We are stepping out of the genre fiction space to present an anthology that follows the spirit of our show by presenting full-cast immersive modern adaptations of the plays of William Shakespeare. These reimaginings keep the masterful writings' spirit fully intact while making sure that modern audiences are able to fully appreciate the humor and detail of the Bard's masterpieces and hopefully introduce these works to new audiences around the globe. In studio we have Executive Producer Michael Goodfriend to give us a behind-the-scenes peek at the process of making the Play On Podcasts Series.

We present Julius Caesar: Part 1 - Beware the Ides of March

Rome celebrates Caesar’s success in the Movement while Cassius and Brutus secretly express their misgivings.

The PLAY ON PODCAST SERIES, “JULIUS CAESAR”, was written by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and translated into modern English verse by SHISHIR KURUP. All episodes were directed by HARRY LENNIX. Radio play by MARCUS GARDLEY.

The cast is as follows:

MICHAEL POTTS as JULIUS CAESAR
GLENN DAVIS as MARK ANTONY
JEREMY TARDY as MARCUS BRUTUS
LESTER PURRY as CAIUS CASSIUS and LIGARIUS
MEGAN BOONE as PORTIA, METELLUS CIMBER and others
JONELL KENNEDY as CALPHURNIA, LUCIUS and others
CHRISTOPHER MAY as CASKA, TITINIUS, VOLUMNIUS and others
JAMES T. ALFRED as CICERO, MURELLUS, PUBLIUS, ARTEMIDORUS, LUCILIUS, LEPIDUS, and others
NEMUNA CEESAY as OCTAVIUS
MIRACLE LAURIE as MESSALA, DECIUS BRUTUS and others
CHARLIQUE ROLLE as CINNA, SOOTHSAYER, CINNA THE POET, PINDARUS, DARDANIUS and others
BRANDON JONES as FLAVIUS, TREBONIUS and others

Casting by THE TELSEY OFFICE: KARYN CASL, CSA.

Voice and Text Coach: JULIE FOH

Original music composition, Mix and Sound Design by LINDSAY JONES. Sound engineering and mixing 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 Play On Podcast Series “JULIUS CAESAR” is produced by NEXT CHAPTER PODCASTS and is made possible by the generous support of THE HITZ FOUNDATION. Visit NEXTCHAPTERPODCASTS.COM for more about the Play On Podcast Series. Visit PLAYONSHAKESPEARE.ORG for more about Play On Shakespeare.

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