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A stunning 90-minute audio drama, probably the first Shakespeare play ever performed on radio in the original pronunciation . The radio adaptation features the same cast that presented the stage production to such acclaim in 2010 at the University of Kansas. Believed to have been written in the late 16th century, it’s among Shakespeare’s most popular and often performed works. However, few in the modern age have heard A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed…in Original Pronunciation, or the accent that would have been used in Shakespeare's time. Featuring original music composed especially for this production. The program includes optional station cutaways.
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Piece Description
A stunning 90-minute audio drama, probably the first Shakespeare play ever performed on radio in the original pronunciation . The radio adaptation features the same cast that presented the stage production to such acclaim in 2010 at the University of Kansas. Believed to have been written in the late 16th century, it’s among Shakespeare’s most popular and often performed works. However, few in the modern age have heard A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed…in Original Pronunciation, or the accent that would have been used in Shakespeare's time. Featuring original music composed especially for this production. The program includes optional station cutaways.
Broadcast History
Broadcast premiere on Kansas Public Radio stations, April 2012.
Timing and Cues
Part 1
IN: "A magical forest..."
OUT: "...will find immediately."
Part 2
IN: (:06 MUSIC) "Are we all met?"
OUT: "...for it hath no bottom." (:13 MUSIC)
Part 3
IN: "Have you seen to Bottom's house?"
OUT: "...at the University of Kansas." (:41 MUSIC)
Cutaway 1
IN: (:05 MUSIC) "You're listening to..."
OUT: "...in a moment." (:30 MUSIC)
Cutaway 2
IN: (:04 MUSIC) "You're listening to..."
OUT: "...in a moment." (:30 MUSIC)
Additional Credits
Executive Producer: Darrell Brogdon
Director/Script Adaptation: Paul Meier
Original Pronunciation Consultant: David Crystal
Sound Design and Production: Jason Slote
Additional Sound Design: Erin Tomkins
Original Music: Ryan McCall
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