Wars of the Roses: Recent Episodes
Wars of the Roses
"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.
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
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
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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Adapted from the Henry VI trilogy and Richard III by William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, Thomas Nashe, and others
Part Three of the “Muse of Fire” Saga
Direction 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)
King Henry VI- Sushma Saha
Henry, Cardinal of Winchester- Alex Jean
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick- Larry Bull
Lieutenant- Chase Bishop
Walter Whitmore- Jordan Hayakawa
William de la Pole, Earl Suffolk- Cici Koueth
1st Gentleman- Achille Van Ricca
Queen Margaret- Cynthia Henderson
Messenger- Mayson Sonntag
Edmund, Duke of Somerset- Ali Louis Bourzgui
Henry, Duke of Exeter- Alaysia Duncan
Richard Plantagenet, later Duke of York- Marc Gomes
Old Clifford- Emily Mitchell
Edward Plantagenet- Jahmar Ortiz
Richard Plantagenet- Willie E. Jones III
Young Clifford- Sally Shaw
Edmund Plantagenet, Earl of Rutland- Marina Bliss
Character Map
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1woPigMw6WnQNQZtsSX6iMqTE-5h3U2Ct/view
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
Soundscapes » Pirate Ship at Bay.wav
freesound.org/s/93678/
folly fight » stabs.wav
freesound.org/s/259542/
pirate ship ambiance.wav
freesound.org/s/486871/
Free Pack » Guns & Explosions Album - Cannon impact 9.wav
freesound.org/s/423105/
Monster Game Effects » cannon.mp3
freesound.org/s/4480002/
Arras.wav
freesound.org/s/155624
big wooden door open close.wav
freesound.org/s/191814/
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)
Queen Margaret- Cynthia Henderson
King Henry VI- Sushma Saha
William de la Pole, Earl Suffolk- Cici Koueth
Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester- Jaden Boyd
Henry, Bishop of Winchester- Alex Jean
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick- Larry Bull
Edmund, Duke of Somerset- Ali Louis Bourzgui
Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York- Marc Gomes
Post- Jahmar Ortiz
Vaux- Achille Van Ricca
Character Map
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rY2WCF2Fw3oVlJLsf68wR2-gRbrhOZq-/view
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
120 oboe.wav
https://freesound.org/s/120994/
trumpet frullato
https://freesound.org/s/503154/
Crumhorn » Crumhorn 2.wav
freesound.org/s/83924/
Footsteps on Wet Pavement_1-2.aif
freesound.org/s/86171/
Drawing sword
freesound.org/s/162560/
Unrolling Scroll.wav
https://freesound.org/s/202107/
Rumpling_Paper_01.wav
https://freesound.org/s/336375/
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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)
John, Duke of Bedford - Jahmar Ortiz
Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester- Jaden Boyd
Henry, Bishop of Winchester- Alex Jean
Messenger- Mayson Sonntag
Thomas, Duke of Exeter- Alaysia Duncan
Richard Plantagenet, later Duke of York- Marc Gomes
William de la Pole, Earl Suffolk- Cici Koueth
Edmund, Duke of Somerset- Ali Louis Bourzgui
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick- Larry Bull
Vernon- Chase Bishop
Edmund Mortimer- Emily Mitchell
Keeper-Mayson Sonntag
King Henry VI- Sushma Saha
Charles, Dauphin of France- Nicole Bethany Onwuka
Reignier, Duke of Anjou- Jahmar Ortiz
Messenger- Mayson Sonntag
Joan de Puzel- Sally Shaw
Bassit- Jordan Hayakawa
Margaret- Cynthia Henderson
Character Map
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uygZVDmENHUXZ1VmAVwakxsP8_J-M_fB/view
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
Swords » Sword Fight 1.MP3
freesound.org/s/361483/
SwordBattle1.wav
freesound.org/s/175950/
SwordBattle2.wav
freesound.org/s/175951/
Medieval Combat » Sword Slice
freesound.org/s/334238/
Drawing sword
freesound.org/s/162560/
Medieval Combat » MedievalCombatLoop.mp3
freesound.org/s/218522/
Church Bell
freesound.org/s/198843/
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