Stichus; or, The Parasite Rebuffed

About this recording

"Antipho, a wealthy and jovial old gentleman of Athens, has two daughters, Pilumena and Pamphila. They are married to two brothers, Epignomus and Pamphilus, who, having run through their property in the company of idlers and Parasites, have, with the view of retrieving their fortunes, taken to merchandize [overseas trade]." The brothers have, in fact, been gone so long trying to regain their riches that Antipho is getting ready to marry off the daughters again. Will the brothers arrive back in time to save their marriages and get rid of their Parasites?

- Summary by The Play and ToddHW

Cast list:

Antipho, an old gentleman of Athens: ToddHW

Epignomus, brother of Pamphilus: Jim Locke

Pamphilus, brother of Epignomus: Alan Mapstone

Gelasimus, a Parasite: Greg Giordano

Stichus, the servant of Epignomus: Alan Mapstone

Sagarinus, the servant of Pamphilus: Julie Burks

Pinacium, a boy: Ethan Hurst

Philumena, the wife of Epignomus: Jenn Broda

Pamphila, the wife of Pamphilus and sister of Philumena: Nissy

Crocotium, a female servant of Philumena: Sonia

Stephanium, a female kitchen servant of Pamphila: WendyKatzHiller

Stage Directions: Larry Wilson

Editing: ToddHW

• Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity)
• Comedy