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Wars of the Roses

By: Wars of the Roses
  • Summary

  • "Ah gracious Lord, these days are dangerous: Virtue is choked with foul Ambition, And Equity exil'd your Highness Land." Rehearsed and recorded over a five week period in quarantine, Wars of the Roses uses Shakespeare's Wars of the Roses Cycle to explore vital topics in our current national moment. This powerful and radical radio drama interrogates power and who holds it, systemic violence, oppression, and the struggle for systemic change. Brought to life by an acclaimed ensemble of performers, Wars of the Roses brings Shakespeare's histories to life in 2020 America.
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Episodes
  • Wars of the Roses, Episode 6: Prophetess
    Sep 29 2020

    Adapted from the Henry VI trilogy and Richard III by William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Nashe, and others

    Direction, Dramaturgy, and Design by: Will DeVary

    Assistant Directed by: Carolyn Best and Jessica Brock

    Poster Design by Sally Shaw

    “Muse of Fire” was conceived and edited by Will DeVary and Willie E. Jones III

     

    Cast (In Order of Speaking)

    Edmund, Duke of Somerset-Achille Vann Ricca

    Queen Elizabeth- Sally Shaw

    Henry Stafford, Duke of Buckingham- Ali Louis Bourzgui

    Richard Plantagenet, Duke of Gloucester- Willie E. Jones III

    Margaret- Cynthia Henderson

    Keeper- Sushma Saha

    George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence- Nicole Bethany Onwuka

    1st Murderer- Chase Bishop

    2nd Murderer- Jordan Hayakawa

    Cecily, Duchess of York- Alaysia Duncan

    Catesby- Chase Bishop

    Lord Mayor- Catherine Young

    Lady Anne, Duchess of Gloucester- Cici Koueth

    Messenger-Mayson Sonntag

     

    Character Map

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/15QyU...

     

    All music and Foley in this episode were acquired from Freesound.org. Here are the links to the files used. Thank you to all the wonderful humans who contribute to this resource, and to the brilliant people who made these sound cues. I am eternally grateful.

    From Freesound.org

     

    Future Garage (Ambient Textures) » Future Garage (Ambient Textures)_02.wav

    https://freesound.org/people/jalastra...

     

    Bork 2013 » Viking music 2013-10-08 An Dro.wav

    https://freesound.org/people/Kyster/s

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    28 mins
  • Wars of the Roses, Episode 5: Tender Lamb
    Sep 29 2020

    Adapted from the Henry VI trilogy and Richard III by William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Nashe, and others

    Direction, Dramaturgy, and Design by: Will DeVary

    Assistant Directed by: Carolyn Best and Jessica Brock

    Poster Design by Sally Shaw

    “Muse of Fire” was conceived and edited by Will DeVary and Willie E. Jones III

     

    Cast (In Order of Speaking)

    Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick- Larry Bull

    Edmund, Duke of Somerset-Achille Vann Ricca

    King Edward IV- Jahmar Ortiz

    King Henry VI- Sushma Saha

    Messenger-Mayson Sonntag

    George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence- Nicole Bethany Onwuka

    Henry, Duke of Exeter- Alaysia Duncan

    Richard Plantagenet, Duke of Gloucester- Willie E. Jones III

    Queen Margaret- Cynthia Henderson

    Prince Edward Lancaster- Cici Koueth

    Lady Anne Neville- Cici Koueth

     

    Character Map

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/16O5x...

     

    All music and Foley in this episode were acquired from Freesound.org. Here are the links to the files used. Thank you to all the wonderful humans who contribute to this resource, and to the brilliant people who made these sound cues. I am eternally grateful.

    From Freesound.org

     

    FIELD AMBIENCE - open field ambience

    freesound.org/s/325694/

     

    real cello playing » cello_tuning.wav

    https://freesound.org/s/195138/

     

    Medieval Combat » MedievalArmyRunningLoop.mp3

    https://freesound.org/s/218997/

     

    Battle Horn

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    33 mins
  • Wars of the Roses, Episode 4: Kingmaker
    Sep 29 2020

    Adapted from the Henry VI trilogy and Richard III by William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Nashe, and others

    Direction, Dramaturgy, and Design by: Will DeVary

    Assistant Directed by: Carolyn Best and Jessica Brock

    Poster Design by Sally Shaw

    “Muse of Fire” was conceived and edited by Will DeVary and Willie E. Jones III

     

    Cast (In Order of Speaking)

    Chorus-Mayson Sonntag

    Edward Plantagenet, later King Edward IV- Jahmar Ortiz

    Richard Plantagenet, Duke of Gloucester- Willie E. Jones III

    Messenger-Mayson Sonntag

    Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick- Larry Bull

    Queen Margaret- Cynthia Henderson

    King Henry VI- Sushma Saha

    Clifford- Sally Shaw

    Henry, Duke of Exeter- Alaysia Duncan

    Prince Edward Lancaster- Cici Koueth

    Lady Elizabeth Grey- Sally Shaw

    George, Duke of Clarence- Nicole Bethany Onwuka

    King Lewis- Jaden Boyd

    Post-Mayson Sonntag

     

    Character Map

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mRu2...

     

    All music and Foley in this episode were acquired from Freesound.org. Here are the links to the files used. Thank you to all the wonderful humans who contribute to this resource, and to the brilliant people who made these sound cues. I am eternally grateful.

    from Freesound.org

     

    Battle Horn

    https://freesound.org/s/188815/

     

    Sota War » Vanhan ajan sota, taistelu, miekkailu / Ancient, old time battle, combat, horses snorting and galloping, men shouting and barking, fencing, swords clanging, mix

    https://freesound.org/s/258207/

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    33 mins

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