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Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7104886/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Nature and Animals Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg</url><title>Wappin' Wharf: A Frightful Comedy of Pirates</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wappin-wharf-a-frightful-comedy-of-pirates--7104886</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:16:16 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Nature and Animals Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker70@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Astronomy"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>5fd9d60f-881d-51c3-a20e-17896a2efa47</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Lady Frederick, a Comedy in Three Acts-W. Somerset Maugham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-frederick-a-comedy-in-three-acts-w-somerset-maugham--73959498</link><description><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. 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(ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73959498</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73959498/lady_frederick_a_comedy_in_three_acts_w_somerset_maugham.mp3" length="65567494" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8188</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sir Harry Wildair-George Farquhar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-harry-wildair-george-farquhar--73939133</link><description><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73939133</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73939133/sir_harry_wildair_george_farquhar.mp3" length="68356877" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. 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(ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8536</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Author's Farce-Henry Fielding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-s-farce-henry-fielding--73915921</link><description><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73915921</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73915921/author_s_farce_henry_fielding.mp3" length="67036985" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. 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But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73893922</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:01:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73893922/blunderer_or_the_counterplots_molie_re.mp3" length="72059226" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. 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(ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8998</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mrs. Pretty and The Premier-Arthur Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mrs-pretty-and-the-premier-arthur-adams--73872229</link><description><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73872229</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73872229/mrs_pretty_and_the_premier_arthur_adams.mp3" length="77101203" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. 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(ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9628</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wasters-Arthur Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wasters-arthur-adams--73853134</link><description><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73853134</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:01:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73853134/wasters_arthur_adams.mp3" length="68601781" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. 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(ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8567</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Enterprise of the ''Mayflower''-Amice MacDonell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/enterprise-of-the-mayflower-amice-macdonell--73836718</link><description><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73836718</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:02:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73836718/enterprise_of_the_mayflower_amice_macdonell.mp3" length="31114922" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. 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(ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3886</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>At The Sign of The Greedy Pig-Charles S. Brooks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-sign-of-the-greedy-pig-charles-s-brooks--73363888</link><description><![CDATA[At The Sign of The Greedy Pig by Charles S. Brooks invites listeners into a whimsical world where humor and adventure intertwine. This delightful tale captures the essence of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of life, making it a timeless exploration of human relationships and the absurdities of existence. The story's vibrant characters and their misadventures resonate with anyone who has ever sought fortune or faced the unexpected, reminding us that laughter can often be found in the most unlikely places. With its enduring themes of friendship, resilience, and the quest for happiness, this audiobook is a charming escape that is just as relevant today as it was when it was first penned.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73363888</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:19:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73363888/at_the_sign_of_the_greedy_pig_charles_s_brooks.mp3" length="54105418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Charles S. Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At The Sign of The Greedy Pig by Charles S. Brooks invites listeners into a whimsical world where humor and adventure intertwine. This delightful tale captures the essence of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of life, making it a timeless...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At The Sign of The Greedy Pig by Charles S. Brooks invites listeners into a whimsical world where humor and adventure intertwine. This delightful tale captures the essence of camaraderie and the unpredictable nature of life, making it a timeless exploration of human relationships and the absurdities of existence. The story's vibrant characters and their misadventures resonate with anyone who has ever sought fortune or faced the unexpected, reminding us that laughter can often be found in the most unlikely places. With its enduring themes of friendship, resilience, and the quest for happiness, this audiobook is a charming escape that is just as relevant today as it was when it was first penned.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6756</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wappin' Wharf A Frightful Comedy of Pirates - Charles S Brooks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wappin-wharf-a-frightful-comedy-of-pirates-charles-s-brooks--72517420</link><description><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. 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Brooks</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We had hoped that our drama's scene might lie on a pirate ship at sea. We had wished for a swaying mast, full-set with canvas—a typhoon to smother our stage in wind. We had hoped to walk a victim off the plank, with the sea roaring in the wings. But our plot deals stubbornly with us. Alas, our pirates grow old and stiff. They have retired, as we say, from active practice and live in easy luxury on shore. Yet we shall see that their villainy still thrives. - Summary from Prologue By the way, Section 0 has a buncha interesting explanations by the author on why and how the play came about and is called what it is - with no spoilers. But if you need to get right into the action, just start with Act 1. (ToddHW) Cast list: The Duke: Son of the Exiles Patch-Eye: Larry Wilson The Captain: Leanne Yau Red Joe: Tomas Peter Darlin': TJ Burns Betsy: Devorah Allen Old Meg: Linda Olsen Fitak Sailor Captain: alanmapstone Stage Directions: Sonia Introduction and Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10543</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brooks,comedy,frightful,hoped,marine,nautical,pirates,smother,wappin,wharf</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2404057df39c42ab4cc9298f31dfb703.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
