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Macbeth - Episode 5 - Round About the Cauldron Go May 07, 2021

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This is the fifth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth.

Synopsis:

The witches gather for a raucous ritual which is interrupted by Macbeth, who demands to know the future of his throne. Enraged by what he sees, Macbeth vows to kill Macduff, who has fled the country. Meanwhile, Ross visits Lady Macduff in an effort to comfort her in her husband’s absence. Bereft of her husband, Lady Macduff tries to lighten her mood by bantering with her young son, who plays on the bagpipes. They are interrupted by a messenger who urges Lady Macduff to flee before their castle is attacked.

The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

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The Cast

Macbeth - Armando Riesco

Lady Macbeth - Zabryna Guevara

Macduff - Chinaza Uche

Lady Macduff - Flor de liz Perez

Banquo - Jordan Barbour

Duncan - Bernard White

Ross & the Porter - Barzin Akhavan

Malcolm - Daniel Jose Molina

Lennox - Annie Henk

Young Macduff - Elijah Goodfriend

The Witches - Miss Peppermint, Monét X-Change, Manila Luzon

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Macbeth - Bonus Content Episode 4 - Edward Torres on Directing Macbeth May 04, 2021

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Macbeth Director Edward Torres talks about how he fell in love with theatre in south Chicago, the evolution of his relationship with Shakespeare as these human stories are meant to be consumed and performed by BIPOC & LGBTQ community members, as well as his deep respect and appreciation for his friend, playright Migdalia Cruz's search for truth in the work.

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Guest:

Edward Torres

Host:

Taylor Bailey

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Macbeth - Episode 4 - Blood Will Have Blood Apr 30, 2021

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This is the fourth episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth.

Synopsis:

Inside their private chamber, Macbeth confides in his wife. That evening, the murderers attack Banquo and his son, Fleance, on the Palace Woods Road. Later that night, in the King’s Banquet Stateroom, Macbeth greets his guests in public, and his hired killers in private. Macbeth struggles to overcome a ghostly sight. The banquet ends. Hecate chastises the witches for trifling with Macbeth. A new day: Lennox and Ross meet in a countryside pub to plan their next steps in secret. The witches meet again.

The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice.

Visit ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast for bonus content including interviews, images and bios of the full cast & creative team.

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The Cast

Macbeth - Armando Riesco

Lady Macbeth - Zabryna Guevara

Macduff - Chinaza Uche

Lady Macduff - Flor de liz Perez

Banquo - Jordan Barbour

Duncan - Bernard White

Ross & the Porter - Barzin Akhavan

Malcolm - Daniel Jose Molina

Lennox - Annie Henk

Young Macduff - Elijah Goodfriend

The Witches - Miss Peppermint, Monét X-Change, Manila Luzon

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Macbeth - Bonus Content Episode - Migdalia Cruz and Dramaturge Ishia Bennison Apr 27, 2021

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Migdalia Cruz and Ishia Bennison: Playwright Migdalia Cruz talks about her translation of “Macbeth” with actor and dramaturg Ishia Bennison. Hear how they found each other through the common thread of this classic tale, and all the layers of complexity they discovered along the way!

The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice.

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Guests:

Migdalia Cruz

Ishia Bennison

Host:

Taylor Bailey

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Macbeth - Episode 3 - In the Devil's Other Name Apr 23, 2021

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This is the third episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth.

Synopsis:

A drunken porter greets Macduff and Lennox at the castle gate. Macduff discovers a gruesome scene within. Duncan’s son, Malcolm, flees for his safety. Ross, Lennox and Macduff hastily plan their next steps. Banquo harbors suspicions about the newly coronated King Macbeth. Fearing his position is not secure, Macbeth employs the services of three murderers to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance.

The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice.

Visit ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast for bonus content including interviews, images and bios of the full cast & creative team.

Visit playonshakespeare.org for more about Play On Shakespeare.

The Cast

Macbeth - Armando Riesco

Lady Macbeth - Zabryna Guevara

Macduff - Chinaza Uche

Lady Macduff - Flor de liz Perez

Banquo - Jordan Barbour

Duncan - Bernard White

Ross & the Porter - Barzin Akhavan

Malcolm - Daniel Jose Molina

Lennox - Annie Henk

Young Macduff - Elijah Goodfriend

The Witches - Miss Peppermint, Monét X-Change, Manila Luzon

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Macbeth - Bonus Content Episode - Armando Riesco and Zabryna Guevara Apr 20, 2021

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Armando Riesco and Zabryna Guevara discuss their careers, their artistic relationship, their journey into and out of the roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, and the challenges of navigating the personal and professional upside-down world of pandemic isolation.

The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice.

Visit ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast for bonus content including interviews, images and bios of the full cast & creative team.

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Guests:

Armando Riesco

Zabryna Guevara

Host:

Taylor Bailey

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Macbeth - Episode 2 - The King Comes Here Tonight Apr 16, 2021

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This is the second episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth.

Synopsis:

Lady Macbeth welcomes her husband home after reading his letter about his encounter with The Witches. Together, they plot the murder of King Duncan. Duncan arrives at Macbeth’s castle. After supper, Banquo is unsettled and sends his son, Fleance, to bed. Macbeth bids them both goodnight before he follows a frightening vision that beckons him into the King’s chamber. Lady Macbeth helps her husband clean up the mess he made.

The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice.

Visit ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast for bonus content including interviews, images and bios of the full cast & creative team.

Visit playonshakespeare.org for more about Play On Shakespeare.

The Cast

Macbeth - Armando Riesco

Lady Macbeth - Zabryna Guevara

Macduff - Chinaza Uche

Lady Macduff - Flor de liz Perez

Banquo - Jordan Barbour

Duncan - Bernard White

Ross & the Porter - Barzin Akhavan

Malcolm - Daniel Jose Molina

Lennox - Annie Henk

Young Macduff - Elijah Goodfriend

The Witches - Miss Peppermint, Monét X-Change, Manila Luzon

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Macbeth - Bonus Content Episode 1 - Miss Peppermint, Monét X-Change and Manila Luzon Apr 14, 2021

Show notes

Listen a behind-the-scenes conversation with three drag superstars about Shakespeare, the drag world, acting, performing, and podcasting during the pandemic, and the ever-present need for equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the performing arts.

The Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice.

Visit ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast for bonus content including interviews, images and bios of the full cast & creative team.

Visit playonshakespeare.org for more about Play On Shakespeare.

Guests:

Host:

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Macbeth - Episode 1 - When Will We Three Make a King? Apr 09, 2021

Show notes

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth.

Synopsis:

First, a Conjuring. Then, King Duncan, inside his battleground tent with his son Malcolm, learns from the wounded Macduff of Macbeth’s triumph over the rebel, Macdonald. Duncan names Macbeth Thane of Cawdor. Meanwhile, returning from the war, Macbeth and Banquo take cover from a storm in a cave, where they meet the weird sisters. Soon after, Ross reports to Macbeth that King Duncan has named him Thane of Cawdor. Later, at the King’s palace, Duncan names Malcolm his heir.

Play On Podcasts Series Macbeth is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts and is made possible by the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

New episodes go live every Friday. Please subscribe, rate & review on your app of choice.

Visit ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast for bonus content including interviews, images and bios of the full cast & creative team.

Visit playonshakespeare.org for more about Play On Shakespeare.

The Cast

Macbeth - Armando Riesco

Lady Macbeth - Zabryna Guevara

Macduff - Chinaza Uche

Lady Macduff - Flor de liz Perez

Banquo - Jordan Barbour

Duncan - Bernard White

Ross & the Porter - Barzin Akhavan

Malcolm - Daniel Jose Molina

Lennox - Annie Henk Young

Macduff - Elijah Goodfriend

The Witches - Miss Peppermint, Monét X-Change, Manila Luzon

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Introducing...The Play On Podcast Series Macbeth Apr 03, 2021

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Hear the trailer for the Play On Podcast series Macbeth, the inaugural series from Next Chapter Podcasts' scripted fiction division. This is where Theatre meets Podcast, combining the modern-day audio phenomenon with the power of live performance.

Play On Podcasts are epic audio adventures reimagining timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of extraordinarily gifted artists.

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