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From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7083839/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Legends and Fairy Tales</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg</url><title>Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dramatic-version-of-greek-myths-and-hero-tales--7083839</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:24:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Legends and Fairy Tales</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker62@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>abd7cea8-e387-5d5c-86ba-8a7bc9c7bcd3</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles-Pádraic Colum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/golden-fleece-and-the-heroes-who-lived-before-achilles-padraic-colum--76214796</link><description><![CDATA[Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles by Pádraic Colum.<br /><br />This is Irish folklorist Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of many Greek myths, focusing on Jason and the Argonauts' quest to find the Golden Fleece. 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The original file was missing the second portion of the text.<br /><br />Featured on Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales.<br /><br />Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26461</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 1-Thomas D'Urfey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/comical-history-of-don-quixote-part-1-thomas-d-urfey--75395920</link><description><![CDATA["Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 1" by Thomas D'Urfey offers a humorous take on the classic tale of the delusional knight and his whimsical adventures. 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The story's exploration of tragedy and the quest for understanding makes it a compelling listen, reminding us of the age-old questions about our existence and the paths we choose.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5513</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reign of King Edward the Third-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reign-of-king-edward-the-third-william-shakespeare--75377680</link><description><![CDATA["Reign of King Edward the Third" by William Shakespeare explores the complexities of power, leadership, and the human condition during a pivotal time in English history. 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Its exploration of vulnerability and resilience resonates with contemporary audiences, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition. 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The enduring appeal of this work lies in its ability to blend comedic elements with deeper insights into human nature, making it a timeless reflection on the joys and challenges of partnership. 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Experience the enduring power of these myths as they echo through the ages, offering insights and inspiration that remain relevant in our modern lives.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74958435</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:01:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74958435/dramatic_version_of_greek_myths_and_hero_tales_fanny_amanda_comstock.mp3" length="135166644" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales by Fanny Amanda Comstock brings to life the timeless tales of ancient Greece, capturing the essence of heroism, adventure, and the complexities of human nature. This audiobook immerses listeners in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales by Fanny Amanda Comstock brings to life the timeless tales of ancient Greece, capturing the essence of heroism, adventure, and the complexities of human nature. This audiobook immerses listeners in the dramatic narratives that have shaped literary and cultural landscapes for centuries, showcasing the trials and triumphs of legendary figures. The themes of courage, fate, and the struggle for identity resonate deeply in today's world, reminding us of the universal challenges faced by humanity. Experience the enduring power of these myths as they echo through the ages, offering insights and inspiration that remain relevant in our modern lives.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16877</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christmas Carol The Miser's Warning-Charles Zachary Barnett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-carol-the-miser-s-warning-charles-zachary-barnett--74951598</link><description><![CDATA["Christmas Carol The Miser's Warning" by Charles Zachary Barnett presents a timeless tale that echoes the themes of redemption and the consequences of a life consumed by greed. This dramatic retelling serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of generosity and the potential for transformation, making it a relevant listen during the holiday season and beyond. The story captures the essence of human experience, where the spirit of giving can illuminate even the darkest corners of the heart. As listeners are drawn into this enduring narrative, they will find themselves reflecting on their own values and the impact of their choices in a world that often prioritizes material wealth over compassion.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74951598</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74951598/christmas_carol_the_miser_s_warning_charles_zachary_barnett.mp3" length="33825362" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Christmas Carol The Miser's Warning" by Charles Zachary Barnett presents a timeless tale that echoes the themes of redemption and the consequences of a life consumed by greed. This dramatic retelling serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Christmas Carol The Miser's Warning" by Charles Zachary Barnett presents a timeless tale that echoes the themes of redemption and the consequences of a life consumed by greed. This dramatic retelling serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of generosity and the potential for transformation, making it a relevant listen during the holiday season and beyond. The story captures the essence of human experience, where the spirit of giving can illuminate even the darkest corners of the heart. As listeners are drawn into this enduring narrative, they will find themselves reflecting on their own values and the impact of their choices in a world that often prioritizes material wealth over compassion.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4224</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Valley of Fear (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/valley-of-fear-version-4-dramatic-reading-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74946550</link><description><![CDATA["Valley of Fear" is a compelling tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that delves into themes of mystery, betrayal, and the quest for truth. This dramatic reading brings to life the intricate layers of human emotion and the darker aspects of society that are as relevant today as they were in the past. The story's exploration of deception and the complexities of relationships resonates with contemporary audiences, reminding us of the timeless nature of human conflict and the pursuit of justice. With its rich narrative and engaging characters, this audiobook invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world where every shadow holds a secret, making it a captivating experience for lovers of classic literature and drama alike.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74946550</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:54:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74946550/valley_of_fear_version_4_dramatic_reading_sir_arthur_conan_doyle.mp3" length="186585672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Valley of Fear" is a compelling tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that delves into themes of mystery, betrayal, and the quest for truth. This dramatic reading brings to life the intricate layers of human emotion and the darker aspects of society that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Valley of Fear" is a compelling tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that delves into themes of mystery, betrayal, and the quest for truth. This dramatic reading brings to life the intricate layers of human emotion and the darker aspects of society that are as relevant today as they were in the past. The story's exploration of deception and the complexities of relationships resonates with contemporary audiences, reminding us of the timeless nature of human conflict and the pursuit of justice. With its rich narrative and engaging characters, this audiobook invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world where every shadow holds a secret, making it a captivating experience for lovers of classic literature and drama alike.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23299</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nicholas A Manhattan Christmas Story (Dramatic Reading)-Anne Carroll Moore</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicholas-a-manhattan-christmas-story-dramatic-reading-anne-carroll-moore--74408169</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74408169</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:01:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74408169/17318_nicholas_a_manhattan_christmas_story_dramatic_reading_anne_carroll_moore.mp3" length="178420441" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22280</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great-Henry Fielding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-death-of-tom-thumb-the-great-henry-fielding--74375248</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74375248</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:01:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74375248/life_and_death_of_tom_thumb_the_great_henry_fielding.mp3" length="38420409" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Speckled Band An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/speckled-band-an-adventure-of-sherlock-holmes-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74349297</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74349297</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:01:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74349297/speckled_band_an_adventure_of_sherlock_holmes_sir_arthur_conan_doyle.mp3" length="72034511" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stories of Old Greece and Rome-Emilie Kip Baker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-of-old-greece-and-rome-emilie-kip-baker--74322143</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74322143</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:01:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74322143/stories_of_old_greece_and_rome_emilie_kip_baker.mp3" length="236381536" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29518</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Magnificent Lovers-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnificent-lovers-moliere--74298145</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74298145</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74298145/magnificent_lovers_molie_re.mp3" length="39158756" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4890</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 07-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-07-various--74276125</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74276125</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:01:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74276125/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_07_various.mp3" length="62303111" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7780</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Within and Without A Dramatic Poem-George MacDonald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/within-and-without-a-dramatic-poem-george-macdonald--74255705</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74255705</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:01:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74255705/within_and_without_a_dramatic_poem_george_macdonald.mp3" length="128125605" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16000</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wise Woman-George MacDonald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wise-woman-george-macdonald--74237128</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74237128</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:01:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74237128/wise_woman_george_macdonald.mp3" length="85298999" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10652</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Valley of Fear (Version 4 Dramatic Reading)-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/valley-of-fear-version-4-dramatic-reading-sir-arthur-conan-doyle--74219129</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74219129</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:01:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74219129/valley_of_fear_version_4_dramatic_reading_sir_arthur_conan_doyle.mp3" length="186585672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23299</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 10-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-10-various--74188124</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74188124</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74188124/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_10_various.mp3" length="100595557" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12562</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (Version 4)-L. Frank Baum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus-version-4-l-frank-baum--74156914</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74156914</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:01:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74156914/life_and_adventures_of_santa_claus_version_4_l_frank_baum.mp3" length="99273959" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12397</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Phoenix and the Carpet (version 3 Dramatic Reading)-E. Nesbit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/phoenix-and-the-carpet-version-3-dramatic-reading-e-nesbit--74123943</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74123943</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:01:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74123943/phoenix_and_the_carpet_version_3_dramatic_reading_e_nesbit.mp3" length="168306904" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Golden Porch-W. M. L. Hutchinson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/golden-porch-w-m-l-hutchinson--74071944</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74071944</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:03:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74071944/golden_porch_w_m_l_hutchinson.mp3" length="207992093" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>25973</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prose Edda (Brodeur Translation)-Snorri Sturleson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prose-edda-brodeur-translation-snorri-sturleson--74044163</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74044163</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:03:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74044163/prose_edda_brodeur_translation_snorri_sturleson.mp3" length="183066115" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22860</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 002-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-002-various--74019089</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74019089</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:02:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74019089/dramatic_reading_scene_and_story_collection_volume_002_various.mp3" length="182162483" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22747</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rudens; or The Fisherman's Rope-Titus Maccius Plautus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rudens-or-the-fisherman-s-rope-titus-maccius-plautus--73991436</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73991436</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:03:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73991436/rudens_or_the_fisherman_s_rope_titus_maccius_plautus.mp3" length="74216062" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9268</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marplot in Lisbon; Or The Second Part of The Busy Body-Susanna Centlivre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marplot-in-lisbon-or-the-second-part-of-the-busy-body-susanna-centlivre--73966138</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73966138</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73966138/marplot_in_lisbon_or_the_second_part_of_the_busy_body_susanna_centlivre.mp3" length="70996702" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8866</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wouldbegoods (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)-E. Nesbit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wouldbegoods-version-2-dramatic-reading-e-nesbit--73941340</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73941340</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:02:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73941340/wouldbegoods_version_2_dramatic_reading_e_nesbit.mp3" length="271757877" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>33935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Paolo and Francesca-Stephen Phillips</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paolo-and-francesca-stephen-phillips--73913422</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73913422</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:03:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73913422/paolo_and_francesca_stephen_phillips.mp3" length="50207559" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6270</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 03-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-03-various--73886979</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73886979</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:03:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73886979/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_03_various.mp3" length="111081853" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13872</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stories from the Ballads, Told to the Children-Mary Esther Miller MacGregor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-the-ballads-told-to-the-children-mary-esther-miller-macgregor--73861231</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73861231</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73861231/stories_from_the_ballads_told_to_the_children_mary_esther_miller_macgregor.mp3" length="57991858" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7242</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Love at a Venture-Susanna Centlivre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-at-a-venture-susanna-centlivre--73840478</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73840478</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73840478/love_at_a_venture_susanna_centlivre.mp3" length="73584697" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9189</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cenci-Percy Bysshe Shelley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cenci-percy-bysshe-shelley--73821051</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73821051</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:49:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73821051/cenci_percy_bysshe_shelley.mp3" length="79668866" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9949</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EDWY A Poem, in Three Parts-Ann Radcliffe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/edwy-a-poem-in-three-parts-ann-radcliffe--73791314</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73791314</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:10:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73791314/edwy_a_poem_in_three_parts_ann_radcliffe.mp3" length="27156029" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3391</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Psyche-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/psyche-moliere--73336771</link><description><![CDATA["Psyche-Molière" delves into the timeless themes of love, transformation, and the human condition, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Greek myths and heroic tales. This captivating exploration invites listeners to reflect on the enduring struggles and triumphs of the human spirit, making it a resonant experience for today's audience. The narrative's focus on the complexities of relationships and the quest for self-discovery speaks to universal truths that transcend time. By engaging with these classic stories, listeners can find parallels to their own lives, enriching their understanding of love and resilience in a world that often mirrors the trials faced by ancient heroes.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73336771</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:43:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73336771/psyche_molie_re.mp3" length="58076616" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Psyche-Molière" delves into the timeless themes of love, transformation, and the human condition, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Greek myths and heroic tales. This captivating exploration invites listeners to reflect on the enduring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Psyche-Molière" delves into the timeless themes of love, transformation, and the human condition, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Greek myths and heroic tales. This captivating exploration invites listeners to reflect on the enduring struggles and triumphs of the human spirit, making it a resonant experience for today's audience. The narrative's focus on the complexities of relationships and the quest for self-discovery speaks to universal truths that transcend time. By engaging with these classic stories, listeners can find parallels to their own lives, enriching their understanding of love and resilience in a world that often mirrors the trials faced by ancient heroes.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7252</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales - Fanny Amanda Comstock</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-version-of-greek-myths-and-hero-tales-fanny-amanda-comstock--72347523</link><description><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Narcissus: Hansen1021 Echo: Claudia Caldi First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Fourth Nymph: Elsie Selwyn Juno: Larry Wilson Tiresias: Alan Mapstone Liriope: AliceStein Maiden: Hannah Lake 14. Arachne. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Arachne: Anna Shirey Minerva: AliceStein First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn 15. Niobe. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Niobe: Anna Shirey First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: Alessandra Laguit Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Woman: Alan Mapstone Latona: Owler Apollo: Greg Giordano Diana: Hannah Lake 16. Perseus and Medusa. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Polydectes: T. Craft First Courtier: Alan Mapstone Second Courtier: Sonia Third Courtier: David Purdy Fourth Courtier: Agnes Robert Behr Mercury: ToddHW Minerva: AliceStein Attendant: LuMiness 17. Perseus and Atlas. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Atlas: Alan Mapstone 18. Perseus and Andromeda. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage Directions: Inkell Perseus: Beeswaxcandle Andromeda: T. Craft Cepheus: Alan Mapstone Cassiopeia: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Noble: Agnes Robert Behr 19. Jason. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Jason: David Purdy Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Pelias: AliceStein Phineus: Winnifred Assmann Aeetes: Alan Mapstone First Argonaut: Sonia Second Argonaut: Brian Fullen Third Argonaut: Jon Hunter Fourth Argonaut: redrun First Citizen: ShrimpPhish Second Citizen: lorda Third Citizen: Larry Wilson Courtier: Elsie Selwyn Attendant: LuMiness 20. Atalanta. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Atalanta: WoollyLambda Hippomenes: Jon Hunter Atalanta's Father: Alan Mapstone First Woman: Sonia Second Woman: ShrimpPhish Third Woman: Agnes Robert Behr First Man: Chuck Williamson Second Man: Brian Fullen Third Man: David Purdy Fourth Man: redrun 21. Theseus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Theseus: Alan Mapstone Medea: Agnes Robert Behr Aegeus: HelloCentral Ariadne: Anna Shirey Minos: AliceStein Aethra: Alessandra Laguit Pittheus: Brian Fullen First Athenian: lorda Second Athenian: Chuck Williamson Third Athenian: David Purdy Fourth Athenian: Jon Hunter First Youth: Elsie Selwyn Second Youth: ShrimpPhish Third Youth: Winnifred Assmann First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia 22. Daedalus and Icarus. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Daedalus: Alan Mapstone Icarus: David Purdy Cocalus: Agnes Robert Behr 23. Alcestis. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Admetus: ToddHW Hercules: Algy Pug Apollo: Greg Giordano Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Father: Agnes Robert Behr Attendant: LuMiness 24. Orpheus and Eurydice. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Orpheus: Alan Mapstone First Nymph: Agnes Robert Behr Second Nymph: Alessandra Laguit Third Nymph: Sonia Nymph: Hannah Lake Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson 25. Arion. DPL for this play is alanmapstone Stage Directions: Inkell Arion: Adrian Stephens Periander: Alan Mapstone First Seaman: Sonia Second Seaman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Seaman: David Purdy<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72347523</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:13:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72347523/dramatic_version_of_greek_myths_and_hero_tales_fanny_amanda_comstock.mp3" length="135015687" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16877</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agnes,alan,alicestein,behr,directions,inkell,mapstone,play,robert,stage</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e59d2e9a78ff1cbaf713167e22961cc0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
