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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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Todd Logan
Playwright, co-lyricist and collaborator
Botanic Garden The Musical
Episode: A Walk In The Garden - Episode 6 - 'Botanic Garden' The Musical
Anne Filmer
Director
Botanic Garden The Musical
Episode: A Walk In The Garden - Episode 6 - 'Botanic Garden' The Musical
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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Michael Goodfriend
Executive Producer and frequent interviewer; oversees multiple Play On Podcasts projects

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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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Some listeners wish for more traditional, text-faithful approaches to Shakespeare.
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Guests and episodes are consistently described as thoughtful and well-produced.
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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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A theatrically-infused audio series reimagines classic plays through immersive sound design, original music, and award-worthy performances. Episodes blend Shakespearean texts with modern production approaches, offering crisp storytelling, accessible language, and rich production credits that emphasize collaboration between writers, actors, and composers. Listeners consistently praise the high production values, inventive adaptations, and the way the format makes theatre feel immediate and transportive, whether a traditional play is being reinterpreted or a contemporary setting is created for audio. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on craft—casting, direction, and sound design—paired with educational potential for students and t... more

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Recent guests on Play On Podcasts include:

1. Todd Logan
2. Anne Filmer
3. Tracie Lane
4. Reg Rogers
5. Brendon Fox
6. Migdalia Cruz
7. Tramell Tillman
8. Mohammed Abba-Aji

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