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  • Curculio; or, The Forgery by Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BCE - 184 BCE) | LibriVox's New Releases

    A con game movie script, circa 200 BCE. "Phaedromus is desperately in love with Planesium, who is in the possession of Cappadox, an avaricious Procurer. Not having the means of obtaining her freedom, Phaedromus sends Curculio, his Parasite, to Caris, to borrow the money from a friend. The friend being unable to lend it, Cuculio by accident meets...." and a complicated plot ensues. - Summary by ToddHW and Translator

    Cast list:
    Curculio, the Parasite of Phaedromus: Greg Giordano
    Therapontigonus, a Captain of Caris: Beeswaxcandle
    Phaedromus, a young man in love with Planesium: KHand
    Palinurus, servant of Phaedromu: Inkell
    Cook, servant of Phaedromus: David Purdy
    Lyco, a Banker: ToddHW
    Cappadox, a Procurer: Alan Mapstone
    The Choregus (or, Director of the Chorus): Elijah Fisher
    Planesium, a young woman belonging to Cappadox: Rita Boutros
    An Old Woman, a Procuress: Sonia
    Stage Directions: Estefanía Vidal
    Editing: ToddHW