Obscenely and Courageously

Alternative title
Episode 1
Synopsis
Part one of a radio podcast serialisation of Shakespeare’s comedy, adapted into modern English verse and directed by Catherine Eaton. Part of the ‘Play On Shakespeare’ project to create more contemporary and accessible versions of the texts for performance.

1. Various squabbles break out during the preparations for the marriage of Theseus and Hyppolita.
Series
Play on Podcasts: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
6 Aug 2021
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Director
Catherine Eaton
Music
George Whitty
Sound Design
Arjun G. Sheeth
Adaptor for Radio
Catherine Eaton
Cast
David FurrTheseus
Manila LuzonHippolyta
Amari CheatomOberon
Michelle BeckTitania
Daisuki TsujiPuck (Robin Goodfellow)
Armando McClainEgeus
Cedric LamarFrancis Flute
Christopher LivingstonDemetrius
Gopal DivanLysander
Hanna DaySnug
Jamie Ann RomeroHermia
Jeena YiQuince (Peter Quince)
Jenn HarrisBottom (Nick Bottom)

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Historical period
Ancient Greece
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama; Shakespeare

Notes

Notes
The homepage also includes additional podcasts with cast and crew interviews.

Online Availability

Online URL
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-midsummer-nights-dream-obscenely-and-courageously/id1561429994?i=1000531179851
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

Next Chapter Podcasts

Web
https://ncpodcasts.com/playonpodcast External site opens in new window

Sponsor

Name

Play On Shakespeare

Email
info@playonshakespeare.org
Web
https://playonshakespeare.org/ External site opens in new window
Phone
(541) 846 8466
Address
PO Box 955
Ashland, OR
97520
USA

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Obscenely and Courageously". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av79516 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)