https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alcestis--6879202 Cast Admetus Todd, Alcestis/Chorus Elizabeth Klett, Pheres Bruce Pirie, Little Boy Lyn Silva, Manservant bala, Handmaid Arielle Lipshaw, Heracles mb, Apollo Libby Gohn, Thanatos engineerdst, Chorus Leader Caprisha Page, Narrator David Lawrence. Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett.]]>enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e4eba54c95760699f6f44c047ea6867c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alcestis--6879202Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:24:35 +0000EuripidesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comAlcestis, the earliest surviving play by Euripides, tells the poignant tale of a devoted wife who willingly sacrifices her life for that of her husband, King Admetus. As the play opens, Alcestis is on the brink of death, prompting a powerful... 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This timeless work delves into the struggles for peace and the absurdities of war, highlighting the universal longing for a better world....6155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-007-various--74379688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74379688Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:35 +0000EuripidesDiscover the captivating "One-Act Play Collection 007-Various," a compelling anthology that showcases the power of concise storytelling through diverse themes and narratives. This collection invites listeners to experience the richness of one-act...18603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salome-oscar-wilde--74307653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74307653Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:08 +0000Euripides"Salome" by Oscar Wilde is a poetic and dramatic exploration of desire, obsession, and the complexities of human relationships. 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This timeless work challenges...8603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/henry-viii-william-shakespeare--74099097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74099097Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:52 +0000Euripides"Henry VIII" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of power, love, and betrayal during the tumultuous reign of one of England's most infamous monarchs. This historical play explores themes of ambition and the impact of personal choices...10579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tamburlaine-the-great-part-2-christopher-marlowe--74048167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74048167Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:02 +0000Euripides"Tamburlaine the Great, Part 2" by Christopher Marlowe continues the epic saga of the formidable conqueror Tamburlaine, showcasing his relentless ambition and the dramatic consequences of his quest for power. This gripping play delves into themes of...8514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-campbell-translation-sophocles--73999459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73999459Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:41 +0000Euripides"Philoctetes," translated by Campbell, is a powerful work by Sophocles that delves into themes of suffering, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption. The story centers on Philoctetes, a hero abandoned by his comrades due to a festering wound,...5268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-storr-translation-sophocles--73947714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73947714Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:08 +0000EuripidesSophocles' "Electra," translated by Storr, delves into the profound themes of vengeance, familial loyalty, and the struggle for justice. 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This timeless work...5465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-play-august-strindberg--73657232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73657232Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:38 +0000Euripides"Dream Play" by August Strindberg delves into the complexities of human existence through a surreal and dreamlike narrative. This thought-provoking work explores themes of love, suffering, and the search for meaning, making it an enduring piece that...8294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-1-the-dialogues-of-the-gods-lucian-of-samosata--73630647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73630647Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:24:06 +0000Euripides"Lucian's Dialogues Volume 1 The Dialogues of the Gods" by Lucian of Samosata presents a captivating exploration of divine interactions, showcasing the wit and wisdom of the gods through engaging dialogues. 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As the play opens, Alcestis is on the brink of death, prompting a powerful...Cast Admetus Todd, Alcestis/Chorus Elizabeth Klett, Pheres Bruce Pirie, Little Boy Lyn Silva, Manservant bala, Handmaid Arielle Lipshaw, Heracles mb, Apollo Libby Gohn, Thanatos engineerdst, Chorus Leader Caprisha Page, Narrator David Lawrence. Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett.]]>2338compassion,drama,euripides,fate,greek,life,love,myth,sacrifice,tragedyfalsefull