Paolo and Francesca
Stephen Phillips
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The tragic and adulterous story of Paolo and Francesca was originally immortalized by Dante in his "Divine Comedy". Since then, their story has been retold by many artists and writers. Here we have a play written by the poet Stephen Phillips who brings to life this thirteenth century love story with moving verse that is as beautiful as it is tragic. - Summary by Jenn Broda
Cast List:
Giovanni Malatesta- Tyrant of Rimini: Beeswaxcandle
Paolo- Brother to Giovanni, and Captain of the Mercenaries in the service of Florence: Greg Giordano
Valentino- Officer of Paolo’s Company, 1st Courier, and 2nd Attendant: MajorToast
Corrado- Officer of Paolo’s Company: HDGordon
Luigi- Officer of Paolo’s Company: David Purdy
Marco- A Soldier: ToddHW
Pulci- A Drug-seller: Alan Mapstone
Francesca da Rimini- Bride of Giovanni and Daughter of Guido da Polenta, Tyrant of Ravenna: Jenn Broda
Lucrezia Degl’Onesti- Cousin to Giovanni: WendyKatzHiller
Constanza- Kinswoman to Francesca: Christine Rottger
Tessa- Daughter to Pulci: Michele Eaton
Nita- Maid to Francesca: Christine Rottger
Angela- A blind and aged servant of the Malatesta, Sergeant, and 2nd Courier : Inkell
Mirra- A Peasant Girl and 2nd Girl: Cat Sadler
Carlo: Larry Wilson
Servant, A Messenger, and 3rd Attendant: KHand
A Soldier: Christian Wordell
Another Soldier, 1st Girl, and An Attendant : Chuck Williamson
A Girl: Agnes Robert Behr
Another Girl and 3rd Girl: redrun
Maid: Daniela Gura
Stage Directions: Estefanía Vidal
Editing: Jenn Broda
(1 hr 44 min)
Chapters
| Dramatis Personae | 3:11 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 1 | 20:23 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 2 | 27:21 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 3 | 24:29 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Act 4 | 29:05 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |