Kissing Traitor, A

Synopsis: Audio podcast. The seventh and final episode of an all-black radio serialisation of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost, set at Howard University in the 1930’s. Episode scripts were adapted and produced by Catherine Eaton and rendered into modern English verse by Josh Wilder. The production was directed by Nelson T. Eusebio III.

7. "The Nine Worthies" goes from bad to worse, much to the delight of the audience, who laugh uproariously until the unexpected entrance of Marcade, a messenger from France. The news he delivers brings everyone’s joy to an end, leaving the King and his friends to reconcile with the sudden departure of the Princess and her company. They vow to reunite in one year’s time, provided the men complete works of service prescribed by the Ladies.
Series: Play on Podcasts: Love’s Labour’s Lost
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Audio
Notes: Part of the ‘Play On Shakespeare’ project to create more contemporary and accessible versions of the texts for performance.
Subjects: Drama; Shakespeare
Keywords: radio drama