The Curse of Capistrano (Dramatic Reading)

Johnston McCulley (1883 - 1958)

The Curse of Capistrano is the first work to feature the fictional character Zorro (the Spanish word for "fox"). The story was later republished under the name The Mark of Zorro. The outlaw Zorro is Public Enemy #1 in southern California during the period of Mexican rule. But he's not a bad guy, really - he fights for justice for the oppressed. And when he meets the lovely Lolita, daughter of Don Pedro, who is on the governor's bad side, he has even more reason to fight. But she's being wooed by the rich and influential but wimpy Don Diego... - Summary by TriciaG

Cast List:
Narrator: Christine Lehman
Don Diego Vega / Zorro: Tomas Peter
Sergeant Pedro Gonzales: Larry Wilson
Landlord: Jason in Panama
Don Carlos Pulido, Corporal, A Man, Soldier, Assistant, Courier: Nick Bulka
Doña Catalina Pulido: TriciaG
Señorita Lolita Pulido: Adele de Pignerolles
Landlord: Jason in Panama
Don Alejandro Vega: Roger Melin
Fray Felipe, Gentleman of Age, Dispensero, Tipsy Caballero: Phil Schempf
Magistrado, Jailer: Zames Curran
Captain Ramon: jasonlohr
Spokesman of the Caballeros: Chuck Williamson
Governor: Scotty Smith
Another Caballero: AnttiV & Elijah
Servant, Dealer in Hides, Third Caballero, Man: ToddHW
Sergeant, Guard: Shasta
Native: Esther ben Simonides

Audio edited by TriciaG
Proof-listened by TriciaG & Joy M.

Genre(s): Action & Adventure Fiction, Dramatic Readings

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 00 - Dramatis Personae 00:02:21
Play 01 01 - Pedro, the Boaster Group 00:12:12
Play 02 02 - On the Heels of the Storm Group 00:13:47
Play 03 03 - Señor Zorro Pays a Visit Group 00:08:49
Play 04 04 - Swords Clash--And Pedro Explains Group 00:15:30
Play 05 05 - A Ride in the Morning Group 00:10:18
Play 06 06 - Diego Seeks a Bride Group 00:13:00
Play 07 07 - A Different Sort of Man Group 00:12:29
Play 08 08 - Don Carlos Plays a Game Group 00:14:59
Play 09 09 - The Clash of Blades Group 00:14:24
Play 10 10 - A Hint at Jealousy Group 00:10:56
Play 11 11 - Three Suitors Group 00:11:44
Play 12 12 - A Visit Group 00:17:18
Play 13 13 - Love Comes Swiftly Group 00:16:20
Play 14 14 - Captain Ramon Writes a Letter Christine Lehman
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Play 15 15 - At the Presidio Group 00:15:24
Play 16 16 - The Chase That Failed Group 00:09:31
Play 17 17 - Sergeant Gonzales Meets a Friend Group 00:09:27
Play 18 18 - Don Diego Returns Group 00:07:55
Play 19 19 - Captain Ramon Apologizes Group 00:11:48
Play 20 20 - Don Diego Shows Interest Group 00:08:04
Play 21 21 - The Whipping Group 00:10:30
Play 22 22 - Swift Punishment Group 00:10:53
Play 23 23 - More Punishment Group 00:10:38
Play 24 24 - At the Hacienda of Don Alejandro Group 00:17:06
Play 25 25 - A League is Formed Group 00:09:23
Play 26 26 - An Understanding Group 00:14:41
Play 27 27 - Orders For Arrest Group 00:11:37
Play 28 28 - The Outrage Group 00:14:25
Play 29 29 - Don Pulido Feels Ill Group 00:11:23
Play 30 30 - The Sign of the Fox Group 00:09:00
Play 31 31 - The Rescue Group 00:11:41
Play 32 32 - Close Quarters Group 00:16:04
Play 33 33 - Flight and Pursuit Group 00:11:51
Play 34 34 - The Blood of the Pulidos Group 00:08:38
Play 35 35 - The Clash of Blades Again Group 00:24:13
Play 36 36 - All Against Them Group 00:10:52
Play 37 37 - The Fox at the Bay Group 00:08:55
Play 38 38 - The Man Unmasked Group 00:10:48
Play 39 39 - ''Meal Mush and Goat's Milk!'' Group 00:05:13