Asinaria; or, The Ass-Dealer
Another Plautus comedy. Not too complicated: People behaving poorly, clever slaves aiding complicated plots, gullible tradesman (the Ass-Dealer) being taken advantage of, plots found out, and just retribution taken.
- Summary by ToddHW
Cast list:
Demaenetus, an aged Athenian: ToddHW
Argyrippus, his son, in love with Philenium: Greg Giordano
Libanus, Servant of Demaenetus: Adrian Stephens
Leonida, Servant of Demaenetus: redrun
The Ass-Dealer: Alan Mapstone
Diabolus, an Athenian Captain, the rival of Argyrippus: Beeswaxcandle
A Parasite, a dependant of Diabolus: Larry Wilson
Artemona, wife of Demaenetus: Sonia
Cleaereta, a Procuress: Anna Maria
Philenium, daughter of Cleaereta: Inkell
Stage Directions: EstefanÃa Vidal
Editing: ToddHW
Genre(s): Comedy
Language: English
Section | Chapter | Reader | Time |
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Play 01 | Act 1 | Group | 00:25:43 |
Play 02 | Act 2 | Group | 00:28:03 |
Play 03 | Act 3 | Group | 00:26:18 |
Play 04 | Act 4 | Group | 00:05:49 |
Play 05 | Act 5 | Group | 00:17:25 |