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Phaedra by Jean Racine (1639 - 1699)
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In the court of Louis XIV, adaptations of Greek tragedies were very popular. This play, heavily influenced by Euripides' Hippolytus, deals with love that violates social taboos. Note: In Racine's work, a new "scene" begins whenever a character enters or exits. Therefore, there are no stage directions, only a list of the characters on stage for each scene. The action is continuous for the entire act. (Summary by Libby Gohn) Cast Narrator: bala Theseus: Bruce Pirie Phaedra: Elizabeth Klett Hippolytus: Libby Gohn Aricia: Charlotte Duckett Oenone: Amanda Friday Theramenes: Alan Mapstone Ismene: Haili Panope: Maryanka Audio editing: Libby Gohn
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