Alcestis

About this recording

Alcestis is the earliest surviving play by Euripides. Alcestis, the devoted wife of King Admetus, has agreed to die in his place, and at the beginning of the play she is close to death. In the first scene, Apollo argues with Thanatos (Death), asking to prolong Alcestis' life, but Thanatos refuses. Apollo leaves, but suggests that a man will come to Pherae who will save Alcestis. Euripides' play is perhaps the most unusual Greek drama ever written: a tragedy that is not a tragedy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Cast

Admetus: Todd

Alcestis/Chorus: Elizabeth Klett

Pheres: Bruce Pirie

Little Boy: Lyn Silva

Manservant: bala

Handmaid: Arielle Lipshaw

Heracles: mb

Apollo: Libby Gohn

Thanatos: engineerdst

Chorus Leader: Caprisha Page

Narrator: David Lawrence

Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

• Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity)
• Tragedy