Enjoy a musical feast of songs, scenes, and poetry from Shakespeare’s plays, performed by the actors and musicians who bring you Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks every summer. Put on your headphones and be swept away on a tide of romance and nostalgia. Imagine yourself in the Forest of Arden, while relaxing at home or sitting of a picnic blanket in your favorite M-NCPPC park setting. Suddenly the scene shifts to a small Italian café, where a strolling guitarist sings the classic “Una Note a Napoli.” A FREE, family-friendly audio presentation, brought to you by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division. CAST Briana Manente – The Narrator Christian Gibbs – Orsino, Don Pedro, Macbeth, and Oberon Jack Schmitt – Benedict, Caliban, and Orlando Renea Brown – Titania, Rosalind, and Puck Katie Rey Bogdan – Stephano Lead Vocals – Katie Rey Bogdan, Derrick Miller, and Lauren Farnell MUSIC Madeline Belknap – Piano and Flute Katie Rey Bogdan – Percussion Tori Boutin – Accordion Lauren Farnell – Guitar Derrick Miller – Bass Carol Spring – Violin and Guitar CREW Tori Boutin – Director Christel Stevens – Arts Specialist Kristina Manente – Sound Designer, Audio Producer, and Editor Briana Manente – Production Stage Manager Kirk Walterick – Recording Engineer SPECIAL THANKS Beth Crisman, Darlene Watkins, Phil Davis, Elizabeth Malone, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Jennifer Osborn, Bill Brandwein

Have you ever imagined being shipwrecked on a lonely island? What if the air was full of whispering voices? Suddenly a mysterious fairy appears, who can control the wind and the waves, while flying from one palm tree to the next! Prince George’s Shakespeare in the Parks presents The Tempest, one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Let your imagination soar as you listen to this audio drama, with magical music and exciting sound effects, and a love story between two young people who meet on the shores of the sparkling sea. This audio drama is produced by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council. CAST Craig Wallace – Prospero Ed Gero – Caliban Renea Brown – Miranda Melissa Flaim – Ariel Jack Schmitt – Ferdinand Kim Schraf – Alonsa Chris Williams – Sebastian Christian Gibbs – Antonio Manolo Santalla – Gonzalo Brad Smith – Stephano Tori Boutin – Trinculo, Musician Maddy Belknap – Musician Lauren Farnell – Vocalist, Musician CREW Alan Ernstein – Montpelier Arts Center Technical Director Briana Manente – Production Stage Manager, Assistant Director, and Dialect Coach Christel Stevens – Arts Specialist Christopher Dwyer – Artistic Director and Director Kirk Walterick – Recording Engineer Kristina Manente – Audio Producer, Editor, and Podcast Consultant Mackubin Owens – Sound Designer Tori Boutin – Music Director and Composer

Step back in time to Victorian London for a magical tale of ghosts, a change of heart, and the true meaning of the holidays in Charles Dicken’s – A Christmas Carol. This timeless classic has been adapted by Christopher Dwyer into an audio drama. Listen in and be charmed by a much-loved holiday story vividly brought to life. Our FREE, family-friendly presentation, filled with music, captures the joy and delight of the season. Narrated by Lilian Oben, this performance includes appearances by award-winning actors Edward Gero as Jacob Marley and Matthew Aldwin McGee as Scrooge. Join us on a thoughtful journey, with well-known characters, in what is sure to be a comforting and safe holiday tradition. This audio drama is produced by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council. CAST Briana Manente – Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha, Driver Carol Spring – Mrs. Cratchit, Businessman, Musician Christopher Dwyer – Bosun, Fat Man, Boy Christopher Williams – Box Collector, Businessman, Fezziwig, Great Grandfather, Old Joe Edward Gero – Jacob Marley Emmanuel West – Fred, Peter Jack Schmitt – Bob Cratchit Lillian Oben – Narrator Madeline Belknap – Tiny Tim, Fan, Niece, Musician Matthew Aldwin McGee – Ebenezer Scrooge Timothe Bittle – Ghost of Christmas Present, Topper, Butcher Tori Boutin – Young Woman, Ms. Dilber, Lily, Musician CREW Christopher Dwyer – Director Briana Manente – Production Stage Manager, Assistant Director, and Dialect Coach Tori Boutin – Music Director and Composer Alan Ernstein – Montpelier Arts Center Technical Director and Booth Master Christel Stevens – Arts Specialist Kirk Walterick – Recording Engineer Kristina Manente – Audio Producer, Editor Mackubin Owens – Sound Designer

The Tragedy of Macbeth is presented as an hour-long audio drama set in the gangs of New York of the 1860's. This turbulent time finds us in the midst of the American Civil War and domestic unrest in the streets of New York City. The classic story stays the same: our tragic hero Macbeth stumbles upon the witches in the sewers, who fill his head with the prophecy of being the" king hereafter." Murder, mayhem, and a grab for power consume the Macbeths as they rise and fall during their short reign. This audio drama is produced by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division, with support from the Maryland State Arts Council. CAST Ben Fisher – Porter, Lennox, First Murderer Bess Kaye – Macduff Carol Spring – Witch 3, Lady Macduff, Gentlewoman, Musician Christopher Dwyer – Ross Jack Schmitt – Malcolm, Second Murderer James Finley – Macbeth Jared Michael Swain – Duncan, Doctor Madeline Belknap – Witch 2, Son, Musician Rachel Manu – Fleance, Donalbain, Ensemble Ryan Sellers – Banquo Stephanie Wilson – Lady Macbeth Tori Boutin – First Witch, Musician CREW Alan Ernstein – Montpelier Arts Center Technical Director and Booth Master Briana Manente – Production Stage Manager Christel Stevens – Arts Specialist Christopher Dwyer – Artistic Director Kirk Walterick – Recording Engineer Mac Owens – Sound Designer and Audio Engineer Tori Boutin – Composer and Music Director SPECIAL THANKS Beth Crisman, Bradley Foster Smith, Kristina Manente