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This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that reveal the dynamics of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the lighter side of military life. With every episode, discover a new book that invites you to reflect on the essence of service and the colorful personalities that shape these tales. Immerse yourself in a collection that celebrates the intricate relationships formed in the pursuit of duty and adventure.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7112745/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Plays Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg</url><title>Recruiting Officer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/recruiting-officer--7112745</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:07:03 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Plays Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker73@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Delve into the vibrant tapestry of military life and the intricate dance of recruitment in a world where duty meets personal ambition, as suggested by the title "Recruiting Officer." 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With every episode, discover a new book that invites you to reflect on the essence of service and the colorful personalities that shape these tales. Immerse yourself in a collection that celebrates the intricate relationships formed in the pursuit of duty and adventure.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Astronomy"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>6526a51d-c359-5b48-8c4c-4c9ef86038e9</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Birth of Merlin The Childe Hath Found His Father-William Rowley, William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/birth-of-merlin-the-childe-hath-found-his-father-william-rowley-william-shakespeare--74076287</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants of the town for that cheerful hospitality, which made, he adds, "the recruiting service, to some men the greatest fatigue on earth, to me the greatest pleasure in the world." The life of Farquhar was full of adventures.—As a student, he was expelled from the college of Dublin, for adventuring profane wit upon a sacred theme, given to him by his tutor for his exercise. As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74076287</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74076287/birth_of_merlin_the_childe_hath_found_his_father_william_rowley_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="76426515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sir Thomas More-Anthony Munday</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-thomas-more-anthony-munday--74054084</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants of the town for that cheerful hospitality, which made, he adds, "the recruiting service, to some men the greatest fatigue on earth, to me the greatest pleasure in the world." The life of Farquhar was full of adventures.—As a student, he was expelled from the college of Dublin, for adventuring profane wit upon a sacred theme, given to him by his tutor for his exercise. As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74054084</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74054084/sir_thomas_more_anthony_munday.mp3" length="70277520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. 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(Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74031875</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74031875/magic_a_fantastic_comedy_g_k_chesterton.mp3" length="40767163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5091</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Aladdin, Or, The Wonderful Lamp (A Dramatic Poem, in Two Parts)-Adam Oehlenschläger</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aladdin-or-the-wonderful-lamp-a-dramatic-poem-in-two-parts-adam-oehlenschlager--74012926</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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(Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74012926</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74012926/aladdin_or_the_wonderful_lamp_a_dramatic_poem_in_two_parts_adam_oehlenschla_ger.mp3" length="220444185" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>27528</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Henry VI, Part 2-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/henry-vi-part-2-william-shakespeare--73990306</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants of the town for that cheerful hospitality, which made, he adds, "the recruiting service, to some men the greatest fatigue on earth, to me the greatest pleasure in the world." The life of Farquhar was full of adventures.—As a student, he was expelled from the college of Dublin, for adventuring profane wit upon a sacred theme, given to him by his tutor for his exercise. As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. 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(Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73970342</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73970342/chronicles_of_avonlea_version_2_dramatic_reading_lucy_maud_montgomery.mp3" length="194407894" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24276</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Will and No Will or a Bone for the Lawyers-Charles Macklin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-and-no-will-or-a-bone-for-the-lawyers-charles-macklin--73949938</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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(Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73949938</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73949938/will_and_no_will_or_a_bone_for_the_lawyers_charles_macklin.mp3" length="42407597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5296</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Maid of Maiden Lane (dramatic reading)-Amelia E. Barr</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maid-of-maiden-lane-dramatic-reading-amelia-e-barr--73928125</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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(Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73928125</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73928125/6850_maid_of_maiden_lane_dramatic_reading_amelia_e_barr.mp3" length="238049339" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29726</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lady Frederick, a Comedy in Three Acts-W. Somerset Maugham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-frederick-a-comedy-in-three-acts-w-somerset-maugham--73904588</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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(Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73904588</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73904588/lady_frederick_a_comedy_in_three_acts_w_somerset_maugham.mp3" length="65567494" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8188</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.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--73883124</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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(Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73883124</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73883124/short_plays_from_dickens_horace_baker_browne.mp3" length="190012074" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></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/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>King Lear (version 2)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-lear-version-2-william-shakespeare--73862297</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants of the town for that cheerful hospitality, which made, he adds, "the recruiting service, to some men the greatest fatigue on earth, to me the greatest pleasure in the world." The life of Farquhar was full of adventures.—As a student, he was expelled from the college of Dublin, for adventuring profane wit upon a sacred theme, given to him by his tutor for his exercise. As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73862297</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73862297/king_lear_version_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="97955170" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants of the town for that cheerful hospitality, which made, he adds, "the recruiting service, to some men the greatest fatigue on earth, to me the greatest pleasure in the world." The life of Farquhar was full of adventures.—As a student, he was expelled from the college of Dublin, for adventuring profane wit upon a sacred theme, given to him by his tutor for his exercise. As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12232</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Admirable Crichton-J. M. Barrie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/admirable-crichton-j-m-barrie--73843772</link><description><![CDATA[The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants of the town for that cheerful hospitality, which made, he adds, "the recruiting service, to some men the greatest fatigue on earth, to me the greatest pleasure in the world." The life of Farquhar was full of adventures.—As a student, he was expelled from the college of Dublin, for adventuring profane wit upon a sacred theme, given to him by his tutor for his exercise. As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73843772</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73843772/admirable_crichton_j_m_barrie.mp3" length="79348650" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Twin-Rivals-George Farquhar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/twin-rivals-george-farquhar--73373986</link><description><![CDATA["Twin-Rivals" by George Farquhar is a captivating exploration of rivalry and ambition, showcasing the complexities of human relationships through its engaging narrative. 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Its exploration of rivalry and the quest for identity resonates with audiences today, reminding us that the dynamics of competition and passion are as relevant now as they were in the past.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73373986</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73373986/twin_rivals_george_farquhar.mp3" length="85739464" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Twin-Rivals" by George Farquhar is a captivating exploration of rivalry and ambition, showcasing the complexities of human relationships through its engaging narrative. 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He has dedicated the piece "to all friends round the Wrekin," and has thanked the inhabitants of the town for that cheerful hospitality, which made, he adds, "the recruiting service, to some men the greatest fatigue on earth, to me the greatest pleasure in the world." The life of Farquhar was full of adventures.—As a student, he was expelled from the college of Dublin, for adventuring profane wit upon a sacred theme, given to him by his tutor for his exercise. As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72569069</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72569069/recruiting_officer_george_farquhar.mp3" length="63628058" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b924e31-764e-4c56-8dbf-84e89a2b3c4b/4b924e31-764e-4c56-8dbf-84e89a2b3c4b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b924e31-764e-4c56-8dbf-84e89a2b3c4b/4b924e31-764e-4c56-8dbf-84e89a2b3c4b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4b924e31-764e-4c56-8dbf-84e89a2b3c4b/4b924e31-764e-4c56-8dbf-84e89a2b3c4b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>George Farquhar</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The author was himself a recruiting officer, and possibly gathered all the materials for this play on the very spot where he has placed his scene—Shrewsbury. 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As an actor, he forsook the stage in grief and horror, on having unknowingly made use of a real sword, instead of a counterfeit one, by which he wounded a brother performer, with whom he had to fence in a tragedy, nearly to the loss of his life. As a dramatic writer, Farquhar was eminently successful; and in his military capacity, he was ever honoured and beloved—whether fighting with a great army in Flanders, or recruiting with a small party in Shropshire. (Mrs Inchbald (In preface to the publication)) Cast list: Captain Plume, Recruiting Officer: Peter Tucker Captain Brazen, Recruiting Officer: Negatron Mr Worthy, a gentleman of Shropshire: TriciaG Serjeant Kite: ToddHW Thomas Appletree, recruit: SteveToner Costar Pearmain, recruit: Zames Curran Justice Balance: Kristin Gjerløw Justice Scale: Zames Curran Justice Scruple: catharmaiden Bullock, a Country Clown: alanmapstone Constable: Anna Simon Servant: John N. Daily Steward: SteveToner Welsh Collier: Newgatenovelist Sylvia, daughter to Justice Balance: Beth Thomas Rose, a Country Wench: Elizabeth Klett Melinda, a Lady of Fortune: Availle Lucy, Melinda's Maid: Mary Kay Wife: Availle Woman: Rapunzelina Stage Directions: MaryAnn Editor and Coordinator: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7954</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,farquhar,justice,melinda,officer,plays,recruit,recruiting,shropshire,stevetoner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bc26e38e5198bc44a1523bfec74c6b4d.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
