Claudio performs his penance and is rewarded with a miraculous gift that brings everyone together again– this time, for good.

The truth of Hero’s innocence finally comes to light, leaving the wrongdoers to face the consequences of their actions.

Beatrice tells Benedick to prove his love by killing Claudio for ruining Hero’s life.

Benedick and Beatrice are teased by their friends as the day of the wedding approaches, and Don John puts his treacherous plans in motion with Borachio.

Borachio and Don John conspire to trick Claudio into thinking that Hero is unfaithful, while Don Pedro, Leonato and Claudio trick Benedick into thinking that Beatrice is in love with him and Margaret and Hero trick Beatrice into thinking that Benedick is in love with her.

Despite a mountain of miscommunication and deception, Claudio and Hero finally make plans to marry in a week, during which time Don Pedro vows to make Beatrice and Benedick fall madly in love with each other.

Leonato, the governor of Messina, welcomes the victorious Prince, Don Pedro, and his distinguished soldiers, Benedick and Claudio, to his villa, along with his daughter, Hero, and his niece, Beatrice. Claudio is smitten by Hero, but Beatrice and Benedick have some history…

Set in the French Riviera at the height of post-war euphoria, Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about bantering rivals who become reluctant lovers and youthful sweethearts who are nearly thwarted by jealous scoundrels is a romp through a maze of relationships, gossip, passion, persecution and forgiveness. Translated into modern English verse by Ranjit Bolt and directed by Brendon Fox, with original music composition and sound design by Lindsay Jones.

“When you’re disabled you have to use underhanded means to get what you want”: Actor Mat Fraser talks about why the character of Richard III isn’t much of a leap for him, his career as a disabled actor, his encounters with Peter Farrelly, Ryan Murphy, punk rock, Sealo The Sealboy, Coney Island, and how he wooed his wife with a rear naked chokehold. All this and much more!

Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, RICHARD III, in its entirety.

Richard’s leadership is put to the ultimate test when he confronts Richmond in battle.

Richard’s allies defect to Richmond as he struggles to stay in power.

Richard and Buckingham sow discord and chaos in order to make Richard’s coronation appear inevitable and to give the impression that it’s the people’s choice.

Richard puts his nephews in the Tower, has Rivers and Dorset killed and orders Hastings’ death as he wastes no time getting rid of anyone who impedes his rise to power.

News of his brother Clarence’s death hastens King Edward’s demise as Richard consolidates his power and Elizabeth laments her doom.

Richard delights in the chaos he’s sown within the royal family, while Clarence mourns his tragic downfall behind bars.

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, lays out his plans to take the throne from his brother Edward, which he puts into action by convincing Lady Anne to marry him even though he murdered her first husband.

Shakespeare’s tragedy about an unwelcome outsider who uses his genius to destroy his enemies before they destroy him. Translated into modern English verse by Migdalia Cruz and set in San Francisco at the height of the Latin Punk movement, directed by Lisa Rothe with original music composition and Sound Design by David Molina and Lindsay Jones.

In honor of actor Tramell Tillman becoming the first ever African American man to win an Emmy as the best supporting actor in a drama series, Next Chapter Podcasts proudly presents a re-airing of the bonus content interview with Tramell originally published as part of the Play On Podcast series, KING LEAR.

“It’s an absolute mess!” Kenneth Cavander, Andy Wolk and Anthony Cochrane talk about the history, relevance, triumphs and challenges of creating a “Timon” for our times.

Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, Timon of Athens, in its entirety.

Timon writes his epitaph as Alcibiades arrives at Athens gates to settle the score with the Senators.

Timon vents his anger at everyone who comes his way, stoking the fires for Alcibiades takeover of Athens.

“Tolerance is a Two-Way Street”: Mental health professional Mohammed Abba-Aji explores the themes in “runboyrun” as a way of opening up paths to healing the traumas refugees experience after surviving conflict.

Timon leaves Athens and withdraws into the wilderness, where he uncovers the greatest possible irony while foraging for food.