THE RACHEL PROJECT

DIRECTED AND ADAPTED FROM THE PLAY “RACHEL” BY ANGELINA WELD GRIMKE BY GEORGE KELLAR

SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

STAGE MANAGEMENT BY SALIMA SEALE

FEATURING THE VOICE TALENTS OF DARIUS DOTCH, THOMASINA PETRUS, ESSENCE RENAE, MIKELL SAPP, AND MAYA WASHINGTON

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 TEMPEST PROJECT

DIRECTED BY MARCELA MICHELLE

ADAPTED FROM SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE

SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

STAGE MANAGEMENT BY keila ANALI SAUCEDO

FEATURING THE VOICE TALENTS OF ALAYNE HOPKINS, CATHERINE JOHNSON JUSTICE, LAURA LEFFLER, MARCELA MICHELLE, Deanalis Resto, & FAWN WILDERSON

Season One

THE MACBETH PROJECT

DIRECTED BY TRACEY MALONEY

ADAPTED FROM THE SHAKESPEARE BY CATHERINE JUSTICE

SOUND DESIGN BY TAJ RULER

Just in time for Halloween and the monumental 2020 election, RMPC delivers a new spin on Shakespeare’s classic tale of ambition and loss with an all-female podcast production. The Macbeths, in a state of joint postpartum psychosis after the loss of several children to miscarriages and still-births, are left vulnerable to the corrupting influences of the evil spirits lurking in Scotland’s forests and the darker side of the pursuit of power. Intermingling Shakespeare’s text with that of Sylvia Plath’s poem “Parliament Hill Fields,” the adaptation creates a soundscape of poetry within a classic ghost story.

Featuring the voice talents of Aimee Bryant, Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Katie Kaufman, Catherine Johnson Justice, and Taj Ruler.

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.

Season Two

THE PARKER PROJECT

DIRECTED BY GEORGE KELLER

WRITTEN BY ASHAWNTI SAKINA FORD AND CATHERINE JUSTICE

SOUND DESIGN AND ENGINEERING BY TAJ RULER

Now playing Season Two of the RMPC Podcast, The Parker Project - bringing hope and humor to the spring of 2021. This three episode podcast explores parallels between now and the 1920s through the early words of acclaimed writer Dorothy Parker. We could all use some of her wit and humor to help get us through these long pandemic days.

Featuring the voice talents of Ashawnti Sakina Ford, Alayne Hopkins, Catherine Justice, Taj Ruler, and Eric Sharp

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.