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.

Timon throws one more party before withdrawing from society, as Alcibiades pleads for the life of a fellow soldier before the Senate.

Timon looks to his friends to bail him out of his debts.

Timon throws a huge party for hundreds of people he calls friends.

Shakespeare’s tragedy about a wealthy Athenian who thinks money can buy him friends. Translated into modern English verse by Kenneth Cavander and directed by Andy Wolk, with original music composition by Lawrence Shragge and Sound Design by Lindsay Jones.

Past and present converge as Disciple and Abasiama reach their breaking point.

“Your ancestors are there with you”: Abigail Onwunali and Christopher Edwards describe the alchemy of storytelling, the painful history of the Nigerian Civil War, the world of possibilities that immigrants bring to America, and the healing power of plays in a wide-ranging discussion of their work on “runboyrun". 

Abasiama tries to keep Disciple in the present as he relives his experiences in war-torn Nigeria.