Phaedra by Jean Racine (1639 - 1699)

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)CastNarrator: balaTheseus: Bruce PiriePhaedra: Elizabeth KlettHippolytus: Libby GohnAricia: Charlotte DuckettOenone: Amanda FridayTheramenes: Alan MapstoneIsmene: HailiPanope: MaryankaAudio editing: Libby Gohn