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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>Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro (Figaro Trilogy #2) (English)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/follies-of-a-day-or-the-marriage-of-figaro-figaro-trilogy-2-english--7143427</link><description><![CDATA[Delve into the intricate world of love, deception, and social commentary as you explore the themes embodied in "Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro." This podcast invites listeners to experience a rotating collection of audiobooks that unravel the complexities of relationships and the societal structures that shape them. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a fresh perspective on the follies and foibles of romance against a backdrop of class struggle and witty satire. Through the lens of historical and contemporary narratives, discover how the quest for love often collides with the rigid expectations of society. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventions and provoke thought. Join us in uncovering a new book with every episode, and immerse yourself in the delightful chaos of human connection and societal critique.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7143427/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/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg</url><title>Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro (Figaro Trilogy #2) (English)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/follies-of-a-day-or-the-marriage-of-figaro-figaro-trilogy-2-english--7143427</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:25:21 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</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/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Delve into the intricate world of love, deception, and social commentary as you explore the themes embodied in "Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro." This podcast invites listeners to experience a rotating collection of audiobooks that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Delve into the intricate world of love, deception, and social commentary as you explore the themes embodied in "Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro." This podcast invites listeners to experience a rotating collection of audiobooks that unravel the complexities of relationships and the societal structures that shape them. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, offering a fresh perspective on the follies and foibles of romance against a backdrop of class struggle and witty satire. Through the lens of historical and contemporary narratives, discover how the quest for love often collides with the rigid expectations of society. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventions and provoke thought. Join us in uncovering a new book with every episode, and immerse yourself in the delightful chaos of human connection and societal critique.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"/><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Medicine"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>2eaf3299-905b-5881-8a15-dd5507562eb6</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Vortex-Noël Coward</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vortex-noel-coward--74634820</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74634820</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:03:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74634820/vortex_noe_l_coward.mp3" length="53253194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6650</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mrs. Pretty and The Premier-Arthur Adams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mrs-pretty-and-the-premier-arthur-adams--74601775</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74601775</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74601775/mrs_pretty_and_the_premier_arthur_adams.mp3" length="77101203" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. 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In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9628</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nicholas Nickleby A Farce in 2 Acts-Edward Stirling</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicholas-nickleby-a-farce-in-2-acts-edward-stirling--74569088</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74569088</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:02:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74569088/nicholas_nickleby_a_farce_in_2_acts_edward_stirling.mp3" length="44952089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. 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In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5613</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lady Frederick, a Comedy in Three Acts-W. 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In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74537725</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:09:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74537725/lady_frederick_a_comedy_in_three_acts_w_somerset_maugham.mp3" length="65567494" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. 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In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8188</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>School for Greybeards; or, The Mourning Bride-Hannah Cowley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-for-greybeards-or-the-mourning-bride-hannah-cowley--74506274</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74506274</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:09:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74506274/school_for_greybeards_or_the_mourning_bride_hannah_cowley.mp3" length="70959869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8861</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 021-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-021-various--74467732</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74467732</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:08:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74467732/one_act_play_collection_021_various.mp3" length="140481961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. 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In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>17542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 018-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-018-various--74434925</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74434925</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:09:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74434925/one_act_play_collection_018_various.mp3" length="192836067" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>24080</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Blunderer, or The Counterplots-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/blunderer-or-the-counterplots-moliere--74394249</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74394249</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74394249/blunderer_or_the_counterplots_molie_re.mp3" length="72059226" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8998</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Adrienne Lecouvreur-Ernest Legouve, Eugène Scribe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adrienne-lecouvreur-ernest-legouve-eugene-scribe--74351041</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74351041</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:16:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74351041/adrienne_lecouvreur_ernest_legouve_euge_ne_scribe.mp3" length="70708349" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>8830</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Don Juan, or The Feast with the Statue-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-juan-or-the-feast-with-the-statue-moliere--74211326</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74211326</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:09:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74211326/don_juan_or_the_feast_with_the_statue_molie_re.mp3" length="60268842" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7526</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Mice and Men-Madeleine Lucette Ryley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mice-and-men-madeleine-lucette-ryley--74164852</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74164852</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:09:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74164852/mice_and_men_madeleine_lucette_ryley.mp3" length="85028239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10618</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Freaks An Idyll of Suburbia-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/freaks-an-idyll-of-suburbia-arthur-wing-pinero--74119913</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74119913</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:11:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74119913/freaks_an_idyll_of_suburbia_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="109899260" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>13724</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro (Figaro Trilogy #2) (English)-Pierre Beaumarchais</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/follies-of-a-day-or-the-marriage-of-figaro-figaro-trilogy-2-english-pierre-beaumarchais--73399861</link><description><![CDATA["Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro" by Pierre Beaumarchais is a brilliant exploration of love, class, and the complexities of human relationships. This witty and engaging play continues to resonate with audiences today, as it delves into themes of social hierarchy and the pursuit of happiness against societal constraints. Beaumarchais masterfully intertwines humor and drama, creating a narrative that reflects the follies we all encounter in our daily lives. Its enduring relevance lies in its sharp commentary on the human condition, making it a timeless piece that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences in love and society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399861</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:45:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73399861/follies_of_a_day_or_the_marriage_of_figaro_figaro_trilogy_2_english_pierre_beaumarchais.mp3" length="89933624" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro" by Pierre Beaumarchais is a brilliant exploration of love, class, and the complexities of human relationships. This witty and engaging play continues to resonate with audiences today, as it delves into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Follies of a Day; OR, The Marriage of Figaro" by Pierre Beaumarchais is a brilliant exploration of love, class, and the complexities of human relationships. This witty and engaging play continues to resonate with audiences today, as it delves into themes of social hierarchy and the pursuit of happiness against societal constraints. Beaumarchais masterfully intertwines humor and drama, creating a narrative that reflects the follies we all encounter in our daily lives. Its enduring relevance lies in its sharp commentary on the human condition, making it a timeless piece that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences in love and society.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11230</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Follies of a Day OR The Marriage of Figaro Figaro Trilogy 2 English - Pierre Beaumarchais</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/follies-of-a-day-or-the-marriage-of-figaro-figaro-trilogy-2-english-pierre-beaumarchais--72760273</link><description><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72760273</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:12:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72760273/follies_of_a_day_or_the_marriage_of_figaro_figaro_trilogy_2_english_pierre_beaumarchais.mp3" length="89839531" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Pierre Beaumarchais</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Thomas Holcroft's English translation, obtained by attending Pierre Beaumarchais' French play nine times in Paris during its original official staging in 1784. Beaumarchais' play was the basis for Mozart's 1796 opera, and is a satire about lovers' misdoings and French society. Because of its rebellious themes, presented during the troubling times leading up to the French Revolution, Beaumarchais had a very difficult time getting his play past the censors. Once staged, the play was enormously popular with audiences, including the aristocracy despite their understanding of the underlying themes. It was shocking that a commoner could contend directly with a nobleman. Louis XVI was not amused with Beaumarchais and imprisoned him for a few days. In our play, staged in London in 1785, Figaro is engaged to be married to Susan, who has caught the eye of Count Almaviva . . . (Holcroft Anglicized Suzanne's name so that English audiences would better accept her.) (Summary by Lynette Caulkins.) The other plays in the trilogy are #1: The Barber of Seville and #3: Frailty and Hypocrisy.Cast list: Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Figaro: Todd Susan: Jenn Broda Count Almaviva: Jake Malizia Countess: WendyKatzHiller Marcelina: Joanna Michal Hoyt Doctor Bartholo: Scott Caulkins The Page Hannibal: Cindy Gorman Basil: Alan Mapstone Agnes: Therese Lindholm Antonio: Ryan Williams Don Guzman: Greg Giordino Bounce: Adrian Stephens Servant: Adrian Stephens Crier of the Court: Lynette Caulkins Doublefee: Tchaikovsky Courier: Jim Hedrick]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>11230</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beaumarchais,day,english,figaro,follies,holcroft,marriage,play,satire,trilogy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/10da34124ffaec8ab428573decd7d418.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
