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  • One-Act Play Collection 010-Various

    One-Act Play Collection 010-Various
    Aug 26 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    4 Std. und 28 Min.
  • Beggar's Opera-John Gay

    Beggar's Opera-John Gay
    Aug 25 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    2 Std. und 15 Min.
  • Mercator; The Merchant-Titus Maccius Plautus

    Mercator; The Merchant-Titus Maccius Plautus
    Aug 24 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    1 Std. und 56 Min.
  • Princess of Bagdad-Alexandre Dumas, fils

    Princess of Bagdad-Alexandre Dumas, fils
    Aug 23 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    1 Std. und 59 Min.
  • Six Characters in Search of an Author-Luigi Pirandello

    Six Characters in Search of an Author-Luigi Pirandello
    Aug 22 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    2 Std. und 9 Min.
  • Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great-Henry Fielding

    Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great-Henry Fielding
    Aug 21 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    1 Std. und 20 Min.
  • Speckled Band An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Speckled Band An Adventure of Sherlock Holmes-Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
    Aug 20 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    2 Std. und 30 Min.
  • Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines-Clyde Fitch

    Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines-Clyde Fitch
    Aug 19 2026
    Though with some of Plautus's usual comic elements (including people in disguise, clever servant, etc), this is a rare serious play by him looking at slavery and prisoners of war among the various Greek states. From the Prologue: "Really, it will be worth your while to give your attention to this play.... Don't you be afraid because I've said that there's war between the Aetolians and the Eleans. There (pointing), at a distance, beyond the scenes, the battles will be fought. For this were almost impossible for a Comic establishment, that we should at a moment attempt to be acting tragedy." - Summary by ToddHW Cast list: Hegio, an Aetolian, father of Philopolemus: Beeswaxcandle Philocrates, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Alan Mapstone Tyndarus, his servant: Larry Wilson Aristophontes, an Elean, captive in Aetolia: Adrian Stephens Philopolemus, an Aetolian, captive in Elis: Inkell Ergasilus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano Stalagmus, the servant of Hegio: Adrian Stephens A Slave of Hegio: Sonia A Lad, the same: David Purdy Stage Directions and Editing: ToddHW
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    3 Std. und 24 Min.