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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--7112725</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling auditory journey through the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and heroic sagas, where legends of valor and divine intrigue unfold. This podcast presents a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that delve into the epic stories of ancient Greece, inviting listeners to witness the trials and triumphs of iconic figures like Odysseus, Achilles, and their lesser-known counterparts. Each episode brings forth unique explorations of themes such as fate, honor, and the complexities of love, all while highlighting the moral lessons embedded within these timeless narratives. From the harrowing battles against mythical creatures to the poignant tales of passion and sacrifice, every audiobook offers a fresh perspective on the age-old stories that have shaped human culture. 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The original file was missing the second portion of the text.<br /><br />Featured on Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales.<br /><br />Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26461</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--75396431</link><description><![CDATA["Pleasant Commodie of Faire Em, the Miller's Daughter of Manchester, with the Love of William the Conquerour-William Shakespeare" invites listeners into a rich tapestry of love and ambition set against the backdrop of historical intrigue. 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Shakespeare's masterful storytelling continues to inspire and provoke thought, ensuring its relevance in today's world.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75396431</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75396431/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>"Pleasant Commodie of Faire Em, the Miller's Daughter of Manchester, with the Love of William the Conquerour-William Shakespeare" invites listeners into a rich tapestry of love and ambition set against the backdrop of historical intrigue. 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Hearing this dramatic rendition allows listeners to connect with the universal values of courage and loyalty that continue to inspire audiences today. 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As audiences today grapple with similar themes of justice and accountability, "Oresteia" remains a vital exploration of the human condition, making it essential listening for anyone interested in the timeless narratives that shape our understanding of morality and society.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great-Henry Fielding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-death-of-tom-thumb-the-great-henry-fielding--75345018</link><description><![CDATA["Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great" by Henry Fielding is a captivating tale that explores the adventures and misadventures of the diminutive hero, Tom Thumb. 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The enduring appeal of Tom Thumb lies in its ability to resonate with audiences today, reminding us that even the smallest among us can leave a significant mark on the world.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75345018</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:01:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75345018/life_and_death_of_tom_thumb_the_great_henry_fielding.mp3" length="38420409" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great" by Henry Fielding is a captivating tale that explores the adventures and misadventures of the diminutive hero, Tom Thumb. 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The enduring appeal of Tom Thumb lies in its ability to resonate with audiences today, reminding us that even the smallest among us can leave a significant mark on the world.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fanny's First Play-George Bernard Shaw</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fanny-s-first-play-george-bernard-shaw--74991062</link><description><![CDATA[Fanny's First Play by George Bernard Shaw is a sharp and witty exploration of societal norms and the complexities of human relationships, presented through the lens of a comedic play. Shaw’s clever dialogue and incisive commentary challenge conventions, making it a timeless piece that resonates with contemporary audiences grappling with similar themes of identity, morality, and social expectations. The play's enduring relevance lies in its bold critique of the status quo and its celebration of individuality, inviting listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and the society they inhabit. Engaging with this work today encourages a deeper understanding of the human condition and the ever-evolving nature of societal values.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74991062</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:02:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74991062/fanny_s_first_play_george_bernard_shaw.mp3" length="86562130" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Fanny's First Play by George Bernard Shaw is a sharp and witty exploration of societal norms and the complexities of human relationships, presented through the lens of a comedic play. 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This collection showcases timeless tales that explore the human experience, weaving together themes of heroism, adventure, and the supernatural. These narratives resonate deeply today, as they reflect universal truths and moral dilemmas that continue to shape our understanding of the world. The enduring nature of these myths highlights the power of storytelling in connecting cultures and generations, making this audiobook a valuable experience for anyone seeking to appreciate the wisdom and imagination embedded in our shared heritage.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74984600</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:02:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74984600/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_06_various.mp3" length="99309457" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Myths and Legends Around the World" by Collection 06-Various invites listeners on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of global storytelling. 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The enduring nature of these myths highlights the power of storytelling in connecting cultures and generations, making this audiobook a valuable experience for anyone seeking to appreciate the wisdom and imagination embedded in our shared heritage.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12401</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wouldbegoods (Version 2 Dramatic Reading)-E. Nesbit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wouldbegoods-version-2-dramatic-reading-e-nesbit--74976798</link><description><![CDATA["Wouldbegoods" by E. Nesbit is a captivating tale that explores the adventures and misadventures of children who aspire to do good deeds but often find themselves in humorous predicaments. 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Nesbit's wit and charm ensure that her narrative remains engaging, making it a delightful experience for both young and adult audiences alike.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74976798</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:01:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74976798/wouldbegoods_version_2_dramatic_reading_e_nesbit.mp3" length="271757877" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Wouldbegoods" by E. Nesbit is a captivating tale that explores the adventures and misadventures of children who aspire to do good deeds but often find themselves in humorous predicaments. This dramatic reading brings to life the timeless themes of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Wouldbegoods" by E. Nesbit is a captivating tale that explores the adventures and misadventures of children who aspire to do good deeds but often find themselves in humorous predicaments. This dramatic reading brings to life the timeless themes of childhood imagination, the complexities of morality, and the often chaotic journey toward doing the right thing. The story resonates today as it reflects the universal struggle between intention and action, reminding listeners of the innocence and challenges of growing up. Nesbit's wit and charm ensure that her narrative remains engaging, making it a delightful experience for both young and adult audiences alike.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>33935</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--74969258</link><description><![CDATA["Within and Without" is a dramatic poem by George MacDonald that explores profound themes of existence, faith, and the interplay between the seen and the unseen. This work invites listeners to reflect on the deeper aspects of life and the human experience, making it a timeless piece that resonates with anyone grappling with questions of purpose and belief. MacDonald's lyrical style and rich imagery offer an engaging experience that captivates the imagination while encouraging introspection. The enduring nature of its themes ensures that it remains relevant, providing insight into the complexities of the human spirit and the quest for understanding in a world that often feels divided.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74969258</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 09:02:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74969258/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>"Within and Without" is a dramatic poem by George MacDonald that explores profound themes of existence, faith, and the interplay between the seen and the unseen. 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The enduring nature of its themes ensures that it remains relevant, providing insight into the complexities of the human spirit and the quest for understanding in a world that often feels divided.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2 The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods-Lucian of Samosata</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74959352</link><description><![CDATA[Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, presents a fascinating exploration of the interactions between divine beings and mortals, as crafted by the ancient satirist Lucian of Samosata. This collection delves into the whimsical and often humorous conversations among the sea deities, revealing their personalities and perspectives on human affairs. The themes of power, folly, and the capricious nature of the gods resonate even today, reminding listeners of the timelessness of human experience and the complexities of belief. This audiobook offers a captivating blend of wit and wisdom, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and its enduring relevance.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74959352</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:01:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74959352/lucian_s_dialogues_volume_2_the_dialogues_of_the_sea_gods_lucian_of_samosata.mp3" length="24428867" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, presents a fascinating exploration of the interactions between divine beings and mortals, as crafted by the ancient satirist Lucian of Samosata. This collection delves into the whimsical and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, presents a fascinating exploration of the interactions between divine beings and mortals, as crafted by the ancient satirist Lucian of Samosata. This collection delves into the whimsical and often humorous conversations among the sea deities, revealing their personalities and perspectives on human affairs. The themes of power, folly, and the capricious nature of the gods resonate even today, reminding listeners of the timelessness of human experience and the complexities of belief. This audiobook offers a captivating blend of wit and wisdom, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and its enduring relevance.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Faust I-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faust-i-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe--74952090</link><description><![CDATA["Faust I" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe delves into the profound themes of ambition, desire, and the quest for meaning in life. The story follows Faust, a scholar who, dissatisfied with his existence, makes a pact with the devil in pursuit of ultimate knowledge and experience. This timeless narrative explores the dualities of human nature and the moral complexities that arise from striving for greatness. Its exploration of the eternal struggle between good and evil, as well as the consequences of our choices, resonates powerfully in today's world, reminding listeners of the age-old quest for fulfillment and the inherent risks that accompany it.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74952090</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74952090/faust_i_johann_wolfgang_von_goethe.mp3" length="124462662" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Faust I" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe delves into the profound themes of ambition, desire, and the quest for meaning in life. 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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. 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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>10810</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Falstaff's Wedding (1760 Version)-William Kenrick</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/falstaff-s-wedding-1760-version-william-kenrick--74366950</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/74366950</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74366950/falstaff_s_wedding_1760_version_william_kenrick.mp3" length="97618948" 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>12190</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Short Plays from Dickens-Horace Baker Browne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-plays-from-dickens-horace-baker-browne--74347325</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/74347325</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:01:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74347325/short_plays_from_dickens_horace_baker_browne.mp3" length="190012074" 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>23726</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>His House in Order-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/his-house-in-order-arthur-wing-pinero--74323694</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/74323694</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74323694/his_house_in_order_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="112894687" 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>14098</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ring of the Niblung-Richard Wagner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ring-of-the-niblung-richard-wagner--74303188</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/74303188</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:00:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74303188/ring_of_the_niblung_richard_wagner.mp3" length="214649479" 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>26804</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--74285541</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/74285541</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74285541/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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 05-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/myths-and-legends-around-the-world-collection-05-various--74266620</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/74266620</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74266620/myths_and_legends_around_the_world_collection_05_various.mp3" length="78409944" 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>9792</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 015-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-015-various--74251444</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/74251444</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74251444/one_act_play_collection_015_various.mp3" length="184081051" 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>22986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 003-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-003-various--74236834</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/74236834</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74236834/dramatic_reading_scene_and_story_collection_volume_003_various.mp3" length="95057151" 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>11870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Captives-Titus Maccius Plautus</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/captives-titus-maccius-plautus--74223273</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/74223273</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74223273/captives_titus_maccius_plautus.mp3" length="53555814" 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>6688</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Holiday Stories for Young People-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-stories-for-young-people-various--74200833</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/74200833</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74200833/holiday_stories_for_young_people_various.mp3" length="212056080" 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>26481</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King Arthur-John Dryden</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-arthur-john-dryden--74174307</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/74174307</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:00:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74174307/king_arthur_john_dryden.mp3" length="51907295" 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>6482</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tanglewood Tales-Nathaniel Hawthorne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanglewood-tales-nathaniel-hawthorne--74148590</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/74148590</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74148590/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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--74096085</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/74096085</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74096085/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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Town Before You-Hannah Cowley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/town-before-you-hannah-cowley--74074538</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/74074538</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74074538/town_before_you_hannah_cowley.mp3" length="95963372" 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>11984</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stories from Virgil-Alfred John Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-virgil-alfred-john-church--74052398</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/74052398</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74052398/7117_stories_from_virgil_alfred_john_church.mp3" length="150546838" 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>18800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Social War of 1900-Simon Landis</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-war-of-1900-simon-landis--74030360</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/74030360</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74030360/social_war_of_1900_simon_landis.mp3" length="71696614" 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>8953</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--74011351</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/74011351</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74011351/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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tales of 1927 A Selection of Folktales, Fables, and Legends from Books Published in 1927-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-1927-a-selection-of-folktales-fables-and-legends-from-books-published-in-1927-various--73988601</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/73988601</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73988601/tales_of_1927_a_selection_of_folktales_fables_and_legends_from_books_published_in_1927_various.mp3" length="76170053" 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>9511</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (Version 3 Dramatic Reading)-L. Frank Baum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-adventures-of-santa-claus-version-3-dramatic-reading-l-frank-baum--73968667</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/73968667</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73968667/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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christmas Carol The Miser's Warning-Charles Zachary Barnett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-carol-the-miser-s-warning-charles-zachary-barnett--73948382</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/73948382</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73948382/christmas_carol_the_miser_s_warning_charles_zachary_barnett.mp3" length="33825362" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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>4224</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hernani-Victor Hugo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hernani-victor-hugo--73926392</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/73926392</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73926392/hernani_victor_hugo.mp3" length="101602565" 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>12687</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don Carlos-Friedrich Schiller</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-carlos-friedrich-schiller--73902917</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/73902917</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73902917/don_carlos_friedrich_schiller.mp3" length="183184195" 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>22875</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King Arthur-Joseph Comyns Carr</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-arthur-joseph-comyns-carr--73881340</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/73881340</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73881340/king_arthur_joseph_comyns_carr.mp3" length="53212382" 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>6645</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--73860755</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/73860755</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73860755/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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stories of Old Greece and Rome-Emilie Kip Baker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-of-old-greece-and-rome-emilie-kip-baker--73842296</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/73842296</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73842296/stories_of_old_greece_and_rome_emilie_kip_baker.mp3" length="236381536" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a collection of 25 short plays, each covering a different Greek myth or tale. From the famous epics such as Theseus' journey to slay the Minotaur or Jason's foray to obtain the Golden Fleece, to lesser known stories such as Arion's struggles with greedy sailors or Latona's woes with rude locals. From foundational myths like the unleashing of evil's into the world with Pandora's box or the abduction of Proserpina that led to the world's changing seasons, to tales of Perseus' various travels saving princesses and slaying gorgons. From stories of tragic love such as Orpheus' doomed quest to save his lost love Eurydice or the sea separating Halcyone from her husband Ceyx, to more hopeful tales like the perseverance of Psyche to reunite with Cupid or the enduring love of Philemon and Baucis. And many more! See the downfalls of pride, the rewards of determination, the wrath of the gods and cleverness of humanity, and all in nice digestible chunks of a one-act play format. Note: this text came with a pronunciation index, attempts were made to follow it to stay true to the desires of the author but many are now known to be incorrect. (Summary by Inkell) 1. Pandora. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Pandora: Winnifred Assmann Epimethus: AliceStein Hope: Claudia Caldi Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Apollo: Greg Giordano Neptune: lorda 2. Daphne. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Daphne: Jenn Broda Peneus: Alan Mapstone Apollo: Greg Giordano Cupid: Michael Faze Venus: Agnes Robert Behr 3. The Transformation of Io. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Argus: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Juno: Larry Wilson Mercury: ToddHW 4. Latona and the Rustics. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Latona: Owler First Countryman: lorda Second Countryman: Agnes Robert Behr Third Countryman: Chuck Williamson Fourth Countryman: Alan Mapstone 5. Phaethon. DPL for this play is LCaulkins Stage Directions: Inkell Phaethon: HelloCentral Phoebus: Ehsan Ahmed Mehedi Earth: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Vulcan: David Purdy 6. Midas and Bacchus. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Bacchus: Alan Mapstone Silenus: AliceStein Slave: Chuck Williamson Daughter of Midas: Agnes Robert Behr 7. Midas and Apollo. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Midas: Beeswaxcandle Apollo: Greg Giordano Pan: Alan Mapstone Hairdresser: Winnifred Assmann Hairdresser's Wife: AliceStein First Shepherd: Agnes Robert Behr Second Shepherd: Sonia Third Shepherd: David Purdy Tmolus: lorda 8. Philemon and Baucis. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Philemon: David Purdy Baucis: Agnes Robert Behr Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW 9. Proserpina. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Proserpina: AliceStein Pluto: Larry Wilson Ceres: Belinda McReynolds Jupiter: Alan Mapstone Mercury: ToddHW Arethusa: Agnes Robert Behr Metanira: Owler Celeus: David Purdy Attendant: LuMiness 10. Ceyx and Halcyone. DPL for this play is wib66 Stage Directions: Inkell Ceyx: Winnifred Assmann Halcyone: Agnes Robert Behr Juno: Larry Wilson Iris: Lynette Caulkins Somnus: Alan Mapstone Morpheus: David Purdy Nurse: AliceStein Voice: Owler 11. Cupid and Psyche. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cupid: Michael Faze Psyche: Nova Silva Venus: Agnes Robert Behr Ceres: Belinda McReynolds First Sister: Stacey Malcolm Second Sister: Hannah Lake King: Alan Mapstone Queen: Owler 12. Cadmus. DPL for this play is AliceStein Stage Directions: Inkell Cadmus: João Senna Europa: Alessandra Laguit First Maiden: RosiesReading Second Maiden: Sonia Third Maiden: Agnes Robert Behr Fourth Maiden: Elsie Selwyn First Phoenician: ShrimpPhish Second Phoenician: lorda Third Phoenician: David Purdy Oracle: Alan Mapstone Voice: Owler 13. Narcissus. DPL for this play is Winnifred Stage...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29518</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--73372230</link><description><![CDATA["Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales" by Fanny Amanda Comstock brings to life the timeless stories of ancient Greece, capturing the essence of its legendary heroes and the dramatic narratives that have shaped human culture. These myths explore themes of bravery, fate, and the complexity of the human experience, resonating with listeners today as they reflect on their own challenges and triumphs. Comstock's vivid retelling invites audiences to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73372230</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73372230/dramatic_version_of_greek_myths_and_hero_tales_fanny_amanda_comstock.mp3" length="135166644" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Fanny Amanda Comstock</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales" by Fanny Amanda Comstock brings to life the timeless stories of ancient Greece, capturing the essence of its legendary heroes and the dramatic narratives that have shaped human culture. These myths...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales" by Fanny Amanda Comstock brings to life the timeless stories of ancient Greece, capturing the essence of its legendary heroes and the dramatic narratives that have shaped human culture. These myths explore themes of bravery, fate, and the complexity of the human experience, resonating with listeners today as they reflect on their own challenges and triumphs. Comstock's vivid retelling invites audiences to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, reminding us of the enduring power of storytelling.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16877</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.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--72569000</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/72569000</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:22:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72569000/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/e01a2cf7fb988914ee76bec6e8d2d286.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
