Rough Magic Performance Company Podcast

THE TEMPEST PROJECTDIRECTED BY MARCELA MICHELLEADAPTED FROM SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICESOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULERSTAGE MANAGEMENT BY KEILA SAUCEDOFEATURING THE VOICE TALENTS OF ALAYNE HOPKINS, CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE, LAURA LEFFLER, MARCELA MICHELLE, DEANALIS RESTO, & FAWN WILDERSON

THE TEMPEST PROJECTDIRECTED BY MARCELA MICHELLEADAPTED FROM SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICESOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULERSTAGE MANAGEMENT BY KEILA SAUCEDOFEATURING THE VOICE TALENTS OF ALAYNE HOPKINS, CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE, LAURA LEFFLER, MARCELA MICHELLE, DEANALIS RESTO, & FAWN WILDERSON

The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.  The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories. The Rachel Project Direction and Adaptation by George Keller Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler Stage Management by Salima Seale The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website. If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.  The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories.  The Rachel Project Direction and Adaptation by George Keller Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler Stage Management by Salima Seale The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website.  If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories.  The Rachel Project Direction and Adaptation by George Keller Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler Stage Management by Salima Seale The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website.  If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

The Rachel Project is made possible, in part, by our donors and by the generosity of Inclusion in Action, an organization dedicated to creating space for people to explore what it takes to advance equity together in our workplaces, neighborhoods and communities, leveraging the powers of personal story, the arts, media, movement and humor to engage individuals in head and heart connections that promote deeper understanding of self and others. The Rachel Project is also made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.  The Rachel Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories.  The Rachel Project Direction and Adaptation by George Keller Sound design and engineering by Taj Ruler Stage Management by Salima Seale The cast of the Rachel Project includes Darius Dotch, Thomasina Petrus, Mikel Sapp, Essence Stiggers, and Maya Washington Music was performed by Aaron Gabriel and was written by J.L Gaynor If you enjoyed the Rachel Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast. 

THE PARKER PROJECT DIRECTED BY GEORGE KELLER WRITTEN BY ASHAWNTI SAKINA FORD AND CATHERINE JUSTICE SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER Featuring the voice talents of Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharpe “Too Bad” was adapted from the Dorothy Parker Short Story by Catherine Justice and “Too Good” was written by Ashawnti Sakina Ford and Catherine Justice.  Full credits are available in the show notes and on our website.  If you enjoyed the Parker Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org While all of the Dorothy Parker works in this podcast are within the public domain, Ms. Parker bequeathed her estate to the NAACP. We encourage anyone who would like to honor her legacy and strive for racial equity in America to donate to them at www.naacp.org Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast.  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Parker Project was made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.  

DIRECTED BY GEORGE KELLER WRITTEN BY ASHAWNTI SAKINA FORD AND CATHERINE JUSTICE SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER The Parker Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories.  “Too Bad” was adapted from the Dorothy Parker Short Story by Catherine Justice and “Too Good” was written by Ashawnti Sakina Ford and Catherine Justice.  The cast of the Parker Project includes Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharp.  If you enjoyed the Parker Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org While all of the Dorothy Parker works in this podcast are within the public domain, Ms. Parker bequeathed her estate to the NAACP. We encourage anyone who would like to honor her legacy and strive for racial equity in America to donate to them at www.naacp.org Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast.  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Rough Magic Performance Company Podcast is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

DIRECTED BY GEORGE KELLER WRITTEN BY ASHAWNTI SAKINA FORD AND CATHERINE JUSTICE SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER The Parker Project is brought to you by Rough Magic Performance Company, a professional theater company dedicated to supporting women artists and telling women’s stories.  “Too Bad” was adapted from the Dorothy Parker Short Story by Catherine Justice and “Too Good” was written by Ashawnti Sakina Ford and Catherine Justice.  The cast of the Parker Project includes Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharp.  If you enjoyed the Parker Project, please consider making a donation to Rough Magic in support of our mission of bringing women’s stories center stage. Tax deductible contributions can be made at www.roughmagicperformance.org While all of the Dorothy Parker works in this podcast are within the public domain, Ms. Parker bequeathed her estate to the NAACP. We encourage anyone who would like to honor her legacy and strive for racial equity in America to donate to them at www.naacp.org Please consider writing a review or giving us a 5-star rating to help us spread the word about the Rough Magic Podcast.  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. The Rough Magic Performance Company Podcast is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com.

ADAPTED FROM THE SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JUSTICE DIRECTED BY TRACEY MALONEY SOUND DESIGN BY TAJ RULER The Macbeth Project Cast: Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann The Macbeth Project is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com. The Macbeth Project is dedicated to the memory and creative generous spirit of James Vculek.  Special Thanks to  Tirsh Hunter and Amy Hallberg

ADAPTED FROM THE SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JUSTICE WITH EXPERPTS FROM "PARLIAMENT HILL FIELDS" BY SYLVIA PLATH DIRECTED BY TRACEY MALONEY SOUND DESIGN BY TAJ RULER The Macbeth Project Cast: Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann The Macbeth Project is made possible, in part, by donors to RMPC and by the generosity of INclusion ACTION, an organization that brings people together at the intersection of arts, business and community to explore what it takes to advance equity and make a future that works for all not some. To learn about current projects and upcoming events visit inclusionaction.com. The Macbeth Project is dedicated to the memory and creative generous spirit of James Vculek.  Special Thanks to Amy Hallberg and Tirsh Hunter

RECORDED LIVE IN CLOSETS AND UNDERNEATH COMFORTERS DURING THE 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC The Macbeth Project Cast Breakdown: Lord Macbeth - Aimee Bryant Lady Macbeth / Witch 3- Catherine Johnson Justice Lord Banquo / Lady Macduff / Doctor - Alayne Hopkins King Duncan / Fleance / Lord Macduff / Witch 2 - Ashawnti Sakina Ford Lord Malcolm / Lady Macduff’s Child / Witch 1 / Servant - Taj Ruler Narrator / Ross / Messenger - Katie Kaufmann Special Thanks: InclusionAction.com, Tirsh Hunter,  and Amy Hallberg The Macbeth Project is Dedicated to the Memory of James Vculek