dilber, Lily, MusicianCREWAlan Ernstein – Montpelier Arts Center Technical Director and Booth MasterBriana Manente – Production Stage Manager, Assistant Director, and Dialect CoachChristel Stevens – Executive ProducerChristopher Dwyer – Artistic Director and DirectorKirk Walterick – Recording EngineerKristina Manente – Audio Producer, Editor, and Podcast ConsultantMackubin Owens – Sound DesignerTori Boutin – Music Director and ComposerSPECIAL THANKSBeth Crisman – Managing Director: Montpelier Arts CenterMaryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission Arts and Cultural Heritage Division

The Tragedy of Macbeth is presented as an hour-long audio drama set in the gangs of New York of the 1860's. This turbulent time finds us in the midst of the American Civil War and domestic unrest in the streets of New York City. The classic story stays the same: our tragic hero Macbeth stumbles upon the witches in the sewers, who fill his head with the prophecy of being the" king hereafter." Murder, mayhem, and a grab for power consume the Macbeths as they rise and fall during their short reign. This audio drama is produced by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.CASTBen Fisher – Porter, Lennox, First MurdererBess Kaye – MacduffCarol Spring – Witch 3, Lady Macduff, Gentlewoman, MusicianChristopher Dwyer – RossJack Schmitt – Malcolm, Second MurdererJames Finley – MacbethJared Michael Swain – Duncan, DoctorMadeline Belknap – Witch 2, Son, MusicianRachel Manu – Fleance, Donalbain, EnsembleRyan Sellers – BanquoStephanie Wilson – Lady MacbethTori Boutin – First Witch, MusicianCREWAlan Ernstein – Montpelier Arts Center Technical Director and Booth MasterBriana Manente – Production Stage ManagerChristel Stevens – ProducerChristopher Dwyer – Artistic DirectorKirk Walterick – Recording EngineerMac Owens – Sound Designer and Audio EngineerTori Boutin – Composer and Music DirectorSPECIAL THANKSBeth Crisman – Managing Director: Montpelier Arts CenterBradley Foster SmithKristina ManenteMaryland National Capitol Parks and Planning Commission Arts and Cultural Heritage Division