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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, Shrew!, in its entirety. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   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 “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.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 Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucentio and Bianca hurry to meet the priest Biondello bribed to perform the marriage. Gremio greets Petruchio, Katherine, Grumio and the real Vincentio at Lucentio's house, where they are met by the Merchant, who insists that he's Lucentio's father. Vincentio challenges him and chaos ensues as Tranio tries desperately to keep up the ruse. The newlyweds finally arrive and seeing no way out, they confess their gambit and beg forgiveness from their fathers. Once all is sorted out, Katherine confronts her father and forces him to reckon with his poor treatment of her. Later, the three newlywed couples (Katherine and Petruchio, Lucentio and Bianca, and Hortension and “The Widow”) celebrate their unions. Bianca and Lucentio are already off to a rocky start as they squabble over how much she's allowed to eat. Hortensio realizes he may not live long as the widow's fourth husband. Only Petruchio and Katherine seem to be partners in marriage, and when put to the test, Katherine finds new words to describe the meaning of true love. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   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 “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.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 Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seeing he has no chance against Lucentio (AKA “Cambio”), Hortensio drops his “Licio” disguise and swears off women. Biondello, meanwhile, has found an old merchant who will pretend to be Lucentio's father, Vincenzio, so that Lucentio can marry Bianca without getting his real father's permission. Meanwhile, Katherine wakes in the comfort of Petruchio's home and is further smitten as he describes the goings-on at his farm. Later, Baptista gets all rights to Vinzentio's property from the man he thinks is Lucentio's father but is really the old and very agreeable merchant. Hortensio goes to Petrucio's house and is greeted by Grumio. As they rush to attend Bianca's hasty marriage they're interrupted by the arrival of an old gentleman who's lost his way trying to find his son. It doesn't take long for everyone to realize the gentleman is none other than Vincenzio, Lucentio's real father. Incensed to learn that his son is being married without his consent, he joins Petruchio, Katherine, Grumio and Hortensio on their way to the wedding. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   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 “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.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 Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katherine reluctantly goes to church to be married, only to learn through an elaborate pantomime performed by Grumio and Biondello that Petruchio is running late. Finally, a drunk priest arrives with Petruchio, who is dressed as a gondolier. They make a mockery of the wedding but a humiliated Katherine is nonetheless sent off with her new husband by her clueless father, who reminisces fondly about young love. The newlyweds eventually arrive at Petruchio's frigid home in the pouring rain, where he tells her that he lives selflessly in poverty with seven penitents who share his bed and follow elaborate rituals before eating. Katherine nearly goes mad with hunger as Petruchio demands that they follow every step of the ritual before dining on the food delivered by the kitchen mistress, Dorcas. At last, Katherine realizes it's all a joke and she devours her food with joy and laughter. Once sated, she tells Petruchio she's going upstairs to get ready to lose her virginity to him, but Petruchio tells her he has no intention of making love to her until she is well rested and truly wants to be with him. It only makes Katherine more attracted to him, but Petruchio insists that she get a good night's sleep as he privately confesses to feeling the rekindling of his long dormant passion.  The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   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 “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.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 Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Petruchio negotiates with Baptista for Katherine's hand until Licio emerges from his tutoring session bruised and battered. It only strengthens Petruchio's resolve to woo Katherine and when she arrives, the two engage in a spirited match of wits. Katherine reluctantly agrees to go with Petruchio when he tells her that her father has agreed to marry her off to him. Gremio and Tranio (as Lucentio) immediately try to out-do each other in their bid for Bianca's hand, with Baptista as auctioneer. Tranio wins the contest and is promised Bianca's hand in marriage provided his father (Vincentio the tomato king) comes to the wedding in person. Tranio privately conspires to find a look-alike to pretend to be Vincentio. Meanwhile, Hortensio (still pretending to be Licio the Banjo Tutor) tries to woo Bianca with his instrument until Lucentio (as Cambio the Latin Tutor) interrupts and sends him away. He confesses his love to Bianca, who secretly invites him to her chamber after lunch. Hortensio returns and tries again with Bianca, failing miserably. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   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 “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.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 Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Petruchio tells Hortensio he's come to Padua to find a partner to give him renewed life after grieving the loss of his first wife. Hortensio tells him about Baptista's daughter, Katherine, but warns him that she's quite the shrew. Petruchio realizes he knows her father and is not put off. Hortensio agrees to provide an introduction if, in exchange, Petruchio presents him to Signior Baptista as a tutor for the object of his affection: Bianca. As they agree to the deal, Grumio announces the arrival of two other rivals vying for Bianca: Gremio and Lucentio, now disguised as Cambio. Hortensio introduces them to Petruchio and tells them of his intentions with Katherine, who once coupled will make Bianca available for marriage. Meanwhile, Katherine laments her isolation in her chamber at Baptista's house. She impulsively frees her sister's canaries from their cage to find the freedom she craves. When Bianca enters and sees what Katherine's done, the two fight savagely until Signor Baptista arrives to break it up. He sends Bianca away and scolds Katherine, lamenting his struggles as a single father until he hears the arrival of Gremio, Grumio, Tranio (as Lucentio), Lucentio (as Cambio), Hortensio (as Licio) and Petruchio. Petruchio tells Baptista of his lineage and his desire to woo Katherine. Baptista says she'll never agree but Petruchio persists, introducing Hortensio (as “Licio”), who he says will make inroads as her banjo tutor. The others go to great lengths to outdo each other as they compete for Bianca. Gremio presents a Latin tutor (Lucentio-as-Cambio) and Tranio-as-Lucentio claims to be the son of Vincentio, “the Tomato King”.  Baptista welcomes them all to his house and wishes them luck with his daughters. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   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 “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.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 Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mistress Slapbottom clears the pub of all its rowdy revelers, leaving her alone with a woman who laments being tasked with ghost writing a sexist play about the taming of a shrew. She begins a page one rewrite, making the female protagonist, Katherine, a woman who loves learning and cannot stand being cooped up by the men who try to control her. We meet Lucentio and Tranio, who are visiting Padua. Strolling through the university, Lucentio is immediately smitten by Katherine's sister, Bianca, an airhead who loves being in a man's world. He conspires with Tranio to disguise himself as a tutor in order to gain access to Bianca by way of instruction. Meanwhile, Petruchio arrives in town with his trusty servant, Grumio, to visit his friends. They are greeted by Petruchio's old pal, Hortensio. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “SHREW!”, was written by AMY FREED and directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINE MINOLA and THE WOMAN WRITER      ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA MINOLA           MARTIN KILDARE                        as        BAPTISTA MINOLA BRETT RYBACK                         as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                           as        TRANIO                MIKE McSHANE                           as        GREMIO              J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and THE MERCHANT    DANNY SCHEIE                            as        GRUMIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and DORCAS STEPHEN  CAFFREY                 as        VINCENTIO, THE PRIEST, AND A SERVANT TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        THE WIDOW and MISTRESS SLAPBOTTOM   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA AGREEMENT.   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 “SHREW!” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTER PODCASTS.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 Play On Podcasts dot com for our Bonus Content, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life.  And remember: “Better now than never, and never too late!”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete 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

As Brutus waits for Cassius in the rebel camp, he learns from Lucilius that Cassius is not as friendly as he once was. As soon as he arrives, Cassius accuses Brutus of wronging him. Not wanting their soldiers to see them fighting, they withdraw into Brutus's tent to carry out their argument in private. It all comes to an end when Cassius offers his dagger to Brutus and bares his chest for Brutus to kill him. Once they make their peace, Brutus tells Cassius that his wife, Portia, has killed herself by swallowing hot coals. Cassius is shocked and saddened but Brutus insists that they focus on their battle plans. Cassius suggests they wait for Antony and Octavius' armies to exhaust themselves reaching them where they are now but Brutus disagrees, saying they should meet their enemy half way, at Philippi. Cassius gives in. Once alone, Brutus is visited by Caesar's ghost, who tells him they will meet again at Philippi. Brutus wakes his guards but they all say they didn't see anything. He sends word to Cassius to be ready to march ahead of him the next morning. **** 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

Caesar approaches the Temple, noting that the “Ides of March” have come. He refuses to read Artemidorus's warning. Cassius worries their plot has been discovered but Brutus reassures him. As they approach the Temple, Metellus Cimber pleads with Caesar to return her brother, Publius, from banishment. Caesar refuses. Once inside the Temple, the conspirators surround Caesar and stab him to death, proclaiming “Tyranny is dead!” Antony's servant enters and reports that Antony has fled to his house. Brutus invites the conspirators to bathe their hands in Caesar's blood. As a crowd assembles outside the Temple, Antony's servant returns to ask for safe passage for Antony to speak with the assassins. Brutus grants his request. Antony enters and offers his life unless they can justify their actions. Brutus tells him that all will be explained once they've quelled the crowd. Antony shakes hands with each of the conspirators and requests permission to speak at Caesar's funeral. Cassius is reluctant but Brutus agrees, making Antony promise not to speak poorly about them. Once alone with Caesar's body, Antony mourns and vows revenge. Octavius's guard enters to give word that Octavius is on his way to the city. Antony tells him to report to Octavius about what's happened and to warn him not to arrive until they see how things unfold. **** 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

Brutus paces in his study, unable to sleep. His wife, Portia, enters and begs him to tell her why he's so troubled. He does his best to comfort her and tells her he'll explain everything later. Caius Ligarius, an ailing Senator, enters to meet with Brutus, who convinces him to join the assassination plot. Caesar has a hard night as well. His wife, Calphurnia, tells him of terrible dreams she's been having about his murder and says they are omens for Caesar not to go out of the house. When Decius arrives to accompany Caesar to the Temple, Caesar explains that he is staying home on account of Calphurnia's dreams. Decius tells him that the blood in Calphurnia's dreams is a symbol of the new life that Caesar gives his followers and that he will be seen as a coward if he stays home. Caesar changes his mind and leaves with Decius and the rest of the conspirators. Elsewhere, a poet and prophet named Artemidorus writes a letter to Caesar warning him to beware, naming all the traitors who are out to get him. He vows to hand Caesar his letter when he passes by. Outside the Temple, Portia frets over the conspiracy that her husband has confided to her. She tells Lucius to go into the Temple and report back to her about what's going on. When the Soothsayer passes, Portia grills her to find out what she's going to tell Caesar. The Soothsayer responds that she is only going to tell Caesar to befriend himself and beware of others. **** 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

Caska and Cicero meet on a stormy night. Caska trembles at the omens he's seen until Cassius arrives and dispels his fears with the encouragement that they're not alone in fighting tyranny. Cinna nervously joins them, expressing her hope that Brutus will join their conspiracy. Cassius reassures her that Brutus is on board. Later that night, Brutus ruminates at home on the possibility of killing Caesar, deciding that murder is the only way to stop him. His servant, Lucius, announces the arrival of cloaked guests. Brutus welcomes them and Cassius introduces the co-conspirators: Trebonius, Decius Brutus, Caska, Cinna and Metellus Cimber. Together, they plan Caesar's assassination. Cassius suggests that they swear an oath but Brutus says oaths aren't necessary because their plan is noble. They all agree not to include Cicero in their plans. Cassius suggests that they also kill Mark Antony but Brutus advises against it, saying they will appear “too bloody” and that Antony won't be a threat once Caesar is dead. When Cassius worries that Caesar won't come to the Temple, Decius offers to bring him to the Temple herself. Cassius says they'll all go to Caesar's house together instead. Metellus suggests that they include Caius Ligarius in their plans and Brutus agrees, then sends everyone on their way, telling them all to freshen up so their looks won't betray their purposes. **** 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

Activists assemble outside the Stadium to celebrate Caesar when they're interrupted by Flavius and Murellus, who challenge them to honor not just one man but all the people who helped in the Movement. Once the group breaks up and moves on, Flavius tells Murellus to help him take down all the posters celebrating Caesar. Inside the stadium, Caesar and his entourage–including his closest friend, Antony, and his wife, Calphurnia–are enjoying the thrills of a drag race when they're interrupted by an old woman who warns Caesar to beware the “Ides of March”. Caesar dismisses the woman and tells his entourage to enjoy the race with him. Cassius and Brutus stay behind and share their honest feelings about Caesar. Cassius tells Brutus he thinks Caesar is weak, spurring Brutus to confess he's uneasy with the way things are going in Rome. As they return from the race, Caesar sees the two men talking and tells Antony he thinks Cassius is dangerous. Brutus pulls Caska aside and asks him for details about what took place at the race. Caska describes how Caesar refused the crown three times when it was offered to him, further endearing him to the crowd. Caska also describes how Caesar “fell down” and foamed at the mouth. Brutus suggests that Caesar must have the “falling sickness” (epilepsy). Cassius says Caesar is not like them. Caska goes on to describe how Flavius and Murellus were punished for pulling down placards and posters celebrating Caesar, warning Cassius and Brutus to watch how they treat him. After Brutus and Caska depart, Cassius muses to himself about how easily Brutus can be manipulated. **** 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

Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, AS YOU LIKE IT, in its entirety. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phebe confronts Rosalind (“Johnnyseed”) for being rude, leading Sylvius, Phebe, Orlando and Rosalind to expound on the meaning of love as a thunderstorm descends. Rosalind ends their railing by telling them to meet again tomorrow for a wedding where they will all be married to the one they love. Touchstone and Audrey celebrate as two musicians from Duke Senior's camp pass by. Touchstone asks them to sing a song, which they do to great fanfare, but he gets jealous and mocks their music when they express interest in Audrey. The next day, Duke Senior arrives at the wedding site and asks Orlando if he thinks “Johnnyseed” is really capable of doing everything he promises. Rosalind shows up as Johnnyseed and checks with Duke Senior to be sure she'll allow her daughter to marry Orlando. S/he also checks to be sure Phebe will marry Silvius if Johnnyseed isn't available. Duke Senior tells Orlando that she sees some similarities between Johnnyseed and her daughter, Rosalind. When Touchstone and Audrey arrive, Jacques excitedly introduces Touchstone to the Duke. Touchstone entertains the Duke with a witty explanation of how to win an argument. Everything changes when Hymen envelops them all in a magical song, revealing Johnnyseed's true identity as Rosalind. Upon realizing that Johnnyseed is actually a woman who is in love with Orlando, Phebe agrees to marry Silvius. Hymen marries all four couples: Rosalind and Orlando, Celia and Oliver, Audrey and Touchstone and Phebe and Silvius. They dance together until Jakes DeBoys, the second son of Sir Roland, takes the stage to announce that Duke Frederick, who had entered the forest to kill his brother,  was converted by an old religious man and decided to bequeath his crown to Duke Senior. Hearing this news, Jacques announces tells everyone he's going back to the Court and bids them all farewell. Rosalind ends the series with a speech of appreciation. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacques returns to Duke Senior's camp to discover that someone killed a deer. He suggests they present it to Duke Senior as an offering and asks Amiens to sing a song to mark the occasion. Back at the farm, Silivius delivers Phebe's letter to “Johnnyseed”. Seeing it's full of praise for Johnnyseed, Rosalind scolds Silvius for loving a woman who treats him so badly. S/he sends him back to Phebe with the message that Phebe should love Silvius. As Silvius is leaving, Orlando's brother Oliver enters, transformed. He tells Rosalind and Celia that Orlando defended him from an attack by a lioness and presents a bloody handkerchief that had bandaged Orlando's wounded arm. Rosalind faints at the sight of the blood and scrambles to resume her disguise when Oliver questions her manliness,. Back at Filippini Pond, Touchstone and Audrey are skinny dipping with throngs of other concertgoers when Audrey's suitor, a local farmhand  named William, shows up. Touchstone chases him out of the water with a barrage of questions to challenge his wit before Corin arrives to tell Touchstone that Johnnyseed and Anne Emma Grant would like to see him. Later, Oliver confesses to his brother that he's fallen in love with Anne Emma Grant. He gives Orlando his inheritance and vows to live and die in the country as a shepherd. When Rosalind (“Johnnyseed”) enters, Oliver leaves. Orlando spills his heart out to Johnnyseed, saying that Oliver and Anne's love has made him yearn even more for Rosalind and he can no longer keep on pretending. Johnnyseed comforts Orlando by saying that he has magical powers and that Orlando will marry Rosalind when Oliver marries Anne. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celia tries to comfort Rosalind when Orlando doesn't show up at the cottage for his first coaching. Corin arrives to invite them to spy on Silvius courting the reluctant Phoebe. Rosalind, still dressed as Ganymede, follows and confronts Phoebe when she sees how poorly she treats Silvius, but it backfires when Phoebe falls for her instead. Rosalind beats a hasty retreat with Celia. Phoebe tells Silvius she's going to write “Ganymede” a love letter for him to deliver. Back in the forest, Rosalind teases Jacques about his melancholy until Orlando finally arrives. Jacques leaves and Rosalind (Ganymede) berates Orlando for being late to his tutoring session. Ganymede (Rosalind) convinces Celia to stage a fake wedding between Ganymede and Orlando in order to make Rosalind jealous. Orlando isn't sure about this and leaves to have dinner with Duke Senior. Celia scolds Rosalind for misrepresenting women, but Rosalind can only respond that she's fallen deeply in love. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celia tells Rosalind that Orlando is the poet whose writing has so delighted them. When they hear Orlando approaching in argument with Jacques about love, they hide to eavesdrop. Once Jacques leaves, Rosalind steps out and introduces herself as “Johnnyseed”. She promises to cure Orlando of his lovesickness provided he agrees to pretend that she's Rosalind and comes every day to practice wooing him. Orlando happily agrees. Back at the concert, Touchstone and Audrey make their way through the crowd with her goats, trailed by Jacques. Audrey tries to keep up with Touchstone's wit until they come across Sir Oliver Martext, who Touchstone asks to marry them. Sir Oliver says he can't marry Audrey to Touchstone until she's “given away”. Jacques emerges and offers to give Audrey away, but not until he has a word in private with Touchstone. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacques is enraptured by Amiens' music and begs for more. Meanwhile, Orlando leaves the elderly and exhausted Adam to find food for them to eat. Later in the day, Duke Senior comes upon Jacques, who is elated by his conversation with a fool he met in the forest (Touchstone). As they sit down to eat with their entourage, Orlando enters, sword drawn, and orders them to give him food. Duke Senior soothes him and welcomes him to their feast. Orlando apologizes for his rude behavior and goes to get Adam. Jacques describes how all the world's a stage. Orlando re-enters with Adam and they all dine together. As Amiens sings another song, Orlando describes his saga to Duke Senior, who replies that she knew and loved Orlando's father, and wants to hear more. Back at the Court, Duke Frederick berates Oliver for failing to kill Orlando. He seizes Oliver's land and property, ordering him to find his brother and bring him back within a week or be banished from the realm forever. Back in the forest of Arden (or Woodstock), Orlando hangs poems to Rosalind on the trees and gives them to everyone he sees. Meanwhile, Corin and Touchstone debate the attributes of courtly and country life. They hear Rosalind (or “Johnnyseed”) reading Orlando's bad poetry. Touchstone steps forward to mock the poetry and is joined by Celia. They all laugh together. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At dinner after the wrestling match, Celia marvels at how quickly Rosalind has fallen in love. They're interrupted by the angry Duke Frederick, who threatens his niece Rosalind with death for treason if she doesn't leave his court immediately. Celia defends Rosalind and vows to stay with her wherever she goes. Together, they plan to leave the city disguised as men. Rosalind will be known as “Johnnyseed" and Celia as “Anne Emma Grant”.  They decide to bring the court jester, Touchstone, with them. Meanwhile, Duke Senior holds court in the forest with Woodstock concertgoers, philosophizing on the virtues of living in nature. When she hears that Jacques, another courtier-turned-philosopher, is in the forest mourning the killing of deer, she asks to be taken to him. Back at his Court, Duke Frederick berates his assistants for losing track of Celia and Rosallind and letting them escape. He demands that they bring Oliver and Charles the Wrestler to him. Back at Orlando's quarters, Adam tells him he must flee or die. He offers him all his savings and urges him to leave immediately. Orlando convinces Adam to accompany him in flight. Elsewhere, Rosalind, Celia and Touchstone trudge through the rain into the forest of Arden. There, they come upon two farmhands, Silvius and Corin, and overhear Silvius asking for advice as he pines away for a young shepherdess named Phebe. Rosalind sympathizes with his plight as she pines for Orlando. Touchstone gets their attention to find out where they might be able to get food and lodging. When Corin tells them he can't help because his boss is selling his farm, Rosalind offers to buy the farm and all its property in exchange for his services. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Orlando tells his trusted old servant, Adam, how much it grieves him that his brother Oliver keeps him from their father's inheritance. Oliver enters and provokes Orlando into attacking him, then relents and agrees to give Orlando part of what's due to him. After Orlando and Adam depart, Oliver meets privately with the champion wrestler, Charles, and encourages him to break his brother's neck at their upcoming match. On the day of the match, Duke Frederick's daughter, Celia, arrives at Madison Square Garden with her cousin, the banished Duke Senior's daughter, Rosalind. They're joined by Touchstone, the jester. Once inside, the cousins are taken by the sight of Orlando, who they try to dissuade from wrestling with Charles. Orlando persists on his mission and beats all odds by defeating Charles. Duke Frederick is enraged and leaves the arena when he finds out the victor is the son of Sir Roland du Bois. Rosalind approaches Orlando and gives him a necklace. Orlando is smitten but can't bring himself to speak. When Duke Frederick's servant, Le Beau, tells him that Rosalind is the daughter of the banished Duke Senior, he vows to find her again. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “AS YOU LIKE IT”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by DAVID IVERS. All episodes were directed by KIM MARTIN-COTTEN. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON.   The cast is as follows:   MEGHAN KREIDLER as ROSALIND JULIAN CIHI as ORLANDO ADELIN PHELPS as CELIA JAMES UDOM as OLIVER and SIR OLIVER MARTEXT FRANCELLE STEWART DORN as DUKE SENIOR DAVID IVERS as JACQUES ANDY GROTELUESCHEN as TOUCHSTONE LARRY BULL as DUKE FREDERICK and ADAM KAYLI CARTER as PHEBE NOAH KEYISHIAN as SILVIUS ANNA SUNDBERG as AUDREY, LeBEAU MATT MACNELLY as AMIENS and JACQUES DU BOYS JANE LUI as HYMEN and VOCALS SCOTT CORDES as CORIN H. ADAM HARRIS as CHARLES THE WRESTLER and WILLIAM Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Music Direction and Vocals by JANE LUI. Additional vocals by MATT MacNELLY. 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 “AS YOU LIKE IT” 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: “All the world's a stage!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, in its entirety. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS       as    KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE          as    PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS            as    BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE           as    BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON          as    LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER           as    TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE            as    GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER        as    HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                 as    GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY            as    BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS      as    WIDOW and HABERDASHER   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 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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: “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biondello tells Bianca and Lucentio that he's arranged for a priest to perform their marriage and sends them on their way as Gremio approaches. Petruchio, Kate and Vincentio arrive at Baptista's house and are greeted by the Pedant who (much to the real Vincentio's consternation) claims to be Lucentio's father. Biondello returns from the hasty marriage to find both the real and fake Vincentio with Baptista and is forced to pretend the Pedant is his master. As Vincentio berates Biondello for pretending not to know him, Tranio returns and tries to continue the ruse, claiming the Pedant is his father. Chaos ensues until Lucentio returns with Bianca. With no way out, Lucentio confesses all to his father. Vincentio, overjoyed to see his son alive, forgives him. Baptista accepts the marriage. Gremio accepts he's been beaten and joins the group for a free meal at Baptista's. Kate and Petruchio revel in their newfound love. After dinner, Petruchio challenges all the newly married men to see whose wife respects her husband the most. In the end, it's Kate who helps her husband win, ending the series with a speech about a woman's responsibility to her husband. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS       as    KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE          as    PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS            as    BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE           as    BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON          as    LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER           as    TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE            as    GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER        as    HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                 as    GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY            as    BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS      as    WIDOW and HABERDASHER   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 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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: “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grumio taunts Katherine (as instructed by his master) until Petruchio and Hortensio arrive for dinner. Petruchio rushes Kate through her meal before welcoming a tailor and haberdasher who have made exquisite clothing for Katherine. Petruchio rejects all their offerings over Katherine's objections, but she begins to catch on to his strategy, realizing that she must play along with everything Petruchio does and be “agreeable” in order to get what she wants. Meanwhile, Biondello has primed Baptista for a visit from Tranio (disguised as Lucentio) and the Pedant (disguised as Lucentio's father, Vincentio). Baptista welcomes them and seals the deal for Lucentio to marry his daughter. On the road back to Baptista's home, Kate and Petruchio keep up their game of opposites until they are met by an old man who is making his way to Padua. He introduces himself as Lucentio's father (the real Vincentio). Petruchio embraces him as family, telling him that his son has just married the sister of his wife. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS       as    KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE          as    PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS            as    BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE           as    BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON          as    LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER           as    TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE            as    GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER        as    HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                 as    GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY            as    BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS      as    WIDOW and HABERDASHER   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 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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: “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grumio reaches Petruchio's house ahead of the newlyweds and prepares the servants for their arrival. But nothing could brace them against Petruchio's abuse. He rejects the meals they've made and treats them so poorly that Kate implores him to be more patient. Petruchio insists they go straight to bed, where he lectures her on the virtues of abstinence. Meanwhile, as Tranio keeps up his Lucentio impersonation, Hortensio drops his “Litio '' persona and laments Bianca's affection for Cambio (the real Lucentio). Together, they renounce Bianca and Hortensio declares that he'll seek the affections of a wealthy widow. Free of Hortensio, Tranio celebrates with Bianca and Lucentio until Biondello arrives with the news that he's found a drunk Pedant who will be the perfect person to impersonate Luentio's father, Vincenzio. Tranio and Lucentio work up a plan to fool the Pedant into believing he's in danger in Padua because he's from Mantua but that he'll be safe if he pretends to be Lucentio's father. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS       as    KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE          as    PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS            as    BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE           as    BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON          as    LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER           as    TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE            as    GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER        as    HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                 as    GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY            as    BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS      as    WIDOW and HABERDASHER   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 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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: “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guests assemble for the wedding but the groom is nowhere to be found. Katherina frets with her father until Biondello arrives with word that Petruchio is on his way. The groom arrives, disheveled and drunk, on a shabby horse, with his servant by his side. As the wedding finally gets underway, Tranio tells Lucentio they have to find someone to play the part of his father (Vincentio) in order to convince Baptista that Lucentio is as rich as Tranio promised in Episode Three. Gremio emerges from the church and describes Petruchio's lewd behavior at the altar. Petruchio steps out with his bride and announces that they have to be on their way. Katherina pleads with her husband to stay for the celebration but Petruchio refuses. Incensed, she rails at him, at her father and at all the guests, to no avail. The crowd gets rowdy and clamors for the feast. Petruchio puts Kate on his horse and rides off. Tranio (disguised as Lucentio) steals a moment to woo Bianca and Baptista invites everyone to eat cake. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE                       as        BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON                    as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                       as        TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE                        as        GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                                  as        GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        WIDOW and HABERDASHER   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 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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:  “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate and Petruchio meet at last! The fireworks are lit and the couple goes head to head until Baptista arrives to check on their progress. Petruchio announces (over Kate's objections) that the two have agreed to marry that Sunday. Baptista celebrates the news and turns his attention to the marriage of his second daughter, Bianca. Gremio and Tranio (disguised as Lucentio) compete to prove who has the most to offer in the way of riches. Tranio outbids Gremio and Baptista promises him his youngest daughter provided Tranio can prove his father has the resources he claims. Once alone, Tranio conspires to find someone who can pretend to be Lucentio's wealthy father. Back in Baptista's house, the real Lucentio “tutors” Bianca in Latin and secretly reveals his true identity. Bianca is receptive to Lucentio's overtures but warns she needs to get to know him before she agrees to marry. Hortensio finishes tuning his lute and takes over from Lucentio to teach Bianca how to read music, whereupon he confesses his love to her. She is not nearly as receptive to this fop, who stews in anger and vows to defeat Lucentio. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE                       as        BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON                    as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                       as        TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE                        as        GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                                  as        GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        WIDOW and HABERDASHER   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 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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:  “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A student (and eligible bachelor) named Lucentio arrives in Padua with his servant, Tranio, to study philosophy. As they take in the sights they come across the wealthy Baptista and his two daughters, Bianca and Katherina. Bianca is trailed by two suitors, Hortensio and Gremio, who are vying for her affection. Baptista tells them that neither of them will win Bianca's hand until he marries off his older daughter, Katherina. Meantime, Baptista will keep Bianca at home, seen only by the tutors who he employs to advance her education. Hortensio and Gremio scheme to find a husband for the contrary Katherina. Lucentio, smitten by the beautiful Bianca, hatches a plan with Tranio to gain access to Bianca's house by changing clothes with his servant and posing as a tutor while Tranio pretends to be Lucentio in order to build Lucentio's social profile and entertain his father's guests. When Lucentio's other servant, Biondello, arrives, Lucentio tells him that he and Tranio switched clothes because he killed a man and has to escape the city. He tasks Biondello with waiting on Tranio and instructs him to refer to Tranio as Lucentio. Elsewhere, the self-assured Petruchio, along with his servant, Grumio, arrives from Verona at his friend Hortensio's house. Hortensio greets him warmly and learns from Petruchio that he's come to Padua to find a wife from a wealthy family. Hortensio tells him about Baptista's daughter, Katherina, but warns him about her ferocious temper. Petruchio is intrigued and vows to make Katherina his wife. Hortensio offers to facilitate the introduction provided Petruchio helps him pass for a music teacher so he can get access to Bianca. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE                       as        BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON                    as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                       as        TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE                        as        GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                                  as        GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        WIDOW and HABERDASHER   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 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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:  “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A student (and eligible bachelor) named Lucentio arrives in Padua with his servant, Tranio, to study philosophy. As they take in the sights they come across the wealthy Baptista and his two daughters, Bianca and Katherina. Bianca is trailed by two suitors, Hortensio and Gremio, who are vying for her affection. Baptista tells them that neither of them will win Bianca's hand until he marries off his older daughter, Katherina. Meantime, Baptista will keep Bianca at home, seen only by the tutors who he employs to advance her education. Hortensio and Gremio scheme to find a husband for the contrary Katherina. Lucentio, smitten by the beautiful Bianca, hatches a plan with Tranio to gain access to Bianca's house by changing clothes with his servant and posing as a tutor while Tranio pretends to be Lucentio in order to build Lucentio's social profile and entertain his father's guests. When Lucentio's other servant, Biondello, arrives, Lucentio tells him that he and Tranio switched clothes because he killed a man and has to escape the city. He tasks Biondello with waiting on Tranio and instructs him to refer to Tranio as Lucentio. Elsewhere, the self-assured Petruchio, along with his servant, Grumio, arrives from Verona at his friend Hortensio's house. Hortensio greets him warmly and learns from Petruchio that he's come to Padua to find a wife from a wealthy family. Hortensio tells him about Baptista's daughter, Katherina, but warns him about her ferocious temper. Petruchio is intrigued and vows to make Katherina his wife. Hortensio offers to facilitate the introduction provided Petruchio helps him pass for a music teacher so he can get access to Bianca. The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by AMY FREED. All episodes were directed by ART MANKE. Radio play by AMY FREED and LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   SUSANNAH ROGERS              as        KATHERINA     ALLEN GILMORE                     as        PETRUCHIO     ANNIE ABRAMS                        as        BIANCA                MIKE McSHANE                       as        BAPTISTA TOM PATTERSON                    as        LUCENTIO KYLE T. HESTER                       as        TRANIO                DANNY SCHEIE                        as        GREMIO and CURTIS J. PAUL BOEHMER                 as        HORTENSIO and PEDANT       ROB NAGLE                                  as        GRUMIO and VINCENTIO KASEY MAHAFFY                        as        BIONDELLO and TAILOR TESSA AUBERJONOIS            as        WIDOW and HABERDASHER   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering 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 “THE TAMING OF THE SHREW” 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 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:  “A woman may be made a fool if she has not the spirit to resist”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/playon and get on your way to being your best self.*** Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, in its entirety. Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG       as     JULIET CHRIS BANNOW      as     ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK        as     NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU              as     LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI         as     FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTER as     PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI         as     LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO             as     MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG           as     BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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:  “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

***This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/playon and get on your way to being your best self.*** Juliet's body is discovered by the Nurse, sending the household into frenzied mourning. Romeo hears news of her death before the Friar's message arrives to tell him that it's all a ruse. Grief stricken, Romeo goes to an apothecary for poison which he plans to drink next to Juliet's body. Paris gets to Juliet's tomb before Romeo and tries to stop him from breaking into the crypt. Romeo kills Paris, finds Juliet's body and drinks the poison. Juliet wakes to see Romeo dead. She ends her life with a dagger. The Montagues and Capulets arrive with the Prince, and together they mourn the tragic consequences of their feud. Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG       as     JULIET CHRIS BANNOW      as     ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK        as     NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU              as     LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI         as     FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTER as     PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI         as     LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO             as     MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG           as     BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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:  “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Romeo and Juliet reluctantly part ways at dawn before her mother enters to tell Juliet to prepare to marry Paris on Thursday. Juliet protests first to her mother and then to her father, who violently berates her for refusing to marry. Lady Capulet takes her husband's side and shames Juliet before departing, leaving her to beg the Nurse to intervene. The Nurse, however, advises Juliet to take Paris's hand and forget about Romeo. Juliet pretends to agree but secretly goes to Friar Laurence's cell, where she runs into Paris, who is seeking the Friar's services for their upcoming wedding. Juliet brushes off Paris's affection and after he departs, laments her woes, threatening to kill herself with a dagger she snatches from the Friar's chamber. The Friar consoles Juliet with a plan for her to drink a potion that will make it look like she is dead and that she will send word of the plan to Romeo. They will then free Juliet from the Montague tomb and together, Romeo and Juliet will escape to Mantua. Back at the Capulet home, the wedding preparations are well underway. Juliet returns and begs her father's forgiveness, then retires to her chamber where she dismisses her mother and Nurse before drinking the potion. Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG       as     JULIET CHRIS BANNOW      as     ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK        as     NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU              as     LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI         as     FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTER as     PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI         as     LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO             as     MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG           as     BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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:  “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benvolio tells the Prince how Mercutio was killed by Tybalt, and Tybalt by Romeo. The Capulets call for Romeo's execution but the Prince punishes him with banishment from Verona instead. Back at home, Juliet awaits news of her rendezvous with Romeo but when the Nurse arrives and informs her of what has happened, she threatens to kill herself. The Nurse calms her by saying she'll find Romeo and bring them together. Romeo, hiding in Friar Laurence's cell, mourns his banishment and threatens to take his own life until Juliet's Nurse arrives with news of her desire to be with him. Romeo agrees to go to Juliet's chamber and to leave for Mantua by nightfall, where he will stay until the dust has settled and he and Juliet can return in marriage to Verona. Meanwhile, Lord Capulet comforts his grieving wife by setting a date with Paris for him to wed Juliet in two days.  Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG       as     JULIET CHRIS BANNOW      as     ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK        as     NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU              as     LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI         as     FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTER as     PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI         as     LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO             as     MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG           as     BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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:  “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The following morning, Mercutio and Benvolio find Romeo and tease him mercilessly for ghosting them after the party. Juliet's nurse arrives with her servingman, Peter, in search of Romeo. The three young men have fun at her expense until Romeo reveals he's the one she's looking for. Together, they plan for Juliet to meet him at Friar Laurence's cell. The Nurse returns to the Capulet's house and toys with Juliet until she can't hold back the good news any longer. That evening, in the Friar's verdant cell where plants and botany abound, Juliet and Romeo are wedded. Meanwhile, out on the street, Mercutio and Benvolio while away the time until Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, arrives and picks a fight with Mercutio. As they spar, Romeo arrives and tries to make peace with Tybalt. Mercutio insists on fighting and is mortally wounded in the fray. Romeo, incensed, plunges his sword into Tybalt, killing him in revenge. Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG       as     JULIET CHRIS BANNOW      as     ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK        as     NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU              as     LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI         as     FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTER as     PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI         as     LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO             as     MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG           as     BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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:  “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Romeo hides from his friends outside the Capulet's house after the party. Finally, alone in the garden, he sees Juliet emerge from her balcony. He makes his presence known to her as she repeats his name. They profess their love for each other and vow to marry. Romeo leaves when Juliet's nurse calls to her. He visits Friar Laurence and asks for her blessing of the marriage. Hoping their love might finally end the bitter rivalry between the two families, the Friar agrees to perform the marriage rites in secret. Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG   as  JULIET CHRIS BANNOW   as  ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK    as  NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU       as  LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI    as  FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTER as  PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI    as  LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO      as  MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG     as  BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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: “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juliet's nurse and mother share fond memories of Juliet's early childhood but the mood changes when Lady Capulet tells her daughter to consider Paris as a suitor at that evening's feast. Meanwhile, Mercutio and Benvolio try to get Romeo in better spirits as they prepare to crash the Capulet's party. Once the household completes its feverish preparations, Lord Capulet welcomes all his guests to the party. Romeo spots the beautiful Juliet across the crowded room and asks one of the revelers for her name. Tybalt, Juliet's quick-tempered cousin, recognizes Romeo's voice and seethes with rage. Hoping to avoid any further unrest, Lord Capulet scolds Tybalt into submission but Tybalt quietly vows to get his revenge. Romeo greets Juliet with a song, which she joins in duet. The two are smitten, but when Romeo finds out that Juliet is a Capulet and Juliet finds out Romeo is a Montague, they reluctantly go their separate ways.  Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG   as  JULIET CHRIS BANNOW   as  ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK    as  NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU       as  LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI    as  FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTER as  PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI    as  LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO      as  MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG     as  BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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: “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cast assembles at the recording studio to create the Play On podcast series, “Romeo and Juliet”. Two actors take on the roles of Sampson and Peter, members of the house of Capulet, as the rest of the cast pretend to be the people of Verona milling about in the streets. When Balthasar and Abraham show up from the House of Montague, Sampson and Peter pick a fight with them. Benvolio, a friend of the House of Montague, tries to break it up, but Tybalt, a firebrand from the House of Capulet, escalates the violence. The Prince arrives on the scene and finally ends the melee, warning the rival factions that if there's another brawl, they'll pay for it with their lives. In the aftermath, Lady Capulet asks Benvolio about her lovesick son, Romeo. Benvolio promises Lady Capulet he'll try to talk him out of his melancholy. Romeo appears, strumming his guitar, and confesses to Benvolio that his crush, Rosaline, has sworn to live a life of chastity as a nun. Benvolio tells Romeo to start looking for other women to woo, but Romeo says it will only remind him of his heartbreak. Back at Lord Capulet's house, Count Paris asks Juliet's father for her hand in marriage. Next Chapter Podcasts presents the NAATCO and Two River Theater production of “ROMEO AND JULIET”, written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by HANSOL JUNG. The Play On Podcast series, ROMEO AND JULIET, is Directed by DUSTIN WILLS. Radio play by CATHERINE EATON with additional contributions by LEANNA KEYES.   The cast is as follows:   DORCAS LEUNG   as  JULIET CHRIS BANNOW   as  ROMEO MIA KATIGBAK    as  NURSE and PRINCE DANIEL LIU       as  LADY CAPULET, LADY MONTAGUE, PETER and GREGORY                      PURVA BEDI    as  FRIAR LAURENCE MITCHELL WINTERS as  PARIS, TYBALT and APOTHECARY DAISUKE TSUJI    as  LORD CAPULET and LORD MONTAGUE JOSE GAMO      as  MERCUTIO and SAMPSON ZION JANG     as  BENVOLIO and BALTHASAR   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Original music composition by BRIAN QUIJADA. Additional music composition and music direction by NYGEL ROBINSON. Sound engineering 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.   The Play On Podcast Series “ROMEO AND JULIET” 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: “Violent delights have violent ends”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the recent death of his father, King Henry IV, the young Henry V must live down his wild past and prove himself capable of ruling a restless kingdom. With the encouragement of his advisors, Lords Canterbury and Ely, Henry advances a dubious claim to the throne of France based on his ancestry and on a questionable interpretation of arcane land laws. The Prince of France, known as the Dauphin, responds to Henry's claim by sending him a treasure chest full of tennis balls. Henry, furious, tells his troops and nobles to prepare for war. The Play On Podcast series, “HENRY V”, was translated into modern English verse by LLOYD SUH, and directed by KRISTA WILLIAMS.  The Cast is as follows: STEVEN BOYER as PISTOL ANDY LUCIEN as BARDOLPH (and others) COLLEEN WERTHMAN as EXETER (and others) JEFF BIEHL as CONSTABLE BRITTANY KATHRYN ALLEN as GOWER (and others) SOCORRO SANTIAGO as HOSTESS (and others) PACO TOLSON as DAUPHIN (and others) LLOYD SUH as CHORUS and WILLIAMS BOBBY MORENO as KING HENRY THE FIFTH BRAD BELLAMY as FLUELLEN NIKKI MASSOUD as KATHERINE, BOY (and others) JORDAN BARBOUR as KING OF FRANCE (and others) Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA, and ADA KARAMANYAN. Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH Episode scripts were adapted and produced by CATHERINE EATON.  Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Mix by SHANE RETTIG. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH and ROBERT McNABB. Podcast Mastering by GREG CORTEZ at New Monkey Studio. Coordinating Producer: TRANSCEND STREAMING (KYRA BOWIE and LEANNA KEYES). Script Supervisor: JORDAN MOORE. Managing Producer: ROBERT CAPPADONA. Executive Producer: MICHAEL GOODFRIEND. The Senior Manager of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES. The Play On Podcast Series “HENRY V” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit N C PODCASTS DOT COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE DOT ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare. Hear more about the Play On Shakespeare Podcast series by listening to bonus content at N C PODCASTS DOT COM, where you'll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “St. Crispian's Day” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, OTHELLO, in its entirety. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iago's treachery leads to its violent and tragic conclusion. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desdemona begs Iago to help her regain Othello's love as Emilia curses whoever it was that turned Othello against her. That evening, during a state dinner in the Vaulted Hall of the Citadel, Roderigo confronts Iago in frustration. Iago manages to convince Roderigo to corner Cassio and lure him into another fight. After the dinner, Othello says goodnight to his guests, then tells Desdemona to go to bed. Alone with Emilia, Desdemona finds some comfort and remembers a song from her childhood. Later, in the alleys near Famagusta's Central Piazza, Iago and Roderigo hide and wait for Cassio. Roderigo attacks him as he passes. They grapple as Iago stealthily leaps out and slices Cassio's leg nearly in half.  Cassio calls out for help as he battles Roderigo, leaving him badly wounded. Othello hears Cassio's cries and quietly applauds Iago's fulfillment of his wish that Cassio be killed. Gratiano and Lodovico arrive on the scene as Iago quietly puts an end to Roderigo's misery. Bianca comes to Cassio's aid. Iago blames her for the ambush before making a public display of his sadness and dismay at seeing Roderigo lying dead. Emilia arrives and offers comfort to Iago before lashing out at Bianca for putting Cassio and her husband in danger. Back in their bedroom, later still, Othello approaches his sleeping wife and kisses her for the last time. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iago manipulates reality, tricking Othello into believing that he's seen proof of Desdemona's unfaithfulness, when in truth Iago planted the fateful handkerchief in Cassio's room and made it appear that Cassio's delight in the prostitute Bianca's love for him is really about Desdemona. Othello's rage at Desdemona spills over in public as Lodovico arrives in Cypress. Later, Othello confronts his wife in their bedroom and refuses to believe that she is innocent despite her heartfelt pleas. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Clark is a musician, songwriter, music engineer, and producer with extensive experience in writing, performing, and recording musical works. As a musician, he has performed with a number of musical groups, including Vanladylove (named "#1 Artist on the Verge" at the 2014 New Music Seminar), and has worked diligently as a solo artist. Jordan graduated from Utah Valley University and attended the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Gilbert, AZ. As an engineer, Jordan interned at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood, CA, worked for a short time at New Monkey Studio in Van Nuys, CA, and worked at Willamette Mountain Studio in American Fork, UT. Music producer, mastering engineer @rigbyroadstudios @thebandmowth Solo music @nonahnevermusic www.rigbyroadstudios.com

Iago works Othello into a frenzy of jealousy when he gets hold of a cherished handkerchief that Othello had given to Desdemona as a token of his love. 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nadya, still under a spell, won't take Gil's calls. As Gil and Lex fight to save their careers Gil finds out Nadya is headed off to Montreal with Professor Towers. Gil drops everything to stop her from leaving. It's a final battle with the Universe which could prove deadly. “IN THE CARDS”, was written and directed by KEVIN HENDERSON. Cast: CONNOR RATLIFF as GIL STEVEN BOYER as LEX LAILA ROBINS as BELLA JAMIE ANN ROMERO as NADYA CHUKWUDI IWUJI as PROFESSOR PETER TOWERS ROBERT CUCCIOLI as JIM JOANNA GLUSHAK as CATHERINE CORKER, HELGA and OTHERS MAHRI SANDOVAL as CLEA and OTHERS CHRIS HENRY COFFEY as BRYSON and OTHERS NANCY RODRIGUEZ as MONICA and OTHERS DELPHI HARRINGTON as MRS. TASSIOPOULOS and OTHERS MICHAEL GOODFRIEND as ROBERT and OTHERS ADDITIONAL VOICES performed by: AMY MALLOY GIGI HENDERSON DECLAN HENDERSON ADAMARIS GUTIERREZ …and COURTNEY ROSEMONT   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Mix by SHANE RETTIG. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH and ROBERT McNABB. 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.   Special thanks to Jeff Talbott, Mike Mariano and Tallula Henderson    “IN THE CARDS” 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 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil and Nadya head to the carnival while Lex, on his own date with Bella, questions her about the inevitability of destiny. When Gil and Nadya get closer the Universe intervenes in several big ways. Gil's professional life also flies off the rails. “IN THE CARDS”, was written and directed by KEVIN HENDERSON. Cast: CONNOR RATLIFF as GIL STEVEN BOYER as LEX LAILA ROBINS as BELLA JAMIE ANN ROMERO as NADYA CHUKWUDI IWUJI as PROFESSOR PETER TOWERS ROBERT CUCCIOLI as JIM JOANNA GLUSHAK as CATHERINE CORKER, HELGA and OTHERS MAHRI SANDOVAL as CLEA and OTHERS CHRIS HENRY COFFEY as BRYSON and OTHERS NANCY RODRIGUEZ as MONICA and OTHERS DELPHI HARRINGTON as MRS. TASSIOPOULOS and OTHERS MICHAEL GOODFRIEND as ROBERT and OTHERS ADDITIONAL VOICES performed by: AMY MALLOY GIGI HENDERSON DECLAN HENDERSON ADAMARIS GUTIERREZ …and COURTNEY ROSEMONT   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Mix by SHANE RETTIG. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH and ROBERT McNABB. 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.   Special thanks to Jeff Talbott, Mike Mariano and Tallula Henderson    “IN THE CARDS” 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 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil charmingly recounts the production of his TV commercial to Nadya. The success of the commercial, among other things, convinces Lex that Gil has in fact beaten the Universe and officially changed his loser fate. Lex runs a test to prove his theory. “IN THE CARDS”, was written and directed by KEVIN HENDERSON. Cast: CONNOR RATLIFF as GIL STEVEN BOYER as LEX LAILA ROBINS as BELLA JAMIE ANN ROMERO as NADYA CHUKWUDI IWUJI as PROFESSOR PETER TOWERS ROBERT CUCCIOLI as JIM JOANNA GLUSHAK as CATHERINE CORKER, HELGA and OTHERS MAHRI SANDOVAL as CLEA and OTHERS CHRIS HENRY COFFEY as BRYSON and OTHERS NANCY RODRIGUEZ as MONICA and OTHERS DELPHI HARRINGTON as MRS. TASSIOPOULOS and OTHERS MICHAEL GOODFRIEND as ROBERT and OTHERS ADDITIONAL VOICES performed by: AMY MALLOY GIGI HENDERSON DECLAN HENDERSON ADAMARIS GUTIERREZ …and COURTNEY ROSEMONT   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Mix by SHANE RETTIG. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH and ROBERT McNABB. 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.   Special thanks to Jeff Talbott, Mike Mariano and Tallula Henderson    “IN THE CARDS” 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 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil and Lex audition terrible actresses to be the face of the Corker Cheese Curl ad campaign. Nadya asks Bella to read her fortune which turns tense. Gil and Professor Towers heatedly argue about the philosophical theories dealing with inevitability leaving fellow students confused. “IN THE CARDS”, was written and directed by KEVIN HENDERSON. Cast: CONNOR RATLIFF as GIL STEVEN BOYER as LEX LAILA ROBINS as BELLA JAMIE ANN ROMERO as NADYA CHUKWUDI IWUJI as PROFESSOR PETER TOWERS ROBERT CUCCIOLI as JIM JOANNA GLUSHAK as CATHERINE CORKER, HELGA and OTHERS MAHRI SANDOVAL as CLEA and OTHERS CHRIS HENRY COFFEY as BRYSON and OTHERS NANCY RODRIGUEZ as MONICA and OTHERS DELPHI HARRINGTON as MRS. TASSIOPOULOS and OTHERS MICHAEL GOODFRIEND as ROBERT and OTHERS ADDITIONAL VOICES performed by: AMY MALLOY GIGI HENDERSON DECLAN HENDERSON ADAMARIS GUTIERREZ …and COURTNEY ROSEMONT   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Mix by SHANE RETTIG. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH and ROBERT McNABB. 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.   Special thanks to Jeff Talbott, Mike Mariano and Tallula Henderson    “IN THE CARDS” 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 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil takes Nadya to a quaint French cafe. The universe, not happy with Gil's disobedience, does its best to turn Gil and Nadya's outing into a disaster while Lex pays Bella an unexpected visit at the Tarot Card Shop. “IN THE CARDS”, was written and directed by KEVIN HENDERSON. Cast: CONNOR RATLIFF as GIL STEVEN BOYER as LEX LAILA ROBINS as BELLA JAMIE ANN ROMERO as NADYA CHUKWUDI IWUJI as PROFESSOR PETER TOWERS ROBERT CUCCIOLI as JIM JOANNA GLUSHAK as CATHERINE CORKER, HELGA and OTHERS MAHRI SANDOVAL as CLEA and OTHERS CHRIS HENRY COFFEY as BRYSON and OTHERS NANCY RODRIGUEZ as MONICA and OTHERS DELPHI HARRINGTON as MRS. TASSIOPOULOS and OTHERS MICHAEL GOODFRIEND as ROBERT and OTHERS ADDITIONAL VOICES performed by: AMY MALLOY GIGI HENDERSON DECLAN HENDERSON ADAMARIS GUTIERREZ …and COURTNEY ROSEMONT   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Mix by SHANE RETTIG. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH and ROBERT McNABB. 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.   Special thanks to Jeff Talbott, Mike Mariano and Tallula Henderson    “IN THE CARDS” 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 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil visits a psychic after Lex asserts he has the worst luck of any person he's ever met. Nadya, the beautiful psychic, isn't exactly truthful about what she sees in Gil's tarot spread. Later, after attending a college philosophy class, Gil has serious doubts about his standing in the universal order. “IN THE CARDS”, was written and directed by KEVIN HENDERSON. Cast: CONNOR RATLIFF as GIL STEVEN BOYER as LEX LAILA ROBINS as BELLA JAMIE ANN ROMERO as NADYA CHUKWUDI IWUJI as PROFESSOR PETER TOWERS ROBERT CUCCIOLI as JIM JOANNA GLUSHAK as CATHERINE CORKER, HELGA and OTHERS MAHRI SANDOVAL as CLEA and OTHERS CHRIS HENRY COFFEY as BRYSON and OTHERS NANCY RODRIGUEZ as MONICA and OTHERS DELPHI HARRINGTON as MRS. TASSIOPOULOS and OTHERS MICHAEL GOODFRIEND as ROBERT and OTHERS ADDITIONAL VOICES performed by: AMY MALLOY GIGI HENDERSON DECLAN HENDERSON ADAMARIS GUTIERREZ …and COURTNEY ROSEMONT   Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.   Original Music Composition, Sound Design and Mix by SHANE RETTIG. Sound engineering by SADAHARU YAGI. Mix Engineer and Dialogue Editor: LARRY WALSH and ROBERT McNABB. 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.   Special thanks to Jeff Talbott, Mike Mariano and Tallula Henderson    “IN THE CARDS” 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 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices