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This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the absurdities and realities of life, offering insights into cultural practices and the evolution of societal values. Discover a new book with every episode and immerse yourself in the rich history of theatrical storytelling that continues to resonate today.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7112835/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/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg</url><title>Eunuchus: The Eunuch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eunuchus-the-eunuch--7112835</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:33 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Terence</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/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Dive into the complexities of desire, power, and identity with "Eunuchus: The Eunuch," a podcast that unravels the intricate tapestry of human relationships in a world where societal norms often clash with personal ambition. 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The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74074680</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74074680/orra_joanna_baillie.mp3" length="73462236" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. 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Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 020-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-020-various--74052550</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74052550</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74052550/one_act_play_collection_020_various.mp3" length="163970589" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. 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Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>20475</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Hecyra The Mother-In-Law-Terence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecyra-the-mother-in-law-terence--74030488</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74030488</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74030488/hecyra_the_mother_in_law_terence.mp3" length="43764503" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. 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Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5465</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amphitryon-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amphitryon-moliere--74011472</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74011472</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74011472/amphitryon_molie_re.mp3" length="56002672" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. 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Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6993</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Oedipus Rex (Murray Translation)-Sophocles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-murray-translation-sophocles--73988731</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73988731</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:01:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73988731/10101_oedipus_rex_murray_translation_sophocles.mp3" length="49005445" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. 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Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6120</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mind The Paint Girl-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mind-the-paint-girl-arthur-wing-pinero--73968803</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73968803</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:01:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73968803/mind_the_paint_girl_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="125382950" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. 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Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15657</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lying Lover or, The Ladies' Friendship-Richard Steele</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lying-lover-or-the-ladies-friendship-richard-steele--73948560</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948560</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73948560/lying_lover_or_the_ladies_friendship_richard_steele.mp3" length="78752230" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9834</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Every Man Out of His Humour-Ben Jonson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-man-out-of-his-humour-ben-jonson--73926567</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73926567</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73926567/every_man_out_of_his_humour_ben_jonson.mp3" length="133960853" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16728</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Impromptu of Versailles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/impromptu-of-versailles--73903054</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73903054</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:02:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73903054/impromptu_of_versailles.mp3" length="24740704" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3089</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Love for Love-William Congreve</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-for-love-william-congreve--73881490</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73881490</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73881490/love_for_love_william_congreve.mp3" length="115021606" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14363</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eunuchus The Eunuch-Terence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eunuchus-the-eunuch-terence--73860868</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73860868</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73860868/eunuchus_the_eunuch_terence.mp3" length="56522606" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7058</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Charley's Aunt-Brandon Thomas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/charley-s-aunt-brandon-thomas--73842378</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73842378</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:03:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73842378/charley_s_aunt_brandon_thomas.mp3" length="112886372" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. 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Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14097</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor-Terence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--73372345</link><description><![CDATA["Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor" by Terence delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, exploring themes of self-inflicted suffering and the consequences of one's actions. This timeless play examines the struggles of individuals grappling with their own flaws and the impact of their choices on those around them. Its exploration of self-torment and the quest for redemption resonates deeply with contemporary audiences, reminding us of the universal nature of our inner conflicts. Terence's masterful dialogue and keen insights into human behavior make this work a compelling listen that continues to provoke thought and reflection on the nature of self-awareness and personal growth.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73372345</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:01:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73372345/heautontimorumenos_the_self_tormentor_terence.mp3" length="55199788" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor" by Terence delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, exploring themes of self-inflicted suffering and the consequences of one's actions. This timeless play examines the struggles of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor" by Terence delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, exploring themes of self-inflicted suffering and the consequences of one's actions. This timeless play examines the struggles of individuals grappling with their own flaws and the impact of their choices on those around them. Its exploration of self-torment and the quest for redemption resonates deeply with contemporary audiences, reminding us of the universal nature of our inner conflicts. Terence's masterful dialogue and keen insights into human behavior make this work a compelling listen that continues to provoke thought and reflection on the nature of self-awareness and personal growth.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eunuchus The Eunuch - Terence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eunuchus-the-eunuch-terence--72569632</link><description><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72569632</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:31:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72569632/eunuchus_the_eunuch_terence.mp3" length="56462566" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dae5ae6-1b8b-44f1-b085-e1c27b06def5/4dae5ae6-1b8b-44f1-b085-e1c27b06def5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dae5ae6-1b8b-44f1-b085-e1c27b06def5/4dae5ae6-1b8b-44f1-b085-e1c27b06def5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4dae5ae6-1b8b-44f1-b085-e1c27b06def5/4dae5ae6-1b8b-44f1-b085-e1c27b06def5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Terence</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another of the plays by Terence translated from the Latin by Riley. "A certain citizen of Athens had a daughter named Pamphila, and a son called Chremes. The former was stolen while an infant, and sold to a Rhodian merchant, who having made a present of her to a Courtesan of Rhodes, she brought her up with her own daughter Thais, who was somewhat older." (From Translator summary) Hmmm, so kidnapping and slavery to start off; then there will be eunuchs and rape before the play ends. And it is a comedy?! Ah, well, it was 200BC. Times and opinions (thank goodness) have changed at least a bit since then. - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Laches, an aged Athenian: Jim Locke Phædria, his son: Aaron White Chærea, his son: Tomas Peter Antipho, a young man, friend of Chærea: Campbell Schelp Chremes, a young man, brother of Pamphila: Owen Cook Thraso, a boastful Captain: alanmapstone Gnatho, a Parasite: ToddHW Parmeno, servant of Phædria: KHand Sanga, cook to Thraso: Sandra Schmit Dorus, a Eunuch slave: Frédéric Surget Thais, a Courtesan: Foon Pythias, her attendant: Sonia Dorias, her attendant: Leanne Yau Sophrona, a nurse: Leanne Yau Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited By: ToddHW<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7058</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chremes,courtesan,dria,eunuch,eunuchus,pamphila,plays,terence,thais,thraso</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/771e029e659e732fdba94a47b805680f.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
