The citizens riot against Coriolanus while he shelters at home, where his mother begs him to return to the marketplace and make a public apology. But once he begins to address the crowd, Coriolanus cannot contain his rage and is banished from Rome.

Disdaining democracy, Coriolanus mockingly begs the people for their votes, stirring up so much resentment that the mob turns against him and the Tribunes charge him with treason.

Cominius names Martius “Coriolanus” and the Senate rewards his bravery by making him a Roman Consul, but suspicions linger that Coriolanus cares nothing for the people and is only serving himself.

Calling for an end to democracy, the brilliant Roman General and war hero Caius Martius (Coriolanus) shames the starving and rioting citizens of Rome for their lack of military service. Meanwhile, the Volcian army, led by Martius’s blood enemy Tullus Aufidius, marches towards Rome

The players delight Theseus, Hippolyta, the lovers and the Court with their rendition of “Pyramus and Thisbe”; as Titania, Oberon and all the fairy kingdom bless the realm with their celebration of unity.

Oberon releases Titania from her spell, restoring peace in the forest; Theseus and Hippolyta, also united at last, discover the lovers in the forest and invite them to join their nuptial celebrations at the Court; Bottom wakes from her dream and runs to find the players, but not before learning their play has been selected for possible presentation before the Duke.

Puck races to restore order amidst a fray of broken hearts and wounding words as Titania dotes on her ass-headed Bottom.

Puck makes an ass of Bottom, who captures the heart of Titania while Oberon causes both Lysander and Demetrius to fall madly in love with a furious Helena.

Chaos ensues as Oberon and Titania fail to balance the natural climate and Puck accidentally interrupts the course of true love in the woods.

Royals, Lovers and fairies squabble in the court and forest as a group of workers from the city gather to rehearse a play they hope to perform for Duke Theseus.

This is the third episode of a 3-part series of bonus content as The Way I Am Now podcast host Dionne Lea Williams interviews Pericles actor Keith David.

This is the second of a 3-part series of bonus content as The Way I Am Now podcast host Dionne Lea Williams interviews Pericles director Lisa Rothe.

Reunited with his daughter at last, Pericles pays homage to the Gods at Diana’s temple, where he is met with more good fortune.

This is the first episode of a 3-part series of bonus content as The Way I Am Now podcast host Dionne Lea Williams interviews Pericles actor Jennie Greenberry.

Marina convinces Lysimachus to renounce his ways and gains notoriety across the land for her healing powers, until she is summoned to aid a man aboard a regal vessel who is beside himself with grief.

In growing to become the envy of all Tarsus, Marina earns the wrath of jealous Dionyza, who conspires to have her killed. Kidnapped by pirates and left for dead, she is sold to a brothel in Myteline, where she changes the hearts of all who would harm her. Pericles, thinking his daughter is dead, sets out to sea wracked with grief, wearing only sackcloth and vowing never to speak or cut his hair again.

Bereft of his bride, Pericles surrenders her body to the sea and gives care of his newborn daughter, Marina, to Cleon and Dionyza in Tarsus. The physician, Cerimon, recovers Thaisa’s coffin on the shores of Ephesus, where he makes a miraculous discovery.

Pericles wins King Simonides’ jousting tournament as well as the affection of his daughter, Thaisa, who he marries. Upon learning of the death of Antiochus, they make their way towards Tyre upon the stormy sea as Thaisa struggles below decks in childbirth.

Celebrated playwright Ellen McLaughlin discusses her career as a performer and writer, her relationship with Shakespeare, and the unique challenge of translating Pericles into modern English.

Pericles feeds the hungry people of Tarsus, securing the loyalty and adoration of Cleon and Dionyza, but as the sole survivor of a storm that wrecks his ship at sea, he must win back his name on the shores of Pentapolis.

Acclaimed performer Kathleen Chalfant, who played the role of Gower for the podcast series of Pericles, discusses her career, her involvement in iconic productions like Angels in America and Wit, the work of Pericles and her hopes for the future of American Theatre.

Traveling to a distant realm to win a beautiful bride from the wicked king Antiochus, young Prince Pericles must flee his home for the safety of his people.

Shakespeare’s timeless tale about a man who loses everything only to find what matters most.