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We follow the young Trojan warrior Troilus as he pursues the indifferent Cressida, while also witnessing the Greek leader Agamemnons attempts to compel the proud Achilles into battle, alongside the scathing fool Thersites, who critiques the vanity and hypocrisy fueling this war. With a sharp critique of the romance and valor surrounding the Trojan War—as recounted by Homer, Chaucer, and Lydgate—this play innovatively experiments with dramatic form, revealing echoes of modernity that resonate even today. Join our dynamic cast—three men (Craig Franklin, Tomas Peter, and Brad Hamlet Filippone) and one woman (Sonia)—as they deliver an unforgettable performance of this intriguing problem play. Think you know Shakespeare? 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Join our dynamic cast—three men (Craig Franklin, Tomas Peter, and Brad Hamlet Filippone) and one woman (Sonia)—as they deliver an unforgettable performance of this intriguing problem play. Think you know Shakespeare? Prepare to be surprised!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Performing Arts"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Fiction"/><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Drama"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>001 - Dramatis Personae</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-dramatis-personae--68616836</link><description><![CDATA[The History of Troilus and Cressida has long perplexed both critics and audiences with its erratic tone, oscillating between bawdy comedy and somber tragedy. 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Join our dynamic cast—three men (Craig Franklin, Tomas Peter, and Brad Hamlet Filippone) and one woman (Sonia)—as they deliver an unforgettable performance of this intriguing problem play. Think you know Shakespeare? Prepare to be surprised!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>197</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>betrayal,comedy,cressida,drama,love,performance,shakespeare,tragedy,troilus,war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c71efc2a5749a3f60d6755b57587714.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>002 - Act I</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-act-i--68616839</link><description><![CDATA[The History of Troilus and Cressida has long perplexed both critics and audiences with its erratic tone, oscillating between bawdy comedy and somber tragedy. 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Join our dynamic cast—three men (Craig Franklin, Tomas Peter, and Brad Hamlet Filippone) and one woman (Sonia)—as they deliver an unforgettable performance of this intriguing problem play. Think you know Shakespeare? Prepare to be surprised!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3112</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>betrayal,comedy,cressida,drama,love,performance,shakespeare,tragedy,troilus,war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c71efc2a5749a3f60d6755b57587714.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>003 - Act II</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-act-ii--68616841</link><description><![CDATA[The History of Troilus and Cressida has long perplexed both critics and audiences with its erratic tone, oscillating between bawdy comedy and somber tragedy. 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Join our dynamic cast—three men (Craig Franklin, Tomas Peter, and Brad Hamlet Filippone) and one woman (Sonia)—as they deliver an unforgettable performance of this intriguing problem play. Think you know Shakespeare? Prepare to be surprised!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2245</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>betrayal,comedy,cressida,drama,love,performance,shakespeare,tragedy,troilus,war</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c71efc2a5749a3f60d6755b57587714.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>004 - Act III</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-act-iii--68616845</link><description><![CDATA[The History of Troilus and Cressida has long perplexed both critics and audiences with its erratic tone, oscillating between bawdy comedy and somber tragedy. 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