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Costard is put under the guard of Don Armado, who continues to dote on Jaquenetta. Meanwhile, the Princess, chauffeured by her Counsellor (Boyet) arrives on campus at Howard University in her Model T along with her Ladies-In-Waiting (Rosaline, Maria and Katharine). She sends Boyet to announce their arrival to the King of Navarre, who sends back word that he cannot house the Ladies under his roof but will provide shelter in a tent on campus, instead. The Princess is offended and demands that the King answer her father’s suit: that he return the land of Aquitaine to France. The King counters that her father has not paid him back the money he lent for her father’s war. The Princess accuses Navarre of lying and asks Boyet to provide proof of payment. Boyet says it will take another day for that proof to arrive. As they banter, Berowne tries to flirt with Rosaline, who turns him away. Dumaine and Longaville are smitten with Katharine and Maria, and ask Boyet for their names. He teasingly obliges. After the men depart, Boyet tells the Princess he believes the King is in love with her. She laughs it off as she strolls to their newly erected tent.

The Play On Podcast series, “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by JOSH WILDER. Each episode was directed by NELSON T. EUSEBIO the THIRD.

The cast is as follows:

RUSSELL G. JONES as THE KING OF NAVARRE and THE FORESTER

MATTHEW ELIJAH WEBB as BEROWNE

ASHLEY BRYANT as THE PRINCESS and JAQUENETTA

TIFFANY RACHELLE STEWART as ROSALINE

TONYA PINKINS as MARIA, HOLOFERNES, and HIEMS

SHAWN RANDALL as COSTARD and DUMAINE

BRANDON JONES as DON ADRIANO DE ARMADO and LONGAVILLE

WALTER COPPAGE as MOTH, BOYET, DULL and MARCADE

SARITA COVINGTON as LADY NATHANIEL and KATHARINE

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 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.

The Play On Podcast Series “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION.

For more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare.

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“Don’t wait to learn this!”: Acclaimed actor Jay O. Sanders tells us what he’s learned about Prospero, about Shakespeare, about Forgiveness, and about himself by going to the places that scare him the most.

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The King of Navarre gathers together with his best friends (Longaville, Dumaine and Berowne) in the library at Howard University where he gets them to agree that they will devote themselves entirely to their studies without dating or indulging in food, drink or sleep for three full years. Berowne protests and reminds the King that the Princess of France is going to arrive soon to plead a case on behalf of her ailing father. The King promises to handle the situation and Berowne agrees to stick with his vow despite his reservations. They decide they’ll amuse themselves during their downtime by laughing at the antics of Don Adriano de Armado, a visiting scholar from Spain who is hilariously full of himself. Almost as soon as the King’s proclamation is issued, Sir Anthony Dull delivers a letter from Armado accusing Costard, a groundskeeper at Howard, of having an affair with Jaquenetta, a young lady who lives nearby. The King punishes Costard with a week of fasting on bread and water. Meanwhile, Armado confesses privately to his young friend and confidante, a Custodial Assistant named Moth, that he is painfully in love with Jaquenetta and vows to win her affections.

The Play On Podcast series, “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by JOSH WILDER. Each episode was directed by NELSON T. EUSEBIO the THIRD.

The cast is as follows:

RUSSELL G. JONES as THE KING OF NAVARRE and THE FORESTER

MATTHEW ELIJAH WEBB as BEROWNE

ASHLEY BRYANT as THE PRINCESS and JAQUENETTA

TIFFANY RACHELLE STEWART as ROSALINE

TONYA PINKINS as MARIA, HOLOFERNES, and HIEMS

SHAWN RANDALL as COSTARD and DUMAINE

BRANDON JONES as DON ADRIANO DE ARMADO and LONGAVILLE

WALTER COPPAGE as MOTH, BOYET, DULL and MARCADE

SARITA COVINGTON as LADY NATHANIEL and KATHARINE

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 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.

The Play On Podcast Series “THE TEMPEST” 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. Hear more about the Play On Shakespeare Podcast series by subscribing to Play On Premium at ncpodcasts.com, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “We are such stuff as Dreams are made on”.

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“When someone says Shakespeare the next word should be yes.” Lawrence Shragge recalls his experiences on the way to becoming a successful composer of film scores—stealing from his mentors and blowing his trumpet into a laundry bag in the closet—before stirring up THE TEMPEST.

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“When someone says Shakespeare the next word should be yes.” Lawrence Shragge recalls his experiences on the way to becoming a successful composer of film scores—stealing from his mentors and blowing his trumpet into a laundry bag in the closet—before stirring up THE TEMPEST.

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Next Chapter Podcasts presents the complete Play On Podcast series, THE TEMPEST, in its entirety.

The Play On Podcast series, “THE TEMPEST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. Each episode was directed by ANDY WOLK.

PROSPERO: JAY O. SANDERS

MIRANDA: KIM WUAN

ARIEL and JUNO: KUHOO VERMA

CALIBAN: GREGG MOZGALA

FERDINAND: GREG CUELLAR

ALONSO: KEVIN KILNER

ANTONIA: JORDAN BAKER

SEBASTIAN: ANTHONY COCHRANE

GONZALA: MARYANN PLUNKETT

STEPHANO: BRENT JENNINGS

TRINCULO: BARZIN AKHAVAN

BOATSWAIN, CERES and Others: PACO TOLSON

IRIS: NANCY RODRIGUEZ

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 by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Music Editor: MILES BERGSMA.

Sound Design and Mix 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.

The Play On Podcast Series “THE TEMPEST” 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. Hear more about the Play On Shakespeare Podcast series by subscribing to Play On Premium at ncpodcasts.com, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “We are such stuff as Dreams are made on”.

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As an actor and disability rights advocate, Gregg Mozgala (Caliban) believes in the transformative power of theater and Shakespeare.

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Prospero releases Alonso, Sebastian, Antonia and Gonzala from their spell as he greets them, lovingly embracing Gonzala and chastising the others for their wicked deeds. Alonso begs forgiveness and is rewarded with the reunion of his son, who Prospero reveals with Miranda. As they all rejoice, the Boatswain returns and marvels at the restoration of Alonso’s ship and all their belongings. Prospero reassures them not to be alarmed and turns their attention to the approach of Trinculo, Stephano and Caliban who run into the company as they flee from Prospero’s dogs. The three apologize for their actions. Prospero forgives Caliban and promises the King’s company a safe return after a good night’s rest, during which he will tell them all his story. At last, he releases Ariel to the winds and surrenders his powers once and for all.

The Play On Podcast series, “THE TEMPEST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. Each episode was directed by ANDY WOLK.

PROSPERO: JAY O. SANDERS

MIRANDA: KIM WUAN

ARIEL and JUNO: KUHOO VERMA

CALIBAN: GREGG MOZGALA

FERDINAND: GREG CUELLAR

ALONSO: KEVIN KILNER

ANTONIA: JORDAN BAKER

SEBASTIAN: ANTHONY COCHRANE

GONZALA: MARYANN PLUNKETT

STEPHANO: BRENT JENNINGS

TRINCULO: BARZIN AKHAVAN

BOATSWAIN, CERES and Others: PACO TOLSON

IRIS: NANCY RODRIGUEZ

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 by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Music Editor: MILES BERGSMA.

Sound Design and Mix 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.

The Play On Podcast Series “THE TEMPEST” 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. Hear more about the Play On Shakespeare Podcast series by subscribing to Play On Premium at ncpodcasts.com, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “We are such stuff as Dreams are made on”.

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The Play On Podcast series, “THE TEMPEST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. Each episode was directed by ANDY WOLK.

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King Alonso grows increasingly despondent over the loss of his son, giving Antonia and Sebastian confidence that they will soon take power. They stumble upon a sumptuous feast presented by mysterious beings and waste no time gorging themselves before Ariel appears as a harpy and chastises Alonso, Sebastian and Antonia for their sinful acts, past and present. Elsewhere, Caliban encourages Stephano to carry out the murder of Prospero, which he vows to do until Trinculo stumbles upon the clothing and finery that Prospero and Ariel have laid as a trap to distract them. Caliban urges them to ignore the rich garments but Trinculo and Stephano get carried away with the luxury of the robes, gathering them greedily until Prospero unleashes his supernatural hounds to attack the conspirators and chase them into a frenzy. He revels in their misery and urges his dogs on in the attack but Ariel convinces him to ease his vengeance. At last, Prospero softens and vows to give up his magical powers once he performs his final act.

The Play On Podcast series, “THE TEMPEST”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by KENNETH CAVANDER. Each episode was directed by ANDY WOLK.

PROSPERO: JAY O. SANDERS

MIRANDA: KIM WUAN

ARIEL and JUNO: KUHOO VERMA

CALIBAN: GREGG MOZGALA

FERDINAND: GREG CUELLAR

ALONSO: KEVIN KILNER

ANTONIA: JORDAN BAKER

SEBASTIAN: ANTHONY COCHRANE

GONZALA: MARYANN PLUNKETT

STEPHANO: BRENT JENNINGS

TRINCULO: BARZIN AKHAVAN

BOATSWAIN, CERES and Others: PACO TOLSON

IRIS: NANCY RODRIGUEZ

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 by LAWRENCE SHRAGGE. Music Editor: MILES BERGSMA.

Sound Design and Mix 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 Managing Director of Business Operations and Partnerships at Next Chapter Podcasts is SALLYCADE HOLMES.

The Play On Podcast Series “THE TEMPEST” 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. Hear more about the Play On Shakespeare Podcast series by subscribing to Play On Premium at ncpodcasts.com, where you’ll find interviews with the artists, producers and engineers who brought it all to life. And remember: “We are such stuff as Dreams are made on”.

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