Free Shakespeare on the Radio explained

Free Shakespeare on the Radio
Host:Vinson Cunningham
Starring:André Holland
Developer:
  • Ed Haber
  • George Wellington
  • Jared Paul
  • Joe Plourde
Director:Saheem Ali
Voices:
  • Barzin Akhavan
  • Sean Carvajal
  • Michael Bradley Cohen
  • Sanjit De Silva
  • Biko Eisen-Martin
  • Michael Gaston
  • Stephen McKinley Henderson
  • Miriam A. Hyman
  • Merritt Janson
  • Elijah Jones
  • Dakin Matthews
  • Jacob Ming-Trent
  • Maria Mukuka
  • Lupita Nyong'o
  • Okwui Okpokwasili
  • Estelle Parsons
  • Tom Pecinka
  • Phylicia Rashad
  • Reza Salazar
  • Thom Sesma
  • Sathya Sridharan
  • John Douglas Thompson
  • Claire van der Boom
  • Natalie Woolams-Torres
  • Ja'Siah Young
  • Saheem Ali
  • Arabella Powell
  • Raz Golden
Language:American English
Length:60 Minutes
Direction:Isaac Jones
Production:
  • Emily Mann
  • Emily Botein
  • Elliott Forrest
  • Matt Collette
  • Sarah Sandbach
Composer:Michael Thurber
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:4
Began:July 8, 2020
Ended:July 16, 2020
Provider:WNYC Studios and The Public Theater

Free Shakespeare on the Radio was a radio drama and podcast starring André Holland and Lupita Nyong'o which was produced by WNYC Studios and The Public Theater.

Background

The performance was originally being produced as a stage performance at the Delacorte Theater as part of the Free Shakespeare in the Park series but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was adapted into a radio drama instead.[1] [2] [3] The audio production was produced by WNYC Studios and The Public Theater[4] and stars André Holland and Lupita Nyong'o.[5] [6] The recording was done over Zoom.[7]

Reception

The show was included on The New York Times list of "5 Podcasts to Bring Theater Into Your Home".[8] The show was included on IndieWire list of "The Podcasts of 2020: A Tribute".[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Byrne. Christopher. July 17, 2020. An Incompetent Autocrat — but This One Finds Some Humanity – Gay City News. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718182630/https://www.gaycitynews.com/an-incompetent-autocrat-but-this-one-finds-some-humanity/. July 18, 2020. January 9, 2022. Gay City News. Schneps Media. en-US.
  2. Web site: Rasic. Jared. August 12, 2020. May the Source Be With You: August Edition of Our Roundup of Podcasts, Streams and More. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919095044/https://www.bendsource.com/bend/may-the-source-be-with-you/Content?oid=12976771. September 19, 2020. January 9, 2022. The Source Weekly. Lay It Out Inc. en-US.
  3. Web site: Rabinowitz. Chloe. June 18, 2020. Richard II, Originally Scheduled to Begin Free Shakespeare in the Park Season, Will Now Be Presented as a Radio Play. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200807135907/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Public-Theater-WNYC-to-Present-RICHARD-II-Radio-Play-Starring-Phylicia-Rashad-Andr-Holland-and-More-20200618. August 7, 2020. January 9, 2022. BroadwayWorld. Wisdom Digital Media. en-US.
  4. Web site: Miller. Deb. July 17, 2020. A Telling and Powerful Serial Podcast of 'Richard II' by the Public Theater. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804000940/https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2020/07/16/a-telling-and-powerful-serial-podcast-of-richard-ii-by-the-public-theater/. August 4, 2020. January 9, 2022. DC Metro Theater Arts. en-US.
  5. Web site: Moynihan. Caitlin. July 10, 2020. Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong'o to Join André Holland-Led Richard II Radio Play. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200717081616/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/199621/oscar-winner-lupita-nyongo-to-join-andre-holland-led-richard-ii-radio-play/. July 17, 2020. January 9, 2022. Broadway.com. John Gore Organization. en-US.
  6. Web site: Davies. Hannah J.. Verdier. Hannah. Nicola. Kelly. July 10, 2020. André Holland Takes on Richard II – Podcasts of the Week. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200710064948/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jul/10/andre-holland-takes-on-richard-ii-podcasts-of-the-week. July 10, 2020. December 24, 2021. The Guardian. en-GB.
  7. Web site: McNaught. Morgan. August 3, 2020. Podmass: Michelle Obama Turns the Mike on a Familiar Guest. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211224032824/https://www.avclub.com/michelle-obama-welcomes-a-familiar-guest-at-the-launch-1844543705. December 24, 2021. December 24, 2021. The A.V. Club. G/O Media. en-US.
  8. News: Lett. Phoebe. August 22, 2020. 5 Podcasts to Bring Theater Into Your Home. en-US. The New York Times. live. December 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20200822113008/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/22/at-home/coronvirus-theater-podcasts.html. August 22, 2020. 0362-4331.
  9. Web site: Greene. Steve. December 17, 2020. The Podcasts of 2020: A Tribute — Year in Review. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201217180222/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/12/best-podcasts-2020-tribute-1234604902/. December 17, 2020. January 9, 2022. IndieWire. Penske Media Corporation. en-US.

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