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Play On Podcasts are epic audio adventures reimagining timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of extraordinarily gifted artists. This is where Theatre meets Podcast, combining the modern-day audio phenomenon with the power of live performance.

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Recent Guests

Tracie Lane
Juilliard-trained actor with extensive theater experience, including multiple Shakespeare productions.
Episode: Much Ado About Nothing - Bonus Content Episode 2 - Tracie Lane & Reg Rogers
Reg Rogers
Acclaimed Broadway actor known for his work in several notable productions and awards.
Episode: Much Ado About Nothing - Bonus Content Episode 2 - Tracie Lane & Reg Rogers
Brendon Fox
Artistic director of the Peterborough Players and a director, teacher, and adapter with vast experience in regional theater.
Peterborough Players
Episode: Much Ado About Nothing - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Brendon Fox
Migdalia Cruz
Playwright who translated Richard III into modern English
Episode: Richard III - Episode 1 - Born With Teeth
Tramell Tillman
Accomplished stage and screen actor known for his role in 'Severance' and performances in 'King Lear' and 'Twelfth Night'.
Episode: Bonus Content Re-Air - Tramell Tillman
Mohammed Abba-Aji
An experienced physician and lecturer focusing on mental health and public health
Washington University School of Public Health
Episode: runboyrun - Bonus Content Episode 3 - Mental health professional Mohammed Abba-Aji
Michael Goodfriend
Executive producer of Play On Podcasts and an actor with extensive experience in theater and podcasting.
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Episode: Introducing...The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem Muhammad
Mfoniso Udofia
Nigerian-American storyteller, actor, and educator
Episode: Bonus Content Re-Air - Mfoniso Udofia
Susannah Rogers
Actor who plays Katharina in both adaptations
Play On Podcasts
Episode: Shrew! - Bonus Content Episode 2 - Actors Susannah Rogers & Allen Gilmore

Host

Michael Goodfriend
Executive Producer and host, involved in storytelling and engaging creative adaptations of classic literature.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • WOW, I wish this existed when I was in high school!!!

    I actually had to study The Tempest in college and altho we had a really fun professor and it was a great time, we still had to read the whole book for class. I wish I had this then or back in high school, I think I would have appreciated Shakespeare way moreeee than I did!! I think this is entertaining BUT also a very useful study tool! Thank you for creating the showww!! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aakshe
    United States3 years ago
  • Beautiful storytelling

    This show is so well-made! The acting, the soundscape, the stories. I’m a big theater fan but don’t get the chance to go to plays as often as I wish. Play On is always there and really never disappoints!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andreea94
    United States3 years ago
  • 4675 stars!!!

    Amazing sound, acting that will knock your socks off, Play On! is the best modern interpretation of Shakespeare I’ve come across. I cannot believe all I have to do is hit play on Play On! To have the theater brought to my ears! Should be taught in schools. With I had it when I was in high school.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mspassell
    United States3 years ago
  • Passionately chilling rendition. Love it

    Podcast Addict
    hhunter1111
    4 years ago
  • Passionately chilling rendition. Love it

    Podcast Addict
    5
    hhunter1111
    4 years ago

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Listeners praise the creative adaptations and immersive storytelling that make classic literature accessible and enjoyable.
The production quality, including sound design and performances, receives consistent acclaim for enhancing the listening experience.
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Much Ado About Nothing - Bonus Content Episode 2 - Tracie Lane & Reg Rogers
Q: Tracie, when did Shakespeare become a part of your life?
Tracie explained that Shakespeare was her first love, starting from middle school and evolving into a professional relationship with many productions and festivals.
Much Ado About Nothing - Bonus Content Episode 2 - Tracie Lane & Reg Rogers
Q: How about you, Reg? What was this experience like for you?
Reg expressed that the short rehearsal process allowed them to stay in the sweet spot of rehearsals, making choices and discovering new aspects of their roles.
Richard III - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Actor Mat Fraser
Q: Did you go through formal training?
Fraser did not have formal training in acting but found his way into the theatre through immersion in theatrical communities and open auditions.
Richard III - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Actor Mat Fraser
Q: Was that thrust upon you, or did you choose to make that the focal point of your career?
Mat Fraser explains that he did not initially want to identify as a disabled actor due to negative associations with disability but later embraced it as a central part of his identity and activism.
runboyrun - Bonus Content Episode 3 - Mental health professional Mohammed Abba-Aji
Q: Is there a stigma around mental health issues in Nigerian culture?
Yes, mental illness is still stigmatized, and PTSD is often seen as a weakness.

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This audio series offers engaging adaptations of classic literary works, prominently featuring innovative interpretations of Shakespeare's plays. By blending original music composition with immersive storytelling, it brings forth a fresh listening experience that appeals to both theater enthusiasts and those new to these timeless narratives. The episodes skillfully transform well-known tales, utilizing rich soundscapes and skilled performances to attract an audience looking for both entertainment and educational value. Their approach is particularly noteworthy for its modern takes on Shakespeare's themes, making them relevant to contemporary listeners while preserving the essence of the originals.

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Play On Podcasts launched 5 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Play On Podcasts include:

1. Tracie Lane
2. Reg Rogers
3. Brendon Fox
4. Migdalia Cruz
5. Tramell Tillman
6. Mohammed Abba-Aji
7. Michael Goodfriend
8. Mfoniso Udofia

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