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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Rehearsal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rehearsal--7143339</link><description><![CDATA[Step into the vibrant world of theatrical creation with Rehearsal, where the art of performance and the intricacies of storytelling take center stage. This podcast invites listeners to explore the dynamic process behind crafting a play, highlighting the experimentation and collaboration that define the rehearsal room. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the themes and techniques of dramatic literature, showcasing a diverse array of styles and eras that influence modern theater. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the evolution of performance art and its capacity to reflect society. As you listen, you'll uncover the layers of meaning and creativity that go into each production, enriching your appreciation for the stage. Join us on this journey and discover a new book with every episode, inviting you to engage with the rich tapestry of theatrical history and imagination.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7143339/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Satire Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg</url><title>Rehearsal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rehearsal--7143339</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:26:14 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Satire Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker80@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Step into the vibrant world of theatrical creation with Rehearsal, where the art of performance and the intricacies of storytelling take center stage. This podcast invites listeners to explore the dynamic process behind crafting a play, highlighting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Step into the vibrant world of theatrical creation with Rehearsal, where the art of performance and the intricacies of storytelling take center stage. This podcast invites listeners to explore the dynamic process behind crafting a play, highlighting the experimentation and collaboration that define the rehearsal room. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the themes and techniques of dramatic literature, showcasing a diverse array of styles and eras that influence modern theater. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that celebrate the evolution of performance art and its capacity to reflect society. As you listen, you'll uncover the layers of meaning and creativity that go into each production, enriching your appreciation for the stage. Join us on this journey and discover a new book with every episode, inviting you to engage with the rich tapestry of theatrical history and imagination.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Mathematics"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>640d5b4a-c310-5735-b3b7-4cbcca7a8990</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Constant Couple-George Farquhar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/constant-couple-george-farquhar--74637254</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74637254</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74637254/constant_couple_george_farquhar.mp3" length="68566550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8562</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Busie Body-Susanna Centlivre</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/busie-body-susanna-centlivre--74603810</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74603810</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74603810/busie_body_susanna_centlivre.mp3" length="84856951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. 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(In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10596</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great-Henry Fielding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-death-of-tom-thumb-the-great-henry-fielding--74571015</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74571015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:03:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74571015/life_and_death_of_tom_thumb_the_great_henry_fielding.mp3" length="38420409" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4797</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Agamemnon-Lucius Annaeus Seneca</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-lucius-annaeus-seneca--74540133</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74540133</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74540133/agamemnon_lucius_annaeus_seneca.mp3" length="39359040" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Belle's Stratagem-Hannah Cowley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/belle-s-stratagem-hannah-cowley--74508065</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74508065</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74508065/belle_s_stratagem_hannah_cowley.mp3" length="84655671" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10571</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Birth of Merlin The Childe Hath Found His Father-William Rowley, William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/birth-of-merlin-the-childe-hath-found-his-father-william-rowley-william-shakespeare--74470403</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74470403</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74470403/birth_of_merlin_the_childe_hath_found_his_father_william_rowley_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="76426515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. 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(In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9544</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fanny and the Servant Problem-Jerome K. Jerome</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fanny-and-the-servant-problem-jerome-k-jerome--74436938</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74436938</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74436938/fanny_and_the_servant_problem_jerome_k_jerome.mp3" length="73589466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9189</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 015-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-015-various--74397538</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74397538</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74397538/one_act_play_collection_015_various.mp3" length="184081051" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lady Bountiful-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lady-bountiful-arthur-wing-pinero--74353208</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74353208</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:08:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74353208/lady_bountiful_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="100550538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12556</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>At The Sign of The Greedy Pig-Charles S. Brooks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-sign-of-the-greedy-pig-charles-s-brooks--74214366</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74214366</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74214366/at_the_sign_of_the_greedy_pig_charles_s_brooks.mp3" length="54105418" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. 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(In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6756</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pelléas and Mélisande-Maurice Maeterlinck</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pelleas-and-melisande-maurice-maeterlinck--74167510</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74167510</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74167510/pelle_as_and_me_lisande_maurice_maeterlinck.mp3" length="43687886" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5456</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Life is a Dream (MacCarthy Translation)-Pedro Calderón de la Barca</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-dream-maccarthy-translation-pedro-calderon-de-la-barca--74121813</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74121813</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:03:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74121813/life_is_a_dream_maccarthy_translation_pedro_caldero_n_de_la_barca.mp3" length="85697271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. 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(In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10701</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 2-Thomas D'Urfey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/comical-history-of-don-quixote-part-2-thomas-d-urfey--73401606</link><description><![CDATA["Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 2" by Thomas D'Urfey brings to life the whimsical adventures of the iconic character, Don Quixote, in a humorous retelling that captures the essence of his chivalrous yet misguided pursuits. This engaging narrative explores themes of idealism versus reality, the folly of ambition, and the enduring power of imagination. As listeners delve into D'Urfey's witty prose, they will find that the comedic elements resonate with contemporary audiences, reflecting the timeless nature of human folly and aspiration. With its rich characterizations and clever dialogue, this audiobook invites you to rediscover a classic tale that continues to entertain and provoke thought about the nature of dreams and reality.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73401606</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:31:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73401606/comical_history_of_don_quixote_part_2_thomas_d_urfey.mp3" length="105539114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 2" by Thomas D'Urfey brings to life the whimsical adventures of the iconic character, Don Quixote, in a humorous retelling that captures the essence of his chivalrous yet misguided pursuits. This engaging...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Comical History of Don Quixote, Part 2" by Thomas D'Urfey brings to life the whimsical adventures of the iconic character, Don Quixote, in a humorous retelling that captures the essence of his chivalrous yet misguided pursuits. This engaging narrative explores themes of idealism versus reality, the folly of ambition, and the enduring power of imagination. As listeners delve into D'Urfey's witty prose, they will find that the comedic elements resonate with contemporary audiences, reflecting the timeless nature of human folly and aspiration. With its rich characterizations and clever dialogue, this audiobook invites you to rediscover a classic tale that continues to entertain and provoke thought about the nature of dreams and reality.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13179</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Rehearsal - George Villiers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/rehearsal-george-villiers--72759995</link><description><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72759995</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:53:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72759995/rehearsal_george_villiers.mp3" length="57665242" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/add5d31a-8f14-410e-9b33-bdc049010494/add5d31a-8f14-410e-9b33-bdc049010494.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/add5d31a-8f14-410e-9b33-bdc049010494/add5d31a-8f14-410e-9b33-bdc049010494.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/add5d31a-8f14-410e-9b33-bdc049010494/add5d31a-8f14-410e-9b33-bdc049010494.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>George Villiers</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes. The play itself is made up almost entirely of excerpts of existing dramatic works, and especially at those of John Dryden. (In the etext of the printed play which you can access from the link below, the play script is published on the right hand pages with every left hand page full of footnotes describing from which plays the scenes, lines, and allusions are taken.) - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Bayes: ToddHW Johnson: Greg Giordano Smith: Beeswaxcandle First King of Brentford: Adrian Stephens Second King of Brentford: GaleHall Prince Pretty-Man: Alan Mapstone Prince Volscious: Ethan Hurst Gentleman Usher: Claudia Caldi Physician: Larry Wilson Drawcansir: Elijah Fisher General: Priamedes Lieutenant General: Lynette Caulkins Cordelio: redrun Tom Thimble: Jim Locke Fisherman: David Purdy Sun: Agnes Robert Behr Thunder: Claudia Caldi First Player: Mathias Thorndal Second Player: Alan Mapstone Third Player: redrun First Soldier: Sonia Second Soldier: Elijah Fisher First Herald: Inkell Second Herald: David Purdy Amaryillis: Michele Eaton Cloris: Jenn Broda Parthenope: Inkell Pallas: Hope Lightning: Availle Moon: oogiesragdoll Earth: Stunning Shirley: Elsie Selwyn Stage Directions: Devorah Allen Editing: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7209</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>brentford,caldi,claudia,herald,play,player,rehearsal,satire,toddhw,villiers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ba95799793fbd7a8817c951c99fcced1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
