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Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74457786</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:07:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74457786/will_and_no_will_or_a_bone_for_the_lawyers_charles_macklin.mp3" length="42407597" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adolphe d'Ennery, Dumanoir</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></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/22eee9e5be757fb69ca866d70f3ede37.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Weaker Sex-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/weaker-sex-arthur-wing-pinero--74425451</link><description><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74425451</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74425451/weaker_sex_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="59822850" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adolphe d'Ennery, Dumanoir</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7470</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22eee9e5be757fb69ca866d70f3ede37.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--74379774</link><description><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74379774</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:33:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74379774/love_for_love_william_congreve.mp3" length="115021606" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adolphe d'Ennery, Dumanoir</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></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/22eee9e5be757fb69ca866d70f3ede37.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Third Violet-Stephen Crane</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/third-violet-stephen-crane--74339891</link><description><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74339891</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:06:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74339891/third_violet_stephen_crane.mp3" length="133127639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adolphe d'Ennery, Dumanoir</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16624</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22eee9e5be757fb69ca866d70f3ede37.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Waste A Tragedy in Four Acts (1906)-Harley Granville-Barker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/waste-a-tragedy-in-four-acts-1906-harley-granville-barker--74197465</link><description><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74197465</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:08:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74197465/waste_a_tragedy_in_four_acts_1906_harley_granville_barker.mp3" length="117379192" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adolphe d'Ennery, Dumanoir</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14658</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22eee9e5be757fb69ca866d70f3ede37.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stranger-August von Kotzebue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stranger-august-von-kotzebue--74150876</link><description><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74150876</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74150876/stranger_august_von_kotzebue.mp3" length="60831369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adolphe d'Ennery, Dumanoir</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. Taylor Maritana Matea Bracic Stage Directions Larry Wilson]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7596</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/22eee9e5be757fb69ca866d70f3ede37.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Agamemnon-Lucius Annaeus Seneca</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-lucius-annaeus-seneca--74110727</link><description><![CDATA[This fast-paced, swashbuckling, romantic comedy is loosely based on characters from the 1838 play “Ruy Blas” by Victor Hugo. Dumnois and D’Ennery’s script foregoes both historical accuracy and adherence to the more gloomy tone of Hugo’s original. Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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Instead, the dramatists choose to tell the story of Don Caesar, a dashing, charismatic officer in the service of King Charles II of Spain. Don Caesar is devoted to wine, women, and song. He is particularly smitten with the beautiful gypsy, Maritana. Despite the carefree and somewhat rakish impression he initially makes, Don Caesar’s scrupulous honesty, devotion to duty, and exceptional loyalty to his friends and comrades throws him into stark contrast with the perfidy and mendacious tactics employed by the more high ranking characters surrounding him. When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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With its enduring message about the importance of looking beyond the surface, this work resonates with contemporary audiences who grapple with similar issues in a world dominated by image and perception. Morton's sharp wit and insightful commentary make this audiobook a thought-provoking experience that encourages listeners to question what truly holds worth in their lives.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73391016</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:05:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73391016/all_that_glitters_is_not_gold_john_maddison_morton.mp3" length="59455999" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Adolphe d'Ennery, Dumanoir</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>All That Glitters Is Not Gold by John Maddison Morton delves into the timeless themes of appearance versus reality, exploring how superficial allure can mask deeper truths. 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Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. Hedrick 1st Soldier ToddHW 2nd Soldier Inkell 1st Cavalier ToddHW 2nd Cavalier Inkell Servant David Purdy Marchioness de Rotondo Kelly S. 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When scheming and dastardly behavior extends even to King Charles himself, how will Don Caesar escape with life and liberty intact? Multiple operas were based this script including Massenet’s 1872 “Don Cesar de Bazan” and “Maritana” by William Wallace in 1845. Don Caesar was one of Edwin Booth’s signature roles and was popular with many other leading actors of the Victorian Era. Although the play has lost cultural currency with U.S. audiences, to this day, new versions of Don Caesar and Maritana’s adventures appear in movie theatres or on television screens in Europe every decade or two. - Summary by Kelly Taylor Cast List: King Charles II Greg Giordano Don Jose Adrian Stephens Don Caesar de Bazan Craig Franklin Marquis de Rotondo Algy Pug Lazarillo Agnes Robert Behr Pedro Beeswaxcandle Lopez Jim Locke Captain of the Guard Stacey Malcom Judge Alan Mapstone Pacolo James. R. 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