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.

Hear where it all comes from as groundbreaking sound designer and composer of the POP series “Macbeth”, David Molina, takes us on a journey through his creative process and history.

Emmy Award-winning recording engineer Daniel Benshimon shares the unique challenge of working on Macbeth and Pericles.

Surrounded and alone, Macbeth takes to the battlefield to tempt fate one last time.

Play On Shakespeare’s Executive Director Kamilah Long interviews Play On CEO and Creative Director, Dr. Lue Douthit

Holed up in his castle, Macbeth hides from the truth and his wife re-lives the nightmare of their bloody deed, while Malcolm and Macduff join forces in England to plot his overthrow.

Macbeth Casting Directors Karyn Casl, CSA, and Ada Karamanyan explain the casting process with specific anecdotes from their work on Macbeth and beyond.

In the midst of their raucous ritual, the weird sisters reveal the painful truth of the future to Macbeth, who vows to carry out his vengeance on Macduff.

This bonus interview features a discussion with director Edward Torres on the Play On Podcasts Series: "Macbeth".

Macbeth grapples with the unwelcome visage of the recently murdered Banquo at a public gathering, while the Witches grapple with their Goddess, Hecate.

This bonus interview features a discussion with playwright Migdalia Cruz and dramaturg Ishia Bennison on the Play On Podcasts Series: "Macbeth".

Fearing his position is not secure, the newly crowned King Macbeth takes measures to fortify his throne.

This bonus interview features a discussion with the leading actors Armando Riesco (Macbeth) and Zabryna Guevara (Lady Macbeth) in the Play On Podcasts Series: "Macbeth".

Lady Macbeth welcomes her husband home and persuades him to become the master of his own fate.

This bonus interview features a round table discussion with The Witches from the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth: Miss Peppermint, Monét X-Change, and Manila Luzon.

In Episode 1, Macbeth triumphs over the rebel, Macdonald, and is named Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan as the witches work their magic.

"Macbeth" is the first Play On Podcast Series from Next Chapter Podcasts.