Shakespearean Stories for the Bard’s Birthday! April 15, 2020 William Shakespeare was born in April of 1564 (on an undetermined day), and to celebrate his big 456th we put together a list of some of his finest works reimagined. From movies to sonnets to full retellings, the Bard’s influence is undeniable, and we have them all here on audio. Author: Jennifer Dugan Read By: Rebecca Soler, Michael Crouch and Taylor Meskimen Jubilee works in her stepmom’s indie comic shop.