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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dramatic-version-of-greek-myths-and-hero-tales--7100354</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 show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7100354/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Myths Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--7100354</link></image><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:28:30 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Myths Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker68@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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>bbd47b2a-ddc1-5f01-bad7-bccbd996a060</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--76215679</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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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. He also includes the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![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. He also includes the stories of Atalanta, Heracles, Perseus, Theseus, and others. 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/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cyrano de Bergerac (Hooker translation)-Edmond Rostand</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cyrano-de-bergerac-hooker-translation-edmond-rostand--75396196</link><description><![CDATA[Cyrano de Bergerac, translated by Hooker, is a timeless tale that explores themes of love, eloquence, and the struggle for identity through the lens of its titular character, a brilliant poet and swordsman with a famously large nose. This classic work by Edmond Rostand delves into the complexities of unrequited love and the lengths one will go to for the sake of another's happiness. Its enduring appeal lies in its celebration of wit and passion, reminding us of the beauty and pain of love that transcends time. As listeners immerse themselves in Cyrano's poignant journey, they are invited to reflect on the nature of selflessness and the power of words, themes that remain relevant in today's world.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75396196</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75396196/cyrano_de_bergerac_hooker_translation_edmond_rostand.mp3" length="138030850" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cyrano de Bergerac, translated by Hooker, is a timeless tale that explores themes of love, eloquence, and the struggle for identity through the lens of its titular character, a brilliant poet and swordsman with a famously large nose. 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As listeners immerse themselves in Cyrano's poignant journey, they are invited to reflect on the nature of selflessness and the power of words, themes that remain relevant in today's world.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17237</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Falstaff's Wedding (1766 Version)-William Kenrick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/falstaff-s-wedding-1766-version-william-kenrick--75389742</link><description><![CDATA["Falstaff's Wedding," a work by William Kenrick from 1766, presents a comedic and engaging narrative centered around the beloved character Falstaff, known for his wit and charm. This play captures the essence of merriment and the complexities of love, making it a delightful exploration of human relationships and social dynamics. The themes of love, humor, and the folly of human nature resonate just as strongly today, reminding us of the timelessness of these experiences. 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As these themes resonate through the ages, Shaw's work remains a poignant reminder of the potential for love and compassion to conquer fear and hatred, making it a compelling listen for today's audience.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74959141</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:01:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74959141/androcles_and_the_lion_george_bernard_shaw.mp3" length="47600821" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Androcles and the Lion" by George Bernard Shaw is a timeless tale that explores themes of compassion, friendship, and the triumph of kindness over cruelty. 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As these themes resonate through the ages, Shaw's work remains a poignant reminder of the potential for love and compassion to conquer fear and hatred, making it a compelling listen for today's audience.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-scrooge-charles-augustus-scott--74951924</link><description><![CDATA["Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott" presents a timeless exploration of the themes of redemption and the transformative power of compassion. This enduring tale invites listeners to reflect on the importance of generosity and the profound impact of human connection. As audiences engage with Scott's narrative, they are reminded of the relevance of these themes in today's world, where kindness and understanding can bridge divides. The story's exploration of personal growth and the potential for change resonates deeply, making it a compelling listen for anyone seeking inspiration and a renewed sense of hope in the human experience. Embrace the journey of transformation that remains vital across generations.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74951924</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74951924/old_scrooge_charles_augustus_scott.mp3" length="47404089" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott" presents a timeless exploration of the themes of redemption and the transformative power of compassion. This enduring tale invites listeners to reflect on the importance of generosity and the profound impact of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Old Scrooge-Charles Augustus Scott" presents a timeless exploration of the themes of redemption and the transformative power of compassion. This enduring tale invites listeners to reflect on the importance of generosity and the profound impact of human connection. As audiences engage with Scott's narrative, they are reminded of the relevance of these themes in today's world, where kindness and understanding can bridge divides. The story's exploration of personal growth and the potential for change resonates deeply, making it a compelling listen for anyone seeking inspiration and a renewed sense of hope in the human experience. Embrace the journey of transformation that remains vital across generations.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--74412924</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/74412924</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:01:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74412924/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/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 013-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-013-various--74382801</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/74382801</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:01:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74382801/one_act_play_collection_013_various.mp3" length="190222783" 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>23754</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--74356226</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/74356226</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74356226/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/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Story of the Amulet (version 3 dramatic reading)-E. Nesbit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/story-of-the-amulet-version-3-dramatic-reading-e-nesbit--74333484</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/74333484</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74333484/story_of_the_amulet_version_3_dramatic_reading_e_nesbit.mp3" length="226702297" 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>28310</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Tables of the Law; &amp; The Adoration of the Magi</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tables-of-the-law-the-adoration-of-the-magi--74308043</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/74308043</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74308043/the_tables_of_the_law_the_adoration_of_the_magi.mp3" length="20458489" 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>2555</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 010-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-010-various--74288554</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/74288554</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:01:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74288554/one_act_play_collection_010_various.mp3" length="128798531" 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>16084</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shakuntala-Kalidasa</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shakuntala-kalidasa--74266970</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/74266970</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:01:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74266970/shakuntala_kalidasa.mp3" length="42115853" 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>5259</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 04-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-04-various--74249356</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/74249356</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:01:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74249356/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_04_various.mp3" length="67156083" 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>8386</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--74232826</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/74232826</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:01:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74232826/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. 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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/74216531</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:01:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74216531/life_and_adventures_of_santa_claus_version_3_dramatic_reading_l_frank_baum.mp3" length="85592037" 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>10688</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tanglewood Tales-Nathaniel Hawthorne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanglewood-tales-nathaniel-hawthorne--74187336</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/74187336</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:01:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74187336/tanglewood_tales_nathaniel_hawthorne.mp3" length="186405862" 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>23278</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-005-various--74158947</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/74158947</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:01:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74158947/20304_dramatic_reading_scene_and_story_collection_volume_005_various.mp3" length="174099545" 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>21739</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--74129480</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/74129480</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74129480/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>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:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--74078372</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/74078372</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:01:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74078372/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/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stolen Heiress-Susanna Centlivre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-heiress-susanna-centlivre--74053795</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/74053795</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:02:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74053795/stolen_heiress_susanna_centlivre.mp3" length="64659264" 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>8074</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>School for Greybeards; or, The Mourning Bride-Hannah Cowley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-for-greybeards-or-the-mourning-bride-hannah-cowley--74029743</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/74029743</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:02:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74029743/school_for_greybeards_or_the_mourning_bride_hannah_cowley.mp3" length="70959869" 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>8861</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--74007730</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/74007730</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:02:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74007730/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/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mucedorus-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mucedorus-william-shakespeare--73982816</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/73982816</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:02:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73982816/mucedorus_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="49279757" 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>6154</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pleasant Commodie of Faire Em, the Miller's Daughter of Manchester, with the Love of William the Conquerour-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pleasant-commodie-of-faire-em-the-miller-s-daughter-of-manchester-with-the-love-of-william-the-conquerour-william-shakespeare--73960366</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/73960366</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:02:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73960366/pleasant_commodie_of_faire_em_the_miller_s_daughter_of_manchester_with_the_love_of_william_the_conquerour_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="45524815" 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>5685</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Blue Bird A Fairy Play in Six Acts-Maurice Maeterlinck</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-bird-a-fairy-play-in-six-acts-maurice-maeterlinck--73937456</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/73937456</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:02:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73937456/blue_bird_a_fairy_play_in_six_acts_maurice_maeterlinck.mp3" length="104527091" 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>13053</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Outa Karel’s Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales-Sanni Metelerkamp</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/outa-karel-s-stories-south-african-folk-lore-tales-sanni-metelerkamp--73911924</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/73911924</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73911924/outa_karel_s_stories_south_african_folk_lore_tales_sanni_metelerkamp.mp3" length="90559958" 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>11309</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Oresteia-Aeschylus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/oresteia-aeschylus--73887591</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/73887591</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:03:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73887591/oresteia_aeschylus.mp3" length="124730124" 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>15576</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 14-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-14-various--73864330</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/73864330</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73864330/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_14_various.mp3" length="106790048" 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. 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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...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13336</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 13-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-13-various--73844394</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/73844394</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73844394/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_13_various.mp3" length="95069840" 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>11872</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 021-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-021-various--73355222</link><description><![CDATA[One-Act Play Collection 021-Various presents a captivating array of theatrical performances that delve into the rich tapestry of human experience. This collection offers listeners a chance to explore the timeless themes of heroism, conflict, and the complexities of the human condition through the lens of one-act plays. Each piece encapsulates the essence of storytelling, inviting audiences to reflect on the enduring nature of these narratives that resonate across generations. The exploration of dramatic themes in this collection serves as a reminder of the power of theater to illuminate our shared struggles and triumphs, making it a valuable listening experience for anyone seeking connection and inspiration.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73355222</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:07:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73355222/one_act_play_collection_021_various.mp3" length="140481961" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One-Act Play Collection 021-Various presents a captivating array of theatrical performances that delve into the rich tapestry of human experience. This collection offers listeners a chance to explore the timeless themes of heroism, conflict, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One-Act Play Collection 021-Various presents a captivating array of theatrical performances that delve into the rich tapestry of human experience. This collection offers listeners a chance to explore the timeless themes of heroism, conflict, and the complexities of the human condition through the lens of one-act plays. Each piece encapsulates the essence of storytelling, inviting audiences to reflect on the enduring nature of these narratives that resonate across generations. The exploration of dramatic themes in this collection serves as a reminder of the power of theater to illuminate our shared struggles and triumphs, making it a valuable listening experience for anyone seeking connection and inspiration.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.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--72487060</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/72487060</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:33:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72487060/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/034aa507099a16c658c563dbdd424a1f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
