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Iconic Actors Reimagine Treasure Island for New World
2 Jul
Summary
- Legendary actors John Goodman, Keith David, and Glynn Turman lend their voices.
- The audio drama is set in the American New World, specifically the Caribbean in 1828.
- It will be broadcast free on public radio starting July 7, 2026.
An innovative audio production, Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World, is set to captivate audiences. This ambitious retelling stars acclaimed actors John Goodman as Billy Bones, Keith David as Long John Silver, and Glynn Turman as James Hawkins/storyteller.
The series reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale by transplanting the narrative to the 1828 Caribbean, during the Golden Age of Piracy, focusing on the Bayous and Port of New Orleans. The production employed a cinematic approach to sound recording.
This audio drama promises a rich acoustic experience, enhanced by an original score. Music direction was handled by Grammy winner Taj Mahal, featuring collaborations with violinist Mads Tolling and percussionists Jon Otis and Joey Torres.
Treasure Island: A Telling for the New World will be accessible to the public starting July 7, 2026. It will be broadcast free of charge on public radio stations across the United States and globally. Furthermore, listeners can access the miniseries on audiobook platforms such as Audible, Libro FM, and Google Play.
