Read More Plays
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsA comedy podcast that helps answer the question “what is this play about?” … Plays are meant to be seen not read, but before an audience sees a production all the artists involved need to read the text and come to a unified interpretation of it. This show examines that process – we will read plays and look at them through the lens of different text analysis techniques, talk about the potential stories that could be told using that play, and go behind the scenes of the artistic process. This podcast is for anyone who wants to know more about the important plays of our time and the analytic techniques that can be used to understand them more deeply and for anyone who loves theater and would like to know more about the artistic process.
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EP. #14: Indecent By Paula Vogel
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Rebecca Cunningham discuss the show Indecent By Paula Vogel. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in. Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Links to items referenced in ...
EP. #13: Clybourne Park By Bruce Norris
March 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Yvette Heyliger the show Clybourne Park By Bruce Norris. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in. Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Links to items referenced in this ...
EP. #12:Terra Nova By Ted Tally
February 23, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and Samuel Fitzwater-Butchart discuss the show Terra Nova By Ted Tally. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in. Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Links to items referenced in this epi...
EP. #11: Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the show Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in. Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Links to items referenced in this episode: 1. A...
Bonus Episode: Q&A with The Cast Of The Importance Of Being Earnest
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this very special episode of READ MORE PLAYS Hosts Jennifer Sassaman and Ricardo Fredrick Evans are talking to the cast of The Importance Of Being Earnest about the production! Public Domain Productions Presents: The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde The Cast: Jack Worthing ....................................Joshua Pride Cecil Cardew .......................................Judith Park Algernon Moncrief ............................Colin Cahill Laet...
EP. #10: Public Domain Productions Presents: The Importance of Being Earnest
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 87.7 MBIn this very special episode of READ MORE PLAYS Hosts Jennifer Sassaman and Ricardo Fredrick Evans are tackling the text of Oscar Wilde's "Trivial Comedy for Serious People" The Importance Of Being Earnest -- By performing it! Public Domain Productions Presents: The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde The Cast: Jack Worthing ....................................Joshua Pride Cecil Cardew .......................................Judith Park Algernon Moncrief ...............
Ep. #9 A Midsummer Night's Dream By William Shakespeare
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the show A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Plot Overview: A Midsummer Night's Dream is a magical comedy set in ancient Athens and actually follows three different stories that come together in the end. The first plot thread is about four young Athenians trapped in a bit of a love rectangle. Lysander and Demetrius...
EP. #9: A Midsummer Night's Dream By William Shakspeare
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the show A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in. Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Links to items referenced in this episo...
EP. #8: The King Stag by Carlo Gozzi
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, ans special guest Dr. Natalya Baldyga discuss the show The King Stag, by Carlo Gozzi. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in. Support us on Patreon to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Links to items referenc...
Ep. #8 The King Stag by Carlo Gozzi
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, ans special guest Dr. Natalya Baldyga discuss the show The King Stag, by Carlo Gozzi. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Plot Overview: The King Stag is a story about an Italian king named Deramo who is using supernatural means to try to find an honest wife. Unfortunately for him, the biggest dishonesty in his life is that the first minister he thinks is such a loyal friend, ...
Ep. #8 The King Stag by Carlo Gozzi
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, ans special guest Dr. Natalya Baldyga discuss the show The King Stag, by Carlo Gozzi. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Plot Overview: The King Stag is a story about an Italian king named Deramo who is using supernatural means to try to find an honest wife. Unfortunately for him, the biggest dishonesty in his life is that the first minister he thinks is such a loyal friend, ...
EP. #7: Picnic By William Inge
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman, discuss the show Picnic, By William Inge. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Plot Overview: Picnic is a play that takes place in a small Kansas town in 1953. The action happens in the front yard of two houses owned by Mrs. Potts and Mrs. Owens. They are getting ready for a Labor Day picnic that will be attended by the whole town, including the smoking hot new drifter, Ha...
EP. #6: The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse
November 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman, discuss the show The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Plot Overview: The Thanksgiving Play is a story about a small group of very PC artists coming together to write a 45 minute, 3-person play that will break down the myths and stereotypes of Thanksgiving and celebrate Native American Heritage month for elementary school audiences....
EP. #5: Tartuffe By Molière
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman, discuss the show Tartuffe by Molière. Theme music by Kalyn Harewood, with additional music by Bob Sassaman. Plot Overview: Tartuffe is a story about a wealthy man named Orgon who has taken in a man named Tartuffe to advise him on spiritual matters and this pious-seeming houseguest has started to take over every decision Orgon makes. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussion...
EP. #4: Two Trains Running by August Wilson.
October 20, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Frank Britton discuss the show Two Trains Running by August Wilson. Music by Kalyn Harewood. Plot Overview: Two Trains Running takes place in Memphis Lee’s diner and shows you what life is like for him and the handful of people who either frequent the diner or work there over the course of a few days in 1969. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can...
EP. #3: Snow In Midsummer by Guan Hanqing
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Johanna Pan (Costume Designer & host of the podcast DIRTY LAUNDRY) discuss the classic 13th century Yuan drama The Injustice to Dou E by Guan Hanqing as well as the modern adaptation by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig called Snow in Midsummer. Music by Kalyn Harewood. Plot(s) Overview: Both The Injustice to Dou E by Guan Hanqing and Snow in Midsummer by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig tell the story of a young ...
EP. #3: Snow In Midsummer by Guan Hanqing & Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig
October 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans, Jennifer Sassaman, and special guest Johanna Pan (Costume Designer & host of the podcast DIRTY LAUNDRY) discuss the classic 13th century Yuan drama The Injustice to Dou E by Guan Hanqing as well as the modern adaptation by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig called Snow in Midsummer. Music by Kalyn Harewood. Plot(s) Overview: Both The Injustice to Dou E by Guan Hanqing and Snow in Midsummer by Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig tell the story of a young ...
EP. #2: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang
September 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in -- we can't wait to hear your thoughts! Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/readmoreplays?fan_landing=true) to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Music by Kalyn Harewood. Please like and subscribe wherever ...
EP. #1 - The Wolves By Sarah DeLappe
September 07, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe. This play was a New York Times critics' choice and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prizer for Drama in 2017. Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/readmoreplays?fan_landing=true) to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Music by Kalyn Harewood. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
EP. #1: The Wolves By Sarah DeLappe
September 07, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBIn this episode READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman discuss the play The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe. This play was a New York Times critics' choice and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prizer for Drama in 2017. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates and discussions you can participate in -- we can't wait to hear your thoughts! Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/readmoreplays?fan_landing=true) to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bon...
Trailer #2
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this trailer READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman reveal the big lineup of plays that will be explored in the first season as well as go through the format that will be used each episode using a little known play by Shakespeare called Hamlet! Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/readmoreplays?fan_landing=true) to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Music is by Kalyn Harewood. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Trailer #2: Introduction to the Show's Format
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this trailer READ MORE PLAYS hosts Ricardo Frederick Evans and Jennifer Sassaman reveal the big lineup of plays that will be explored in the first season as well as go through the format that will be used each episode using a little known play by Shakespeare called Hamlet! Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/readmoreplays?fan_landing=true) to get bloopers, dramaturgy, and other bonus content. Music is by Kalyn Harewood. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Trailer #1
August 25, 2020 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MBIn this trailer READ MORE PLAYS hosts Jennifer Sassaman and Ricardo Frederick Evans discuss their new comedy podcast about plays and the artistic process. They also put out a request for listeners to suggest plays they would like to see as a part of the lineup as the RMP team finalizes what this exciting first season will include.