Scripted Fiction Division
Next Chapter Podcasts believes storytelling is embedded in our DNA, and the modern-day audio phenomenon is a return to our primal, instinctual desire for human connection.
In April 2021, we launched our fictional podcast division, co-producing the Play On Podcast Series, a series of adaptations of Shakespearean scripts, with Play On Shakespeare and the Hitz Foundation.
Next Chapter now seeks to forge partnerships with established regional theaters and ensembles throughout the country and around the world, to create more theater-based fiction specifically adapted for the podcast medium.
If your theatre or production company is considering producing audio content of new or existing work, Next Chapter can provide everything from content advisory services, recording and production services, podcast distribution or marketing services, to co-commissioning of podcast content.
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ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS
A partnership between Next Chapter Podcasts, Play On Shakespeare, and The Hitz Foundation.
The Play On Podcasts bring together a team of Award-winning sound designers, composers, playwrights, directors, and performers — with original music composition and the voices of extraordinarily, gifted artists — to create aural storytelling experiences. The series which will include reimaginings of eight Shakespeare works, launched with Macbeth in April 2020, followed by Pericles and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
QUOTE FROM MICHAEL ABOUT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN NCP, PLAY ON, AND HITZ FOUNDATION GOES HERE
Listener Reviews
“I have chills from the first episode! Definitely listen with headphones because the sound design is really amazing and atmospheric. The casting is inspired, the actors are fabulous, and I can’t wait to hear more!!!”
—BeltingBons
“I absolutely love this podcast and the ideas behind it. As a soon-to-be official English teacher, I am looking for resources for curriculum, and this podcast is perfect!”
—BLM596
“I have searched high and low for good, modern interpretations of Shakespeare, and this is the best one yet”
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